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Atlanta Underclassmen Camp All-Stars
by Andrew Force, Future150 (7:23 PM CT, Mon March 16, 2015)

Future150 Underclassmen Camp Atlanta Elite24 All-Stars

Andrew Force:

Future150 National Analyst. Covering High and Middle School basketball.

Hiram, GA (Future150) -- Sunday afternoon Future150 Underclassmen Atlanta wrapped with a competitive, defensive struggle. Slashing guards like Rudy Fitzgibbons III, Harrison Lewis, and Shawndarius Cowart easily broke down defenses with their electric dribbling.

Roy Jones III opened up opportunities for his teammates. Still the most dominating performance of the All-Star Game belonged to Armando Bacot. The power forward elegantly backed onto the blocks.

Here is a look at the remaining All-Star selections:

Armando Bacot, 2019 PF, Richmond (VA): Too often camps are youth sports camps are dominated by young men who just grew earlier. Bigger can mean better during those rapidly-changing years. Obviously larger, Bacot is the exception. He already features an exciting arsenal of post moves. When a 6'7" power forward can score buckets without using any brute strength you know he is the real deal.

Rudy Fitzgibbons III, 2018 PG, Rome (GA): The best scorer in the camp, Fitzgibbons III darts around the floor with a remarkable handle. Rudy has about three NBA-good moves. Fitzgibbons III can knock down a step back jumper. This is not just a jab step and slightly recoiled release. He undulates forward before leaping six feet straight backwards, then collects his balance and explodes into the sky. The whole motion takes less than two seconds. He is still a high school basketball player with room to grow, but his offensive capabilities are scary good.

2018 PF Chris Parks at Underclassmen Camp Atlanta

2018 PG Roy Jones III Future150 Underclassmen Camp Atlanta

2020 SF Toneari Lane at Future150 Underclassmen Camp Atlanta

Troy Stephens, 2018 SG, Stone Mountain (GA): From the moment he walked into the gym, Stephens was putting up shots. Clearly Stephens wants to be a scorer and all the tools are there. He has big, purposeful strides that lead into quick court coverage. He has a strong upper body, which keeps defenders away from the dribble. Stephens even gets off the floor with every shot.

Shawndarius Cowart, 2018 SG, Pensacola (FL): Stephens and Cowart were neck and neck for the third spot. They both have an unstoppable motor offensively. Cowart played two clicks faster than every other scoring guard. He couples the aggression with a grown man's physique. Thanks to his combination of size and skill, Cowart projects to be the best backcourt college prospect of the camp.

Julian Baldwin, 2018 SF, Acworth (GA): Baldwin's defense is years ahead of his offense. He had three blocks on several defensive possessions. Great rebounders rebound outside their area. Well, Baldwin blocks well outside his area. He closes on shooters like a predator. The lane was his domain.

Edwards Francois, 2018 F, Loganville (GA): Combo forward, Edwards Francois was unlike any other camper. He might have been the winningest player throughout the weekend. The four-on-four title game saw Edwards score 67% of his winning team's points.

Harrison Lewis, 2018 PG, Atlanta (GA): Star guard, Harrison Lewis, has expert body control. He attacks the rim like a hero charging into a burning building. Imposing defenders, who are bigger and stronger, never seem to get a hand on his shots. Lewis can finish very well with either hand. Lewis has the makeup of supreme success.

Roy Jones III, 2018 PG, Pensacola (FL): Elite lateral mobility makes Jones III an impossible mark. He can't be stopped by high school guards. Even when Jones sustained a minor injury Sunday he was still quicker than anyone else at camp. Just after lunch Jones III took over a fullcourt game with Harlem Globetrotter-style handles and flashy passes.

Rahul Das, 2019 SF, Athens (GA): Despite a slow start on Saturday, Das ended the camp as the best 2019 player involved. A stout small forward, Rahul loved to knock down outside shots. He passed without hesitation, making him a favorite teammate. Das is clearly a brilliant young man with a calculating mind.

Chris Parks, 2018 SF, Sugar Hill (GA): For readers of Future150.com Parks is a known commodity. He was featured this winter in an article. After his first high school season Parks has proven to be a high school starter. To eventually assume college starter's minutes Parks needs to improve his ball-handling and lateral mobility. Despite his mid-range prowess and reliable rebounding the 6'4", 220-pound Parks is still adjusting to the small forward spot. It will take more work to fully achieve his goals. The court vision and unselfishness suggest he will get there.

Grant Singleton, 2018 PG, Sumpter (SC): A 5'7" guard, Singleton is actually capable of playing either guard position. He scored consistently throughout the camp. His highest shooting percentage is probably around the free throw line area. A quick guard, who shot the ball well off the dribble. He used solid ball handling skills to create space for himself.

Michael Randolph Jr., 2018 SF, Pensacola (FL): A veteran of the Future150 camp circuit, Randolph Jr. consistently impressed. He traveled with a surprisingly deep bunch of Pensacola products. Jones III, Cowart, and Randolph Jr. all enjoyed extended stretches of domination. Michael has a low profile nationally, but deserves more attention. He can handle the ball, attack off the dribble, and finish around the rim.

Kyman Radcliffe, 2018 SF, Snellville (GA): From Saturday at dawn to camp close Sunday early evening nobody improved more than K.J. Radcliffe. The 6'4" power forward embraced his agility and started putting the ball on the floor. He attacked the basket and evaded smaller defenders with ease. Radcliffe projects as a small forward. He sincerely could be an impactful college player.

Jonathan Kirkpatrick, 2018 PG, Cary (NC): Kirkpatrick traveled from North Carolina to display his wares. Maybe two other campers rivaled his shooting mechanics and accuracy. If given one pick for best shooter, many observers would have automatically selected Kirkpatrick. He knocked down shots with a hand in his face, from deep, on the run. High volume scoring will keep Kirkpatrick playing basketball for many years.

Toneari Lane, 2020 PF, Lawrenceville (GA): No seventh grader came close to Lane. In fact, most onlookers needed to do a double take at the roster. How could this physically mature, assertive power player be so young?

Kyler Jenkins, 2018 PG, Alpharetta (GA): Jenkins earned his way into the All-Star game with dynamic dribbling. He can glide from wing to wing without interruption. As a 5'10" point, Jenkins needs to add some upper body strength. He has the maneuverability to finish amongst the trees, but as he ascends the basketball ladder the bigs will get bigger and meaner.

Khalil Preston, 2018 C, Hiram (GA): Sunday afternoon, Preston hustled his way to two double-double games. As a constantly moving big man, Preston is a nightmare. Just try to block him out. With wonderful feet and elevated determination he gets the rebounds he wants.

Jarrious Jefferson, 2018 PG, Valley (AL): Saturday was Jefferson's best day. Immediately he went to work by either slashing or shooting. Jefferson can score the basketball in a variety of ways. Clearly JJ has played a lot of basketball against good competition. He is able to make snap decisions and adjust to what the defense is giving him.

Matthew Grossman, 2018 SG, Roswell (GA): Grossman, Kirkpatrick, and Lewis will compete all summer with Top Notch Basketball Club, an emerging program stuffed with technically sound scorers. Grossman tailed off towards camp's end, missing outside shots he routinely makes. He needs to improve his first step quickness. Still, he understood floor spacing before arriving. He doesn't demand the basketball, but makes the most of every single touch.

Sayvan Traylor, 2018 SF, Conyers (GA): Traylor and Bacot played very well together during the fullcourt competition. They rotated in and out of the post. Traylor is good at feeding the post without allowing any deflections. His shooting rhythm looks good. Conditioning can improve.

Bruce Carpenter, 2019 SG, Fayetteville (GA): Carpenter is a penetrator, plain and simple. He gets vertical in a hurry. As one of the youngest players in the All-Star game he did not get that many touches. Athleticism is one of his best indicators of future success. Mid-range shooting is the only major offensive skill separating him from surefire high school starter.

Savion Dawkins, 2018 SF, Columbia (SC): Dawkins has good strength. He needs to become more vocal on the defensive end. His lateral mobility is very good for a frontcourt player. He needs to pursue rebounders more aggressively. Making the All-Star game is a good first step in his development towards established high school weapon.

Eric Goldsmith, 2018 PG, Pensacola (FL): Goldsmith politely checks the tires and takes his team for a ride. He is a consumate leader with a great feel for the game. He will need to get stronger and a little more assertive to reach his potential.

D.J. Williams, 2018 PG, Loganville (GA): In a camp filled with aspiring point guards somebody is forced to play off the ball. Williams was one of those who suffered for the cause. He has the court vision to excel, but was unable to truly demonstrate how good he currently is. Williams did well in drill work Saturday morning.

More succinctly these are the top performers from Future150 Underclassmen Atlanta: