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.
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