Monday, April 14, 2014

2014 SEBA College Showcase Report (Part II)



2014 SEBA College Showcase "West" Squad (Top 30 All-Star Game)

Here is Part II of the Report detailing the top performers from the 2014 SEBA Atlanta College Showcase held on March 29 at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Link: Click here for Part I of the Camp Review


Roberto Gallinat (6’ 3, SG, South Gwinnett; 2015) – Highly athletic player who attacks the rim with fervor. Had several poster worthy dunks in traffic during camp. Good speed and excels in open court situations. Solid mid-range and three point shooter. Was named 2nd Team All-Gwinnett County this past season as Junior.   

Joshua Ledbetter (6’ 6, Forward, Holy Innocents; 2014) – Strong forward who is effective inside the paint; Demonstrated several low post scoring moves and has good touch around rim. Blocked several shots while providing help side defense.  Has good feel for the game.   

Shamar Griffin (5’ 10, PG, Allatoona; 2015) – Extremely quick lead guard with excellent leaping ability; penetrator who does a fine job at drawing defense and assisting to open teammates. Strong on-ball defender who forces turnovers.

Michael Rowlette (6’ 4, Wing, Mandarin, Florida; 2014) -  Long guard with nice offensive game; can put the ball on the floor and get to rim.  Demonstrated ability to consistently knock down the 3 ball. Gets after it on defense and plays with good hustle.

Marshell Lyons (5’ 9, PG, Russell County, Alabama; 2014) – Quick floor general with a knack for getting into the paint. Finishes well at rim. Has good scoring ability but his greatest strength is in his passing and ability to create for others.   

Cole Childers (6’ 0, PG, Pope; 2015) – Heady and skilled playmaker; very good three point shooter.  Has a good handle and is very poised on the floor. Has excellent court vision and is good at delivering ball to open teammate in prime position to score.  Top notch student who has scored a 28 on the ACT as a Junior.

Tyler Davis (6’ 4, Wing, Orangeburg-Wilkinson, South Carolina; 2014) – Good athlete with length, gets to the rim and finishes through contact. Active on offensive boards. Knocked down several spot up three pointers. Has potential to blossom as player.  

McKinley Brown (6’ 2, PG, St. Francis, 2014) -  Quick lead guard with good length; creates well off the dribble and was one of the top distributors in the camp. Pure point guard who also showed the ability to slash into paint and score. Aggressive on-ball defender who picked up good number of steals throughout the day. Played a key role on St. Francis’ Class A State Championship squad this past season.          

Alex Pack (6’ 9, Forward, East Paulding; 2014) - Developing post player with good contribution on defensive end of floor. Good rebounder; altered shot attempts in his vicinity. Has good footwork for his size and is assertive. Converted on a variety of offensive put backs and tips. Player with potential; best basketball is ahead of him. Older brother had good career at Coastal Carolina and is playing professionally overseas. Standout student with 3.7 GPA in classroom.     

Brian Lloyd (5’ 11, CG, AC Reynolds, North Carolina; 2014) – Defensive standout who impressed with ability to lock down opponents throughout the day. Plays with excellent intensity and hustle. Capable scorer with ability to attack the paint.  

Yusef Riley (6’ 3, Wing, Bermuda; Post Grad) – Athletic guard with speed and leaping ability; very effective in uptempo play. Has good slashing ability. Demonstrated good work ethic and coach ability.

Deonte Ross (6’ 3, SG, Mundy’s Mill; 2014) – Lanky guard with talent and good upside potential. Very effective scorer off penetration and from mid-range area. Has the ability to take smaller guards on the block and post them up. Effective defensive player who uses his length well to force deflections and turnovers. Above average student in classroom.       
Daniel Heard (6’ 2, Wing, Saks, Alabama; 2014) – Athletic forward who plays much bigger than height. Is very good in transition; effective scorer in the paint. Relentless rebounder on offensive glass. Averaged a double-double in points (15) and rebounds (12) while leading Saks to the Class AAA Final Four in Alabama. Named to All-State Tournament Team.     

Joshua Hood (6’ 5, Forward, Hiram; 2014) -  Power post player who plays with good intensity; has strong low post presence. Uses strength and frame well to power through contact and score.  Strong and physical rebounder on both ends of the floor.

Terrance Wright (6’ 0, PG, Nova, Florida; Post Grad) – Speedy point guard who draws defense and gets to the rim. Good ball handler; leads fast break with proficiency. Provides full court on-ball pressure.  Plays with intensity and hunger.

Joshua Brooks (6’ 1, PG, Banneker; 2015) – Emerging guard with a complete game. Has the dual ability to create for himself and for teammates. Has good feel for the game and high basketball IQ. Averaged 15 ppg and was named All-Region as  Junior this past season.     

Momodou Senghore (6’ 8, Forward, Mt. Zion; 2014) – Talented but raw prospect with good size. Has only been playing organized basketball for a few years; grew up playing soccer throughout this youth. Has good mobility and is active on the boards. Has good shot blocking ability.  Needs continued work-development but has a lot of upside potential.   

Jonathan Garrett (6’ 0, PG, Paideia; 2014) – Lead guard with good court presence. Looked good leading the break and in half court set. Capable scorer off penetration and with jump shot; distributes well.    

Justin Blaha (6’ 3, SG, Carroll, Alabama; 2015) – Heady player who understands the game. Knocked down the three point shot throughout the camp; very solid fundamental skill set. Excellent rebounder from the guard position. Above average student in classroom.      
Justin Bridges (6' 4, Wing, Douglas County; 2014) - Athletic wing who plays with good energy. Slasher who finishes well. Very active and physical defensive player; good rebounder. Named Honorable Mention All-State in Class AAAAAA. 

Cameron Davis (6’ 0, PG, Morrow; 2014) – Playmaking point guard with good ball handling ability; has nice shooting stroke and pull-up jumper. Can finish on the drive and has effective floater in paint. All-Region and All-Clayton County this past season.  

Jordan Bowden (6’ 3, Wing, Carter, Tennessee; 2015) – Athletic wing prospect who runs the floor extremely well on fast break. Good finisher with ability to finish above the rim. Effective slasher in half court set. Had big Junior season where he averaged 18 ppg and was named both District and Region Tournament MVP, leading Carter to Tennessee’s Class AA Quarterfinals.    

Shun Jones (5’ 10, CG, Dunwoody; 2014) – Scoring guard with solid build and fundamental skill set; exhibited a good looking three-point shot throughout day. One of the top scorers this past season in talent rich Dekalb County, averaging over 18 ppg.   

Malik Cook (6’ 1, CG, Homewood, Alabama; 2015) – Talented guard with good frame. He has a strong jump shot and the ability to slash to the rim. Strong defensive player. Plays with on-court poise and under control. One of the top players in Birmingham area this past year as a Junior and definite player to watch in Alabama’s Class of 2015     

Merault Almonar (6’ 0, PG, Rabun Gap; 2014) – NYC native is a solid playmaker who sees the floor  well and delivers ball to teammates in scoring positions. Understands how to draw and kick.  Attacks rim and can finish; Good perimeter defender.  

Johnny Williams (6’ 9, Forward, Enterprise, Alabama; 2015) – Big bodied forward who plays well with his back to the basket. Demonstrated solid post moves  and good hands. Not afraid to get physical and mix it up down low.

Aaron Udell (6’ 0, CG, South Gwinnett; 2015) – Good all-around scorer from the outside and off penetration. Aggressive and strong with ball in hands. Creates scoring opportunities for teammates.    

Andrija Zagorac (6’ 5, SG, Rabun Gap; 2014) – Well rounded guard with size; has good looking outside shot extending beyond the three point line; Is fundamentally sound and moves well without the ball. Makes good decisions with ball. Has ability to score with back to basket.

Dante Richitelli (6’ 0, CG, Etowah; 2015) – Guard with good scoring ability; uses dribble well to create space for pull up jumper. Three-point shooter with smooth stroke; has the potential to get very hot from the outside. Active on defensive; aggressive and plays with good intensity. Above average student in classroom.   

Joshua Thompson (6’ 3, Wing, Timber Creek, Florida; 2014) -  Tremendous leaper who plays way above the rim; Had a multitude of impressive dunks throughout the day. Uses athleticism to create scoring opportunities off penetration and on the offensive boards. Gets excellent elevation on mid-range jumper.    

Cameron Peters (6’ 0, SG, Mandarin, Florida; 2014) -  Excellent outside Shooter with quick release; uses screens well to get open and get clean looks. Showed good range knocking down several long threes. Good basketball IQ.           

Honorable Mention Players
(Listed in no particular order)

Class of  2014: Brandon Wimberly (6’ 3, SG, Jones County); Cody Carden (6’1, CG, East Lake, FL); Damien Bostick (6’ 3, Wing, Marietta); Thomas Mackey (5’ 10, PG, Gatlinburg-Pittman, TN); Charles Brown (6’ 5, Forward, Luella); Kieron Dill (6’ 2, SG, Bermuda); Nate Rosetti (6’ 4, Wing, Brookwood); Derek Vandiver (6’ 0, SG, Hebron Christian); Jarvis Johnson (6’ 1, CG, Opelika, AL); Christian Henley (6’ 5, Forward; Central); Korley Grier (5’ 8, PG, Coosa); Quinton Lovett (6’ 6, Forward, Plant City); KV Walker (5’ 8, PG, South Gwinnett); Terquin Mott (6’ 4, Forward, Dutchtown); D’Aundre Green (5’ 10, PG, Saks, AL); Conner Sibley (5’ 11, CG, Prince Avenue Christian); Devante Johnson (6’ 4, Wing, Douglas County); Kendrick Cole (6’ 1, SG, Northview); Larry Tyson (6’ 2, Wing, South Effingham); Thomas Massey (6’ 9, Forward; Shiloh); Pierre Richardson (6’1, PG, Collins Hill);  Devin King (6’0, SG, Banneker); Devonte Pope (6’ 4, Wing, Coffee County); Hunter Knocke (6’ 3, Wing, Cambridge)

Classes of 2015 & 2016: Braxton Thomas (5’ 10, PG, Dalton, 2015); Jordan Slotter (6’ 3, SG, Cambridge, 2015); Zach Strong (6’ 9, Forward, Mt. Paran, 2015); Jamal Wilkerson (5’ 10, PG, Troup County, 2015); Jamison McCray (6’ 2, SG, Slocomb, AL, 2015); Taylor Bourdage (5’ 10, SG, Flowery Branch, 2015); Evan Gillis (6’ 6, Forward; AC Reynolds, NC, 2015); Ty Pendley (5’ 10, CG, Southeast Whitfield, 2015); Trevoski Lundy (5’ 11, PG, Dooly County, 2015); Adonis Williams (5’ 11, PG, Battery Creek, SC, 2016); Marty Lewis (6’ 3, G, East Laurens, 2016); Daniel Durrett (5’ 10, CG, Woodland, 2015); Samuel Casiano (6’ 6, Forward, Valrico, FL, 2016); Josh Fulenwider (6’ 5, Forward, Etowah, 2015); Omari O’Neal (6’ 3, Wing, Spalding, 2015); Devante Young (5’ 6, PG, Harding Univ High, NC, 2015); Emerson McClung (6’2, CG, Cambridge, 2015); Paul Miller (6’ 0, CG, Mt. Zion, 2015); Ryan Moon (6’ 1, PG, Madison County, 2016); Bobby Jackson (6’ 5, Wing, Berkmar, 2015); Jacob Kimbriel (6’ 0, PG, Orangewood Christian, FL, 2015); Jarett Jenkins (6’ 3, Wing, Chapel Hill, 2015); Cody Pelitera (6’ 7, Forward, Blessed Trinity, 2015)

Post Grad/Juco:  Neil Shah (6’ 8, Forward, GA Highlands); Jamaine Burrey (6’ 2, CG, FSCJ); Terence Halls (6’ 1, CG, Brooklyn, NY); Tremayne Tippins (6’ 0, CG, Lowndes); Paris Ballinger (6’0, PG, Gray Military Academy)  

2014 SEBA College Showcase Report (Part I)


2014 SEBA Atlanta College Showcase "East" Team (Top 30 All-Star Game) 

The 2014 SEBA College Showcase was held on March 29 on the campus of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. This 9th Annual exposure event featured a deeply talented group of 180 prospects representing all regions of Georgia as well as the states of Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, New York, and the island of Bermuda.

The camp showcased a large number of high quality and available Class of 2014 Senior prospects and Prep School players, as well as some impressive 2015 and 2016 underclassman talent looking to breakout and make their mark. 

Here is a Part I of the scouting report detailing the camp's top performers: 

Austin Sanders (6’ 4, Wing, Lakeside; 2014)
Talented prospect with good versatility and athleticism. Had an impressive all-around showing throughout the camp. Is a balanced scorer with good mid-range jumper. Gets excellent elevation on outside jumper. Strong rebounder. Handles ball well and is very comfortable initiating the fast break.  Plays the game with a lot of energy and passion. Battle tested prospect out of Dekalb County.           

Khaliq Hughes (6’ 0, SG, Calvary Day; 2014)
Very athletic guard who gets to the rim extremely well. Had one of the camp’s most impressive highlights with a between the legs dunk. Demonstrated a capable mid-range jumper. Has a scorer’s mentality and good court savvy; not disrupted by defensive pressure. Led Calvary to the Class A Final Four this past season and was named 1st Team All-Region and Honorable Mention All-State.      

Luqman Lundy (6’ 3, CG, Mays; 2014)
Good looking guard prospect with very well rounded game. Has a good looking three point shot off the catch and the bounce. Quick first step and penetrates well, setting up scoring opportunities for himself or his teammates.  Uses body well and finishes. Coachable and shows good leadership on court. Was named All-Region and All-Metro Atlanta this past year.    

Daniel Wilder (6’ 1, SG, Richmond Hill; 2014)
Athletic guard who can score the ball from all three levels. Has good length and gets off the floor well, allowing him to play bigger than his height. Rebounds well from the guard spot. Averaged just under 20 ppg this past season on his way to be named 1st Team All-Region. Above average student in the classroom.

Malyk Wood (6’ 7, Forward, Arabia Mountain; 2014)
Developing forward with significant upside; is fairly agile for his size and quick to the rim. Finishes well in the paint and is has ability to score facing up and with back to the basket. Has good shot blocking ability and range to cover a lot of ground on defense. Good rebounder.      

Aundre Reid Jr. (5’ 11, Guard, Dutchtown; 2014)
Strong guard with top notch athleticism; jumps out of the gym and had several electrifying dunks throughout the day. Is at his best when attacking the basket, but is also a dangerous outside shooter.  Had several monster scoring games this past season including three consecutive 35+ point performances in January. Averaged 21 ppg on the season and was named 1st Team All-Region 4-AAAA and All-Southern Crescent.          

Thomas Cameron (6’ 6, Forward, Norcross; 2014)
Plays with great energy and is very active; was a force on the offensive and defensive boards throughout the day. Looked good running the floor and finishing on the break. Is comfortable positioning himself on the lower block for scoring opportunities. Has good hands and caught all passes that came his way. Aggressive low post defender who is not afraid to be physical.       

Bryce Wooten (6’ 4, Wing, Duluth; 2014)
Intriguing prospect with good length and athleticism; he continues to develop as a player and looks to have improved several facets of his game since performance in the SEBA Shootout in the Fall. Has multi- dimensional skill set and finishes well at the rim with good leaping ability. Has consistent mid-range shot and can create off dribble.  Wooten’s best basketball is ahead of him and has the potential to bloom into a very nice player at the next level.        

Anthony “AJ” Farrar (6’ 4, SG, Norcross, 2014)
Athletic and wiry player who can create for himself off the dribble. Showed good shooting touch from mid-range and three point range.  Good instincts on defense and plays passing lanes well. Likes to push the ball in transition and knows how to finish.    

Tanner Reid (6’ 3, CG, Effingham County; 2014)
Skilled player with strong frame; plays with high basketball IQ. Shot the ball very well from three point land. Is comfortable with the ball in his hands and running the offense. Uses change of pace moves well to penetrate into lane. Skill set should translate well into college level. Was named All-Region for Effingham County squad that advanced to Sweet Sixteen in Class AAAAA.      

David Campbell (6’ 4, Wing, Bartow, Florida; 2014)
Wing who demonstrated a nice offensive skill set. Showed the ability to knock down the three-point shot consistently. Kept the defense off balance with a variety of pull up jumpers and floaters. Knows when to pick his spots. Versatile defender. Has upside and game should blossom over the next couple of years as he matures physically and adds weight to frame.             

Junious Prowell (6’ 1, CG, Georgia Perimeter; Juco Freshman)
Extremely quick playmaker who likes to blow past defender and attack the rim whenever he gets the chance. Has good ball handling skills and initiates the fast break well. Has the ability to be very effective offense threat when he stays under control. Has one year of Juco eligibility remaining.

Khalil Haynes (6’ 3, SG, Columbia; 2014)
Athletic and slashing guard with good bounce; has a good motor and consistently made plays on both sides of the floor. Gets to the rim well and knows how to finish. Excels in the open floor and had several impressive dunks on the break. Good instincts on defense.    

LaParis Hall (6’ 7, Forward, Dooly County; 2015)
Forward prospect with good frame and strength. Good rebounder and interior defender. Has good awareness and timing, blocked and altered numerous shots throughout the day. Has good knack for being around ball on offensive glass. Offensive skill set should continue to progress with time. Led team to Elite 8 in Class A and was named All-Region this past season as a Junior.         

Chase Wardlaw (6’ 5, SG, Lagrange Academy; 2014)
One of the camp’s biggest surprise players, Wardlaw seized the opportunity to demonstrate his talents and caught the notice of a number of the College Coaches in attendance. He is a long guard with height; played the point for his high school team but is probably more suited for the 2 or 3 at the next level. Has a versatile skill set. Knocked down the three ball consistently throughout the day. Has good court vision and passes well.  Averaged 28 ppg as a Senior on way to being named 1st team GISA All-State.

Jay Shorts (6’ 3, Wing, Union Grove; 2014)
Impressive prospect with good versatility. He is a tough matchup for opposing defenses as he has the ability to score from the wing and around the rim. Has good strength and finishes well thru contact. Very good rebounder from wing position. Plays with good intensity.    

Jay Bowyer (5’ 10, PG, Walton, 2014)
Pure Point Guard with excellent quickness and strength. Top notch passer and distributor, sees the floor extremely well. Is capable of carrying scoring load when necessary. Excellent on ball defender who harasses opposing guards with full court pressure. Hard work and development on three point shot has added another dimension to his game. Named 1st Team All-Region in very competitive Class 6A-Region 5 this past season as well as All-Cobb County. 

Miles Rice (6’ 5, Wing, Montgomery Catholic, Alabama; 2014)
Athletic forward with good upside potential. Played very strong around the rim and finished consistently. Impressed on defensive side of the court with active interior play and rebounding ability. Impressive student in classroom.    


 Terence Brittian Jr. (6’ 2, SG, Spalding; 2014) – Athletic and long guard; impressed on both sides of the floor. Has excellent wingspan which allows him to play much bigger than height. Scored a variety of drives off penetration and can finish above the rim. Good rebounder from guard spot. Above average three point shooter who can shoot it off the bounce or spotting up. Very coachable with strong work ethic; academically strong in classroom.   

Note: Part II of the Camp Review detailing additional standouts from the SEBA Showcase will be posted shortly.