Eric Hampford:
Future150 GM / Senior National Analyst. Covering high and middle school basketball.
Augusta, GA (Future150) -- The 2012 Nike Elite Youth Invitational gave Future150's staff the chance to uncover several gems on Friday afternoon. Here is who is most deserving of some ink and exposure...
Devin Mitchell: SG (2014-Georgia Stars)
Mitchell is a good athlete who love to score in transition. He a great on ball defender and plays good help side defense. He can score on all three levels and rebounds the ball well from the wing position. One of his best attributes might be his ability to create easy baskets for his teammates. He can also go get a bucket if his team needs one.
Dominic Magee: PG (2014-Louisiana Select)
The 6'4" point guard is one of the lengthier prospects we have seen this week. He is highly skilled with the ball in his hands, and he loves getting loose in transition where he can decide if he wants to take the ball hard to the basket or make a pretty pass to a teammate.
Rashard Figures: PG (2014-New Jersey Playaz Red)
The 6'2" floor general is one-half of the "sleeper" backcourt that the New Jersey Playaz Red squad has fielded in the 16U division. He plays the game under control at all times and is a very unselfish lead guard. He also is fearless when attacking the basket. Also possesses good quickness with the ball in his hands.
Trey Touchett: SG (2014-Louisiana Select)
One of the best shooters in the entire Nike Elite Youth Invitational field, Trey has a picture-perfect jump shot and can really fill-it-up when his jump shot is falling. He is a fearless competitor who loves to compete. He has a nice mid range game and is a tenacious defender with tons of upside.
Elijah Cain: PG (2014-New Jersey Playaz)
Far from an unfinished product, the 6'3" lead guard may be unpolished, but he still has a very good base of skills. He has great touch on his passes and exemplary court vision. He also showed us his ability to knock down the mid-range jump shot with consistency.
Leron Black: SF (2014-Team Thad)
Although his jump shot wasn't falling on Friday, Leron still reminded us why we have him ranked #6 in the country in the entire 2014 class. He is an absolute beast on the boards, snatching anything in his reach. He is an elite defender and runs the floor like a guard. Once his jump shot stars falling with more consistency, he will be nearly unguardable.
Greg White: PG (2014-Louisiana Select)
The big-bodied guard makes all the right passes at the right times. He is an extension of his coach on the floor, making sure his teammates are all making sound decisions at all times. He also showed his ability to attack the basket and finish in traffic. Once he figures out how to score more in the half court, look out.
Chris Chiozza: PG (2014-Team Thad)
The 5'11" point guard is a perfect example of a player who makes a huge impression on a game without it always showing up in the box score. He makes all the right passes to his teammates, doesn't turn the ball over, and scores when is needed to. He also has ball-handling skills that rival any guard in the entire 2014 class right now.
Davon Bell: PG (2014-Team United)
Team United's floor general was in attack mode all game today against a more skilled Team Thad squad. He almost single-handedly willed his team to a victory, and showed an impressive offensive arsenal throughout the game, including pretty floaters and even a "Euro step" with a finish in traffic.
Anton Beard: PG (2014-Team Thad)
The future Missouri Tiger is locked up by head coach Frank Haith for a reason...and that reason is because of his scoring ability. When he isn't reigning long distance three's reguarly, he finds creases in the defense to score either in the mid-range, or by penetrating all the way to the basket to finish in traffic. Terrific game today for Anton Beard.
Stavian Allen: SF (2014-Team United)
Another long forward prospect, the 6'7" athlete impressed us with his advanced dribbling skills, as well as his defensive prowess while playing on the ball. He also showed that he can run up and down the floor as well as any guard or forward his age. Very good long-term prospect.
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