Eric Hampford:
Future150 GM / Senior National Analyst. Covering high and middle school basketball.
Atlanta, GA (Future150) -- The 2014 Under Armour Finals have come and gone, giving us plenty of new prospects on our radar. As we empty out our notebook from the four day event, here are a few final notes on some of the prospects who attended the event.
Nick Marshall, 2015 C, Team Thad: The stock of the 6-foot-11 rim protector is definitely on the rise after his big week at the Under Armour Finals. Over the past five days, the Lexington (TN) big man has picked up offers from Alabama, Florida & Indiana, showing exactly how valuable of a commodity a prospect of his size and ability are. Look for a plethora of college coaches to follow him during the final evaluation period coming this week.
Diamond Stone, 2015 PF/C, Young Legends: The knock on the skilled big man is that he doesn't always dominate like he should. While he had a rather pedestrian performance at the 2014 Reebok Breakout Classic two weeks ago, he came back strong at the UA Finals. He averaged 18.6 points and 11.4 rebounds per game, showing just how talented he is when he is fully engaged. Without a doubt, he is a top 5 prospect in the class.
Nick Alexander-Walker, 2017 SG, Canada Elite: A highly skilled 6-foot-3 guard, the Canada Elite wing has the tools to become a very good player. He already holds a New Mexico State offer, and once his body fills out, he should improve his ability to penetrate and finish against contact.
Yoeli Childs, 2016 PF, Utah Prospects: A bruiser on the low block, the 6-foot-7 forward is predominantly a below-the-rim prospect who uses solid footwork and physical strength to carve out space for himself. He runs the floor well and is a good low post passer as well.
Shawn Cornelious, 2017 PF, Houston Defenders: A high upside prospect, the 6-foot-7 power forward is set to make waves in Houston this coming year after moving from Arkansas this summer. Right now, his best attributes are his rebounding & shot-blocking ability, but he shows flashes of offense on the low block. He runs the floor extremely well for a big man.
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