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I've always been the best player' says camp participant

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:32 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

I've always been the best player' says camp participant
Summary

At the NBPA Top 100 Camp on June 11, 2026, a participant stated, 'I've always been the best player.... That'll change.' The camp focuses on development and role clarity for high school athletes in a shaped by the transfer portal. Coaches are emphasizing the importance of winning and personal growth rather than immediate stardom in college basketball. With the increasing influence of the transfer portal, student-athletes are adapting to a changing environment for team composition and success in college sports.

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By the Numbers
  • •Participant expresses confidence in skill despite changing dynamics
  • •Coaches emphasize development over star status
  • •Focus on building winning teams and player roles
  • •Event aimed at high school basketball talent
  • •Takes place in June 2026
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  • 7:23 PMESPN — 'I've always been the best player. ... That'll cha...
What they're saying
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In the transfer portal era, college coaches are pitching roles, development and winning rather than immediate star status.

— ESPNby Jason Jordan
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