Future150 Atlanta Main Event: 14U Recap
by Zachary Lyon, Future150 (2:10 PM CT, Tue April 12, 2016)

Atlanta, GA (Future150) -- The third Future150 Tournament of the season kicked off this past weekend in Atlanta, Georiga. There were hundreds of teams and prospects showcasing their talents. 

The 14U division featured plenty of talented players who could easily be college prospects within the next few years. The 14U Championship was captured by Game Elite, who had a very balanced team with great size and length.

Justin Edmondson was one of many players that stood out to the staff on their squad. Edmondson is a wing guard/forward that already stands at 6'0, he can defend quite well and can shoot the lights out. Whether it's from mid-range or deep/catch and shoot or shooting off the dribble he is very capable of knocking it down. 

Here are some of the other players that stood out among the 14U division: 

Jared Osborne, 2020 SF, Georgia Spurs: Osborne is a scoring wing that can really take over a game when he gets hot. He has the abilities to score from all areas of the court, but he's at his best when slashing into the lane, drawing fouls and getting to the line. Osborne has a chance to be a D2/D1 player if he can grow and continue to get stronger. 

John Slaone, 2020 SF, Georgia Spurs: Another wing that came from the Spurs was Slaone. He has good height for an 8th grade wing player at 6'2. Slaone has a beautiful mid-range jumper that is more than likely going in if he's got just a few inches of space. He loves to pull up off the dribble and drain a shot in the defenders face. 

Kadarius "KD" Johnson, 2020 PG, Georgia United Stars 2020: Johnson was arguably the best young guard at the entire tournament. He was a deadly scorer that was virtually unguardable at some points. He had a game where he had scored 21 points with 2:30 remaining in the first half. His handles are vicious, and he could shoot over plenty of opposing lead guard's already standing at 6-foot. His court vision in the transition was fantastic, along with his rebounding. The only hiccup Johnson made was standing around on defense at times. Very bright future ahead for KD.

Brandon Boston, 2020 SG, WBT Elite: Boston had a very good weekend and scored the ball at a high rate. He is a capable ball-handler and rebounds it well for a guard. He scored a majority of his points by getting to the rim and will need to improve as a shooter. 

Marcellis Lockett, 2020 SG, Georgia Knockouts: Lockett went off in the first game of the night, scoring 41 to open the weekend. Standing at 6 feet tall, he is a long and lanky athlete that got to the rim at will and knocked down a number of mid-range jumpers as well. His innate scoring ability makes him one to watch moving forward. 

Josh Jones Jr., 2020 CG, PrimeTime: Jones is a talented guard who can stretch defenses with his shooting ability. He changes pace well and was able to get to the rim on Friday night as well. The next step for him will be improving as an on-ball defender. 

Jaylon Wooten, 2020 C, Team ARG: Wooten is listed at center even though he only stands around 5'11. In the aspect of rebounding and defense Wooten does play like a big man, using his long arms to swat shots and snatch balls once they come off the glass. On offense Wooten has a gorgeous shooting stroke from deep and had a few games where he knocked down four or more in one half. If he can shoot up to elite frontcourt height in the next few years and develop a little of an inside game, he could evolve into a sweet shooting stretch four. 

Sam Brown Jr., 2020 SG, Savannah Tigers: Brown had some decent performances on the weekend. The main reason he's on this list is his ceiling. At almost 6'2 Brown is a legit two guard that can handle the ball well and has good shot mechanics. For an 8th grader, that is phenomonal. Brown loved the corner three, and could score over the top of the defense at the rim in transition. Local college coaches should certainly keep an eye on him as he begins playing at the high school level next season. 

Brandon Harris, 2020 F/C, Savannah Tigers: Harris ran the floor extremely well for a big man and even showed the potential to bring the ball up the court in transition. Most of his points came off of second chance efforts on offense. If he can continue to add strength, and a few post moves, he could be a true college prospect in the future. 

Jakyre Kerns, 2020 PF, Upstate Warriors: Kerns was one of the best, if not the best, rebounders in the 14U division. He lived on the glass on both ends, and his help-side defense was tremendous. Once he can add a mid-range jumper to his game, he could be a nightmare to deal with on both ends of the floor. 

Quentin Johnson, 2020 PG, Upstate Warriors: Johnson is a very active guard both on and off the ball on both ends of the court. His slashing abilities are what helps him make most of his money on offense. He showed capabilities at knocking down the trey ball when left open. He already has a decent skillset for a lead guard with his slashing, and abilitiy to draw fouls.  

Joshua Taylor, 2020 SF, WBT Elite: You're already impressed with Taylor by just looking at him. He has a strong frame for an 8th grader, oh and he's 6'6. Taylor is a good rebounder and can run the floor very well. His versatility is something that his team benefits from as he is tall enough to play both frontcourt positions along with his natural position of small forward. If he stays in the gym and continues to work on his offensive skillset, he could be special down the road.