Tuesday, May 29, 2012

David Gonzalvez Leads Dutch Pro Team to Championship





Photo of Dutch Champions Team Eiffel Towers. SEBA's David Gonzalvez is pictured third from left.
 

Congratulations to SEBA Alum David Gonzalvez who helped lead his squad (Team Eiffel Towers Den Bosch) to the Dutch Euro League Championship! The former Wheeler High and University of Richmond standout played a huge role for the Den Bosch in his second season pro season overseas.  Den Bosch defeated Leiden 4 games to 1 in the League Finals. This is the second consecutive Championship Dave has won, as his team won the Austrian League Championship last season in his rookie year.

Keep up the great work Dave and keep Gloryfying the Lord in all that you do!


 

   

2012 SEBA Atlanta College Showcase Highlights






Highlight video profiling the 2012 SEBA Atlanta College Showcase held March 24th on the campus of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. The Event featured 180 College prospects from throughout the East Coast and was packed with College Coaches looking for available talent. Information on future camps can be found at http://www.southeastbasketballacademy.com




Monday, May 7, 2012

2012 SEBA Atlanta College Showcase (Review - Part II)


SEBA College Showcase - Top 30 All-Star Game "West" Squad
Here is the second part of the Camp review from the 2012 Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) Atlanta College Showcase held on March 24th at Oglethorpe University.



Link: Click here for Part I of the camp review


James D. Williams (6’ 4, Wing, Richmond Hill, 2012) – Very athletic wing who uses quickness and leaping ability to slash to rim. Demonstrated leaping ability with impressive tip dunk in All-Star game. Named 1st Team All-Region as Senior.




Daniel Brooks (6’ 0, PG, Gordon Lee, 2013) – Very skilled lead guard who can both score and distribute extremely well. Was fun to watch in open court with combination of ball handling and no look passes. Will need to add weight to frame for next level. One of the top players in North Georgia/Chattanooga area, averaged 19 ppg and 5 assists as a Junior. Excellent student with 4.0 GPA.



Montreal Holley (6’11, Wallace CC-Selma, AL, Soph) – Big man with sizeable precese at 245 lbs.; He showed adequate ability to score on low block, but was most effective scoring on offensive put backs. Average athleticism, but has pretty decent instincts and hands. With continued development and polish, could be nice addition to four year school at the DII or NAIA level.



Chris Taylor (5’ 11, CG, Chattahoochee, 2012) – Lock down defender at guard position. Puts good pressure on ball handler and has very good lateral quickness. Balanced scorer; had several 20+ point games in Chattahoochee’s Region and State Playoff run.



Shaquille Davis (6’ 2, Wing, Overton High, TN, 2012) – Very athletic leaper and finisher. Can knock down the three ball, but is most effective close to basket. Needs to improve perimeter skill set, but has the physical tools to be a nice addition at next level.



Elias Seise (6’ 3, Wing, Griffin Christian, 2012) – Consistent scorer who played well all throughout the day. Converted at rim, in midrange, and from beyond the three. Smart player and good student with 3.7 GPA.



Drew Simpson (6’ 4, SG, Franklin High, NC, 2013) – Guard with good size and a well rounded skill set. Has good handle and is comfortable putting the ball on ground to create space for his jump shot.



Amonte Potter (5’11, PG, Sprayberry, 2012) – Potter was another Sprayberry product who was a pleasant surprise. He impressed with his quickness, ability to get to the rim and convert drives. Plays with a lot of energy. Above average on ball defender; plays passing lanes very well.



Vince Folston (6’ 6, Forward, St. Johns River CC - Fla, Juco)- High energy player who scores very well around the basket with good quick moves. Very good rebounder on both offensive and defensive end. Excellent interior defense. Displays strong leadership ability; very vocal; Played in strong Florida Juco League; has two years Naia/Ncaa eligibility.



Petar Milivojevic (6’ 2, PG, Crenshaw Christian Academy, AL, 2012) – Lead guard with solid fundamentals and court vision. Stretches defense with deep three point range. Native of Serbia, is here in U.S. on student Visa.



Keith Colquitt Jr. (6’ 2, SG, Eagles Landing, 2012) – Smooth and athletic guard coming off strong senior season. Excels in transition, but is also very effective in half court set. Plays under control and within himself. Good defender whose length creates turnovers. Played key role on back to back Eagles Landing AAA Final Four teams.



Andre Allen (5’ 8, PG, Redan, 2012) – Scoring point guard who can shoot the ball very well. Has ability to get very hot and score in bunches. Very effective in creating opportunities off the pick-n-roll. Above average student in classroom.



Neil Shah (6’ 9, Forward, North Cobb, 2012) – Developing Post player who had a good showing on defensive end; seemed to tightly contest or block every shot in his vicinity. Rebounded well on both ends of floor. Has improved significantly over the past six months.



Randall Smith (5’ 11, PG, Archer, 2013) – Pure Point Guard who controls the game and creates well for himself and for others. Good handle and finisher when around the rim. Excels at drawing defense and dishing to the open man for assist. Above average mid range shooter.



Daniel Peace (6’ 0, PG, Jonesboro, 2013) – Lightning fast lead guard who played well throughout the day. Has excellent ball handling skills and extremely quick first step. Good assist to turnover ratio. Played key role on Jonesboro Final Four teams as Sophomore and Junior the past two years. Bright future.



Teddy Etheridge (6’1, CG, Luella, 2012) – Physical combo guard who slashes well and finishes strong. Has strong upper body and absorbs contact well. Aggressive defender; good rebounder from guard spot.



Ramel Thompkins (6’ 5, Forward, Vidalia, 2014) – Raw athletic talent with excellent upside potential. Rebounds and runs the floor very well. Good shot blocker . Named 1st Team All-Region as a sophomore on Vidalia Team that advanced to Final Four in AA. Has very bright future.



Joel Mondo (6’ 2, PG, USC-Salkehatchie, Soph) – Quick penetrating Point Guard from Germany. Gets into the paint with ease. Has good handle and dribble attack moves. Plays strong on-ball defense. Played Juco Ball this past year in South Carolina.



Mark Champion (6’ 6, SG, Lambert, 2013) – Intriguing prospect with size who shoots the three ball very well. Has deep range and fluid stroke. Currently much more a perimeter threat than inside player; needs to learn to utilize his size to his advantage. Expected to grow another 2-3 more inches in height. Has very good potential.



Malik Kone (6’ 1, PG, Lanier County, 2012) – Native of Cote d’Ivoire (Africa); Kone displays strong court presence from guard spot. Has good quickness but plays under control and with high basketball IQ. Has good looking midrange jumper and pullback jumper. Will graduate near top of his class with 3.8 GPA.



Daniel Howell (6’2, Wing, Prince Avenue Christian, 2012) – Fundamentally sound and tough wing player, not afraid to take charge or get on the ground for loose ball. Very effective in the 15-17 foot range. Named 1st Team All-Region this past season. Excellent student with 3.9 GPA.



Cameron Lewis (6’ 6, Wing/Forward, Brookwood, 2013) – Wing with good size, frame, and athleticism. Raw talent but high upside. Impressed with ability to block shots and finish above the rim.



Keymont Jenkins (6’ 3, Wing, New Manchester, 2013) – Emerging wing guard with good length and athletic ability. Had impressive dunk in traffic over two bigger post players. Quick with ball around the rim and uses ball fakes well. Has three point range.



Amir Arabnia (6’ 2, SG, North Oconee, 2013) - Long range scorer who had good showing. Shot the ball very well from three point land; Comes off screens effectively and gets good looks; Has potential to get very hot from outside; had multiple 30+ point games as a Junior this past season.



Marcus Pridgen (6’ 2, CG, Blythewood, SC, 2012) – Athletic shooting guard with scorer’s mentality. Aggressive to the rim and finishes with authority. Good in transition; had several nice dunks in open court.


Honorable Mention Players

Class of 2012: CJ Cummings (6’ 7, Forward, Beech Senior, TN); Aaron Hughes (6’ 0, PG, Windsor Forest); Brian Pearson (6’ 5, Forward, Walnut Groove); Derrick McCord (6’3, Wing, Fairfield, AL); TJ Rines (5’ 9, PG, Effingham County); Xavier Ealy (6’ 4, Wing, Kennesaw Mountain); Julian Varner (6’ 2, SG, Frederick Douglas); Marcellus Gail (5’ 8, PG, Parkdale, MD); Courey Sirmans (6’ 1, CG, Windsor Forest); Da’zjon Tinae (6’ 0, SG, Bradwell Institute); Tandon Berry (6’ 2, SG, Starkville, MS); Michael Pettway (6’ 1, SG, Escambia, FL); Zenas Moore (6’1, Wing, Claxton); Trent Burton (6’ 6, Forward, Winder-Barrow); Sean Spencer (6’ 1, PG, Forestview, NC); Steven Williams (5’ 9, PG, Ringold); Keonte King (6’ 2, CG, Woodland); Britt Headden (6’ 5, Wing, Franklin Classical, TN); Daniel Goode (5’ 9, PG, Overton, TN); Josh Boyer (6’6, Forward, Lithia Springs); Jaylon Debardlabon (6’ 3, Wing, Childersburg, AL); Colin Perzella (6’ 5, Forward, Lambert); Darius Bonner (6’ 0, CG, Mount Zion); Jamaral Kearse (6’ 4, Wing, Orangeburg-Wilkinson, SC); Kenneth McNeil (5’ 9, PG, Jacksonville Englewood, FL); Kody Morales (6’0, SG, Richmond Hill); Khari Stevens (6’0, SG, Archer); Nicholas Koeppel (6’ 1, CG, Oconee County); Daniel Yates (6’ 4, Wing, West Forsyth); Jaylen Ausby (5’ 8, PG, Lithia Springs); Sam Crawford (6’ 6, Forward, Pickens); Matthew Hammond (5’ 11, PG, Griffin Christian); Wesley Easterwood (6’ 5, Forward, Pickens);Connor Iverson (6’0, PG, Collins Hill); Refeno King (6’0, PG, Orangeburg-Wilkinson, SC); Jamaal Rhodes (6’6, Forward, Sol C. Johnson)

Classes of 2013 & 2014: Kahlil Wynn (6’0, PG, Central Carrollton, 2013); Damian Foreman (5’ 10, PG, Evans, 2014); Bryan Hamlet (6’0, CG, Archer, 2013); Brian Woods (6’ 2, PG, Arabia Mountain, 2013); Billy Lewis (5’ 11, PG, Cottonwood, Alabama, 2013); Jonathan Sanks (6’3, SG, Berkmar, 2014); Ashton Hood (5’ 10, CG, Univ. School of Nashville, TN, 2013); Cordele Jackson (6’ 3, Wing, Decatur, 2013); Richard Howell (6’ 1, CG, Houston Academy, AL, 2014); John Walker III (6’ 1, Guard, Jonesboro, 2013); Justis Morgan (6’ 2, SG, St. Francis, 2013); Reggie Thomas (6’ 4, Wing, South Paulding, 2013);

Post Grad/Juco: Deandre Duren (6’ 2, CG, Bradwell Institute); Kendrick Brown (6’ 4, SG, Princeton Day, Baltimore, MD); John Goodson (6’4, Wing, Lakeside/Barton County CC, KS); Kurt Mitchell (6’ 7, Forward, Tift Area Academy); Cameron Coles (6’0, PG, Atlanta,GA); Zach Landis (6’ 3, CG, Mill Creek/Emmanuel); Anthony Parker (6’ 4, SG, Parkview); Nathaniel Clay (6’ 3, Wing, Northside); Evan Dunwoodie (6’ 4, Wing, Oxford College); Kenneth Brown (6’ 3, SG, New Town, Baltimore, MD)





2012 SEBA Atlanta College Showcase (Review - Part I)


SEBA College Showcase - Top 30 All-Star Game "East" Squad

College prospects from throughout the nation descended upon Oglethorpe University this past weekend to participate in the 2012 SEBA Atlanta College Showcase. The 7th Annual Event featured a full capacity roster of 180 players representing the entire state of Georgia as well as Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Virginia, and Maryland. The camp featured a large number of high quality and available Class of 2012 Senior prospects, as well as some impressive 2013 and 2014 underclassman talent. In addition, there were a number of 5th year Prep players on the roster looking to advance to the next level. Competition was fierce, as every player was eager to demonstrate their talent to the many college coaches in attendance.

Below is a summary on the Camps Top Performers:

(Players Listed in no particular order)

Emmanuel Ezoua (6’ 3, Wing, Lanier County, 2012)
High motor prospect who plays with exceptional energy, enthusiasm, and athleticism. Immigrated to the U.S. from Cote d’Ivoire (Africa). The passion he has for playing the game of basketball was evident throughout the day. Was a tough matchup for opponents throughout the day as he is quick off the dribble to the bucket, but also has very good physical strength allowing him to overpower smaller players. Led Lanier County to Georgia’s Class A Final Four; 1600 Point Career Scorer. Named 1st Team All-State by AJC.

Vantrail Commings (6’ 4, Wing, Douglas County, 2012)
Powerful and extremely physical wing-forward with versatile skill set. Finishes extremely well in and around the rim. Top notch rebounder who plays 3-4 inches “taller” than his height. Excellent passer at his position; plays with a great motor and enthusiasm. Natural Leader. Coming off excellent Senior season at Douglas County where he averaged 18 ppg and 12 rbg. Named Region Player of Year and 2nd Team All-State in AAAA.

Andrew Fishler (6’ 11, Forward, Forsyth Central, 2012)
Legitimate big man prospect with surprising mobility. Made biggest impact on defensive end of floor where he either blocked or altered shots consistently throughout the day. Is a fairly quick jumper off his feet and times release of shot well. He set state record with blocks in single game this past season (19). While far from a finished project on offensive end, he showed ability to score with his back to the basket. Will be excellent for a program needing a true post player with upside potential.

Derick Pope (6’ 5, Wing, Grayson, 2012)
High flying athletic wing who drew attention with slashing ability and numerous highlight reel dunks. Excels in transition; can initiate fast break with rebound and finish on other end. Showed ability to consistently knock down the mid-range jumper as well score on the low block. Strong work ethic. Another late bloomer who has improved significantly over past year. His best basketball is certainly ahead of him. Academic standout with 3.7 GPA and 28 ACT score.

Alijah Bennett (6’ 1, SG, Sprayberry, 2012)

Had a very impressive showing and was one of the biggest surprise players of the event. Got to the rim extremely well and knows how to finish. Finished drives with explosive dunks on several occasions. Can handle the ball and create midrange jumper off dribble. Has very long wingspan for his height. One coach commented on his hunger and desire to improve during skill stations. True “Diamond in the Rough".

Deandre Harper (6’ 6, Wing, Alexander, 2012
Impressive wing guard who can score light up the scoreboard and was one of the camp’s top prospects.. After struggling somewhat with his shot during his team’s first camp game; he came out on fire in second game and hit five (5) consecutive three-pointers attempts. Many of the college coaches in attendance were impressed with his combination of length and offensive skill set. He does have the tendency to settle for long outside shot attempt, when he has the capability to attack the rim.

Fineto “Andy” Lunguana (6’ 3, SG, Centennial, 2012)
Extremely athletic guard prospect with excellent speed and leaping ability. Had a good all-around performance throughout the day. Shot the three ball consistently well and with good elevation. Was effective in transition. Strong defender who plays passing lanes well. Very coachable young man with strong work ethic. With continued development, he has the potential to be a very nice addition to college program.

Matrell Smith (6’ 5, Wing/Forward, Wenonah High- Ala, 2012)
Impressive prospect with inside-out capabilities. Was key component of Wenonah squad that won Alabama AAAAA State Championship. Strong and aggressive player who attacks the basket and finishes well with contact. Versatile defender capable of guarding multiple positions on floor.

Adonai Rogers (6’ 2, CG, Berkmar, 2012)
Athletic and wiry guard prospect who scored the ball very well throughout the day. At his best when slashing to bucket, but also capable at mid-range, and from the three. Had stretches during camp where he took over the game and scored in bunches; including an impressive multi-dunk sequence on back-to-back possessions. Has good body control. Will need to add some weight to slender frame for next level. Named 1st Team All-Gwinnett County and was instrumental piece in Berkmar’s run to Elite Eight this past season.

Connor Smith (6’ 2, CG, St. Francis, 2012)
Skilled combo guard with impressive perimeter skill set. Deceptively athletic player who is capable of making plays above the rim. Creates his own shot very well off the dribble and has deadly pull-up jumper. After being home schooled for the first three years of high school; Connor played this year at St. Francis and was named 1st team All-Region and Honorable Mention All-State this past season. Has improved significantly over the past 12 months and is just now starting to come into his own as a player.

Richard Kelly (6’ 5, SG/SF, Douglas County, 2012)
Highly athletic wing guard who demonstrates the potential to be dominant force on the floor. Has excellent bounce off floor and is an above the rim finisher. Excellent in transition; runs the floor extremely well. Shot the ball very well from the wing in afternoon games. Very good rebounder from wing spot. Needs to continue to develop on-court awareness and playing under control; this will help with consistency issues. Very coachable kid with good work ethic. High achiever in classroom with 3.7 GPA.

Tobiasz Hose (6’ 4, Point Guard, Brunswick, 2012)
Intriguing prospect from South/Coastal Georgia; Lead guard with excellent size and skill set. Showed above average ability to score, dribble, and distribute. Equally impressive aspect of his game is his defensive ability. Strong on ball defender and forced numerous turnovers. Averaged 15 ppg, 8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists; named Region MVP while leading Brunswick to Region Title and AAAA Sweet Sixteen this past season.

Matthew Misner (6’ 10, Forward, Clearwater – Fla, 2012)
Late bloomer with good size and strong frame (230 lbs). Plays with good aggressiveness and assertiveness; not afraid to get physical. Has pretty good hands and catches ball well; good touch around the rim. Demonstrated a couple of solid post moves as well as pretty decent form and accuracy when shooting midrange jumper. Academic standout with 4.0 GPA in classroom.

Shaquille Davis (6’4, Wing, Paulding County, 2012)
Player who has improved leaps and bounds over the past year. Demonstrated complete all-around offensive skills and put up big scoring numbers throughout the day. Converted from all three scoring zones and demonstrated good athleticism with a couple of impressive dunks. Has good instincts and reaction. Good frame for wing player. Had strong senior season averaging over 17 ppg. Late bloomer.

Labron Glover (6’ 0, PG, Claxton, 2012)
Speedy playmaker and floor leader; type of player who makes teammates look good. Very quick with ball and creates extremely well off the dribble for both himself and for others. Good finisher at the rim over taller players. Consistently knocked down the outside jumper. 1000 Point career scorer and 500 career assists; named Region Player of Year and All-State Honorable mention this past season.

Michael Coleman (6’ 7, Forward, Redan, 2012)
Long and athletic forward with good potential. Explosive finisher inside the paint. Had several impressive power dunks in traffic during the camp. Strong rebounder with good box-out fundamentals. Runs the lane well on the fast break and likes to be on receiving end of alley-oop.

Jamahl Davis (5’ 9, Point Guard, Riverwood, 2012)
Smooth Point Guard with good quickness. Serves as Quarterback on the floor. Has good handle and sees the floor well. Excellent three-point stroke. Penetrates well into paint and has effective floater.

Link: Please Click here for Part II of SEBA College Showcase Prospect Report