2013 SEBA Atlanta Hoop Festival Recap

Isaiah Wilkens (6' 7,  Greater Atlanta Christian; 2014) 

The 2013 SEBA Atlanta Hoop Festival was held this past Saturday at Pope High School in Cobb County. The 6th Annual Event featured twelve (12) Varsity Boys Teams from throughout Metro Atlanta. The Invitational showcased several top ranked teams including defending state champion and Class AA current # 1 ranked Greater Atlanta Christian, who matched up with Class A Power North Cobb Christian in the 8:30 p..m. headliner. All in all, there was an impressive collection of College prospects who participated in the event; including over 25 players who have either signed, committed, or are being recruited at the Division I Level. 

Here is a recap of the Festival's results: 

Greater Atlanta Christian 71, North Cobb Christian 56: 

Isaiah Wilkins (pictured above) scored 26 to lead all scorers and win the most outstanding player award for Greater Atlanta Christian, which took a 28-9 lead in the first half. North Cobb Christian would close to within 35-33 in the third quarter, but Wilkins and the Spartans dominated the fourth quarter. Crute finished with 14 while teammate and North Cobb Christian’s most outstanding player Stephon Jelks had 10 points and 13 rebounds. Trey Kalina led NCC with 15 points. For GAC, Troy Morrison had 16 and Garrett Covington added 12.

GAC Spartans after defeating North Cobb Christian in SEBA Festival

Pope 58, Starr’s Mill 52: 

Chase Hutchins scored 23 points while Cole Childers had 20 as the tournament hosts, which trailed 24-23 at the half. The two were named co-most outstanding players for the Greyhounds. Jeremiah Vrudney led Starr’s Mill with 17 points and was named the Panthers’ most outstanding player.

Co-MVP's Chase Hutchins and Cole Childers 

McEachern 47, Berkmar 36:

 Logan McIntosh had 18 points and Freddy Brown added 17 for McEachern. Jonathan Sanks led Berkmar with 13. Sanks and McIntosh were each named most outstanding player for their respective teams.

McEachern Indians 

Blessed Trinity 53, Kennesaw Mountain 49: 

The Titans’ Chris Bertrand was named his team’s Most Valuable Player after leading Blessed Trinity with 12 points. Connor O’Neill added 11. Kennesaw Mountain’s Andrew Jimenez led all scorers with 21 and was named the Mustangs’ Most Outstanding Player. Nigel Hayes had 15 for Kennesaw Mountain.

Blessed Trinity Titans 

St. Pius 58, Sprayberry 55: 

Armel Potter led all scorers with 25 points but it was not enough as the Golden Lions pulled out the win. Will Maguire led St. Pius with 15 while Nick Harris added 12. Nkem Ojeh had 12 for Sprayberry. Potter was named the Jackets’ Most Outstanding Player of the game while Maguire earned the same distinction for St. Pius. The Golden Lions led 31-25 at the half.

St. Pius after defeating Sprayberry 58-55

Sprayberry's Armel Potter played extremely well with 26 Points

Paulding County 76, Pebblebrook 58: 

Michael Hemphill had 15 points to lead Paulding County. Ty Hudson led all scorers with 21 and Thrae Mitchell added 20 for Pebblebrook. Derrick Cook had 12 for the Falcons. Hemphill and Hudson were named Most Outstanding Players for their respective teams.

Pebblebrook poses with Trophy after hard fought victory  

Pebblebrook MVP Ty Hudson (6' 2, PG, 2015) 

 

Bowyer Leads Walton to Perfect 8-0 Start

Jay Bowyer (Class of 2014; Walton High School)

SEBA's Jay Bowyer (5' 10, PG, 2014) has led Walton High School to a perfect 8-0 start on the 2013-14 season. Bowyer, who transferred to Walton from Harrison High School this past summer, has been an outstanding addition for Coach Joe Goydish's Raider squad. The quick and physically strong floor general has been putting up both high scoring and assist numbers, in addition to demonstrating his stellar defensive play.

In Walton's most recent victory, Jay scored 27 points in a 83-58 victory over Campbell. This effort included 20 points in the 1st quarter alone, where he knocked down six three pointers.

Jay is a fierce competitor who makes the players around him better. He has improved his skill set significantly over the past year and, just as importantly, has matured as a team leader. Jay had a strong showing on the AAU circuit this past Spring and Summer while running the point guard position for the FCI Warriors, where he averaged 14 ppg and 5 assists. He will be a great pick-up for a College program looking for a physically ready point guard that can contribute as a freshman.      

Walton will take their undefeated record on the road to the Sunshine State after Christmas, as the Raiders will be competing in the Marlin Classic at Arnold High School in Panama City on December 27-30th. They will then jump into the thick of Region play with a big matchup against Cherokee on January 7th.

 
 

Byrd named USA South Player of Week

Jaumone Byrd
(photo courtesy of Maryville Collge)

The USA South Athletic Conference has named Maryville College 6' 6 sophomore Jaumone Byrd "Player of Week" for his on court performance last week. The SEBA Alum from Douglas County High School averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds in two games this past weekend versus Oglethorpe University and Emory University.

"J-Byrd" was a standout player for Coach Joby Boydstone while at Douglas County and was a outstanding performer in several different SEBA programs during his high school career, including the SEBA Fall League and the SEBA All-Star Shootout Exposure Camp.  

Link:   http://www.mcscots.com/sports/mbkb/2013-14/releases/20131202kdlxip

 

Michael Hemphill Opens Season with 30 Point Game; Named Game MVP

Mike Hemphill (2014; Paulding County High / FCI Warriors) 

SEBA standout Michael Hemphill (6' 1, PG, 2014) opened his senior season with a bang this past weekend, leading Paulding County to a 88-81 victory over Johnson-Gainsville in the Georgia Tip-Off Classic played at Marietta High. Hemphill scored 30 points, dished out 6 assists, and pulled down 5 rebounds on his way to being named the game's Most Valuable Player. He shot 9 from 15 from the field, including 2 for 3 from three point land. In addition to his offensive production, Michael played his usual stellar on ball defense and took several charges that turned out to be pivotal plays in the Patriot victory. Michael had a very good AAU season while playing for the FCI Warriors this past Spring and Summer. Look for him to have a great Senior Season, and for Paulding County to be a force to reckon with in  Region 5-AAAAA.  

2013 SEBA All-Star Shootout (Camp Report - Part II)

Team Photo of "West" Squad (SEBA Shootout Top 30 All-Star Game)

Here is the second part of the Camp Report from the 2013 Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) Atlanta All-Star Shootout held on September 15th at Oglethorpe University.


Link: Click here for Part I of the camp review


Additional Camp Standouts

Paul Webb (6’ 4, Wing, Lanier; 2014) – Versatile all-around scorer that is a tough matchup for opposing defenses. Has the ability to stretch defense with his shooting ability, or slash to the rim. Above average defender. Rebounds the ball well on both ends of floor.  

Jacori Payne (5’ 10, PG, Dublin; 2014) – Very good three point shooter; has extremely quick release and gets good separation from defense when shooting pull-up jumper. Good finisher at the rim. Averaged 18 ppg and was named 2^nd team All-State in Class AA as a Junior.  

Marcus DeBerry (6’ 4, SG, Union City, TN; 2015) – Long and slender wing guard with a nice shooting stroke. Knocked down the trey throughout the camp and finds his spots well. Will need to continue to add weight to frame to reach his full potential as a prospect. Will be one weapon in a loaded backcourt for Union City squad this season.    

Jeremiah Gill (6’ 0, PG, Cherokee; 2015) – Impressive guard with good quickness and ball handling ability. Very good “draw and dish” playmaker. Aggressive on ball defender who plays passing lanes well. Named First team All-County last season and has been starter for Coach Roger Kvam since Freshman year.        

Kendall Joseph (6’ 3, SG, Brookwood; 2014) – Good looking guard with nice combination of speed and strength; very effective in uptempo/fast break style of play; plays hard and isn’t afraid to hit the floor for loose balls and do the little things necessary to win.   

Avery Riehn (6’ 4, SG, Bowling Green, KY; 2015) – Big guard with excellent shooting ability. Has deep range and high basketball IQ.  Has good court vision and made several nice passes to cutting teammates.

Korey McDougald (5’ 8, PG, Bishop Kenny, FL; 2014) – Very quick lead guard who plays excellent on-ball defense. Showed the ability to knock down outside jumper consistently. Provides good on-court leadership. Key player on Bishop Kenny squad that advanced to “Final Four” in Florida’s Class AAAAA last year.

Joshua Brooks (6’ 1, CG, Banneker; 2015) – Talented guard with well-balanced game; was very dangerous from three-point land, but also showed the ability to get into the paint and either score or dish. Good defender. Bright future.

Brandon Pascucci (6’ 2, CG, Cape May NJ; Post Grad) - Physically Strong and well-rounded guard that can effectively play the 1 or 2 spot. Has excellent range on jumper and can hit shots from anywhere on floor. Showed good floor leadership and intensity. Eclipsed 1000 career points at Cape May High in New Jersey. Has sat out past year due to a serious illness in family and is looking for a possible Spring  semester opportunity at College level.

Admir Radoncic (6’ 8, Forward, Mandarin, FL; 2015) – Skilled and fundamentally sound forward with similar game as his twin brother Armin (listed above). We unfortunately did not get to see as much of Admir as we would have liked, as he went down with an injury early in the afternoon session (and was unable to compete after that). Still, he showed good footwork, post moves, and scoring ability in the morning station work, as well as a determined demeanor.        

Curtis Wilson (6’ 1, PG, Arabia Mountain; 2014) – Floor general with good speed, quickness, and passing ability. Pushes the ball well in open court. Very capable scorer when needed; has good pull-up jumper. 

Jordan Dorsey (6’ 2, SG, Dominion Christian; 2014) – Guard prospect that had good showing on both sides of the ball. Scored from all three zones throughout the day. Shot the three ball well, and also slashed through defense for buckets at the rim. Active defender who plays on-ball well.

Sammie Frazier (6’ 5, Forward, Adairsville; 2014) – Active, Left handed post player who plays hard and makes his living inside the paint. Effective on lower block and showed ability to hit the face up jumper.  Has good shot blocking ability and protects the rim. Late bloomer whose best basketball is ahead of him.

Terry “TJ” Sams (6’ 1, SG, First Presbyterian; 2014) – Effective scorer with nice pull-up game. Can shoot the ball well off the dribble. Showed the ability to also knife through lane and get to the rim. Pushes the ball well and is scorer in transition. Averaged 21 ppg as a Junior, was named 3^rd team All-State in Class A.      

Robert Gallinat (6’ 3, SG, South Gwinnett; 2015) – Scoring guard who caught notice with impressive all-around performance. Knocked down outside jumpers and finished well around the rim. Runs the floor very well and is very active. Sleeper out of Gwinnett County.      

Alton McCloud (6’ 2, SG, Vidalia; 2014) -  Well rounded guard with good athleticism and length. Plays within the game and makes good decisions. Expected to step up into a major role at Vidalia for Coach Tommy Dalley this season.   

Dante’ Hoppa (6’ 4, Wing, Naples, FL; 2015) – Developing player with good athleticism; has inside-out offensive skill set. Rebounds well and is versatile defender. Has improved quite a bit over the past year; should be a break-out year for him.   

Javonte Williams (6' 1, PG, Paulding County; 2014) - Excellent defensive player who defends very well on the ball and in the passing lanes; creating turnovers. Has good quickness and gets into the paint, creating scoring opportunities for his team. Can knock down the mid range and three-pointer. Will be key player for talented Paulding County team this season.    

Anthony Holtzclaw (6’ 3, SG, Glenwood, AL; 2014) – Energetic scoring guard with nice combination of skill and athleticism. Good penetrator and finisher around the basket. Demonstrated the ability to knock down the three ball off the dribble and while spotting up. Led Glenwood to AISA State Championship and was named Player of Year as Junior.   

KV Walker (6’ 0, PG, South Gwinnett; 2014) – Explosive and quick lead guard who gets to the rim and knows how to finish once he is there. Plays excellent on-ball defense. Athleticism allows him to play much bigger than his height. 

Andrija Zagorac (6’ 6, Wing, Rabun Gap; 2014) – Talented wing-guard with good size and perimeter skills. Shoots the three well and understands how to play within a half-court offense. Good passer; draws defense and kicks to open man. Plays with good energy.    

Dante Richitelli (6’ 0, SG, Etowah; 2015) – Knock down jump shooter with good range. Plays very hard; is a physical defender with knack for being around the ball. Fundamentally sound and brings a lot of intangibles to the court.        

Sharieff Medlock (6’ 3, Wing, Ware County; 2014) – Athletic and versatile wing player. Recently moved to South Georgia from Chicago. Has the ability to finish at the rim with the right or left. Good decision maker who plays within flow of game. Strong rebounder from the wing position.  

Aaron Lee (6’ 1, SG, Lee County; 2014) – Impressive player who demonstrated all-around skills and versatility. Good three point shooter who can stretch the defense. Has good physical strength and rebounds well. Showed the ability to guard multiple positions on defense. Named All-Region as a Junior. 

Jake Morris (6’ 1, PG, Lambert; 2015) – Natural floor leader with high court awareness and basketball I.Q. Good ball handler and sees floor well. Delivers ball to teammates at the right time, setting up teammates for high percentage shots. Can knock down both the mid-range and three point shot.   

Hakeem Samuels (6’ 5, Forward, Jackson County; 2014) – Athletic and strong forward who is not afraid to play physical. Crashes boards and plays good interior defense. Runs the lanes well on fast break.   

Dana Middleton (6’ 3, Wing, Paulding County; 2014) – Long and wiry prospect with slashing ability . Long wing span and above average quickness; Versatile defender capable of guarding smaller guards and taller forwards. At his best when attacking the rim. Honors student in classroom with above average grades and test scores.  

Tyler Washington (5’ 8, PG, Adairsville; 2014) – Spark-plug floor general with quickness and high basketball IQ. Is a very good distributor and makes those around him better. Plays hard-nosed defense. Honor student with 4.0 GPA. Named All-Northwest Georgia and All-Region as a Junior.

Derek Kirkland (6’ 3, Wing, Calvary Day; 2014) – Athletic wing with good strength; is an inside-out threat on the offensive end of floor. Good rebounder with knack for being around the ball. Named First Team All-Region as a Junior.

Malyk Wood (6’ 7, Forward, Arabia Mountain; 2014) – Emerging prospect with good size and potential. Has the ability to play facing the basket and is comfortable putting the ball on the floor and penetrating to rim. Has solid footwork in the post. Active on the offensive glass, scoring on a number of tip-ins and put backs. Good upside potential.     

Honorable Mention Players

(Listed in no particular order)

Class of  2014: Jordan McGinnis (6’ 6, Forward, St. Stephens, NC); Austin Johnson (6’ 0, PG, Clarke Central); Thomas Organ (6’ 0, PG, Camden Catholic, NJ); Will Savage (6’ 0, PG, Griffin Christian); Trayvius Yearby (6’ 4, Wing, Banneker); Merault Almonor (6’ 1, PG, Rabun Gap); Terence Burts (5’ 8, PG, Douglas County); Devante Johnson (6’ 4, Forward, Douglas County); Jose Cueva (6’ 0, PG, Fletcher, FL); Brett Roberts (6’ 3, SG, South Effingham); Jeremy Farmer (6’ 1, SG, East Coweta); Jordan Stubblefield (6’ 2, Chestatee); Nickolas Hughes (6’ 4, Forward, Harrison); Austin Graham (6’ 1, SG, Creekview); Darrel Wilson (5’ 8, PG, South Paulding); Alan Urrutia (5’ 10, PG, Lowndes); Chris Bertrand (6’ 5, Forward, Blessed Trinity); Nathan Cox (5’ 9, PG, Rabun Gap); Michael Rowlette (6’ 4, Wing, Manderin, FL); Keeshaun King (6’ 1, CG, Bishop Kenny, FL); Cody Dewing (6’ 6, Forward, Flowery Branch); Chase Driscoll (5’ 9, PG, Bishop Kenny, FL); Chase Wardlaw (6’ 4, SG, Lagrange Academy); Romelo Styron (5’ 10, PG, Duluth); Jamie Hyde (5’ 7, PG, Union City, TN); Chris Mowery (6’ 1, CG, Woodstock); Nate Rosetti (6’ 4, Forward, Brookwood); Tanner Reid (6’ 3, SG, Effingham County); Joseph Pigozzo (6’0, CG, Palm Harbor, FL); Jack Forest (6’ 3, SG, Harrison); Deshawn Verdell (6’ 8, Forward, South Gwinnett)

Classes of 2015 & 2016: Isaiah Boyd (5’ 11, PG, Central, 2015); Maurice Murphy (6’ 3, CG, Enterprise, AL, 2015);  Jacob Kimbriel (6’ 0, PG, Orangewood Christian, FL,  2015); Keyshon Leonard (5’ 10, PG, Ware County, 2015); Terrence Everette (6’ 3, Wing, Banneker, 2015); Ethan Weathers (5’ 10, PG, Harrison, 2015); Jaylen Clarke (6’ 1, SG, Wesleyan, 2015);  Nicolas Wells (6’ 5, Wing, Walton, 2015); Josh Fulenwider (6’4, Forward, Etowah, 2015); JaQuay Thompson (6’ 3, Wing, Paulding County, 2015); Cole Childers (5’ 11, PG, Pope, 2015); Quincy Jackson (6’4, Wing, North Paulding, 2015); Jamison McCray (6’ 2, SG, Slocomb, AL, 2015); Jovan Morris (6’ 1, SG, Cherokee, 2015); Wendell Watson (6’ 2, Wing, Northgate, 2015);  Isaac Tiburcio (5’ 8, PG, Naples, FL, 2015); Kohl Roberts (6’ 6, Forward, Riverwood, 2016); Roland Seim (5’ 10, PG, Galloway, 2015); Innocent Onyegbula (6’ 4, Wing, Dutchtown, 2016); Marc Gates (5’ 11, PG, Grady, 2015); Shaheed Medlock (6’ 4, Wing, Ware County, 2016); Donte Simpson (6’ 0, CG, Union City, TN, 2015); Malik Stockdale (6’ 0, Wing, Union City, TN, 2015);Will Barker (6’ 5, Wing, Calvary Baptist, NC, 2015);  Zalan Richards (6’ 4, Wing, Griffin, 2015)  

      

2013 SEBA All-Star Shootout (Camp Report - Part I)

Team photo of "East" squad (2013 SEBA Shootout Top 30 All-Star Game)  

The 2013 Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) Atlanta Shootout was held on September 14th at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. The SEBA event was a tremendous day of instruction and exposure for the 180 young men in attendance.

This annual exposure event , now in its 11th year, was directed by SEBA Director Billy LoPresti and his staff. This year's camp featured an excellent group of talented 2014, 2015, and 2016 prospects from throughout the entire Southeastern Region. A large number of college coaches from throughout the South were in attendance to recruit and evaluate players for their respective programs.

Here is a (Part I ) breakdown of the top performers from the event:

Tyrius Walker (6’ 0, PG, Grady; 2014)

Very explosive, quick, and aggressive guard who is a big-time scorer. Put points up in bunches throughout the day. Is an excellent penetrator and knows how to finish; also effective from mid-range and beyond the arc. Has nice handle; exhibited good court vision and passing ability. Is also an impact player on defensive side of ball; picked up numerous steals throughout the camp. Averaged 19 ppg as a Junior; should be one of the top scorers in Georgia high school ranks this coming season.   

Tyrone Sam (6’ 4, SG, Roswell; 2014)

Athletic guard prospect who was one of the camp’s top overall performers. Showed very well rounded offensive game and skill set. He can handle the ball well and uses quickness to attack the rim. Gets off the floor well. Above average jump shooter. Rebounds very well from guard spot. Difference maker on both ends of floor. With continued physical development and increased physical strength, he has the potential to be a very nice player at the Division I level.   

Armin Radoncic (6’ 7, Forward, Mandarin – FL; 2015)

Talented young forward who excelled throughout the day. Both physically tough and skilled. Was equally effective scoring on lower block as well as when facing the basket. Has excellent mid-range jump shot to compliment a solid repertoire of post moves . Plays with competitive fire and understands the game. Currently receiving Division I level interest. 

Simon Shafack (6’ 5, Wing, Lanier; 2014)

Athletic and physically strong player with good versatility. Was effective scoring around the rim, from the outside, and finishing on the break. Showed good range and touch when shooting the three ball. Showed the ability to power through contact and consistently score in traffic. Is capable of guarding multiple positions on floor. Good upside potential.    

Jay Bowyer (5’ 11, PG, Walton; 2014)

Very quick and physically strong point guard with excellent court vision. Is very adept at getting into the lane, drawing defense, and then dishing to open teammate for score. Excellent on ball defender who harasses opposing guards with full court pressure. Has improved outside shot significantly over the past six months. Great work ethic and desire. Has transferred from Harrison to Walton for Senior year, where he should be one of the top players in always competitive Region 5-AAAAAA.

Logan McIntosh (6’ 3, PG, McEachern; 2014)

Smooth playmaker with good length and solid skill set. He has deceptive quickness and uses changes of pace very well. He handles the ball well and flourishes in the open court, setting up others or creating opportunities for himself. Converted drives to the rim consistently throughout the day. Has good upside and college potential.     

Jamal McKee (6’ 3, SG, Greenville; 2015)

Very athletic and strong guard with good scoring ability; impressed with his athleticism and ability to get to the basket. Also demonstrated a good outside shot. Has strong frame and physical build. All-Region player as a Sophomore while averaging 15 ppg. Has an older brother who is entering his freshman season at Clayton State University. 

Destin Porche (6’ 2, SG, Etowah; 2014)

Elite shooter who shot the ball extremely well from three point range. Excellent shooters are always in demand, and Destin caught the attention of several college coaches with his smooth stroke. Is nearly-automatic when he has his feet set. Understands how to use screens and move without the ball to set up opportunities.  Above average student with grades and good test scores makes him an attractive target for more academically selective schools.         

Justice Morgan (6’ 0, PG, Harrison; 2014)

Scoring point guard who played well throughout the day. Has a very nice pull-up/mid-range game. Can create shot well off the dribble. Dished out several nice assists when defense collapsed on him. Look for him to have a big senior year under the leadership of new Harrison Coach Clay Crump, who came north to Cobb County after winning State title last season at Eagles Landing.     

Christian Carlyle (6’ 4, CG, Bishop Kenny – FL; 2016)

Young player with excellent potential. Has good size for his position and is very skilled. Displayed a well-rounded offensive game, but was most effective when penetrating to rim . Handles the ball well for size. Above average athleticism, had several fast break dunks on the day. Showed ability to guard both perimeter guards and forwards in paint. Carlyle currently has Division I offers, and with continued development, he has the chance to be one of the Sunshine State’s elite prospects in the Class of 2016.    

Aundre Reid Jr. (5’ 11, CG, Dutchtown; 2014)

Very athletic combo guard with tremendous leaping ability; jumps out the gym and had several impressive dunks throughout camp. Can score it from all three zones; Shot the ball consistently from beyond the arc. Look for him to have a great senior season after averaging 16 ppg last year as a Junior.     

Bryce Wooten (6’ 4, Wing, Duluth; 2014)

Intriguing prospect that is long and athletic; showed multi-dimensional offensive skills throughout the day. He attacks the rim well and can finish with good leaping ability. Has consistent mid-range shot and can create off dribble.  Was equally impressive on defense side of the floor, where he guarded ball well, crashed boards, and played with great intensity. With continued development and added weight, Wooten has the potential to bloom into a very good player.       

Elijah Weems (6’ 4, Wing, Walton; 2014)

Energetic and athletic player who plays with a great motor. Very good defender and rebounder. Seemed to be all over the court making plays in his team’s scrimmage games. Has more than adequate perimeter skill to play guard at high school level, but will need to continue to develop that aspect of his game for the next level. Plays with relentless hustle and is the type of “glue guy” that successful teams need.  

Kendrick Cole (6’ 1, PG, Northview; 2014) 

One of the biggest surprise players in camp; athletic prospect who had a very good showing on both sides of the ball. Scored consistently from beyond the arc and combined outside shooting with effective drives to the rim.  Gets after it on defense and plays hard. Definite “Sleeper” in Class of 2014 who will surprise this coming year.

  

Michael Hemphill (6’ 1, PG, Paulding County; 2014)

Extremely quick lead guard with smooth game; has excellent ball handling ability. Quick first step allows him to penetrate lane and create for himself or teammates. Has nice floater in lane. Defensive standout that pressures ball well; has wiry strength and is physical on ball defender. Looking to build upon successful Junior year where he was named All-Region, and will run the show for a talented Paulding County team which returns four starters.     

Luka Majstorovic (6’ 7, 265 lbs., Forward, Rabun Gap; 2015)

Powerfully built Post player from Serbia who will be playing at Rabun-Gap this season. Even though he arrived in the United States only one day prior to camp on flight from Europe, Luka showed no signs of jet-lag on the court, where he used his strength and size to physically overpower opponents. Has an effective drop step move and decent overall footwork. Demonstrated a fairly soft touch around the rim and the ability to score with both hands. He uses body well to shield off defender. Very comfortable in the low post, but can also knock down the face up jumper. He is a Division I prospect with good upside potential.       

Anthony Hudson (6’ 3, SG, Roswell; 2014)

Athletic prospect that is very effective scorer off the dribble. Has good leaping ability and combines that with good body control to score in traffic. Runs the floor well on fast break and finishes. Will combine with Roswell teammate Tyrone Sam to give Coach Ty Phillips a potent 1-2 scoring punch this coming year.    

Jaylon Tyson (5’ 7, PG, Rutland; 2014)

Jaylon is usually the smallest player on floor, however the jet quick guard from Rutland High has big time game. He plays with supreme on-court confidence and controls the tempo of the game extremely well. Can get into the lane at will. Has great handle and a scorer’s mentality; gets excellent separation from defenders on pull-up jump shot and has very quick release. Deep range on three-point shot. Finishes very well at the rim. Named Honorable Mention All-State in Class AAAA as a Junior, averaging 17 ppg.  

Alex Pack (6’ 9, Forward, East Paulding; 2014)

Developing post player with potential; did most of his scoring on put backs and offensive tips. Demonstrated a willingness to mix it up inside and contest shots on defensive end. Rebounded well on both sides of the floor. While far from a finished product, he is a certainly player that coaches should keep an eye on. Has good blood lines, as his older brother played at Coastal Carolina and is currently playing professionally overseas. Very solid student with 3.6 GPA in classroom.     

Terence Brittian Jr. (6’ 2, SG, Spalding; 2014)

Athletic and physical guard who had good showing. Had one of the camp’s top highlights with a thunderous dunk in traffic. Has excellent wingspan and plays much bigger than height. Is a very good rebounder on both sides of floor. Is a good three point shooter and can shoot it spotting up or off the bounce. Plays with good intensity and strong defensive player.       

Isaiah Rose (6’ 4, Wing, Northview; 2014)

Skilled guard with much upside potential; has very smooth outside shot with good mechanics. Handles the ball very well for his size and has quick first step allowing him to slash through lane for scoring opportunities. Sees the floor well and is good passer. Needs to work on consistency, but has all the tools to be an impact player at the next level. Above average student in classroom. 

Note: Additional Top Performers will profiled in Part II of this report. 

      

2013 SEBA All-Star Shootout (Sept. 14th)

The 2013 SEBA Atlanta All-Star Shootout, presented by the Southeast Basketball Academy, will be held September 14th on the campus of Oglethorpe University.


This Annual SEBA Event, now in its 11th year, is one of the nation's most highly regarded Fall basketball exposure camps for high school prospects aspiring to play college basketball. The camp is also open to Seniors from the Class of 2014, Juniors from the Class of 2015, and 2016 Sophomores with Varsity playing experience. The camp is also open to 5th Year Post Grad Players and Prep players. Players not invited directly by the SEBA staff should have the recommendation of their school or travel ball coach.

Many of the Top NCAA Division II, III, and NAIA College Programs throughout the South will be in attendance to evaluate prospects. Several recruiting publications will also be covering the event. Over 50+ College coaches attended last year's camp, resulting in numerous college opportunities for the players in attendance. The Georgia College Basketball Coaches Association (GABCA) will be holding their annual Fall Meeting and Social in conjunction with this camp.

The event will consist of 5-on5 Full Court Scrimmages (3 Game minimum), skills stations, guest speaker, and Senior and Underclassman All-Star Game. All players with also receive a profile in the College Coaches Packet and receive SEBA Reversible Jersey.

Interested Players should visit the SEBA website for registration information:

Link: http://www.southeastbasketballacademy.com/

Video Mix from 2013 SEBA Atlanta College Showcase

                         Video Highlights from the 2013 SEBA Atlanta College Showcase

Date Announced for 2013 SEBA Atlanta College Showcase Camp

The 2013 Atlanta Spring College Showcase, presented by the Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA), will be held March 23rd on the campus of Oglethorpe University.

This Annual SEBA Event, now in its 8th year, is one of the nation's most highly regarded spring basketball exposure camps for Unsigned Seniors (2013 grads) aspiring to play college basketball. The camp is also open to Juniors from the Class of 2014, and Class of 2015 (Sophomores) who played varsity ball this season, as well as Prep-Post Grad Players and JUCO Sophs looking to move on to a Four Year College. Players not invited directly by the SEBA staff should have the recommendation of their school or travel ball coach.

Many of the Top NCAA Division II, III, NAIA, and JUCO College Programs throughout the South will be in attendance to evaluate prospects. Several recruiting publications will also be covering the event. Over 65+ College coaches attended last year's camp, resulting in numerous college opportunities for the players in attendance. The Georgia College Basketball Coaches Association (GABCA) will be holding their annual Spring Meeting and Social in conjunction with this camp.

The event will consist of 5-on5 Full Court Scrimmages (3 Game minimum), skills stations, Senior and Underclassman All-Star Games. All players with also receive a profile in the College Coaches Packet and receive SEBA Reversible Jersey.

Interested Players should visit the SEBA website for registration information

Link: http://www.southeastbasketballacademy.com

Kell's Bryant Scores 50 Pts; grabs 35 rebounds in record night



Grant Bryant accepts Player of Game Award from SEBA Director William LoPresti at the SEBA Atlanta Hoop Festival.


Kell High School's Grant Bryant (6' 7", Forward, 2014) had an outstanding performance on Tuesday evening, scoring 50 points and pulling down 35 rebounds in the Longhorns 94-93 victory over Osborne.

Here is a link to article detailing the record performance which set new school records:  http://www.mdjonline.com/view/full_story_sports/21361465/article-Kell%E2%80%99s%E2%80%88Bryant-looks-back-on-record-night?instance=secondary_story_left_column

Bryant was recently named "Most Outstanding Player" in the SEBA Atlanta Hoop Festival played over the Christmas Break. He also participated with his Kell teamates in the SEBA Atlanta Fall League played in the Pre-Season months.

This young man has excellent potential and has the chance to be a top notch player at the next level. Keep working hard Grant!