Tuesday, April 7, 2015

SEBA Atlanta College Showcase Top Performers (Recap - Part III)

The 2015 Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) Atlanta College Showcase was held March 28 on the campus of Oglethorpe University. This 10th Annual SEBA Event featured 180 players from throughout Georgia and the entire South. The Camp was packed with College Coaches looking to evaluate and recruit players for their programs.

Here is Part III of our report profiling the Event's Top Performers:



Darius Norris

Darius Norris (6’ 2, CG, Luella; 2015) - Guard who impressed with production and potential throughout the camp. He is a knock-down spot up shooter from three-point line. Can handle the ball and is physically strong for his position. Smart player with good decision making ability. Sees the floor well and distributes ball to teammates in scoring position.    

Xavier Johnson (6’ 4, Wing, South Gwinnett; 2016) - Strong, tough, and explosive forward who finishes very well around the rim. Threw down several impressive power dunks in 5 on 5 games.  Is a very good offensive rebounder who provides second chance opportunities for his team.  Demonstrated an effective mid-range jumper. 

Tom Inungu (6’ 8, Forward, International Student, France; Prep) - Long and athletic forward with raw talent. Shows spurts of being a very good player. Has good agility for size and takes the ball to the rim well. Has solid mid-range jumper. Runs the floor very well for a big man. Protects the rim on defense and had several nice blocked shots when providing help. Will complete English language immersion program in May and will have 4 years of college eligibility available.     

Jordan Pulliam (6’2, PG, Chestatee; 2015) - Very solid guard on both ends of the floor; Showed ability to score from the outside and off penetration. Has nice passing skills and high basketball IQ; moves without ball. Good rebounder from the guard spot; Plays with intensity and hustle.  

Demarcus Addie (6’2, Guard, Manchester; 2016) - Highly athletic player who uses his speed and leaping ability to make strong impact on both ends of the floor.  Is very good in transition, both leading the fast break or running lane. Very strong on ball defender. Named 2nd team All-State in Georgia’s Class AA as a Junior.  Bright future.

Stefan Kitchen (6’ 4, SG, Grace Christian, FL; 2015)- Long and lean guard with well rounded skill set; showed ability to score, distribute, and defend. Uses change of pace moves well to get in the paint and uses his body well to shield himself from defenders at the rim.  Has Scorers mentality and put up a lot of points on the day.   

Devin Huffman (6’ 2, CG, Norcross; 2015) – Strong lead guard with good size; plays with intelligence and poise. One of the camp’s top passers; has very good court vision and looks to set up teammates for scoring opportunities.

Jamarcus Brown (6’ 3, Wing, Callaway; 2016) – Athletic slasher who plays with a good motor; attacks the basket hard. Good defender on ball and in passing lanes.  Shows willingness to make hustle plays and get on the floor for loose balls. 

DeSean Ware (5’ 11, PG, Pepperell; 2015) -  Aggressive playmaking Lead guard who can score and distribute. Gets into the paint on drives and has can finish over bigger players. Good decision maker and gets teammates involved. Named 1st Team All-Region in 5-AAA this past year.

Seth Culpepper (5’11, Guard, Gordon Central; 2016) – Fundamentally sound guard with nice shooting  stroke; knocked down the three ball consistently throughout camp. Plays with high basketball IQ and moves well without the ball. 

Paul Miller (6’ 2, CG, Mt. Zion; 2015) –  Scoring guard who creates well off the dribble; has a nice pull up jumper where he gets good spacing from defender. Can pt the ball on the floor and score off penetration to keep defense honest;  Is a tough physical on-ball defender. Averaged over 20 ppg this past season for Mt. Zion team that won 24 games. Is a two time All-Region Selection.   

Will Chambliss (5’ 11, SG, Vidalia; 2016) – Versatile guard who made a positive impression; showed good  spot up shooting ability by knocking down numerous three point shots off the pass. Also showed the ability to put the ball on the floor and create for himself and teammates.  Key player in Vidalia’s back to back appearances in State Final Four.       

Tommy Jones III (6’ 3, Wing, Arabia Mountain; 2015) – Slasher who scored the ball well; plays above the rim and had several impressive dunks. Runs the floor well and finishes strong in transition.  

Roderick Melton (6’1, PG, Northview, AL; 2016) -  Athletic play maker with quickness who impressed coaches with passing ability. Good penetrator who gets in lane and creates offense for teammates. One of the top assist leaders in camp.    

Evan Gillis (6’ 6, Forward, AC Reynolds, NC; 2015) -  Stretch Forward with inside-out game; rebounded the ball well and solid interior defender.

Jervon Walker (6’ 5, Wing/Forward, Laney; 2015) -  Long and active prospect with good athleticism; showed the ability to score in the low post and on the wing. Runs the floor well on the fast break and knows how to finish above the rim. Versatile defender capable of guarding multiple positions.  

Desmond Davis (5’ 9, PG, Grayson; 2015) – Quick and compact guard with good strength. Did a fine job of penetrating defense and setting up teammates. Good on-court leader; sees floor well. Creates good separation on his dribble moves; nice step back jump shot.      

Ernest Patillo IV (6’ 2, Wing, Calloway; 2016) – Physically strong and athletic wing who fearlessly attacks the rim; Positions body well and uses strength to score in paint over taller players; Excellent rebounder from the wing position.  Plays with good energy.  

CJ Baisden (6’3, SG, South Paulding; 2015) – Bigger guard with strong build; shows good leadership on the floor and controls tempo of game.  Can score in all three zones.  Excellent rebounder and solid all-around defender. Has good court vision.   

Stay tuned for Part IV of the event review coming in the next few days.  

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Will the All Star participants be listed, several are missing from the list...