Forwards Impress At Jr. Dallas Future150 Camp
by Brian Flinn, Future150 (5:03 PM CT, Fri March 14, 2014)

Dallas, TX (Future150) -- The 2014 Future150 Camp Series officially kicked off with the Jr. Dallas Future Camp. There were a number of talented players that stood out, thanks to their long-term potential, and productivity throughout the weekend. Here are some of the big men that asserted themselves at the event!

Brett Cunningham, 2018 F, Team Impact: The big man rebounded well all weekend and finished around the rim. He ran the floor well and was one of the few players at the Jr. Dallas Future150 Camp that didn’t mind banging around in the post. With the ability to play either forward position, it will ultimately come down to how much more Cunningham will grow, and whether he develops his perimeter game.

Courtney Douglas, 2018 WF, Texas Select: Douglas was one of the more physically imposing players at the Jr. Dallas Future150 Camp and used his size to discourage his man from attacking the rim. He stands just 6-foot-1 but is a powerful player that can bully others on the floor. In addition, Douglas has good length and was one of the premier defenders in the camp.

Miles Macadory, 2018 PF, Dallas ShowTyme: Macadory has improved immensely since appearing at JrFuture150.com’s 2013 events. The big man has shot up to nearly 6-foot-3 and has the body to bang on the block. He is surprisingly nimble and showed the ability to put the ball on the floor when needed. He played hard all weekend and had little problem guarding players bigger than him. The next step for him will be working on foot speed and his hands when catching in the post.

Cameron Massey, 2018 WF, Pro Skills: Massey was one of the more aggressive players in the camp, especially in the Top 40 All-Star Game at Jr. Dallas Future150 Camp. He excelled at getting to the rim and finishing. A quick player with good, but not great, ball-handling ability, Massey has the length to play the three as long as he continues to grow. Right now, his shot needs to become more consistent but the future appears promising.

Kassim Nicholson, 2017 F, MBA Hoops: Nicholson is an interesting prospect in that he can handle the rock a bit but needs to continue to develop the rest of his perimeter skills in order to transition to the perimeter full time. At 6-foot-5 he plays bigger than he is and has an enormous wing span. Nicholson is a bit of a tweener at this point but has more than an enough upside to have the JrFuture150.com staff excited about his future.

Jake Patin, 2018 PF, Blade Elite: Patin is stretch four man that can finish around the rim and run the floor. He was active throughout the weekend and played unselfishly during the Jr. Dallas Future150 Camp. Patin doesn’t need plays called for him to score which is an underrated skill to have. It will be interesting to see how he develops in the coming years.

Darrell Simpson, 2018 C, Texas Select: Simpson came to camp at 6-foot-6, 260+ pounds and did exactly what the JrFuture150.com staff expected him to; finish everything around the rim. The post prospect was a man among boys and finished through contact on numerous occasions. He is able to rebound the ball and keep it high so guards could not strip him.

Cade Southerland, 2018 PF, Team Texas Elite: Southerland is an intriguing big man that can shoot it but has no problem attacking the glass as well. He needs to get stronger and learn to play more in the post, but at 6-foot-5 he has the size to become more of a traditional post player and must do so in order to maximize his potential.

Spencer Washington, 2018 F, Texas Celtics: The younger brother of 2017 standout P.J. Washington, Spencer is a good player in his own right. While he projects to be more of a wing rather than a power forward, Washington is still a force on the glass. He shot the ball well all weekend and was arguably the most efficient player at the Jr. Dallas Future150 Camp. While he may not jump off the page physically, Washington is an effective player and should only get better.

Larry Wise, 2018 F, Texas Select: Wise has as much upside as anyone at the Jr. Dallas Future150 Camp and he is just beginning to scratch the surface of his considerable potential. He has good length and is capable of scoring from the perimeter or in the lane. Wise projects as a wing down the line and could become a match-up nightmare with further growth and development.