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.