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 2^nd 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 1^st 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.  

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

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 II of our report profiling the Event's Top Performers:

Travis Thompson

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

Athletic and energetic wing who plays with a great motor; he is a player who can contribute to his team in a variety of ways on both  ends  of the floor. Whether running the break and finishing in traffic, crashing the boards for rebounds, or deflecting passes on the defensive end….versatile is the best way to describe his game.   

Dominique Smith

Dominique Smith (6’ 1, PG, Henry Clay, KY; Post Grad)

Floor general who impressed with playmaking ability throughout the day. On offensive, he was a catalyst for his team, knocking down jumpers, scoring at rim, and delivering pin-point assists to teammates for easy buckets. Has excellent speed and quickness.  Played strong on-ball defense, harassing opposing ball handlers into turnovers. Is the type of on-court leader you like to see in a point guard.         

Larry Williams

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

Athletic and explosive leaper; he excels in transition and plays above the rim. Had a stretch during one camp game where he soared for a dunk in transition, hustled back on defense to force turnover, and then ran the floor again to finish with another emphatic dunk. Has versatility to guard on the perimeter or lock down forwards on the inside. 

Kinsey Burgess

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

Emerging forward with good athleticism and potential; plays above the rim and had several impressive dunks during the camp. Is very active on the offensive boards and picked up quite a few put backs and tips. Runs the floor well on fast break. Has improved consistency on mid-range jumper and has good touch in the paint. Is a young senior and will benefit from continued development and experience.    

Deontae McClanahan

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

Athletic guard who is fun to watch. Scored in bunches throughout the day. Is at his best when slashing to the basket; gets to the rim and knows how to finish. Has good body control and balance when attacking paint. Has a solid outside jumper to compliment his driving abilities. Sees the floor well and delivered several nice assists for easy scores. Thrives in the open court and had a couple of crowd pleasing dunks in transition. Two time All-Region selection and one of the top players  in talent rich South Metro Area.       

Dante Richitelli

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

Fundamentally sound and battle tested guard. Has nice pull up jumper; gets good separation from defender and can create space. Knock down three-point shooter. Is a player who contributes many intangibles that might not show up in boxscore but help his team win. Plays with good energy and has above average athleticism. Good student in classroom.

Terry James III

Terry James III (6’ 5, Wing, Dutchtown; 2015)

Athletic wing who made positive impact for his team in a variety of ways. Runs the lane well on fast break and scores in transition. Good scorer around the rim. Versatile defender  who showed willingness to box out, provide strong help defense, and rebound the basketball.   

Joshua Brooks

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

Joshua unfortunately turned his ankle during the morning part of camp, so he was limited to just the morning skill stations and first camp game.  Still Joshua demonstrated enough skill and potential to be counted among the top lead guards in the camp. A two-time All-Region selection, he has a nice combination of athleticism, skill, and basketball IQ. He plays with good poise and is equally proficient at scoring and distributing. Knockdown three point shooter. Has all the tools to be an excellent lead guard at the next level.    

Jackson Lenyear (6’ 0, PG, Berkmar; 2015)

Quick sparkplug guard who can score and distribute. Creates scoring opportunities off the dribble for himself and teammates. Has nice mid-range pull up jumper in addition to a quick release spot -up three pointer. Uses quickness to get in paint and then dish to teammates for easy buckets.   Plays with good toughness.     

Sascha Kappos (6’ 9, Forward, Miami Country Day; 2015)

Long and wiry forward with solid footwork and shooting ability. Has three point range and showed  ability to knock down three pointer consistently. Is pretty active around the rim and showed good knack for being around the ball on putbacks and tips. Blocked numerous shots while providing help defense.  Will need to add some weight and continue  to develop upper body strength for the next level,  however, with that said he is a player with significant potential.  Excellent student with 3.5 gpa and 24 ACT score.  

Isaiah Moody (6’ 0, PG, Poinciana, FL; 2015)

Talented guard out of the Orlando area who impressed with dual ability to score and distribute. Has good ball handling skills and excellent athleticism. Outstanding leaper for his size; gets off ground quickly and can finish above the rim. Good on ball defender and plays passing lanes well. Is the younger brother of Ole Miss stand out Stefan Moody.        

Jarett Jenkins (6’ 3, Wing, Chapel Hill; 2015)  

Wing guard with good length who showed a well-rounded offensive skill set.  Consistently knocked down mid range and three point jumpers throughout the day.  Played good on ball defense.  Had one of the camp’s top highlight dunks on fast break with an impressive flush over jumping defender.  

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

Atlanta, Ga – The 2015 Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) Atlanta College Showcase took place this past weekend on the campus of Oglethorpe University. For the past ten years, this event has successfully brought together available prospects from throughout the South and provided them with an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to College Coaches.The event has served as bridge between players and coaches and has resulted in scholarships and playing opportunities for hundreds of players over the years. 

This year’s edition of the SEBA College Showcase was no different, as 180 prospects representing all parts of Georgia as well as nine other states were eager to compete and display their talent to the large collection of college coaches in attendance.

The Camp roster was very deep and contained a mixture of Unsigned and Available 2015 Senior Prospects, Post Grads/Prep Players, as well as rising Class of 2016 and 2017 talent.

Here is Part I in a series of reports profiling some of the Top Performers from the Event:

Joshua Juddine

Joshua Juddine (6’3, SG, Gasden City, AL; 2015)

Athletic scoring guard with the ability to light up the scoreboard. Has the quickness and athleticism to score off penetration, in the midrange, from three point range. Plays with nice combination of aggressiveness and confidence. Creates shot well off the bounce into pull up jump shots. Named All- Area and All-Region as a Senior while also setting a school record for three pointers made in a season.     

Josh McGrath

Josh McGrath (6’ 6, Forward, Walton; 2015)

Josh was a player of interest for several college programs in attendance, as he demonstrated a nice offensive skill set at the forward position. He showed good foot work while scoring in low post as well as consistently knock down the mid range face-up jumper. He showed good aggressiveness in taking the ball to the rim; moves well without ball. Active on the defensive boards. Was an All-Region selection in  very competitive Region 5-AAAAAA. Has scored a 24 on ACT.    

Marcus Harris 

Marcus Harris (6’ 8, Forward, Santa Monica, CA; Post Grad)

One of the top forward prospects in the camp. The transport from California has a combination of  length, athleticism, and skill that impressed many of the coaches in attendance. Showed soft shooting touch during first scrimmage game where he repeatedly knocked down midrange jumpers. Very active on the glass and plays with hustle.

Tymeer Pierce

Tymeer Pierce (6’ 3, CG, Stone Mountain; 2015)

Wiry and long guard was one of the camp’s top all-around talents.  He showed a variety of scoring prowess, slashing through defenders while scoring at rim or two dribble pull-up jumper from the outside. Has good court vision and sets up teammates well. Has good instincts on defense. Impressive performer with good upside potential.     

Cedric Council

Cedric Council (6’8, Forward, North Cobb; 2015)

Very Long and wiry forward with excellent potential; Cedric is coming off of a breakout season at North Cobb where he was named 1^st Team All Region in 6-AAAAAA and averaged just shy of a double-double in points and rebounds. He was in a good flow on the offensive end; scoring on the lower block and crashing the offensive boards for opportunities. Has the ability to finish strong with power dunks in traffic. Cedric’s biggest strength may be on the defensive end, where he is a strong protector of the rim and constant shot blocking threat.  

Malik King

Malik King (6’4, CG, Windsor Forest; 2015)

Scoring Guard with good size; has deceptively quick first step that allows him to drive paint and create for himself and others.  Has good strength and finishes well around the rim. Good rebounding ability from the guard spot. Hard worker in skill stations and coachable attitude. Was named 1^st Team All-Region 3-AAAA this past season.   

Philip Venson

Philip Venson (6’ 0, SG, McIntosh; 2015)

Active guard who plays with great energy. Attacks the rim fearlessly and finishes well through contact. Demonstrated a smooth three point stroke beyond the arc. Impact player on the defensive end of floor who is willing and able to guard ball handlers full court.  

Octavious Gage

Octavious Gage (6’ 4, Wing, Norcross; 2015)

Athletic, albeit raw wing with good upside; crashed the boards well hard and was very effective scorer inside fifteen feet. Finishes well around rim. Has excellent length and used it to his advantage on defensive side of ball to block and alter numerous shot attempts. Has a developing perimeter skill set; however with continued work, the potential is there for him to be a very nice wing player at the college level.     

Andre Banton (6’ 1, PG, Luella; 2015)

Impressive combo guard who can flat out shoot the basketball. Knocked down a high percentage of deep three pointers while spotting up; but also showed capability to create his own shot off the dribble. Plays with good court awareness and within himself.  Looked very comfortable leading his team from the point guard position. Had a strong senior year where he averaged 22 ppg and was named 1^st Team All-Region, and honorable mention All-State in Georgia’s Class AAAAA.

Shaquille Booker (5’ 9, PG, Morrow; 2015)

Spark plug lead guard with excellent ball handling ability; Shaquille kept opposing defenses off balance with ability to penetrate and provide easy scoring opportunities for his teammates. Was one of the camps best distributors; he consistently was able to draw defense and kick to wide open teammates. Also showed ability to score on his own, where he was effective from all three scoring zones. Aggressive on ball defender. Selected as First Team All-Region selection in 4-AAAAA.  

Please stay tuned for more standout performers in the coming days.

SEBA Alumni Lead GSU to Thrilling Upset of Baylor in NCAA Tourney

Ryann Green knocks down a three pointer in 2nd Half of GSU's victory over Baylor (picture courtesy of Getty images)

The Georgia State Panthers pulled over a major upset in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament with a thrilling 57-56 victory over Baylor. Two SEBA Camp Alumns played major roles in the victory. Senior guard and team captain Ryann Green scored 11 points, shot 3 for 4 from three point land, dished out 4 assists, and collected 2 steals. Sophomore Isaiah Dennis was also a key contributor; scoring 8 points and played strong defense against the Baylor Guards.

Congrats to Ryann and Isaiah, as well as the entire Georgia State program on the Huge victory!

Date Announced for 2015 SEBA Atlanta College Showcase

The 2015 Atlanta Spring College Showcase, presented by the Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA), will be held March 28 on the campus of Oglethorpe University.

This Annual SEBA Event, now in its 10th year, is one of the nation's most highly regarded spring basketball exposure camps for Unsigned Seniors (2015 grads) aspiring to play college basketball. The camp is also open to Juniors from the Class of 2016, and Class of 2017 (Sophomores) who played varsity ball this season, as well as Prep-Post Grad Players and JUCO players looking to move on to a Four Year College.

Many of the Top NCAA Division II, III, NAIA, and JUCO College Programs throughout the South will be in attendance to evaluate prospects. Several recruiting publications will also be covering the event. Over 50+ College coaches attended last year's camp, resulting in numerous college opportunities for the players in attendance. The Georgia College Basketball Coaches Association (GABCA) will be holding their annual Spring Meeting and Social in conjunction with this camp.

The event will consist of 5-on5 Full Court Scrimmages (3 Game minimum), skills stations, and Top 30 All-Star Game. All players with also receive a profile in the College Coaches Packet and receive SEBA Reversible Jersey.

Interested Players should visit the SEBA website for registration information

Link: http://www.southeastbasketballacademy.com

Paulding County's St. Germain scores record 59 points in win over Osborne

Yancy St. Germain scored 59 points in Saturday's win versus Osborne. (picture courtesy of Neighbor Newspapers)  

Paulding County Senior Yancy St. Germain had an incredible 59 point scoring performance in Saturday's night's thrilling 103-98 victory over Osborne. The SEBA Senior standout, had an amazing shooting night as he shattered many of the school's single game offensive records, including points, three pointers (7), and made free throws (28). Yancy set a school record 35 points in a game last week versus Northwest Whitfield, before setting this new record on Saturday.

With the win, the Patriots are now 5-1 under first year head coach Kevin Hammit, who is doing a fantastic job.      

Yancy's story is truly an inspirational one as this is his first full season of varsity basketball.   He is a very driven and extremely hard working young man and we are very proud of him and the success he is having.

Keep up the great work Yancy!  

SEBA Players are Standouts at the Dalton Classic

SEBA's Braxton Thomas was named Tournament MVP while leading Dalton High to the Classic Championship. (picture courtesy of Daily Citizen) 

Multiple SEBA players were standout performers in the 2014 Dalton Holiday Classic played over the Thanksgiving Holidays at Dalton High School. 

The Championship game of the eight team tournament matched up host Dalton High with Paulding County on Saturday evening. Paulding County came into the game playing extremely well with a 2-0 record under new Head Coach Kevin Hamitt.  SEBA’s Yancy St. Germain (6’0, SG, 2015) set  a Paulding County school record for points in the semi-final win with a 35 point outburst over Northwest Whitfield. 

Dalton won their first two games and a spot in the final behind strong play from SEBA performers Braxton Thomas (5’ 11, PG, 2015) and Emier Bowman (6’ 4, Wing, 2015). 

The Championship Game was a tough battle with the lead changing back and forth throughout the evening. Dalton eventually prevailed with some key baskets down the stretch.

Braxton Thomas was named the Tournament MVP with 26 points in the final. Joining him on the All-Tournament team was Yancy St. Germain, who finished with 17 points on the night. Braxton and Yancy were teammates on the Atlanta based FCI Warriors AAU team this past summer.    

Fellow SEBA player and FCI Warrior teammate Jaquay Thompson (6’ 4, Wing, 2015) had a good showing at the tournament, averaging  12ppg and 7 rebounds in three games.  Paulding County’s  Malik Rush also had a good showing and was named to the All-Tourney team along with Dalton’s Emier Bowman.  

Exciting to see that hard work paying off on the court. Congrats to all of these young men on a great start to the 2014-15 season! 

Braxton Thomas (center with plaque) and Emier Bowman (holding trophy) were two of the SEBA players who shined in the Dalton Classic.