Prospect Report from SEBA Atlanta All-Star Shootout (Part II)

Here is the second part of the Camp Report from the 2014 Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) Atlanta All-Star Shootout held on September 13th at Oglethorpe University.

2014 SEBA Atlanta Shootout ("West" Squad from Top 30 All-Star Game)

Additional Camp Standouts

(Listed in no particular order)

Chris Joyce (6’ 4, SG, Bishop Kenny, FL; 2016) – Scorer who displayed good perimeter skill combined with athleticism. Shot the ball well from the outside. Has a good feel for the game high basketball IQ. Had several nice dunks that were well received. Excellent rebounder for guard. Bright future.

Fred Callaway (6’ 6, Forward, Tri-Cities; 2015) – Productive Forward with good size and touch around the rim. Was an impact player on both ends of the floor. Holds his ground and is strong finisher. Showed good court vision and the ability to hit open teammate when double teamed.

Aaron Udell (5’ 11, CG, South Gwinnett; 2015) – Combo guard with good scoring capabilities; showed the ability to attack the rim and finish strong. Good shooting stroke and knocked down numerous  shots from deep three point range.  

Jackson Lenyear (5’ 10, PG, Berkmar; 2015) – Lead guard who shot the ball extremely well from three point land. Knocked down numerous treys off both the pull up and while spotting up. Also showed good court vision and awareness, setting up teammates for high percentage shot attempts.

Trip Day (6’ 7, Forward, Glenwood, AL; 2017) – Talented young prospect with good size and length; Is versatile and demonstrated a solid inside-out game on the offensive end. Active defensive player with shot blocking ability. With continued development, has the potential to be a very nice player at the next level.     

Jake Elliott (6’ 0, PG, Georgia Christian School; 2015) – Floor general who is a quarterback on the floor. Makes good decision with ball; consistently hit open teammates for assists. Excellent outside shooter and can create his own shot off the dribble.  Uses change of pace moves well. Named First team GISA All-State Player as a Junior. Elite student in classroom with 4.0 GPA and 1270 SAT.  

Demaree Walker (6’ 2, CG, Griffin; 2015) – Scoring guard with length who can create his own shot. Has quick first step and finishes well at the basket.  Has good mid-range pull-up jumper off the dribble. Was an All-Region selection as a Junior.   

Adam Saeed (6’ 5, Wing, Centennial; 2016) – High rising wing who showcased his athleticism throughout the camp. Had several impressive dunks in game play. He runs the floor well and excels in transition.       

DeSean Ware (5’ 11, PG, Pepperell; 2015) – Lead guard who showed the ability to score and distribute. Gets into the paint on drives and can finish. Good decision maker and gets teammates involved. 

Da’koda Lacey (6’ 4, Wing, Marietta; 2015) – Long and athletic wing; consistently knocked down outside jumper and displayed good slashing ability when taking it to the rim. Above average defender who is very active. Runs floor well on the break. 

James Mays III (6’ 0, PG, Lovejoy; 2016) – Scoring playmaker who shot the ball well off the dribble and while spotting up. Smart player who makes good decisions with the ball and plays within himself.

Adrian Thomas (6’ 2, Forward, McCallie; 2016) – Powerfully built 220 lbs forward who is a natural floor leader. Has well rounded skill set and plays with good intensity. Has good defensive instincts and forced numerous turnovers. Finishes extremely well through contact at the rim. Named All-Region for McCallie (TN) as a Sophomore last year.   

William Trevitt (6’ 7, Forward, Tattnall Square Academy; 2015) – Fundamentally sound big man with good feel for the game. Has solid footwork and the ability to stretch the defense with face-up jumper.  Solid post defender. Was named GISA All-State last season as a Junior. Excellent student with 3.6 GPA and high test scores.  

Kerney Lane (6’ 5, Forward, St. Pius; 2016) – Active forward with balanced skill set and high basketball IQ. Understands the game. Effective scorer in the paint and off the drive. Runs the lane well in transition. Good interior defender and rebounder. Not afraid to dive on the floor or take charges. Standout in classroom with 3.8 GPA.    

Nico Tolbert (6’ 1, PG, Hapeville Charter; 2015) – Speedy lead guard with excellent court vision; one of top passers in the camp who was constantly setting up opponents for scoring opportunities. Is very adept at using his quickness to draw defense and dish for the assist.    

Kohl Roberts (6’ 6, Forward, Riverwood; 2016) – Physical forward who is a defensive standout. Protects the paint well and has good physical strength. Had several impressive blocked shots throughout the camp. Strong rebounder on both ends of the court. Emerging offensive skill set.

Ari Zorns (5’ 8, PG, Mt. Zion; 2015) – Sparkplug playmaker with exceptional quickness. Has good ball handling skills and was very effective leading the fast break and in penetrating the defense in half court. Is physically tough and knows how to finish in the lane over taller defenders.    

Avery Riehn (6’ 4, SG, Bowling Green, KY; 2015) – Excellent shooter with size; he worked the perimeter for three point shots throughout the day. Good basketball IQ and uses screens well to get clean looks. Very effective as a spot up threat in the half court.   

Danterrius Bray (6’ 3, SG, LaGrange; 2015) – Active guard who makes positive impact with shooting and passing abilities. Showed he could score in a variety of ways. Has good pull-up jump shot. Dished out several nice assists to teammates for easy buckets.  Plays with good poise on the court. 

Shundarious Jordan (6’ 5, Forward, Griffin; 2015) – Strong and aggressive forward with knack for being around the ball. Finishes consistently around the rim and is not bothered by contact. Rebounded the ball extremely well and played excellent interior defense.  Will team with above mentioned Demaree Walker and Zalan Richards to give Griffin a talented trio of Senior leadership.    

Jake Morris (6’ 1, PG, Lambert; 2015) – Pure point guard who is an excellent facilitator. Quick first step allows him to drive lane and draw defense to set up teammates for scoring opportunities. Has good  handle and is strong with the ball. Displayed consistent mid-range and three point jumper. Strong academic profile with 3.5 GPA.  

Quinton Brooks (6’ 3, Wing, Mt. Zion; 2015) – Athletic wing with quickness; plays with good energy. One of the camps top defensive players; focused on playing excellent on-ball defense. Slasher who is at his best when driving to rim; but also has good enough jumper to keep defense honest.  

Christopher Rogers (6’ 5, Forward; Tri-Cities; 2016) – Rapidly improving forward who is a good scorer in the paint; is mobile and very active on the floor. Fundamentally sound. Crashes boards hard and scored on numerous  putbacks.    

Reece Anderson (6’ 1, SG, Chapel Hill; 2016) – Athletic combo guard who plays with super energy. Has  good ball handling ability and dribble moves. Slashes through gaps for driving layups. Defensively, he is very active. Puts good pressure on ball handlers and in passing lanes.    

Yancy St. Germain (5’ 11, CG, Paulding County; 2015) – Scoring combo guard with deep three point range and quick release. Has the ability to put up points in bunches. Uses change of pace moves well and has good floater in the lane. 

Deshaun Wilkenson (6’ 4, SG, Effingham County; 2016) – Skilled prospect with lanky build. Has a polished game with good perimeter skills. Shot the ball very well from the three and showed the ability to score in the lane.      

Braxton Thomas (5’ 10, PG, Dalton; 2015) – Playmaker with ability to distribute and score. Has nice floater in the lane. Is a good full court defender. Forced several turnovers with aggressive on ball pressure.  Selected as an All-Region player during Junior year.   

Jordan Atkins (6’ 5, Wing, McCallie, TN; 2015) – Good looking wing with inside-out capabilities. Consistently knocked down jumper from wing and converted on drives to the rim. Was assertive in  using his size advantage to post up smaller opponents on the block. Excellent rebounder from the wing. Good upside potential.        

 

Honorable Mention Players

(Listed in no particular order)

Class of  2015 & Post Grads: CJ Baisden (6’ 3, Wing, South Paulding); Jacob Booke (6’ 5, Wing, Armuchee); Brandon Powell (6’ 0, CG, Harrison); Evan Gillis (6’ 6, Forward, AC Reynolds, NC); Reggie Bynum (5’ 11, PG, Wesleyan); Jalen Ward (6’ 3, SG, St. John’s Christian Academy, SC);  Quincy Jackson (6’ 4, Wing, North Paulding); Joseph Churn (6’ 3, Wing, Bishop Kenny); Jason Johnson (6’ 1, G, Dutchtown); Justin Blaha (6’ 3, SG, Carroll, AL); Jathan Oliver (6’ 7, Forward, Mt. Zion); Keishawn Binion (6’ 5, Forward, Blessed Trinity); Chris Bennett (5’ 9, PG, South Gwinnett); Josh McKeever (5’ 10, PG, South Gwinnett); Ahmad Simms (6’ 6, Forward, Paulding County); Quron Brooks (6’ 1, SG, Mt. Zion); Rich Yancey (6’ 4, Forward, Heritage School); Marc Gates (6’0, SG, Grady); Travis Lee (5’ 9, PG, River Ridge); Donte Banks (6’ 1, SG, McNair); JT Thompson (6’ 4, Wing, Etowah); Marcus Sims (6’ 5, Forward, Grady); Byron Shaggy Almond (6’ 1, Guard, Bishop Kenny, FL); Tate Coin (6’ 0, SG, Veritas Christian, NC); Cody Pelitera (6’ 7, Forward, Blessed Trinity); Dominique Lindsey (5’ 10, PG, Post Grad); Anthony Perez (5’ 8, PG, Naples, FL); James Bonner (5’ 10, PG, Eagles Landing); Andre Brown (6’ 6, Forward, Effingham County)    

Classes of 2016 & 2017: Jordan Gaines (6’ 5, Forward, Chapel Hill, 2016); Joshua Faulkner (5’ 10, SG, Berkmar, 2016); Lane Foster (6’ 1, PG, Berkmar, 2016);  Wil Chambliss (6’ 0, SG, Vidalia, 2016); Caleb West (6’ 2, PG, Excel Christian, 2016); Austin York (6’ 4, Forward, Harrison; 2016); Tanner Wilcox (5’ 9, CG, Copper Basin, TN, 2016); Xavier Johnson (6’ 3, Wing, South Gwinnett, 2016); Grant Hegstetter (6’ 3, Wing, Harrison, 2016); Zach Yeager (6’ 6, Forward, Whitewater, 2016); Brandon Bailey (6’ 4, Wing, Lovejoy, 2016); Irving Smith III (5’ 8, CG, East Paulding, 2016); Jeremy Joyner (6’ 5, Forward, Dutchtown, 2016); JaTahj Malcom (6’ 1, CG, Walnut Grove, 2016); Adonis Washington (5’ 11, SG, Tri-Cities, 2016); Anthony Caruso (6’ 0, CG, Our Lady of Mercy, 2016); Terry James (6’ 3, Wing, Dutchtown, 2016); Colton Collins (6’ 3, SG, Homeschool, 2016); Jemal Ahmed (6’ 1, SG. McIntosh, 2016); Trey Foster (6’ 2, PG, Rutland, 2017);  Joe Stone (6’ 0, SG, Riverview, FL, 2016); Tyler Limburg (6’ 3, Forward, Copper Basin, TN, 2016); Phoenix Roberts (5’ 9, PG, Franklin County, 2016) 

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Prospect Report from 2014 SEBA Atlanta Shootout (Part I)

The 2014 Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) Atlanta Shootout was held on September 13th at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. The SEBA event was a tremendous day of instruction and exposure for the 160 young men in attendance.

This annual exposure event , now in its 12th year, was directed by SEBA Director Billy LoPresti and his staff. This year's camp featured an excellent group of talented 2015, 2016, and 2017 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.

2014 SEBA Atlanta Shootout ("East" Squad in Top 30 All-Star Game) 

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

Deontae’ McClanahan (6’ 3, SG, Woodland; 2015)

One of the camp’s top all-around talents; he is an athletic and slashing scorer who is very adept at getting in the paint. Excellent finisher at the rim; has good balance and uses body well. Demonstrated a consistent three point shot and mid-range jumper. Active on the boards and on defense. Has a lot of upside and will continue to get better. Has 3.5 GPA and was named All-Region as a Junior.           

Ty’lik Evans (5’ 7, PG, Rutland; 2015)

Extremely quick guard who is fun to watch. Took over camp games with his ability to score, pass, and wreak havoc on defense. Uses excellent quickness to blow past defenders and set up scoring opportunities for teammates or himself. Has an above average three-point shot which makes him a very difficult matchup for opposing teams. Very good in the open court when leading the break. Strong on ball defender and in passing lanes. Named 2^nd team All-State in Class AAAA as a Junior and led Rutland to the Elite 8.

Emier Bowman (6’ 4, Wing; Dalton; 2015)

Long and athletic scoring wing who had a terrific showing. Showed versatility and the ability to score from all over the floor. He shot the three and mid-range very well while keeping the defense off-balance with athletic drives to the rim. He uses his long wing span to block shots and tip passes on defense. Runs the floor well and finishes above the rim with dunks. Named North Georgia Area Player of Year as a Junior. Has excellent upside and with continued development, has the potential to be a very good player at the College level.             

Jordan Giles (6’ 6, Forward, Holy Spirit, AL; 2015)

Physical forward with strong frame; showed the ability to play “power” game on the low block while also exhibiting good touch and finesse around the rim. Good interior scorer with ability to knock down the mid-range jumper.  Was one of the top rebounders in the camp on both ends of the floor. Above average student in classroom.        

Ethan Weathers (5’ 11, PG, Harrison; 2015)

Quick playmaker that can score and distribute. Has the ability to lead a team and make others better. Consistent outside shooter who can also attack the paint and finish at the rim. Handles the ball very well. Has the potential to be one of the top guards in Cobb County this coming season. Above average student in classroom.    

Joe Williams (6’ 4, SG, South Paulding; 2015)

Versatile guard with length and athleticism; Converted an impressive alley-oop dunk that generated a buzz throughout the gym. Was effective in transition and in half-court situations.  Has the ability to defend different positions. Named All-Region as a Junior. Is a key player in strong Senior group that should have South Paulding positioned for a strong 14-15 season.     

Cedric Council (6’ 6, Forward; North Cobb; 2015)

Intriguing prospect who had a good showing throughout the camp. Has long frame and was one of the top rebounders in the camp. Defensively he controlled the paint, blocking numerous shots and altering many others. Showed nice touch in the paint. Runs the floor and finished on other end. With continued development and physical maturity, has the potential to be a very nice player at the college level.    

Issac Tiburcio (5’ 9, PG, Naples, FL; 2015)

Tough lead guard with good quickness and tight handle; attacks the paint well and has the ability to finish consistently. Sees the floor very well and delivers pinpoint passes to teammates at the right time. Aggressive on-ball defender with quick hands. Solid mid-range and three point shot. All-Area player who led Naples High to District Championship last season.  Four year Varsity starter.      

 

Tom Inungu (6’ 7, Forward, International Student from France; Post Grad)

The biggest surprise player in the event, Tom demonstrated raw talent that caught the attention of a number of the coaches in attendance. He moves well and is comfortable putting the ball on the floor and attacking the rim. He has a good frame and is an active defender and rebounder. He is 18 years old and in the States studying English.

Dante Richitelli (6’ 1, CG, Etowah; 2015)

Fundamentally sound guard with well-rounded skill set. Has nice pull up jumper; gets good separation from defender and can create space. Knock down three-point shooter. Understands the game and has high basketball IQ. Plays with a lot of energy and passion. Physical defender. Brings a lot of intangibles to his team and has a knack for stepping up in high pressure situations.

Joshua Brooks (6’ 1, PG, Tri-Cities; 2015)

Impressive all-around guard with ability to score off both penetration and from the outside. Shoots the three ball very well; effective as both a spot up shooter and off the dribble. Finishes well in the paint. Has good passing ability and plays with court savvy. Named All-Region in 5AAAA last season as a Junior. Josh will be suiting up for Tri-Cities High School for his Senior season.

Kinsey Burgess (6’ 5, Forward; South Paulding; 2015)

Long prospect with much potential; plays above the rim and showed impressive leaping ability with several dunks. Left hand dominant and can score facing the basket and while posting up. Blocked or altered numerous shots throughout the day. Has completely recovered from injury that kept him sidelined this summer.

David “Omari” O’ Neal (6’ 3, Wing; Spalding; 2015)

Athletic small forward with long wing span; excels offensively in midrange and in the paint. He is a very good rebounder from the wing spot; active on the offensive boards with put-backs and tips. Perimeter skill set is continuing to improve. Strong work ethic. Is young for his grade, recently turned 17.  Prospect with significant upside potential.           

Travis Thompson (6’ 5, Wing; Carver Atlanta; 2015)

Athletic and aggressive wing who impressed with his production and high motor. Whether he was crashing the boards for offensive putbacks, running the floor on the fast break, deflecting passes, or attacking the rim, he made impact for his team with high energy play. Has quick first step and gets to the rim well.     

Paul Miller (6’ 2, CG, Mt. Zion; 2015)

One of the top perimeter scorers in the camp; has good athleticism and creates shot very well off the dribble. Smooth stroke; shot the three ball extremely well throughout the day. Showed the ability and willingness to be an impact player on the defensive end of the floor. Named All-Region last year as a Junior. Primed to have a big senior season and should be one of the South Metro’s top players.   

Josh Fulenwider (6’ 5, Forward, Etowah; 2015)

Productive forward whose wing span allows him to play bigger than height. Has excellent low post moves and footwork. Displays a nice repertoire of post moves and ball fakes. Uses positioning and spacing very well to create his shot. Very accurate shooter in 16-18 foot range and has worked hard to increase range out to three point land. Had a good spring and summer on the travel circuit. Good student with “A” average in classroom.       

Larry Williams (6’ 3, Wing, Woodland; 2015)

Athletic wing who excels in transition. Finishes high above the rim and had several impressive dunks in traffic throughout the camp. Attacks the rim well from the wing. Versatile defender capable of guarding multiple positions. Good rebounder on both ends of the floor. 

Zalan Richards (6’ 5, Wing, Griffin; 2015)

Physical guard with strong build. Has the skill-set to play inside and out. His strength coupled with solid athleticism makes him a tough matchup for opponents. Powers through contact and knows how to finish. Is a good rebounder from the wing; and has a knack for being around the ball. Contributes in ways that helps team win ball games.    

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