The Players Lounge: Who was the most impressive player at U17 USA Basketball training camp?

Colorado Springs, Colorado – 34 of the best players eligible for u17 USA basketball accumulated this week in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They competed for two-a-days for the week, chalk talk, film review, etc. The beautiful part about it, every player has a different perspective and experience.

On3 was on hand to talk to the players at u17 USA basketball training camp. Here each player discusses who their most impressive player was for the week.

5-star F Ron Holland

“Boogie Fland. I knew him from last year, but his game improved a lot. He hit almost every shot I’ve seen him shoot. He’s been really impressive to me.”

4-star SG Wesley Yates

“2025 Cooper Flagg. He’s been extremely good; he can do everything. I knew him, but I never really watched him; I didn’t know what he could and couldn’t do. Now I see why he is the best player in that class; he can do everything.”

5-star SG Ian Jackson

“Boogie Fland. Watching his game grow, how he defends. Every playing in the school system when we were younger, to watching him grow as a player. It’s been great to watch.”

4-star SG Boogie Fland

“I look at the guards, so I would say Jeremy Fears has been the most impressive for me. His pace, his IQ, everything. Even if he makes mistakes, he is still getting back. I like players like that; he is fun to play with.”

5-star SF Naas Cunningham

“Ian Jackson“

NR F Cooper Flagg

“Ron Holland. He’s so versatile. He can shoot and get to the rim, and his defense is ferocious.”

NR PF Tyler McKinley

“I think Jeremy Fears. The way he is so vocal, he is one of the most vocal players I’ve ever played with. He knows how to direct the pace, and I look up to that.”

4-star PF Asa Newell

“Other than myself, I have to say Karter Knox. I got to support my Florida boy. He can shoot and catch lobs, and I really like his game.”

4-star CG David Castillo

“Sean Stewart because he plays super hard. I think that’s a huge separator, especially when you’re around talented players. His motor is unmatched. I think he’s really special.”