Thursday, October 13, 2011

2011 SEBA Atlanta Shootout (Event Review - Part I)

The 2011 Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) Atlanta Shootout was held on September 24th at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. The SEBA event was a tremendous day of instruction and exposure for the 180 young men in attendance.

This high quality event, now in its 9th year, was once again directed by SEBA Director Billy LoPresti and his stellar staff. This year's camp featured an excellent group of talented 2012, 2013, and 2014 prospects from throughout Georgia and the entire Southeastern Region. A large number of college coaches from throughout the nation were in attendance to recruit and evaluate players for their respective programs.

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

Derrico Peck (6’ 6, SG, Etowah, 2012)
Athletic and versatile guard prospect with tremendous potential. Has great length and footwork; can guardall 5 positions at the high school level. Has ability to be high impact player on both ends of the floor. Can handle the ball well for his size and is exceptional finisher, often punctuating drives with emphatic dunks. Mid range Jumper is solid; three point is inconsistent but improving. Good student with 3.7 gpa and above average test scores. Receiving heavy interest and/or holding offers from several Mid Major Division 1 programs.

Adonai Rogers (6’ 2, CG, Berkmar, 2012)
Explosive and wiry combo guard who impressed with his athleticism and scoring ability. Had stretches during camp where he took over the game and scored in bunches. As a scorer, has balanced approach as he is effective from all three scoring zones. Finishes very well in transition and above the rim. Has good body control. Will need to add some weight to slender frame for next level. All-Gwinnett County as a Junior; has transferred to Berkmar for senior season.

Richard Kelly (6’ 5, SG/SF, Douglas County, 2012)
Highly athletic wing prospect who showed out as one of the camp’s top overall prospects. Great leaper who plays above the rim. Consistently scored from all three levels throughout the day. Very good rebounder from wing spot. Needs to continue to focus on staying under control and not forcing action. Great attitude and plays with passion for the game. Averaged 16 ppg and 7 boards per game as Junior. Honor student with 3.8 GPA. Diamond in the rough; has a high ceiling with his best basketball certainly ahead of him.

Dee Washington (6’ 3, SG, Rabun Gap, 2012)
Very Athletic Guard with good strength and leaping ability. Demonstrated a well rounded offensive ability throughout the day; scoring off penetration, from outside, and in transition. Averaged 18 PPG and 6 rebounds as a Junior while being named All-Conference and All-State in North Carolina. Currently has Division I offers/heavy interest from a number of SoCon and Atlantic Sun programs.

Fineto “Andy” Lunguana (6’ 2, SG, Centennial, 2012)
Extremely athletic guard prospect with excellent upside. Has tremendous speed in open court which makes him very good in transition. Can shoot the outside jumper and attack the rim with equal effectiveness. Very good on ball defender and plays passing lanes well. All-Region in tough Region 6-AAAAA last season as a Junior. Has transferred to Centennial for Senior season.

Chukwudubem Okeke (6’ 8, Forward, Jonesboro, 2013)
Emerging big man with tremendous upside potential, he impressed many of the coaches in attendance with his combination of athleticism and length. Excellent finisher in and around the rim, throwing down several power dunks per game. Very good shot blocker, negating manydrive attempts from opponents. Current offensive skill set is limited; however, has only played organized ball for two years and has much room for growth. With continued development, could very well evolve into a highly sought after target at the Division I level.

Daniel Loudermilk (6’ 6, Forward, Mill Creek, 2012)
Long and Athletic Forward prospect who had a strong camp. Finishes well and plays above the rim. Had several impressive finishes in traffic. Exhibited pretty good mid-range jump shot and runs the floor well. Looks comfortable playing on wing and inside.

Derick Pope II (6’ 5, Wing, Grayson, 2012)
Slashing athlete who is very effective around the rim. Had one of the camp’s top dunks in traffic. Top notch rebounder, especially on the offensive end where he has knack for keeping ball active. Has athleticism to rebound, outlet, and run lane on break. Has long arms and is capable of guarding players 2-3 inches taller. Very good help side defender with shot blocking ability. Has solid mid-range jumper. Good work ethic. Elite Academic student with 3.5 gpa and 28 ACT score.

Tristen Harrell (6’ 1, PG, Dalton High, 2012)
Exciting Guard prospect with electric playmaking ability. Excellent leader on fast break; Sees the floor very well and was one of the best passers in camp; often delivering perfect assists to teammates for easy scores. Has very good ball handling ability. As a scorer, has well rounded game with above average outside shot and quickness to score in the paint. Has strong frame and size for point guard position. 1st Team All-Region and All-North Georgia as a Junior.

Nigel Jackson (6’ 7, Forward, St. Francis, 2012)
Developing big man prospect with excellent frame. Has solid perimeter skill set but will be more sought after as an forward operating in the paint. Is at his best operating from high post, where he is a threat to score or draw double team. Sees floor well and hit teammates cutting to basket on multiple occasions. Good rebounder and interior defender. Coachable and attentive to detail.

Brandon Grant (5’ 11, PG, Fayette County, 2012)
Good looking Point Guard with excellent quickness who can both distribute and score.Has strong midrange game and good ability to shoot the ball off the dribble. Leads the break well and has good floor leadership skills. Has long wingspan. Exhibits the confidence desired in a true PG.

Adam Dowell (6’ 3, SG, Lassiter, 2012)
Well rounded Shooting Guard with good size, frame, and fundamentals. Had an excellent day shooting the ball where he seemingly did not miss a three point attempt over the course of several games. Has quick release and can keep defense off balance by putting the ball on the floor. Plays with much intelligence and hustle. Top Notch student with 4.1 GPA and above average test scores. Good looking prospect for higher end academic programs .

Michael Pack (5’ 11, PG, Centennial, 2012)
Lightning quick, strong, and explosive, He has all of the physical tools desired in a prototypical Point Guard. Blew by defenders with his quick first step throughout the day, and knocked down the long jumper when given space. Initiates the fast break well and made good decisions with minimal turnovers. Will share backcourt at Centennial this season with his Identical twin brother Charles (see below).

Charles Pack (5’ 11, PG, Centennial, 2012)
The other half of the “Pack Twins”, Charles is an extremely quick, athletic, and physical playmaker. Very good penetrator and ball handler who routinely draws defense and dishes off for easy buckets. Equally skilled at finishing drives to the rim; has excellent body control and balance. Top notch on ball defender. Natural leader.

Abdulkareem Adekunle (6’ 5, Wing, Providence Christian, 2012)
Exceptional athlete who plays with a good motor; finishes very well and through contact. Cleaned the boards throughout the day and posted a double-double in each of his games. Very good running the lane on fast break, finishing with dunks and strong layups. Overall Offensive skill set is still developing; but he has all the necessary physical tools. Can be excellent defender at next level.Very coachable.

Jeremy Presley (5’ 11, PG, Harrison, 2012)
Crafty Point Guard with scorers mentality and exceptional three point shooting ability. Can shoot the lights out from deep range.Gets excellent separation from defender on pull up jumper and has quick release. Brings good poise as floor leader and understands “draw and kick” principles. Uses change of pace moves to his advantage. Had strong summer on AAU circuit, including 15 ppgand 4 apgat 17u AAU Nationals. Good student with 3.7 GPA that includes several AP classes

Link: Click Here for Part II of the Camp Review

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