Alex Anderson hits game winner; scores 26 in Deep South victory

Alex Anderson (Class of 2011)

McIntosh High's Alex Anderson capped his game-high 26-point night with a 3-pointer with 4 seconds remaining to lift the Chiefs to a 68-66 victory Tuesday afternoon in the Deep South Classic played at Brookwood High.

Anderson (6' 2, CG, 2011) has had a very good senior season thus far, where he is averaging close to 20 PPG. Prior to Christmas, he has named to the All-Tournament team at the Kell Longhorn Classic. The 6' 2 senior would be a good pickup for a college program looking for a physically strong guard who can knock down the outside jumper as well as play excellent agressive on ball defense.

Fayette's Larry Erves Off to Strong Start

Fayette County High School Senior Larry Erves (6' 5, SG, 2011) has gotten off to a hot start for the Tigers. He is averaging 19 points on 51 percent shooting and an 82-percent mark at the foul line thus far, helping  the Fifth-ranked Tigers to a 5-1 start. Erves is a high flying and aggressive player who loves to attack the rim with intensity.

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Dixon Leads KSU upset of Georgia Tech

Kennesaw State University pulled off a huge upset this evening; defeating the Georgia Tech YellowJackets 80-63 at the KSU Convocation Center. Kennesaw State never trailed in the game. SEBA Alum and Kennesaw Mountain High School graduate Spencer Dixon (pictured) had a terrific game, scoring 27 points and dishing ot 6 assists. Congrats Spencer on a bigtime performance and win.


Spencer Dixon celebrates the victory (picture courtesy of AJC)


Atlanta Journal Constitution Article link:  
http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/kennesaw-state-upends-georgia-742790.html

Jeron Belin Sets Connecticut Pro-Am Abalze

Jeron Belin has big summer

Senior Jeron Belin of St. Peter's College (NJ) enjoyed a terrific summer season, where he led the Hartford Pro-Am in scoring. Belin attended three years of high school in the Atlanta Area (North Springs and Tallulah Falls) and is an alumni of the Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) and FCI/Georgia Warrior AAU program. The Hartford Pro-Am is one of the Northeast's Top Summer Leagues featuring a number of current Pro Players as well as many Division I players from colleges in the New England area.

Here is a link to article on Jeron's play:  http://www.myrecordjournal.com/sports/article_dc224d12-9f49-11df-ba67-001cc4c002e0.html 

Douglas County Captures Fall League Title

The Atlanta Roundball Report was on site Saturday at Pope High School in Marietta as the finals were played in the 2010 SEBA Metro Atlanta Fall League. The Championship Game matched up the Douglas County Tigers versus the Etowah Eagles. The game was well played and both teams brought an energy and high level intensity not often found in Fall games. After going back and forth, Douglas County prevailed by the score of 78-74. The Tigers received excellent all around play from 6' 4 Vantrail Commings, who scored 19 points, pulled 7 boards, and dished out 5 assists. Commings shot a perfect 12 for 12 from the charity stripe. Also playing well for the Tigers was Point Guard Devante Orebeau (14 points, 5 assists, 4 steals), 6' 3 Wing Richard Kelly (13 points), and 6' 5 Jaumonee Byrd (12 Points, 6 rebounds).

Etowah received excellent performance from Austin Miramonti (6' 1, PG, 2011) in a terrific effort that fell just short. The standout Eagle senior guard scored 31 points in the game, including seven (7) made 3-point field goals. 2012 Guard Derrico Peck (6' 5, SG, 2012) also played very well for Etowah, scoring 17 points and exhibiting several outstanding blocked shots and athletic plays around the rim. 

The Championship game capped off the successful Fall League organized by the Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA). Be on the look out for Etowah and Douglas County to be strong contenders in each of their respective regions this coming winter.    

Watson named Pre-Season All-American by Sporting News Magazine

Maryville College standout Eryk Watson, a SEBA alum and a graduate of Kennesaw Mountain High School in Cobb County, has been named a Pre-Season All-American by The Sporting News Magazine in their September 2010 issue.


During 81 games in his Maryville career, the 6’3” guard has deposited 1,316 career points averaging 16.8 points per game. Watson has been named to the All-Great South Athletic Conference team on three occasions after earning GSAC Freshman of the Year honors in 2007-08. Eryk was named Pre-Season All-American by D3hoops.com prior to his junior campaign where he finished the season throwing down 17.1 points a game and shooting 82% from the free-throw line. Watson has helped the Scots achieve a 67-15 record over the past three seasons while earning three consecutive trips to the NCAA post-season.

SEBA Atlanta All-Star Shootout (Camp Review)

The 8th Annual SEBA Atlanta All-Star Shootout took place last Saturday on the campus of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. The event, presented by the Southeast Basketball Academy,  was loaded with talent as a full capacity roster of 160 players from the Classes of 2011, 2012, and 2013 competed. The roster was comprised of college prospects from throughout Georgia as well as from the states of Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, and Virginia. The Camp once again provided excellent exposure for the participants, as over Fifty (50) College Coaches from thirty-one different college programs were in attendance. Several regional and national scouting publications also were on hand to cover the event and evaluate the talent. 

Here is a Breakdown of the Camp's Top Performers:
(Listed in no particular order)


James Sinclair (6’ 4, SG, Savannah High, 2011)
Good looking wing prospect with good length and athleticism. Very active on both sides off the floor. Finishes very well at and above the rim. Thrives in transition and gets to the basket quickly. Demonstrated an accurate and effective outside shot which really compliments his driving abilities well. Expect him to attract Mid Major D1 interest this Fall and Winter.


Dante Campbell (6’ 4, Wing, Stockbridge, 2011)
Physically Strong and athletic small forward with inside-out capability. Finishes well and with authority. Excellent rebounder from the wing position. Primed for a big senior season after being named to All-Metro Atlanta team as a junior. Excellent student with 3.8 GPA.


Tavarus Johnson (6’ 7, Forward, Vidalia, 2011)
Big man with promising potential. Excelled on defensive end of floor, where he blocked numerous shots and routinely altered shot attempts. Can finish inside with authority and power dunks. Has some decent post moves right now, but has good footwork, which should allow for him to expand his repertoire. Runs the floor very well for his size.


Yonel Brown (5’ 10, PG, Berkmar, 2012)
Lightning quick Point Guard with excellent handle and ability to penetrate the lane. Creates very well off the dribble, and has ability to set up teammates for score or finish on his own at the rim. Has good upper body strength which allows him to finish through contact and over taller defenders. Demonstrates floor leadership qualities desired in a lead guard. Has Mid D1 potential.


Torrion Brummitt (6’ 7, Forward, Columbus Shaw, 2012)
Emerging young prospect with good length, frame, and strength. Very good shot blocker with good timing and instincts. Averaged 3-4 blocks per camp and altered a significant number of another attempts. Offensive game right now is somewhat limited; gets a lot of stick-backs and finishes around hoop. However, he possesses physical tools to really improve offensive arsenal. Is starting to receive strong Division I recruiting interest. Excellent potential.


Nate Bucher (6’ 1, PG, Providence Christian, 2012)
True Point guard who understands the responsibility of the position. Looks very comfortable leading a team and running the show. Is more than capable of taking over as a scorer when the situation arises. Excellent ball handler who sees floor. While he does not posses elite natural athleticism, He has adequate quickness and uses tempo and body control very well. Has the potential to make for a very effective floor general at the college level.


Larrentis Thomas (6’ 4, Wing, Henry Co., 2011)
Well rounded and versatile player who is expected to be one of the top players in Georgia’s Class AAA this coming season. Can score in a variety of ways; very effective around the rim and has good mid range jumper. Needs to improve shooting range out to three-point area. Runs floor well. Created a buzz with one of the camp’s top dunks in traffic. Rebounds very well for his size.




Tyler Fields (5’ 8, PG, Sandy Creek, 2011)
Despite being one of the very smallest players in attendance, Fields had a big showing. Quite possibly the fastest player in the camp, he was a blur all day long as he blew by defenders and made plays. Has very good pull up jumper off the dribble. Plays with non stop motor and defends very well on ball; harassing defenders with an in-your-face intensity. Good student with 25 ACT score. Sleeper in Georgia’s Class of 2011.


Larry “LJ” Erves (6’ 5, Wing, Fayette County, 2011)
One of the camp’s top overall performers, Erves is a high flying and aggressive player who loves to attack the rim with intensity. Had several impressive dunks finishing through contact. Crashes boards hard and has a knack for keeping ball alive on offensive glass. Knocked down mid range with consistency. With continued development of ball handling skills, will make for a strong wing prospect at the next level.




Jeremey Meyer (6’ 2, SG, South Cobb, 2011)
Pure scorer who has the ability to put up points in bunches. Has advanced offensive skill set off the dribble and creates good spacing. Strong 200 lbs. physical frame allows for him to power through contact and finish well. Should be one of the top players in basketball hotbed of Cobb County this coming season.


Erik Edwards (6’ 1, PG, Kennesaw Mountain, 2011)
Heady and skilled lead guard with excellent ball handling skills and court vision. Good decision maker who understands draw and dish concept. Excellent when leading the fast break. Demonstrated good looking outside stroke and ability to create his own shot off the dribble. Strong student with 3.9 GPA in classroom.


Jordan Nelson (6’ 3, SG, Union Grove, 2011)
Long and athletic wing guard whose skill set has shown marked improvement over past year. Has developed consistent outside shot to compliment his strong ability to attack the basket off the dribble. Good Leaping ability, Can finish above the rim. Will make for a very versatile defender at college level. Best ball is certainly ahead of him. Very coachable and above average student in classroom.


Simeon Dennis (6’ 3, SG, Central Gwinnett, 2012)
Combo guard with good size that is very good at creating offense off the dribble. Exhibits good one on one scoring ability and dribble moves. Plays with intensity and has strong desire to compete. Bright future as a prospect.


Tyler Kordonbrock (6’ 8, Forward, Mandarin- Florida, 2011)
Intriguing prospect that, at this stage in development, is more of wing orientated player than low post presence. Demonstrated good looking mid range game and jumper. An above average leaper for his size. Had several drives punctuated with impressive dunks. Needs to improve strength and continue development of low post game.


Rufus Brown (6’ 3, Wing, Drew High, 2012)
One of the athletically gifted players in the camp; has explosive leaping ability and can play above the rim. Quick first step allows him to get into lane easy and set up teammates or himself for scoring opportunity. Has good motor and is very active on defensive end. Needs to improve shooting range.


Additional Camp Standouts: 


Abdulkareem Adekunle (6’ 5, Wing, Providence Christian, 2012) - Highly athletic player with raw potential. Runs the floor very well and is active around the hoop. With continuing development of perimeter skills; could be a very promising prospect.


Daniel Paccione (6’ 8, Forward, Kell, 2011) - Post player with good size and shooting touch. Has pretty decent post moves with back to basket and can pass well out of double team. Has the ability to knock down three point shots.


Jalen Clark (5’ 11, PG, North Cobb, 2011) - Athletic and compact lead guard; very first quick step, has the ability to blow past defender and the leaping ability to finish strong. Needs more consistency; when his game is hitting on all cylinders, he is a very tough player to defend.


Brandon Grant (5’ 9, PG, Fayette County, 2012) – One of the surprise players of the camp. Exhibited an impressive all around offensive game. Has excellent crossover move. Gets good separation from defender on pull up jumper which he drained throughout the day.


VaRyan Moody (6’ 5, Wing Forward, Smiths Station High – Alabama, 2012) - Highly athletic combo wing/forward with solid build. Runs lane well on fast break opportunities and knows had to finish with authority. Good on offensive glass; keeps ball alive for second and third chance opportunities. Promising future as offensive skill set continues to improve.


Kadeem Dale (6’ 1, SG, Grayson, 2011) - Very athletic wing player with wingspan of player 3-4 inches taller. Impressed with ability to defend very well throughout the day. Very capable scorer. Good upside potential.        


Jalen Simmons (6’ 4, Wing Guard, St. Francis, 2011) – Developing guard with good size and speed. Exhibited well rounded game on offensive end. Can defend four positions at the high school level. Has shown marked improvement over the past year and playing with new confidence.


Derrick Norman (6’ 0, PG, South Cobb, 2011) -  Hard nosed player who plays with outstanding hustle. Strong defensive player. Has good court vision and dished off several really nice assists for easy buckets. Good looking three point stroke.


Darius Beresford (6’2, SG. Lovejoy, 2011) – One of the most athletic players in attendance; is long, quick, and attacks rim hard. Showed willingness and court vision to get others involved in offense.


Jake Thayer (6’ 3, SG, Central Forsyth, 2011) - Well rounded guard with good outside stroke and fundamental skill set. Named First Team All-Region in tough 6-AAAA last season as a Junior. 3.5 GPA in classroom.


Devaris Finch (5’ 10, CG, Johnson, Post Grad) – Extremely quick and athletic sparkplug guard who aggressively attacked opposing defenses throughout the day. Has very good slashing/penetrating capabilities; converts on tough drives. Very well conditioned player who can run all day. Is in need of good Juco fit.


A’Darius Porter (6’ 6, Forward, Woodland, 2011) – Strong and powerfully built forward that has agility not usually found in players his size. Good rebounder on both ends. Finishes strong and has nice touch around the rim. Overall game has improved significantly in past year. Has ability to pull rebound and initiate the fast break.


Austin Miramonti (6’ 1, CG, Etowah, 2011) - Combo guard with ability and skill set to play both positions effectively. Very good, albeit streaky, shooter with capability to be very dangerous from three-point land. Deceptive quickness allows for adequate penetration and keeps defense honest. Plays with excellent intensity and intangibles. 3. 6 GPA in classroom.


Chris Longoria (6’ 3, SG, McIntosh, 2011) – Guard prospect with strong frame and above average athleticism; can create well off the dribble and has good looking mid range game. Strong rebounder from guard spot. Has versatility to play multiple positions on floor. Terrific student with 4.0 GPA.


Jordan Bagwell (6’8, Forward, Kell, 2011) – The other half of Kell High’s “Twin Towers”; Bagwell has a soft touch inside and pretty decent footwork.  Looks comfortable shooting the mid range jumper. Needs to become more assertive and aggressive. Has good potential.  


Armand Jackson (6’ 5, Forward, Hillgrove, 2011) – Physical Forward who plays a power game. Strong finisher at the rim. Quick leaper. Converts through contact. Controls the boards on defensive end. Has to battle tendency to take plays off. When fully focused, he is an extremely effective interior player and prospect to watch for.         


Corey Cooper (6’ 3, SG, Woodside – Virginia, 2011) – Powerfully built and physical guard who excels at taking the ball to the rack. Gets to the free throw line with high frequency. Very vocal and shows good floor leadership. Can knock down the jumper, but more consistency will really open up his game.


Jordan Kinney (6’ 7, Forward, Harrison, 2011) – Rapidly improving prospect with low post presence. Has several effective post moves with back to basket. Can knock down the elbow jumper with consistency. High achieving academic student with 4.0 GPA.


Alex Anderson (6’ 2, CG, McIntosh, 2011) -  Combo guard with balanced game. Has ability to get hot from beyond arc. Has physical tools to be a lock down defender. Demonstrates strong work ethic and very coachable.


Jesse Jenkins (6’ 3, Wing, Locust Grove, 2011) – Tough player who plays with a quiet but strong intensity. Brings many intangibles to table; the type of “glue guy” successful teams tend to have. Rebounds very well for his size. Has excellent leaping ability that sneaks up on opponents; slashed through lane and unexpectedly threw down really nice dunk in traffic. Top notch student with 3.7 GPA.


Robert “Mitchell” Parker (6’ 6, Forward, North Florida Christian, 2012) – 2012 prospect who impressed with his solid and balanced production throughout the camp. Demonstrated ability to score facing up or with back to basket. Has solid defensive precense in paint.       


Austin Card (6’ 4, Wing, Pope, 2012) – Long wing guard who makes plays off his athleticism. Finishes well. Showed good on-ball defensive play and instincts to play passing lanes, averaged multiple steals per game. Good potential.


Ryann Austin Green (6’ 2, PG, Bannekar, 2011) - Playmaker with good court vision and who makes those around him better. Very coachable and hungry to develop. Was named 1st team All Region as a junior in very competitive 5-AAAA League.


Jeffrey Nobles (6’ 4, Wing, Centennial, 2011) – Player with inside-out capabilities; displays versatility to score around rim all the way out to beyond the arc. Has good length and wingspan. Can fill up stat sheet in variety of categories. Added upper body strength will allow him to take his game to a higher level and reach full potential.

SEBA College Showcase (Camp Review - Part II)

Here is the second part of the Camp review from the 2010 Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) College Showcase held on March 27th in Atlanta, Ga.

Link: Click here for Part I of the camp review

Additional Camp Standouts
(Note: Players Listed in random order)

Corbyn Moye (6’ 1, Combo Guard, Shiloh , 2010) - Active Offensive scorer with nose for the ball and the ability to score in a variety of different ways. Plays with much enthusiasm and energy.

Jalen Clark (6’ 1, CG, North Cobb, 2011) – Good looking 2011 guard with quick first step and ability to blow past defender. Good finisher with strength and leaping ability to convert in the lane against taller players. More consistency on jumper will balance his game.

Devyn Morse (6’ 5, Wing Forward, South Cobb, 2010) – Combo forward who has good scoring and rebounding capability. Aggressively attacks the rim and has the ability to finish in traffic with dunks. Needs to become improve his handle and jumper to play the wing at the next level.

Elliott Davis II (5’ 11, CG, Woodland, 2010) – Quick, sparkplug guard who had a good camp. Has ability to put up a lot of points in a short period of time. Good at creating offense off the dribble. Streak shooter who can become very dangerous from beyond the arc when hot.

Austin Miramonti (6’0, CG, Etowah, 2011) - Heady guard with good midrange and three point jumper. Can create space for jumper off the dribble. Is deceptively quick; plays with excellent intensity and intangibles. Strong student in classroom.

Jason Gordon (6’ 4, Forward, Sprayberry, 2010) – Smooth forward with good instincts. Has a knack for being in the great offensive rebounding position. Has double-double potential (points & rebounds) on any given night. Very coachable. Will need Juco.

Roderick Perkins (6’ 4, Wing, Campbell, 2011) – Long wing with good athleticism; converts very well around the basket. Exhibited good looking mid range jumper. Player with strong upside ability.

Deon Lockhart (6’ 1, CG, Uplift Community High, 2010) - Combo guard from Chicago showed well rounded offensive capability. Good spot up shooter as well ability to drive to hoop for bucket or drop off pass to teammate for easy score.

Byron Dickerson (6’ 2, CG, Druid Hills, 2010) – Athletic and physical lefty who is also a standout on the football gridiron. Looking to play basketball at the college level. Attacks the basket hard and finishes well while utilizing his strength. Rebounds well from the guard position.

Labron Glover (6’ 0, PG, Claxton, 2012) – Despite being one of the youngest players in attendance, Glover played the point with confidence and skill, certainly holding his own against the older competition. Has the skill set and qualities desired in a point guard and with continued development, should be a definite player to watch in the 2012 class.

Jordan Nelson (6’ 3, Wing, Union Grove, 2011) – Long and Athletic wing with very good upside potential on both ends of floor. Attacks the basket and finishes well. Continued improvement of ball handling and shooting range will help him reach potential.

Charles Shedrick (6’ 3, Wing, Post Grad, 2009 Graduate of Potomac High, VA) – Very long and athletic wing who gets to the rack and finishes well. Excellent rebounder from his position. Showed ability to knock down the three point shot.

Patrick Dugger (6’ 5, Guard/Forward, Whitewater, 2010) – Intriguing player with inside - out game. Has potential to play multiple positions and create mismatches on offense. Is equally comfortable banging down low in paint or bringing the ball up the court. Strong rebounder.

Ira Hughley III (6’ 2, PG, Union Grove, 2010) – Active Guard with good length; plays with good motor. Runs the floor well, whether with ball or running the lanes on break. Good finisher. Above average defender.

Deleon Gist (6’ 4, Forward, McEachern, 2010) – Physically strong player who plays with excellent enthusiasm and intensity. While not among the most skilled players in the camp, he is mobile and very physical. Plays very good defense and motor is always running. Is a warrior on the offensive and defense boards. Type of player that teammates enjoy playing with.

Alex Vital (6’ 1, CG, Riverwood, 2010) – Strong guard with good strength and frame. Versatile player who can a dribble, shoot, and create. Played alot of shooting guard on high school team; but has the necessary skills to play the point at the next level. Led Riverwood to Elite 8 Round in State Tournament.

David Wagner (6’ 7, Wing, East Paulding, 2010) – Player with good potential, Has a good 15-19 foot jumper, good court vision and basketball IQ. His strengths are probably not best demonstrated in showcase camp style games; could be nice pickup for a program looking for a good sized wing with solid fundamentals and versatility.

Vernon Jackson (6’ 3, Wing , Richmond Hill, 2011) – One of top junior 2011 performers in attendance. Utilizes athleticism well to attack basket and finish. Runs the floor well and is a load to handle on the offensive glass.

Erik Edwards (6’ 1, PG, Kennesaw Mountain, 2011) – Excellent ball handler who sees floor very well. Excels when setting up teammates, but is more than capable of putting up points himself. Very good mid-range pull up. Elite Academic student with 3.9 GPA.

Aaron Drake (6’ 3, SG, Douglas County, 2010) – Athletic scorer who can hurt defense with penetration or outside jumper. Exhibited good decision making and patience with ball.

Richard Murvin (6’ 2, CG, Bartow, 2010) – Another key component of Bartow team that advanced to Florida AAAAA State Championship game, Richard is a top notch and versatile defender capable of guarding the 1 through the 4 positions at the high school level. Solid offensive contributor. Type of “glue” player whose total impact on game is not measurable in boxscore.

Torian Singleton (6’ 5, Wing Forward, Kennesaw Mountain, 2010) – Versatile wing who had good showing. Can play the 2, 3, or 4. Consistent scorer throughout the camp. Length allows him to put good defensive pressure on opposing wings. Provides good help side defense and shot blocking capability.

Marcus Brown (6’ 3, SG, Hiram, 2010) – Perimeter player with excellent leaping ability. Has pretty good first step to set up his penetration. Excels in up-tempo game. Puts good defensive pressure on ballhandlers and in passing lanes. With continued development of outside jumper; could become a very nice wing guard at college level.

Jordan Grant (6’ 5, SG/SF, Peachtree Ridge, 2010) – One of top outside shooters in attendance; he showed excellent marksmanship from beyond the three. Has good size and length for his position, allowing him to shoot over smaller defenders. Added upper body strength will help his game blossom.

Kyle Davidson (6’ 5, Forward, Riverwood, 2010) – Has above average athleticism and length. Really has a nose for the ball, especially on the offensive boards. Runs the lanes hard on the break and can finish. Can finish through bumps and contact.

Honorable Mention Players

Class of 2010: Brannon Hopkins (5’ 8, PG, Northgate); DJ Butler (5’ 11, CG, Winder Barrow); Charles West (6’ 3, SG, Morrow); Julian Johnson (6’ 4, Forward, Riverwood); Alphonzo Reid (6’ 0, CG, Dutchtown); Joseph Smith (6’ 2, SG, Jackson County); Joe Walton (5’ 10, PG, Lake Weir – FL); Donovan Fleming (6’ 0, CG, South Paulding); Christian Hawkins (6’ 4, Wing, St. Francis); Lamar Brooks (5’ 10, SG, Chestatee); Deandre Duren (6’ 2, SG, Bradwell Institute); Matt O’Donnell (6’ 2, SG, Clearwater – FL); Christian Lewis (5’ 11, PG, Walton); Sean Rowe (5’ 10, PG, Sandy Creek); Jeremy Mosely (6’ 2, SG, Henry County); Joey Nungester (6’ 3, SG, Clearwater – FL); Terrell Johnson (6’ 3, CG, Princeton – OH); James Appelt (6’ 0, PG, Calvary Christian); Jesse Gardner (6’ 0, PG, Jonesboro); Te’Quiero Copeland (6’ 6, Forward, Mt. Zion – Jonesboro); Alex Watkins (6’ 3, Wing, Holy Innocents); Cameron Smith (6’ 3, Wing, Brookwood); Kwabena Frimpong (6’ 3, SF, Central Gwinnett); Jermaine Blount (6’ 0, CG, Alexander); DeShawn Willis (6’ 5, Forward, Langston Hughes); Daniel Olvera (6’ 2, CG, Lakeview Academy); Nick Grant (6’ 4 , Wing, St. Francis)

Classes of 2011 & 2012: Ryan Green (6’ 2, CG, Banneker, 2011); Alex Reid (6’ 5, Wing, Calvary Day; 2011); Russell McCray (5’ 11, PG, Spring Valley – SC, 2011); Taylor Birchett (6’ 3, SG, Roswell, 2012); LeRoy Broner II (6’ 2, CG, Glynn Academy); Jordan Shaw (6’ 3, PG, Pickens, 2011); Jeffrey Nobles (6’ 4, Wing, Centennial, 2011); Larry Thomas (6’ 0, PG, Langston Hughes, 2011); A’Darius Porter (6’ 5, Forward, Woodland, 2011); Tyler Fields (5’ 7, PG, Sandy Creek, 2011); Blake Piedrahita (6’ 7, Forward, Mt. Pisgah, 2011) ; Jamel Gist (5’ 10, PG, Newsome – FL, 2011); Wayne Brown (5’ 10, PG, North Cobb, 2011); Ben Blythe (6’ 5, Wing, Pope, 2012); Nyjel McCollum (6’ 3, SG, Southwest Macon, 2011); Avonte Hall (6’ 2, SF, Duluth, 2011); Josh Brown (6’ 10, Forward, Clearwater – FL, 2011); Cullen Roberts (6’ 4, Wing, Sequoyah, 2012); Jalen Simmons (6’ 4, Wing, St. Francis, 2011); Jelani Archer (6’ 2, SG, Heritage, 2011); Jeremy Meyer (6’ 2, Wing, South Cobb, 2011); Alexander Anderson (6’ 2, SG, McIntosh, 2011)

Post Grad - Transfers: Chris Barlow (6’ 1, PG, Northern Virginia CC); Justin Browner (5’ 10, PG, Osborne); Steven Hunter (6’ 1, SG, Marietta / Northeastern Univ); RJ Hall (6’ 0, PG, Suffolk CC - NY); Terrance Bridgeman (6’ 2, SG, Campbell); Stephen Simmons (6’ 0, CG, Wharton – FL); Robert Hawthorne II (6’ 3, SG, Shannon Forest Christian); Bradley Savage (5’ 10, PG, Selma – AL);

SEBA College Showcase (Camp Review - Part I)

The Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) held their 2010 Atlanta College Showcase on March 27th at Oglethorpe University. The Annual Event, now in its 5th year, has established itself as one of the nation's largest exposure camps for unsigned seniors and post grads looking to receive college scholarships and playing opportunities at the next level. This year's camp featured a bevy of talented and available prospects from Georgia and nine other states. The opportunity for exposure was certainly there for the players, as the Oglethorpe facility was packed with NCAA Division II, III, NAIA, and Junior college coaches throughout the day.

All of the players in attendance participated in skill stations for the first part of the camp. They then progressed to to the scrimmage portion of the camp, where each team played three games throughout the day. The Camp concluded with a Top 30 All-Star Game, as chosen by the scouts and coaches in attendance.

Here is a breakdown of the top performers from the event:

Top 13 Elite Performers:
(Note: Players Listed in random order)

Derrick Brock (6’ 4, SG/Wing, Dutchtown, 2010)
Smooth wing guard who utilizes length and athleticism to finish above the rim on both sides of floor. Demonstrated a solid midrange jumper. Good in transition. Has ability to be versatile defender at the college level. Good academic record and test scores makes him prospect to closely look at for a variety of college programs.

Keenan Peterson (6’ 8, Forward, Banneker, 2010)
Rapidly improving big man with strong potential. Legit Post who looks comfortable posting up with back to basket. His footwork and interior moves have improved considerably since his appearance at the SEBA Shootout last Fall. Runs floor well. At this current stage; He is a prospective Division I player. With continued development, he has strong potential. Is the type of player that might greatly benefit from a post grad year; which could catapult him into a high priority target for a host of mid- major programs.

Weedlens Beauvill (6’ 0, PG, Bartow High, FL , 2010)
Guard prospect with well rounded guard skill set. Was a four year starter and led Bartow High to the Florida Class AAAAA Championship game this past season. Demonstrates strong on court leadership as his camp team rolled over opponents. Has good looking and consistent jumper extending well beyond three point range. Strong defensive player. Attractive target for college program looking for a proven winner and competitor.

Warren Staples II (6’ 3, Shooting Guard, Eagles Landing, 2010)
Athletic guard with good size and feel for the game. Can get to the basket off the drive and knock down the jumper fairly consistently. Can handle the ball well and create opportunities for himself off the bounce. Excellent communicator who was a vocal leader on the floor for his camp squad. Good looking prospect.

Alex Garay (6’ 5, Forward, Etowah, 2010)
Late blooming forward who had strong showing at camp. Best asset is his rebounding ability. Scored inside paint throughout the day and seemed to have a tracking radar for offensive rebounds and putbacks. Is relatively new to organized basketball and will only continue to improve as he reaches next level.

Zachary Harmon (6’ 7, Forward, Pebblebrook , 2010)
Has excellent shoulders and frame to play “power” game inside the paint. Snatched every rebound that came his way on the defensive glass and converted many offensive stickbacks. Unlike many bigs at the high school level; he isn’t afraid to bang and get physical. Demonstrated some strong post moves with back to basket. Has a bright future as he continues to develop footwork and short face up jumper.

Cory Carden (5’ 9, PG, Clearwater High, FL, 2010)
Pure Point Guard who is a true quarterback on the floor and makes those around him better. Prototypical “Coach’s son” who understands the game and has high court IQ. Had camp team playing as cohesive unit despite having never played together previously. Good outside stroke; Can stretch the defense with his three point shot. Has good handle.

Asa Caruthers (6’ 1, PG, Sandy Creek, 2010)
Very active and athletic lead guard who had a good showing throughout the day. Has ability to pentrate gaps well in the half court set as well as push the ball on the break and score in transition. Demonstrated good control and decision making. Good leaper who can finish above rim. Plays passing lanes very well, picking up several steals for baskets on the other end. Will need to improve upper body strength for next level.

Ayo Madamidola (6’ 0, CG, Central Gwinnett, 2010)
Key component of Central Gwinnett team that had tremendous run to the Georgia’s Class AAAAA Final Four. Ayo is a tough, rock solid guard who plays smart and has a very well balanced skill set. He has a good outside shot and has enough quickness to drive by defender on the way to the cup. Handles the ball well and sees floor. Very good on ball defender and in passing lanes. Caught the eye of several college coaches with his impressive play.

Larricus Thomas (6’ 3, Wing Forward, Henry County, 2010)
Very bouncy wing who makes plays off his excellent athleticism. Seems to craves the opportunity to challenge defense while attacking the rim. On more than one occasion the result was an impressive highlight reel dunk in traffic. While his overall perimeter skill set needs to continue to improve; his overall athleticism makes him an intriguing target.

Aaron Robinson (5’ 9, PG, Meadowcreek, 2010)
Super quick, pass first, lead guard with excellent quickness. Had the defense back on their heels throughout the day. Has good handle and distributes ball well. Excels in the open court, where he consistently makes good decisions. Continued improvement on jumper will compliment his penetration ability well and make him an even tougher player for defenses to contain. Has ability to harass opposing ball handlers with full court pressure.

Derondrell “DJ” Jenkins (6’ 4, Wing, Claxton, 2011)
Very athletic wing with good length who thrived in showcase camp setting. Strong finisher who converted dunks throughout the camp. Showed versatility to play multiple positions and looked comfortable handling the ball in traffic. Knocked down the outside jumpers he attempted. Player with significant upside potential.

Rich Brown (5’ 11, Point Guard, Suffolk County CC, NY, Juco Soph)
In a camp containing major depth at the guard position, Rich Brown was possibly the best pure point guard in attendance. The playmaker out of New York was dishing out assists left and right and constantly created good looks for his teammates. He had ten assists in his first game, which was quite impressive considering he played only half the game of a running clock contest. Has excellent court vision and a high basketball IQ. Plays within the flow of the game and does not force the action. Will make for an experienced pickup for a four year program needing a true floor general.

Look for additional prospect profiles in our next update.

Richmond's David Gonzalvez Named ESPN National Player of Week

Richmond senior guard David Gonzalvez had an outstanding month in February. The Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) Alum and former Wheeler High standout was named the National Player of the Week by ESPN.com for the week of Feb. 7 through 13. Gonzalvez averaged 22 points, shot 60% from the field, 50% from the 3, and 82% from the free throw line in two big Atlantic-10 conference victories for Richmond. Furthermore, he has been a major factor in Richmond being ranked in the National Top 25 poll for the first time since 1986.

The Spiders went 6-1 in the month of February, with their only loss coming in double OT to #24 ranked Xavier. They currently sit in second place in the A-10 Standings, only one game back of Xavier and Temple. Most experts consider Richmond a lock for a bid to the NCAA Tournament later this month.

Gonzalvez has enjoyed a stellar career at Richmond where he will rank as one of the all-time greats to ever play for the Spiders. He is currently number six on the schools all-time scoring list with over 1600 career points. He is also third in all-time made 3-pointers as well as being third in career steals.