Tuesday, October 7, 2014

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 2nd 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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