Andrew Force:
Future150 National Analyst. Covering High and Middle School basketball.
Conway, AR (Future150) -- Picking an All-Star roster was very difficult in Conway, Arkansas because the entire camp was populated with courageous, devoted hoopers.
Three freshmen, Kevin Fulton, Terry Clardy Jr. and Kortez Hamilton made the Elite 24 list with sparkling Sundays. Hamilton might have been the best halfcourt player Sunday morning. He has leadership skills on top of tangible basketball skills.
The following is a complete list of the Future150 Arkansas Camp All-Star Game.
William Graham III, 2018 PG, Oklahoma City (Oklahoma): William is a very hard worker. Graham III makes an impact every time he steps on the floor. With added strength he has D2 potential, maybe higher. Feisty. It is hard to instill drive in a player. Graham III already has plenty. Sunday afternoon Graham III punished the rim with a ferocious dunk, the play of the camp.
Jordan Strickland, 2017 PG, Lakeland (Tennessee): His Sunday shooting display placed him in the All-Star Game. Strickland can capably play either guard position. The 5-foot-9 guard shoots well for a primary ball-handler.
Kevin Fulton, 2019 PG, Jonesboro (Arkansas): Fulton has a ways to go with his handle in the open floor, but his outside shooting was excellent Sunday. The lefty might be a combo guard, if he was taller. Regardless he can score in bunches. Look for Fulton to settle in with Nettleton High School this winter. He earned All-Star honors despite being the youngest player in the building.
Darius Tate, 2017 PG, Conway (Arkansas): Tate was undersized at the point guard spot, but he made an impact with his ferocious speed and slick handle. Tate will fight against the typical prejudices of an undersized guard prospect. His strengths are composure, on-ball defense, and court vision.
Jordan Brown, 2016 PG, Memphis (Tennessee): Brown's weekend was emblematic of ideal guard play. He defended his position and found ways to score or distribute. He was not dominant with the ball, but created problems with his handle and quickness.
Barry Nixon, 2016 CG, North Little Rock (Arkansas): The bouncy guard, Nixon works magic in traffic. He is very coachable, and teammates enjoy playing with him. Nixon transferred in to powerhouse North Little Rock High this year. Expect him to challenge for a starting spot.
Kortez Hamilton, 2019 SF, Jonesboro (Arkansas): Hamilton was wonderful Sunday, especially. As an energetic wing Kortez is vocal and confident. He needs upper body strength to be elite, but he has the commitment to little details that often precedes greatness. Hamilton will not let his teammates slack off or coast. He is a grinder with heart. Perfect camper. Maybe he could be more explosive.
Jordan Lathon, 2018 CG, Grandview (Missouri): Lathon is an amazing game-dunker. Lathon is real trouble in the halfcourt, and obviously he destroys opponents in the open floor. Lathon explodes off the floor offensively. Judging by his athleticism Lathon is a mid to high major basketball player. The skills are not far behind.
Kamren Roelke, 2018 PG, Hot Springs (Arkansas): Roelke is a very reliable shooter from all points on the floor. He needs to get higher off the ground when he enters the cauldron that is the paint. If he intends to play beyond high school, Roelke needs to add explosiveness to his already long list of positive characteristics. He has good mechanics.
Torreious Carwell, 2016 SG, Memphis (Tennessee): Carwell was the most mature scorer in the gym. He can run the floor, dunk in traffic, and knock down the outside shot. Virtually any offensive task you ask him to accomplish, Carwell will easily execute. The off guard has nice size for the position (6-foot-4).
Travon Cobb, 2016 PG, Monette (Arkansas): Cobb was probably the most consistently aggressive hooper this weekend. His handles are very good, but the reason he will have college opportunities is his outside shooting. The gritty guard attacks like a bee. He doesn’t let up until he finds the honey.
Mieron Hardy, 2016 SG, Memphis (Tennessee): Hardy is exceedingly unselfish. He sees the whole floor. The guard is creative with the ball. He makes passes without hesitation and hustles. Judging by his entire weekend Hardy was the best passer at the camp. His vision and ability to complete difficult passes was not matched.
Jaylan Fulton, 2018 SG, Conway (Arkansas): Fulton was steady all weekend. He is a versatile player, who just competes to win. Fulton's 4-on-4 team dominated for long stretches. He is great knocking down the open shot.
Kaleb Turner, 2017 SG, Alexander (Arkansas): Turner is a nice shooter from the mid-range. His shooting percentage drops off fast when he dribbles into a shot. To be fair this is true for almost every player. But, Turner's aspirations in this game will be met once he improves this aspect. He moves well off the ball, which gets him many open looks.
Tyler Williams, 2016 SG, Edmond (Oklahoma): One of the most experienced players in camp, Williams is a velvety slasher. He is quiet, but confident. Williams allowed his game to do the talking. His composure with the basketball makes him a trustworthy ball-handler in pressure situations.
Cam'Ron Shaffer, 2017 SG, Jacksonville (Arkansas): Shaffer was a strong outside shooter. Shaffer is a hesitant slasher. He needs to broaden his attack. Like many top shooters he settles a little too much for outside shots. Still, his shooting is his calling card. Shaffer was a volume scorer in both halfcourt and fullcourt sessions.
Blake Milliken, 2017 SG, Paris (Tennessee): Blake was a pleasant surprise. Players from small towns like Paris, Tennessee have to do a little bit extra. Even the hounds of recruiting coverage rarely dip into Paris, Tennessee to evaluate. So, Milliken needed this camp to get on the regional radar. And he did it with remarkable shooting touch. Blake earned a nickname, "Johnny Buckets" by scoring and scoring and scoring. He can play low major basketball with continued development.
Ray Fresh Jr., 2018 CG, Little Rock (Arkansas): Fresh Jr. has a great comprehension of the game. He only camped Sunday, but his impact was immediate. Fresh Jr. was solid in the lane. He can easily finish with his left or right hand. An aspiring shooting guard, Fresh Jr. plays on-ball defense, but stands too straight up. He projects as a wing.
B.J. Walker, 2017 SG, North Little Rock (Arkansas): Walker earned a Summit Camp invitation back in June with strong AAU play. His ability to score in bunches is undeniable. Walker buries outside shot after outside shot. He can also slash when he sets his mind to it. Walker doesn't have any glaring weaknesses. He should be attending a college in two year's time.
Donald Richardson, 2018 PG, Little Rock (Arkansas): Richardson reminds of Steven Jackson (NBA). He is an explosive slasher with crazy hops. Richardson missed almost every jumper in fullcourt play Saturday. With time to shoot in the halfcourt he was much better. He gets to the rim all day long.
Markel Perry-Washington, 2018 SF, Marked Tree (Arkansas): Perry-Washington is exceptionally versatile. He can also defend at an elite level. Though Perry-Washington is an erratic outside shooter, he contributes in so many other areas that he routinely generates winning outcomes. He works very hard and took instruction like a young man eager to improve.
Taleh Wade, 2017 CG, North Little Rock (Arkansas): Wade helped win the 4-on-4 Championship. He was one of the best athletes in the gymnasium. Wade can rebound or slash. Against smaller players he used his strength well.
Ja'Montay Bunn, 2016 SG, Magnolia (Arkansas): With a late push Sunday afternoon, Bunn made the All-Star game. He uses his size well, but does not move like the taller wing that he is. Bunn rebounds and scores for the cause.
Terry Clardy Jr., 2019 SF, Conway (Arkansas): Clardy Jr. was integral to his team's 4-on-4 Halfcourt Championship. Clardy Jr. is steadily improving and Future150 is proud to be a small part of his development. The stocky wing can shoot very well. He does not force shots, but takes all the open opportunities. Clardy Jr. was probably a top ten player at the camp. He
Ishine McFarland, 2016 PF, Farmington (Arkansas): Ishine "Little Smoove" McFarland was great fun to evaluate. He reminds of Sam Perkins (Former NBA). The 250-pound combo forward demonstrated exceptional shooting touch and above average handle. To compete as a small forward beyond high school, McFarland needs to slide his feet more. He can attack from 3/4, but defending the perimeter is not realistic just yet. He has really good basketball skills, but needs the right fit to flourish.
Jeffery Adams, 2017 CF, Jonesboro (Arkansas): Adams needs to be more active hunting rebounds. He is tall and agile. Adams loves to block shots. He has a real knack for shotblocking. As a 6-foot-5 forward he is certainly in danger of being a tweener. He prefers to defend the power forward.
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