22nd Annual Play2Wynn Basketball Camp Helps Local Youth Sharpen Skills

VICKSBURG, Miss.(VDN) — The 22nd annual Play2Wynn Basketball Camp wrapped up this week at Warren Central Junior High School, where 30 young athletes gathered to improve their basketball fundamentals and build confidence on the court.

The camp was led by Vicksburg native Donna Brown-Wynn, a well-known trainer with decades of experience working with student-athletes. She emphasized skill development, teamwork, and mentorship throughout the five-day event.

“This group is so eager to learn, and I love teaching and coaching, so that makes it all better,” Wynn said.

Camp alumni Brycen Jones and Jae’la Smith returned to help with instruction, along with Jaffrey Jackson and Mekhi Mims, who assisted for several days. Their support added familiarity and leadership for the young participants.

Throughout the week, athletes focused on drills in ball-handling, passing, shooting, layups, and game fundamentals. Siblings Shelby and Jonah Williams were among several campers who spoke about how much they learned.

“We get to play games and scrimmages, so that helps me be aggressive and work on my ball-handling,” Shelby said. Jonah added, “I learned a lot at this camp, and I really like the layups.”

Junior high students Skylar Cosby, Teralyn Sims, and Jada Hodge also praised the camp’s positive impact.

“I learned some new skills like floaters, and overall I think this camp helped me a lot,” Cosby said. Sims noted, “This is my first year at this camp, and it teaches a lot of skills and helps you get better over time.” Hodge added, “They really taught us to be aggressive, and I’m going to take that back to my regular team.”

Wynn plans to return next month to host another session before the start of the school year.