Donovan Mitchell trade On the Radar’s Super64 Camp

NBA players and others around the game react to the trade that sends Donovan Mitchell to Cleveland.

By Robert Alfonso Jr. 

Here are the members of the Class of 2025 who made an impression.

Deke Cooper Jr. | 2025 | Woodward Academy | is an impressively unique athlete. His good length at 6-foot-6 creates challenging issues on both ends of the floor. The War Eagles wing was fun to watch. He made plays on both ends of the floor. His motor put pressure on defenders because it was hard to keep up with on either end. He is stronger than perceived because his willingness to take contact allowed him to absorb any physical play.

Jaxson Jones | 2025 | Archer | has emerged onto the scene this camp season. This is the second appearance and continued to make an impression. The 6-foot-7 lefty is a wing capable of extending the floor outside of the paint. He snagged rebounds with purpose, while also blocking or altering shots. His presence is poised for a strong sophomore campaign with the Tigers. 

Malik Jackson | 2025 | Cedar Shoals | is an underrated prospect on the rise. He has a slender build but a tenacity and a motor difficult to coach or match. The 6-foot-3 combo was getting his spots under control and with ease. There was no hesitation as the focus was to finish. He played downhill helped by an explosive first step. This allowed him to pull up in the lane freely while his length assisted him in getting to the rim. He also is a relentless defender. The Jaguars have a budding prospect in the making. Look for his name to be one followed throughout the year. 

Davenport Cox | 2025 | South Cobb | has a solid mid-range game. The 6-foot-3 guard plays downhill and got to the rim quickly. He never looked rushed and got to his spots comfortably. His agility helped him disrupt opponents on the defensive end of the floor. 

Joshua Jordan | 2025 | Holy Innocents | played so smoothly throughout camp. He handled the basketball like he was navigating bumper-to-bumper traffic on I-285 looking to get back to school. It did not matter if he was being rushed, bumped, or pressured, Joshua handled it all with plenty of calm. The feeling and control led to him making plays for himself and others. He passed the ball well but showed consistency on nailing spot-up jumpers or on the move. The Bears’ backcourt has a bright future as Joshua will continue to develop into an exceptional player. 

Caleb Thomas | 2025 | Pebblebrook | is a floor general with some stuff to his game. The stuff he has is what many other Falcons point guards before he had which is make winnings plays on both ends of the floor. He plays with impressive pace and a change of direction. His unselfish play encourages those around him to run on the floor because he will find them. The court vision is like threading a needle in the tightest of spaces. He can also score the ball with plenty of success. Look for this second-year Falcons player to spread his wings this season.