The John Lucas Camp has been a great event where prospects get to compete and learn valuable lessons about basketball. Each year it focuses on a new crop of players who are eager to get to the next level. This article will feature local talent that impressed during the showcase.

Top Performers

6’2” PG Jayden Lau (Christ the King HS, NY ’26) Terrific Shooter, high Basketball IQ, tough in the lane, and always makes the right play. "Columbia is stopping by this Thursday to Christ the King's open gym to see Jayden," said Coach Eddie Lau.

6’2” PG Deron “Ron Ron” Rippey Jr. (Blair Academy, NJ ‘26) 5-star, elite athlete, three-level scorer, fantastic creator, and great court vision.

6’1” PG Reese "Lil Skip" Alston (Second Baptist, TX ‘27) Smooth, slick handle, quick, fearless at the basket, and an improving on-ball defender.

These three standouts all have a lot in common. They each have D1 offers, they each played terrific, have great basketball IQs, and have a Father who played at the next level. Rafer Alston went to the NBA after the PSAL, Deron Rippey went to East Carolina, and Head Coach Eddie Lau played at Quinnipiac. We also learned that all three formed an elite combo team while they played AAU together.