Scorecard: UAs top 10 matchups
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Prior to last week's Under ARmour All-America Camp Powered by Rivals.com, we presented 10 matchups to keep an eye on. Here is the scorecard on those matchups.
DeAndre Ayton vs. Thon Maker - The camp started with one of the most anticipated matchups of the summer as 2017's No. 1 Ayton met up with 2016's former No. 1 Thon Maker in a battle of seven-footers. This one was never very close. Between Maker's energy from beginning to end and the inability of Ayton's team to involve him early, it turned into a route in Maker's favor. Maker finished with 23 points and 17 rebounds while Ayton was held to seven points and six rebounds.
Decision: Maker by TKO.
Markelle Fultz vs. Hamidou Diallo - In a matchup of perhaps the hottest 2016 wing prospect (Fultz) and the hottest 2017 wing prospect (Diallo), things fell a little flat. Having just arrived at camp from summer school, Fultz never appeared to have his legs under him and had to work hard to score 17 points and grab six rebounds. On the other side, Diallo shot better from the field (4-10 FG vs. Fultz's 4-18) and finished with 13 points and seven rebounds.
Decision : Draw.
Jalek Felton vs. JaQuori McLaughlin - Another opening night matchup saw the well-regarded 2017 five-star Felton square off with 2016 four-star McLaughlin in a battle of point guards. Felton had a slight advantage in total assists (8 to 6), but the defense of McLaughlin (five steals) and his patient playmaking came out on top.
Decision : McLaughlin by split decision.
Terrance Ferguson vs. Justin Jackson - As it turned out, this one never happened. Jackson pulled out of camp due to injury and Ferguson didn't play until Thursday evening.
Decision: Fight postponed.
Mitchell Ballock vs. Kameron McGusty - Coming off of a hand injury, Ballock, a 2017 four-star shooting guard, never quite looked into it and he missed all four of his field goal attempts. A top 40 player in the class of 2016, McGusty showed flashes of why he led the UA Association in scoring with his quick release and ability to create off the dribble.
Decision : McGusty by unanimous decision.
Billy Preston vs. Josh Jackson - The No. 1 player in the class of 2016, Jackson arrived late from USA Basketball and schedule were changed. Also, Jackson only ended up playing one game, and while he looked like a No. 1 player in the country during that game, the 6-foot-7 wing's matchup with Preston never happened. As for Preston, he didn't get to match up with Jackson, but he had an outstanding camp and was easily one of the top five performers in attendance.
Decision : Fight postponed.
Galen Alexander vs. Greg Floyd - A four-star wing prospect in the class of 2017, Alexander emerged the victor in this battle with Floyd. Alexander is stronger, a bit more explosive athletically and was more active during an eight-point, three-rebound effort. A 2017 wing from Las Vegas with a pretty shot, Floyd struggled early in camp (and in this game) before showing promise as a tall jump shooter over the last day.
Decision: Alexander by unanimous decision.
Sacha Killeya-Jones vs. Dewan Huell - A lean and skilled 6-foot-9 power forward, Killeya-Jones had a great camp and backed up his lofty ranking in 2016. He hit some tough shots and showed life on the glass in an eight-point and four-rebound effort. A 2016 five-star, Huell had arguably his best game of camp as he led his team to a 19-point win. He was aggressive at the rim and very good on the glass while scoring 20 points and grabbing eight rebounds.
Decision: Huell by split decision.
Seventh Woods vs. Sam Cunliffe - The 2016 five-star combo guard Woods and Cuniffe, who recently committed to Arizona State, didn't match up all that much. Woods showed outstanding instincts defensively and is still a work in progress offensively but was overall solid with 11 points, four rebounds and an assist. Battling a calf injury, the 6-foot-5 Cunliffe wasn't overly productive, scoring just four points, but he has a picture-perfect jumper, good athleticism and great size for his position. It was a close call when all things were considered.
Decision: Woods by split decision.
Trevon Duval vs. Paul Scruggs - Though both standout 2017 point guards were in attendance, schedule changes and game results prevented a one-on-one matchup. Scoring individually, Duval backed up his No. 5 in the class of 2017 status and was clearly the best point guard in camp. Scruggs, on the other hand, played alongside Rivals.com's camp MVP Thon Maker and won a camp championship. Scruggs wasn't flashy, but effective while taking care of the ball and playing good defense.
Decision: Fight postponed.