Tuesday, October 7, 2014

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) 

Link: Click here for Part I of the camp review 

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