The summer months are often busy for players on the circuit, filled with tournaments, camps and college visits. But they’re also a time to celebrate, as college offers and other awards come in. That’s been the case for many members of Team Trae Young.
CAMPS AND HONORS
The TTY talent was on display at camps over the early summer months.
Ja’Kobe Walter got a golden invite to the NBPA Top 100 Camp and put on a show.
2023 6’6 G @JaKobeWalter1 off to a GREAT start @Top100Camp
Quick 7 points for the recent Baylor commit.
— Buff (@TheTB5Reports) June 29, 2022
2023 G Ja'Kobe Walter (@JaKobeWalter1): 10 PTS, 3 REB, 3 STL for Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns #Top100Camp @Top100Camp @teamtraeyoungmb @BaylorMBB https://t.co/ynutFhpNBS
— Circuit Scouting (@CircuitScouting) June 29, 2022
The players are picking up the intensity at TOP 100. ? #NBPATOP100 pic.twitter.com/KKL96Oo6Me
— Top 100 Camp (@Top100Camp) June 29, 2022
We ? you!! @JaKobeWalter1 ❄️?? https://t.co/9GiUiTUo9I
— Team Trae Young (@teamtraeyoungmb) June 29, 2022
5 ⭐️ Baylor commit Ja’Kobe Walter (@JaKobeWalter1) finished with 13 PTS, 2 REB, and 4 AST today at the @Top100Camp
Gifted scorer from all three levels
One of the better on ball defenders in the ‘23 class@BaylorMBB @teamtraeyoungmb @LinkHoops
— Alex Karamanos (@TheCircuitAlex) June 30, 2022
NBPA Top 100 Camp Notes⬇️
2023 Guard Ja’Kobe Walter has shown off his multilevel scoring at camp. Fluid + smooth shooter with extensive range off the catch or bounce. Utilizes a polished handle + potent footwork to create space & get to his spots.@madehoops | @Top100Camp pic.twitter.com/UlFfdf3gin
— Tony McNiff (@TonyMcNiff2) July 1, 2022
Meanwhile, Dink Pate and Jadyn Toppin showed out at the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches 2022 Showcase.
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— ?The Baller Plug? (@AnalyticalCoach) June 28, 2022
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— ?The Baller Plug? (@AnalyticalCoach) June 29, 2022
Caught up w/ ‘24 Dink Pate at #TABCShowcase2022. Mentioned that lately, he’s been receiving interest from Kentucky, Arizona, TCU, OK St, USC, and Auburn. Wants to visit LSU. Is intrigued by Ignite & OTE pathways, as well. pic.twitter.com/lz2xLNvrUz
— Pro Insight™️ (@_proinsight) June 25, 2022
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— ?The Baller Plug? (@AnalyticalCoach) June 28, 2022
Scouting Notebook?⏩ #TABCShowcase2022
‘23 Jadyn Toppin is a high motor 4 that should be able to play some small ball 5 in CBB once he adds weight. Super switchable on D. Soft touch in paint & intriguing flashes of big man playmaking. Hearing from GW, Tulsa, UTA, UNM, & TCU. pic.twitter.com/y5VFHBYyia
— Pro Insight™️ (@_proinsight) June 25, 2022
✔️@Tabchoops #WhyNotPinkston pic.twitter.com/NKbcVis9VF
— “DINK” Pate (@IAMTHESHOOTER1) June 30, 2022
On the girls side, Kyiah Prestridge dominated the She Put in Work Camp in Oklahoma, walking away with MVP honors and a win in the 1-on-1 tournament.
⭐️Super HYPED to have the versatile 6'0 Kyiah in the building! @And1kyiah x @TeamTraeYoungWB #I45AllStars
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?Dallas, TX pic.twitter.com/UlAE3GrIpI— PassThaBall.com (@PassThaBall) June 22, 2022
@And1Kyiah has great handles for a big… or any player for that matter. Out here getting better and putting in the work! @sheputsinwork @lexdesir @nbnbball @PGHOklahoma pic.twitter.com/RWSuUrfbmc
— Jason Green – PGH Oklahoma Scout (@JasonGreenBball) July 1, 2022
@And1Kyiah won the 1 on 1 tournament and got MVP of the camp!
Way to go off K!
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— She Puts in Work Skills Camp (@sheputsinwork) July 6, 2022
Then in July, Kaden Cooper (2023), Dink Pate (2023), Ja’Kobe Walter (2023), Keeley Parks (2025), Ellie Papahronis (2023) and Kyiah Prestridge (2026) were all invited to the adidas All-American Camp in Rock Hill, SC.
??CONGRATULATIONS to 3 of our very own @TeamTraeYoungWB players, for being invited to the @Adidas3SSB All-American camp!!?? Go to work @KeeleyParks04, @And1Kyiah and @EllePapahronis!!?❄@CoachFParks @TheTraeYoung #TeamTraeYoung https://t.co/RG9Ym7N7Nr pic.twitter.com/HWOqsg73dO
— Team Trae Young Girls BB (@TeamTraeYoungWB) June 9, 2022
adidas All-American Camp is kicking-off tonight! Stay tuned ?????? pic.twitter.com/hMRgZWurmW
— Nina Z (@NinaZDallas) July 11, 2022
1st July Live Session ✅@PBRhoops Super 64 ✅@Adidas3SSB 2nd Session ✅
Adidas All American Camp ✅?So Honored and Blessed to be able to compete in all these events with some of the best players in the Country!!?Next Up Cali!??@NHSWBB @CoachFParks @TeamTraeYoungWB #3SSB pic.twitter.com/p8y32DtaPM
— Keeley Parks (@KeeleyParks04) July 15, 2022
?Rock Hill, SC /// Adidas All-American Camp
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— Pro Insight™️ (@_proinsight) July 12, 2022
@kaden580 jumped over two players! ??? Beast! pic.twitter.com/rGDMSk6Bwh
— Stephanie Cooper (@Steph_Gwinnell) July 12, 2022
Thank you @adidas3SSB for having me at the Adidas All-American Camp! Super grateful for the experience. #3ssb #3stripes @TeamTraeYoungWB @lady_husky_hoop @CoachFParks @PetePapahronis @TheTraeYoung pic.twitter.com/qK4qdPQiF0
— Elle Papahronis (@EllePapahronis) July 18, 2022
Whew! ??? @kaden580 pic.twitter.com/QKLWHn65xh
— Stephanie Cooper (@Steph_Gwinnell) July 13, 2022
THANK YOU @adidas3SSB ALL-AMERICAN ADIDAS CAMP?✅!! #backtothelab #3SSB @rayfordyoung @TheTraeYoung @KingCrutch25 @TeamTraeYoungWB @NZGSports @ShaneLaflin @_proinsight @bballjkey @iesouth @WHSWBB #adidasAAC pic.twitter.com/aYBCMrTv3l
— Kyiah Prestridge (@And1Kyiah) July 14, 2022
Kaden Cooper was going WACKO mode today at #3SSB All-American Camp@kaden580 @adidas3SSB pic.twitter.com/ljzeap4les
— Jason Morrow (@JasonMorrow270) July 13, 2022
@IAMTHESHOOTER1 LIVE on @QClifeWBTV w/@cherylbrayboy #adidasAAC #3SSB #adidasBasketball /// pic.twitter.com/2BYdlF3MCj
— Nina Z (@NinaZDallas) July 12, 2022
Parks was ranked the No. 3 point guard in the Girls Class of 2025 by Nation’s Elite.
Things aren't as clear cut at SG as they was at PG as 1-3 could lay a claim to the top spot. @laniegrant2025, @Foy2025, and @KeeleyParks04 will battle for the top heading into their sophomore seasons. @AudreyBilodeau5 and @lilbit_2025 are two young ladies with high upside to ?. pic.twitter.com/VJKvuZ6z8s
— Nations Elite (@NationsElite1) July 13, 2022
Recently 17U player Sebastian Perry and 16U Coach Craig Wrice made an interview appearance on a local Oklahoma CBS Sports affiliate.
Thank you AAU Team Trae Young represented by 17U player Sebastian Perry & 16U Head Coach Craig Wrice for coming on OKCS CBS Sports Radio 105.3!! Good luck at the Adidas 3SSB Live Period next week in Los Angeles,California!!! @sebdaboss7 @teamtraeyoungmb @_CoachWrice_ @boogclay pic.twitter.com/BD9dtmccjU
— Super Prep (@prep_super) July 15, 2022
OFFERS
Offers were also coming in fast and furious over the last month for standouts from the Classes of 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Rising Class of 2023 standout Dink Pate recently received offers from a trio of SEC powerhouses, Auburn University, the University of Alabama and the University of Arkansas.
#AGTG
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✔️AUBURN University #WarEagle ? | @AuburnMBB @coachbrucepearl #POTWS #WestDallas pic.twitter.com/7jasfNbI98— “DINK” Pate (@IAMTHESHOOTER1) June 25, 2022
#AGTG
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✔️University of ALABAMA #RollTide? | @AlabamaMBB @nate_oats @bryanhodgson #POTWS #WestDallas pic.twitter.com/9BNvrOJMGT— “DINK” Pate (@IAMTHESHOOTER1) July 2, 2022
#AGTG
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✔️University of ARKANSAS#WPS? | @RazorbackMBB @EricPMusselman #POTWS #WestDallas pic.twitter.com/eELiHzdlom— “DINK” Pate (@IAMTHESHOOTER1) July 15, 2022
Kaden Cooper (2023) remains firmly on the radar of the top hoops schools in the nation. In late June he got an offer from Gonzaga and added an offer from Memphis in July.
After a great official visit I’m blessed to say I’ve received an offer from Gonzaga University #AGTG #CoachFew
@ZagMBB @TSFPrepHS @TreyScotti @teamtraeyoungmb @boogclay pic.twitter.com/m5G9PAxBUh— ℹ️ℹ️. ? (@kaden580) June 26, 2022
After a great conversation with Coach Haith I’m blessed to say I’ve received an offer from The University of Memphis #AGTG @FHaith_Memphis @boogclay @teamtraeyoungmb @TSFPrepHS @TreyScotti pic.twitter.com/m9nNMQ3Qie
— ℹ️ℹ️. ? (@kaden580) July 11, 2022
Hannah Fields (2023) nabbed an offer from Oklahoma Christian.
? After a Great visit with @CoachMRB4 @CoachCG_OC, I am excited to receive an offer from @ocladyeagles !! #TalonsUp ?? pic.twitter.com/Z8GeRglY1C
— Hannah Fields (@HannahGFields2) June 17, 2022
6-7 prospect Kieran Elliott (2023) received an offer from Dallas Baptist.
I am blessed to say that I’ve received an offer from Dallas Baptist University, I want to thank the coaches at DBU for this opportunity and believing in me!@SpencerSutton20 @806hsscmedia @boogclay @teamtraeyoungmb @RandyRosetta @alharrison10 @GPShoops806 @DBUBasketball pic.twitter.com/5evScpnMJi
— Kieran (@kelliott2023) July 14, 2022
Jadyn Toppin (2023) got offers from The University of New Mexico and Akron University.
Blessed to receive another D1 offer from The University Of New Mexico @UNMLoboMBB @CoachBT_ @FFA_Athletics @boogclay @teamtraeyoungmb pic.twitter.com/kABuwdGBXx
— Jadyn Toppin (@JToppin5) July 10, 2022
Blessed to receive another D1 offer from the University Of Akron @JohnGroce @fulford_rob @FFA_Athletics @CoachBT_ @boogclay @teamtraeyoungmb pic.twitter.com/1sfrxIp6p3
— Jadyn Toppin (@JToppin5) July 8, 2022
Bryson McGlothin (2024) picked up his first D-1 offer, from Rice University.
#AGTG After a great conversation with @RiceCoachPera I am extremely blessed to say I have received my first Division 1 offer from Rice University!! A big thanks to @Ghowell11 @RiceMBB @teamtraeyoungmb @JPIIHoops pic.twitter.com/or3Gg8tAyf
— Bryson McGlothin (@BrysonMcGlothin) July 9, 2022
Another Class of 2024 prospect, Doryan Onwuchekwa got an offer from Norfolk State.
I am blessed to say I have received an offer from Norfolk State University! #AGTG @FFA_Athletics @teamtraeyoungmb @NSU_BBALL pic.twitter.com/Gf6MRtCTCm
— Doryan Onwuchekwa ? (@DoryanChekwa) June 21, 2022
And CJ Nickson (2025) has been making some noise for TTY 15U and it got him an offer from NAIA powerhouse Oklahoma City University.
Blessed to receive an offer from @CoachBerokoff @OCUmbball pic.twitter.com/NtTJg3IqFP
— CJ Nickson (@NicksonCj) June 30, 2022