2011 SEBA College Showcase (Review - Part II)

Here is the second part of the Camp review from the 2011 Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) College Showcase held on March 26th in Atlanta, Ga.

Link: Click here for Part I of the camp review

Additional Camp Standouts

(Listed in no particular order)

Clayton Williams (6’0, PG, North Gwinnett, 2011) – Skilled player who exhibited a well-rounded game. Really seems to understand the point guard position and making those around him better. All-Gwinnett County and All-Region selection.

Richard Kelly (6’ 5, Wing, Douglas County; 2012) - Long and bouncy wing player with tremendous upside potential. Does very well in transition game; has great vertical leap allowing him to finishes well above the rim with dunks. Needs to continue to improve offensive skills in half court set. With continued development and added upper body strength, he could very well evolve into an attractive target for Division I programs

Cy Cole (6’ 4, SG, Tabb – Virginia; 2011) - Complete player with good grasp of fundamentals; handles ball well and uses screens effectively. Good shooting touch and can finish in the paint. Has ability to successfully post up smaller defenders.

Myles Whitehurst (6’ 4, Wing, Montgomery Catholic – Alabama; 2011) – Long and athletic wing with good upside potential. Finishes very well at the rim. Good rebounder. Player whose current overall game is somewhat raw, but whose best ball is certainly ahead of him.

Michael Brooks (5’ 6, PG, Cedar Grove, 2011) – The smallest player in the camp but certainly one of the fastest. Is a blur with the ball and was able to penetrate at will throughout the day, dishing for assists or converting his own drives over much taller opponents. Plays with good poise and intensity.

Aquavius Young (5’ 10, PG, Cedar Grove, 2012) – The other part of Cedar Grove’s lightning quick backcourt, Young is a pure scoring threat who creates extremely well off the dribble. Has a vast array of dribble moves, combined with above average quickness. Creates good separation on pull up jumper. Averaged 19 PPG as a Junior.

Jordan Kinney (6’ 7, Forward, Harrison; 2011) – Late blooming forward who had a strong showing at camp. Played on strong H.S. team with much talent and depth; looked to embrace opportunity to be “go to” post option for camp team. Shot a high percentage throughout the day on a variety of post moves. For his size, he has above average shooting touch from 15-18 feet. Crashed offensive boards hard and showed ability to run floor. Stellar student with 4.0 gpa and 1180 SAT.

Jessie Jenkins (6’ 2, SF, 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; can slash through lane and unexpectedly threw down power dunks in traffic. Top notch student with 3.7 GPA.

Randall Smith (5’ 10, PG, Archer, 2013) – Despite being one of the camp’s youngest players, Smith stepped up to the occasion with excellent all-around guard play. Has playmaking ability and court awareness above his years. Has ability to be a top notch guard in Georgia’s Class of 2013.

Labron Glover (6’ 0, PG, Claxton, 2012) – Good looking 2012 guard prospect. Excellent penetrator and setup man. Finishes well at the rim and on the break. True competitor who brings intensity each possession. Named Region “Player of Year” as a Junior.

Jeffrey Nobles (6’ 4, Wing, Centennial, 2011) – Prospect who played well and raised stock throughout the day. Has good length and wingspan. Has inside-out capabilities; displays versatility to score around rim all the way out to beyond the arc. Defensively played very well, blocking a number of shots and deflecting passes. Added upper body strength will allow him to take his game to a higher level and reach full potential.

Ryann Green (6’ 2, PG, Bannekar, 2011) – Versatile and all around successful guard with good size and length. Does a variety of things well and is the type of player who can fill up stat sheet in many categories. Sees the floor very well. Above average student in classroom.

Austin Biggs (6’ 7, Forward, Johns Creek, 2011) – Versatile forward with good size who had a good camp performance. Demonstrated good footwork in skills stations and back to the basket moves. Is comfortable in “pick and pop” situation and has range extending out to three point land. Impressed with willingness to battle underneath, as well as fight for loose balls, take charges, etc.

Jeremy Presley (5’ 10, PG, Harrison, 2012) – Lead guard with potential to put up points in bunches. Very good three-point shooter who can create shot off the dribble. Did good job of drawing defense off drive and kicking out to open teammate. Good intangibles and plays to win.     

Simeon Dennis (6’ 3, CG, Central Gwinnett; 2012) – Combo guard with good size who can score in a variety of different ways. Strong mid- range capabilities. Had a strong junior campaign averaging 18 PPG.  

Larry Thomas (6’ 1, SG, Langston Hughes; 2011) – Good outside shooter and scorer who can fill up the scorebook. Strong pull up jump shot off one dribble. Has effective floater uses when driving the lane. Named All-Metro and All-State Honoree this past season.

Rodrick Robinson (6’ 6, Forward, Bartow – Florida; 2011) – Aggressive and hard-nosed power forward with good athleticism. Battles on board and competes in the trenches. Can get out on break, run the floor, and finish with dunk on other end.

Alex Anderson (6’ 1, CG, McIntosh, 2011) – Strong guard with above average athleticism, who excels on both ends of floor. Has well rounded offensive skill set. Gets good dribble separation when creating shot. Good defender both on the ball and in passing lanes. Has type of game that should transition well to the next level. Very coachable and team orientated. First Team All-Region and All-County Selection this past season.

Ben Blythe (6’5, Forward, Pope, 2012) – Strong and active forward who defends the post very well. Has good arsenal of post moves with back to basket while also being effective facing the rim on wing. Has  three point range. Plays hard and with good intensity. Elite level academic credentials with 3. 8 GPA and 1280 SAT.

Taylor Birchett (6’ 4, SG, Roswell, 2012) - Excellent shooter with good size and fundamentals. Has the ability to light it up from beyond the arc. Uses screens very well to get open and get off quick shot. Has effective floater when slicing through the paint, as well as pull back jumper allowing him to shoot over defenders.

Jerry Coleman (6’ 2, Wing/Forward Central Gwinnett, 2011) – Tough and athletic forward who plays 3 or 4 inches bigger than his height. Has good physical strength and leaping ability. Excellent rebounder. First Team All-County Selection for Gwinnett County.

Aaron Fisher (6’ 8, Forward, Savannah Jenkins, 2011) – Forward prospect who could be a player to evaluate for programs looking to sign a forward this spring. As can often be the case in camp settings, big men need to pull down offensive rebounds and run the floor to get significant touches. Fisher did this well as well as providing solid interior defense in the paint (blocking and altering shots). Also showed pretty decent shooting touch.   

Joey Courseault (5’ 7, PG, Tucker, 2012) – Spark plug lead guard who was one of the top assist leaders in camp. Has excellent quickness and pure point guard mentality. Demonstrated ability and desire to pick up his man full court and play excellent pressure defense. Strong academic credentials in classroom.

Vantrail Commings (6’ 3, Wing, Douglas County, 2012) – Well rounded and very physical- strong player. Plays game with tremendous intensity and Warrior mentality. Excellent rebounder from wing position. Sees floor and passing opportunities extremely well. Averaged an impressive 17 PPG and 12 rebounds per game for Douglas County this past season as a Junior.

A’Darius Porter (6’ 6, Forward, Woodland, 2011) - Strong and powerfully built forward. Good rebounder on both ends. Finishes strong and has nice touch around the rim. Overall game has improved significantly in past year, especially in his ability to shoot the mid-range jumper consistently. Has ability to pull rebound and initiate the fast break off dribble. Had good senior campaign while averaging 15 ppg.

Anthony Pronin (6’ 4, SG, Lake Ginninderra – Australia; 2011) – Australian player with aspirations of playing college ball here in the States. Exhibited a balanced and fundamental game at the shooting guard position. Physically strong; allows him to body up and finish well around the rim. Shoots the ball well from beyond the arc. Competes at the highest level of Amateur National play in Australia. Full NCAA qualifier with 22 ACT.

Honorable Mention Players

(Listed in no particular order)

Class of 2011: Garrison Webb (6’ 1, SG, Druid Hills); Avonte Hall (6’ 2, Wing, Duluth); Kameron Russell (6’ 5, Forward, Parkview); Jaihlen Teague (6’ 1, CG, Middletown – Ohio); Jordan Shaw (6’ 3, PG, Pickens); Rashod Lovett (6’ 1, CG, Claxton); Earl Farnum (6’ 4, Wing, Langston Hughes); Cole Arrington (6’ 6, Forward, St. Francis);  Jamal Watson (5’ 11, PG, Harrison); Joseph Neiner (6’ 3, SG, Pinecrest Academy); Peter Hage (6’ 1, SG, Providence Christian); Riley Sparks (6’ 4, Wing, Heritage – Catoosa); Darius Frazier (6’ 1, CG, Conway – South Carolina); Larry Williams (5’ 9, PG, Wolfson – FL); Kevin Haynes (6’ 0, PG, South Gwinnett); Jamarques McDowell (6’ 3, SF, Central Gwinnett); Justin Green (6’ 5, Forward, Lovejoy); Cameron Rodriguez (5’ 11, CG, Effingham County); Sean Overstreet (6’ 3, SG, Jacksonville Episcopal – FL); Babila Lima II (6’ 1, CG, South Forsyth); Avery Patterson (6’ 1, SG, Alexander);  Dominique Lindsey (5’ 10, PG, Sandy Creek); Valiant Taqi (6’ 8, Forward, Johns Creek); Rashad Greene (5’ 9, PG, Tri-Cities); Andres Chaparro (6’ 0, PG, Soutland Academy); Jose Hernandez (6’ 3, Wing, Southland Academy); Isaiah Wise (6’ 4, Wing, Paulding County); Coby Moore (6’ 3, Wing, Sandy Creek); Bruce McClain (5’ 11, PG, Sandalwood – FL); Titus Lamb (6’ 6, Wing, Westlake); Damiane Falconer (6’ 2, SG, Dunnellon – FL);  Josh Johnson (6’ 0, PG, Mt. Paran); Cedric Strickland (6’ 2, SF, Bowdon); Shaquille Carlyle (5’ 8, PG, North Paulding); Ricky Gibbs (6’ 2, PG, East Jackson); Jamier Hughes (6’ 2, SG, Cross Keys)

Classes of 2012 & 2013: Justin Gonyea (6’ 2, PG, Hayesville – NC, 2012); Subby Adetujoye (6’ 4, Wing, Harrison, 2012); Max Eaton (6’ 7, Forward, Admiral Farragut – FL, 2012); Michael Pack (5’ 10, PG, Centennial, 2012); Charles Pack (5’ 10, PG, Centennial, 2012); Evan Jacks (6’ 1, SG, Northview, 2012); Sam Heery (6’0, PG, Frederica Academy, 2012); J.B. Stephens (6’ 4, Wing, Bowdon, 2012);  Lekeigh McQuillan (5’ 9, PG, Fletcher – FL); Shaquille Davis (6’ 3, Wing, Paulding County, 2012); John DePalma (6’ 6, Forward, Pinecrest Academy, 2012); Brandon Goodson (6’ 0, SG, Dacula; 2013); Nick Graff (6’ 6, Forward, South Forsyth, 2012); Jeremy Mogged (6’ 2, SG, East Lake- FL, 2012)

Post Grad: Matt Porter (6’ 7, Forward, Pope); Chris Bellamy (6’ 2, Forward, Claxton); Te’Quiero Copeland (6’ 6, Forward, Mt. Zion); David Wagner (6’ 7, Wing, East Paulding)