Eric Hampford:
Future150 GM / Senior National Analyst. Covering high and middle school basketball.
Birmingham, AL (Future150) -- The Future150 Birmingham Camp Top 40 All-Star game proved to have some young firepower, with several young prospects taking center stage. Here is a look at twenty of the most talented prospects from the entire camp.
Kedrick Simmons, 2016 PF, Robert E. Lee (AL): One thing the Robert E. Lee (AL) product has that many others don't, is size. At 6-foot-8, the power forward is long and has good shot-blocking ability. It will be interesting to see if his offensive game comes around.
Devon Benson, 2016 PF, Laurel (MS): At 6-foot-6 and strong as a bull, the Laurel (MS) big man has the potential to be a heck of a player at the next level. He already possesses a very high motor and once he learns to finish against contact, he can become a very productive offensive player.
Bo Hodges, 2017 PG, Station Camp (TN): The 6-foot-1 point guard continues to show improvements and growth in his game. He is a gritty guard who does whatever it takes to get his team the win. He loves setting up his teammates and has good court vision.
Justus Martin, 2015 SG, Shelby County (AL): One of the best athletes at the camp was the 6-foot Shelby County (AL) prospect. He showed that he is a high volume scorer who can get hot in a hurry.
Joey Payne, 2015 SG, Opelika (AL): A fun kid to watch on the floor, the Opelika (AL) wing is a physical and fiery 6-foot-1 wing. He has a nose for the ball and is a talented scorer as well.
Joseph Lanzi, 2017 SG, Chelsea (AL): The 6-foot-1 wing had a breakout weekend at camp. He is crafty with the ball in his hands and knows how to score and get his teammates involved. He can score the ball with both hands and has a high IQ as well. Mr. Hustle all weekend long.
Bryson Cooper, 2017 SF, Laurel Hill (FL): The muscular and athletic 6-foot-2 sophomore from Laurel Hill (FL) made a lasting impression with his physical play and ability to score the basketball on all three levels. He also showed a willingness to play physical on-ball defense as well.
Stephen Burgess, 2016 PG, Restoration Academy (AL): The Restoration Academy (AL) product is a born scorer. He is explosive off the bounce and showed excellent ability when it comes to knocking down the mid-range jump shot as well as the three-point jumper.
Joshua Ross, 2016 PG, Mendenhall (MS): The 6-foot Mendenhall (MS) lead guard is a true point guard who has a knack for getting his teammates the ball in good positions to score. He is crafty with the ball and also has good body control as well.
Brent Binford, 2015 PG, Huntsville (AR): The Huntsville High School (AR) prospect has excellent savvy on the floor. He is a tough, muscular lead guard who isn't shy about attacking the defense and creating around the basket. He is a physical defender as well
Jalen Henry, 2018 SF, Archbishop Rummel (LA): The 6-foot New Orleans prospect was one of the youngest players in attendance, but that didn't stop him from being one of the most productive as well. He is a versatile player who showed the ability to be a mid-range range shooter and slasher.
David Smith, 2016 SF, Robert E. Lee (AL): A hard-nosed competitor on the floor, the 6-foot-3 small forward loves to play physical defense. He also showed an ability to score the basketball as a slasher as well
Trevin Wade, 2018 PG, Hillgrove (GA): Wade is a crafty point guard who has good vision and makes the right pass more often than not. He also plays with the poise of a player much older than his age. It will be interesting to see how he develops down the road.
Jalen Wayne, 2017 PG, Faith Academy (AL): Wayne is a quick point guard that has good vision and he has the ability to find teammates in both the half court and in transition. He is an intriguing prospect that has the chance to develop into a division one player over time.
Josh Williams, 2017 PG, New Orleans (LA): A very quick guard who is shifty, Williams was able to get into the lane at will. He may be a tad undersized but he looks to get his teammates involved and is a great passer. The next step for him will be becoming more aggressive in hunting his own shot.
Justin Brown, 2016 SG, Briarwood Christian (AL): Brown is a power guard who uses his frame to bully through defenders and get to the rim. Due to his frame he is a great rebounder and is capable of being a great defender as well. It will be interesting to see how he develops.
Xavian McKay, 2016 PG, Holy Cross (AL): McKay is a great shooter who has the ability to get hot in a hurry. He knows how to get open and finds good spots on the floor. He needs to get better ball-handling skills down the line but he has a bright future.
Jesse Moreno, 2015 PG, Lawrence County (AL): Moreno is a high IQ point guard with good vision and knows how to change speeds well. He is undersized but makes up for it with his toughness. He is a natural leader and thrives in transition. He is also a decent shooter and must be respected from beyond the arc.
Reginald Gee, 2016 CG, Montgomery (AL): Gee is a big-bodied guard who is a good passer. He uses his large frame to power through other guards and get to the rim. Throughout the weekend he hit a few threes as well, but would be best served by becoming more consistent from beyond the arc.
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