Eric Hampford:
Future150 GM / Senior National Analyst. Covering high and middle school basketball.
Conway, AR (Future150) -- The top 20 prospects at Future150 Arkansas Camp battled for bragging rights in the annual Top 20 All-Star Game on Sunday afternoon. Here were the most impressive players we saw from the weekend.
Dwain Whitfield, 2014 PF: The 6-foot-6 post prospect hailing from Forrest City High School (AR) may be a tad undersized for a post prospect, but he uses his muscular frame and arsenal of post moves to create scoring opportunities for himself around the rim. He also has an extremely high motor and rebounds the ball at a high rate on both ends of the floor. In the past year, he has improved immensely.
Jacob Roark, 2014 PG: The 5-foot-10 floor general was the smoothest "true" point guard in the camp. He has an array of moves with the ball in his hands and displays very good court vision on the floor. His long distance shooting ability and high basketball IQ also helps him to stand out in a crowd of much bigger prospects. Very good offensive instincts as well.
Devin Campbell, 2015 SG: The Jacksonville High School (AR) junior was one of the most physically impressive prospects in the camp. Owner of a 6-foot-4, 190 pound frame, he used his body to his advantage by rebounding the basketball and slashing to the basket where he finished regularly against contact. He also showed a willingness to play hard-nosed defense, which impressed us.
Shawn Williams, 2016 CG: The 6-foot combo guard is headed to Prime Prep (TX) this season, and with good reason. He has the potential to become one of the better guards nationally in the sophomore class. He has excellent feel for the game and is a dangerous shooter from the outside. He also can create for himself and others with the ball in his hands. What sets him apart right now is his tenacious on-ball defense.
J.P. Perry, 2015 PG: The 6-foot-1 point guard from Conway High School (AR) was dominant with the ball in his hands last weekend. He is an extremely shifty prospect who can break down the defense off-the-dribble. He also has the ability to knock down the open jump shot and he loves to attack in transition. Has the looks of low major division one prospect right now.
Tucker Campbell, 2015 SF: The 6-foot-5 small forward was very impressive shooting the basketball this weekend, knocking down three-point shots consistently, making him an appealing wing for the next level. He is a skilled kid who makes all the right decisions with the ball in his hands, and he plays smart basketball. The future is bright for the Adamsville High School (TN) stud.
De'Marik Brown, 2015 PG: There wasn't a more impressive end-to-end prospect in the camp than the North Pulaski (AR) floor general. The 5-foot-11 guard has excellent speed and he uses it to get to the basket at will. He also showed the ability to score the ball from deep, knocking down jump shot after jump shot Saturday and Sunday.
Christian Robertson, 2014 SF: Christian is a big bodied, 6-foot-4 wing with good athleticism, which he likes to use when attacking the rim. He has a nice feel to his game and knows how to play with and without the ball in his hands. He can make open shots and is a good on ball defender as well. Overall, he is a solid prospect with a ton of upside to his game on both ends.
Reagan Johnson, 2014 CF: One of the most fundamental prospects in the camp was the 6-foot-6 combo forward. He plays within himself, which is what sets him apart from other prospects. He plays with an extremely high motor and rebounds everything in his area on both ends of the floor. He also showed the ability to knock down jumpers out to 20 feet consistently.
Hunter Ball, 2014 PF: The 6-foot-7 power forward was the most physical low post prospect of the camp, banging and thriving against contact in the low block. Whether he was outmuscling opponents for rebounds or scoring in the paint, Ball used his physicality to get the job done. He also has a high motor, which he used to his advantage all weekend long.
Future150 Arkansas Camp Top 20 Prospect Rankings:
1. Shawn Williams
2. J.P. Perry
3. De'Marik Brown
4. Dwain Whitfield
5. Reagan Johnson
6. Jacob Roark
7. Hunter Ball
8. Tucker Campbell
9. Devin Campbell
10. Christian Robertson
11. Reginald Rogers
12. Romen Martin
13. Deverick Franklin Jr.
14. Tyler Robinson
15. Andy Campbell
16. Jack Reynolds
17. Benjamin Marcus
18. Mark Thomas
19. Demond Williams
20. August Carlson
Comments:
confirming that I will be
attending the national top 20 camp in Franklin, TN.