Eric Hampford:
Future150 GM / Senior National Analyst. Covering high and middle school basketball.
Birmingham, AL (Future150) -- The 2016 Future150 All-American Camp is annually our most loaded camp, featuring standouts from our regional camps across the country. This year was no different, with prospects coming to Birmingham from over 10 states. Several of these student-athletes used the platform to shine and continue to build their basketball resume. Below are our standouts from the camp.
Lorenzo Ferrell, 2018 SG, Florida (MVP): Ferrell was spectacular in just about every aspect this past weekend at camp. He can knock down a jump shot from just about anywhere on the floor, and has no problems with slashing the lane and finishing through contact. The 6'4" two guard has great size and athleticism for the next level, and is certainly a mid major prospect at this point with plenty of upside. His overall game was on full display as he put on a show in the tourney and led his team to a 30 point blowout to win the championship and his team to be 8-0 on the weekend.
Zion Richardson, 2019 SG, Texas: Richardson made his presence felt on both ends of the floor and showed that he is capable from scoring from all three levels consistently. Just a Sophomore, he is oozing potential as a wing guard, especially if he grows another inch or two. Richardson is on the low major prospect map at this point, and could surface into a mid major plus depending on his growth and development.
Jalyn McCreary, 2019 SF, Georgia: Looking like he's grown about inch since we last saw him at the Summit Camp in June, McCreary continued to impress as a wing that is nearly unstoppable when slashing the lane. His jumper has steadily improved but still needs some work, but just off of athleticism, defense, and slashing abilities alone he should be considered a low major prospect.
Terry Clardy Jr., 2019 SG, Arkansas: One of the best "hustle and defend" type players at camp, Clardy struggled offensively during day one of camp but didn't let that stop him from making an impact when he was on the floor. Day two was a bit different as he used his athleticism to get to the rim on command, and had no problem knocking down the three when left open. He is defintely one to keep an eye on when watching prospects from the 2019 class in Arkansas.
Grant Jones, 2019 PF, Texas: Looking like a legit 6'9" at this point, and already claiming a UTSA offer, Jones may be the most sure fire high major prospect from All-American camp. He didn't stand out the most but his intangibles, size, and sweet stroke from deep as just a Sophomore almost guarantees him to at least get a few very hard looks from some high major programs.
Bo Montgomery, 2020 SG, Mississippi: One of the best freshman out of Mississippi, Montgomery has great size for his age and can get hot in a hurry on the offensive end, possessing a good mid-range game. It is hard to project him at this point due to his young age and potential to grow and develop. But it is quite obvious his basketball playing career will be extended past high school.
Kaylon Paley, 2018 PG, Texas: Don't let Paley's short stature (5'8") fool you. He is a killer on offense, and is fully capable of knocking down shots out to 35-40 feet. His electric handles allows him to create plays for himself and his teammates. One of the most exciting players to watch this past weekend, he never lacks confidence. At this point Paley could be a superstar at an NAIA/D3 school out in Texas.
Kevin Hester, 2019 PF, Georgia: In terms of skill, there were very few prospects who were as impressive as the 6'4" post. Throughout the weekend, he showed the ability to shine in pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop situations. Not only does he have solid footwork around the rim, but has a nice 15 foot jump shot as well. He also uses his long arms to be a standout rebounder on both ends of the floor.
Tyler Millin, 2018 SF, Alabama: A high-upside wing prospect, the 6'6" Calera (AL) product continues to get better. In the summer, he showed flashes of what he eventually could become, and since then, he has improved even more. A smooth southpaw with explosiveness in transition, he uses his length to routinely finish plays around the rim and on the break. As he improves his jump shot, he'll become a sought-after prospect in the state of Alabama.
Larry Holmes Jr., 2020 PG, Mississippi: Pound-for-pound, he may have been the toughest prospect in attendance. Only standing around 5'11", the Jackson Callaway (MS) point guard was absolutely fearless in penetration opportunities, routinely finishing plays above bigger defenders around the rim. On the defensive end, he takes pride in locking down standout offensive prospects, and at this point in time, it's the most sparkling part of his game.
Jairen Butler, 2017 PF, Florida: A bouncy 6'5" interior player, the Rutherford (FL) product impressed us at camp with his high-motor, length & explosiveness. He routinely finished plays around the rim and in transition, and had no trouble on the defensive end. Maybe his best quality is his ability to have a nose for the ball when rebounding on both ends of the floor.
Devin Wilson, 2020 PG, Texas: After his performance in Birmingham, the 6-foot lead guard became a rare three-time all-star selection, earning honors at Elite24 Camp, Dallas Regional Camp & Future150 All-American Camp in 2016. A flashy playmaker with good vision, his best asset early on in his development is his ability to finish plays after blowing by defenders on the perimeter.
Brandon Williams, 2017 SF, Mississippi: The 6'3" wing played an integral role for his team this weekend, helping to lead them to a tournament championship. He did it by playing his game. He played physical on-ball defense, punished defenders with his drives to the rim, and took advantage of scoring opportunities on the low block, finishing at a high rate.
Paulie Stramaglia, 2020 PG, Alabama: Stramaglia impressed with his overall awareness on the floor this weekend, not forcing anything and letting the game come to him. Just a freshman, he still has plenty of room to grow and his basketball IQ and overall skills as a floor general have improved vastly since the AAU season began this past Spring. He gets better every time we see him play. His overall court vision and play making ability gave his teammates open shots all weekend long. It resulted in his team winning the tourney championship.
Manasseh Small, 2018 PG, Pennsylvania: One of the best players at camp regardless of class, Small made defenses pay all weekend long with his smooth jumper and ability to get into the lane and finish around the rim. He was very vocal on both ends of the floor and has a toughness to him that college coaches love to see in a guard. He is shaping out to be a low major plus prospect at this point.
DeJuan Hyde, 2017 PG, Georgia: A very familiar face at Future150 events, Hyde continued to impress the staff this weekend at All-American camp. His electric speed and handles make him a tough cover on defense, and he has the ability to knock down shots from all over the floor. Standing at right around 6’0”, he makes for a very intriguing D2 prospect and definitely has the talents to extend his basketball career past high school.
Blayton Williams, 2018 PG, Arkansas: Running with Bobby Portis Wings Elite on the Nike EYBL circuit, the 6’3” Williams has great size as a floor general with sneaky athleticism. Even though he struggled with consistency, when he was hot, he was very tough to stop. A solid rebounder and defender, once his game becomes more consistent on the offensive end he certainly has a chance to be playing D1 basketball in a few more years.
Xavier Hutchinson, 2018 CG, Florida: One of the best players during 4 on 4 play on Sunday, Hutchinson was shooting the ball at a high level and rebounds the ball at a very efficient rate for a guard. He never lacks confidence when he’s on the court and has no problems with being a vocal leader for his team. He has the size to play at the D1 level in the future, and should be considered a low-major prospect at this point in his high school career.
Zion Whaley, 2018 CG, Georgia: A very pure scorer, the Wheeler (GA) product has no issues with scoring consistently from all three levels. Whaley is a smothering on-ball defender and has continued to improve with his motor and playing consistently for every second that he sees the floor. His size, length, skills, and sneaky athleticism has him looking like a solid low major prospect for now.
Nathan McClure, 2018 SG, Texas: One of the best athletes that the Future150 staff got to see during camp season, McClure had a slow start on the first day of camp but made sure to finish strong during Sunday. He is a killer from beyond the three point line with a beautiful stroke on his jumper, and if you give him an inch of space in the lane he will not hesitate to try and posterize whatever defender that may be standing in his way.
Octavious Merriweather, 2017 CF, Alabama: At 6’7” Merriweather was one of the more versatile frontcourt players at camp this weekend. His mid-range jump shot is deadly and he has worked extremely hard on adding the spot up three to his offensive arsenal as well. Even though he’s not super athletic, he rebounded the ball very well on both ends and there were plenty of moments where he bailed his team out when they took a bad shot by cleaning up on the offensive glass. He needs to continue to stay in the weight room and adding muscle to his frame as he has a real shot at being a low major player at the D1 level.
Britton Johnson, 2018 SG, Alabama: An absolute deadly threat from the perimeter, Johnson played to his strengths all throughout the weekend and dominated during 5 on 5 play. He uses his length on the defensive end to bother ball handlers and gather plenty of steals by getting his hands in the passing lanes. Assuming he grows a few more inches, his sneaky athleticism paired with his fantastic shooting abilities makes him look like a solid low major plus prospect at this point in his high school career.
Quinn Moffitt, 2018 SG, Indiana: Another dead-eye shooter, Moffitt is a definitely a familiar face with the Future150 staff as this was his second year in a row being invited and attending the National All-American Camp. At 6’1” he has solid size for two guard and position and his range on his jump shot extends out to around 35 or 40 feet. If he can add some solid slashing skills to his offensive repertoire, he has a real chance of playing at the D1 level one day. But for now he projects as a high scoring stud at the D2 level.
Tommy Dennis, 2020 CF, Pennsylvania: The freshman from Pennsylvania was a double-double machine throughout day one of camp when 5 on 5 play began. He is such a hard worker and will not stop playing until the whistle is blown or the buzzer sounds. At 6’5” he has plenty of room to grow and doesn’t do all of his damage in the post as he contains a very solid mid-range jumper that extends out to around 12-15 feet. So much potential with Dennis, and he’s only going to get better from here.
Noah Palmer, 2017 SF, Texas: At 6’3”, 220 pounds Palmer is a powerful machine on the wing and loves slashing the lane and bullying weaker players down low. He has the ability to hit the spot up three on offense and is a challenge on defense with his size and very quick feet. He also one of the more vocal players at camp and made for a great teammate during both 5 on 5 and 4 on 4 play. Palmer could be a big time player at the right D3/NAIA program.
Jaquarius Williams, 2018 PG, Alabama: Attending his third camp of the year, Williams was an All-Star selection at both Atlanta and Memphis camp, and the outcome of All-American camp was no different. He is a quiet player on and off the floor but lets his game do most of the talking. He has solid size for a floor general at 6’2” and has a great overall feel for the game. He’s at his best when slashing to the rim and finishing with either hand but is fully capable of knocking down jump shots from anywhere when left open.
Gabe Matturro, 2018 CG, Texas: Matturro was an All-Star selection at the Summit Camp back in June, and got off to a slow start on day one of All-American Camp. By the time Sunday came around, he was back to his normal self knocking down spot up jumpers on offense and getting after it on the defensive end. He has no problem with finishing at the rim with either hand, and it would be nice if he can spout up a few more inches. At this point he looks to project as a solid D3/NAIA player.
Chandler Apple, 2018 SG, Texas: Apple played his way into the All-Star game this weekend by knocking down the three point shot with great consistency, and being very unselfish while creating easy scoring opportunities for his teammates. Not much of an athlete, or electric ball-handler, he just gets the job done on both ends of the floor and was usually a factor whenever his team got the win during 5 on 5 play.
Jeremy Mgbeike, 2017 G/F, Texas: One of the best athletes at the camp, the 6’4” Mgbeike blocked countless shots and has vastly improved his three point jump shot since the last time we saw him. He has a very nice frame for a wing player and has no problem finishing through contact and loves to play above the rim. At this point it looks like he could be a very good three and D player with great athleticism around the D2/D3 level.
Logan Foutz, 2018 SG, Alabama: Never forcing anything, Foutz let the game come to him and played to his strengths throughout the weekend. He is a very unselfish player on offense and is a good bet to knock down a three point shot when left open. One thing that really stood out this weekend was his gritty play on defense, as usually locked down his man that he was assigned during 5 on 5 play. At 6’3” he has solid size on the perimeter and his game looks to be continually improving.
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