Zachary Lyon:
Future150 Regional Analyst. Covering high and middle school basketball: NC, SC & VA
Atlanta, GA (Future150) -- Future150 Atlanta camp was gorged with talented guards and wings. The top 40 all-stars were mostly made up of those positions as well. A big similarity between most of the top 40 all-stars was athleticism, and certainly competitiveness.
Here is the list and brief overlook of how the top 40 guys performed this weekend at McEachern High School:
Andrew Stimpson, 2018 SG, Woodstock (Georgia): Andrew had a great weekend, consistently knocking down jumpers and moving the ball around well in the halfcourt offense. His short and mid-range jumpers are automatic. If he can get to that level with his long ball, look out.
Ricky Shuford, 2016 G/F, Prattville (Alabama): Ricky is an amazing athlete who got better and better as camp went on. He did a little bit of everything on the hardwood. From blocking shots, grabbing offensive rebounds, and hitting some tough fall away jumpers. He has the potential to make some serious noise at the next level.
Colby Williams, 2016 PG, Douglasville (Georgia): Williams was flat out balling during four-on-four play. His jumper was unstoppable and he was a very coachable player who was willing to listen and do whatever it took to get his team the dub. Williams is another guard from camp that has huge potential if he can touch up on a few weaknesses. In this case Williams needs to be more vocal on the court and make smarter plays in the fast break.
Bradley Cole, 2017 SF, White House (Tennessee): Cole is an interesting player. His defense and basketball IQ is at a high level but he needs to work on his offense consistency. Some games he would knock down the long ball with ease and do great work in the paint. Other games he would struggle to score. One thing he did all weekend long was protect the rim. His style of play is better compared to that of a stretch four, even though he is only about 6'3".
Jerome Beazer, 2018 CG, Stockbridge (Georgia): Beazer has great physical traits and intangibles for a sophomore guard. He stands about 6'2 and has long arms that helps him finish over the top of the defense when slashing the paint. He needs to improve on using that lengthy wingspan on defense to apply pressure and yank balls out of the passing lanes. His jumpshot is still a work in progress, but is seemingly getting better.
Jonathan Mfone, 2016 PG, Decatur (Georgia): A crafty point guard that can get the job done in many different ways. Whether he needed to pass, score, or lock up on defense Mfone made sure he completed the task at hand. He possessed great energy the entire camp, he was always going his hardest. Something college coaches love to see in high school players.
Malique Jacobs, 2018 CF, Wilmington (North Carolina): Fundamental forward that is very fun to watch as he can take over games with his great touch in the post and his high motor on defense. Jacobs loved to pin shots against the backboard and was always looking for lazy passes to take away. Jacobs has what it takes to play at the division one level. Just needs to improve on his handles and get stronger over his next few years in high school.
Quincy Carter, 2018 PG, Decatur (Georgia): Carter was a sharpshooter all weekend, and was really showing it in the top 40 game as he buried three or four in the first half alone. He has pure scoring ability, but needs to work on his passing skills and decision making in both the fast break and halfcourt offense.
Carson Culverhouse, 2017 SG, Ranburne (Alabama): Culverhouse was fantastic on the first day of camp. His quick shooting stroke made defenders guard him very close, in which he took advantage of by using some fancy dribble moves to drive past them and get into the lane. The only disadvantage I noticed with him was his height, and strength. If he were to grow and put on bout 25-30 pounds of muscle he could truly be a nightmare to guard. He has the swagger of a street baller when he is out on the court.
Tworn Seals, 2019 F/C, Atlanta (Georgia): Size and strength is what helped Seals make the top 40 all-star game. Just a freshman, Tworn already stands at 6'5 and weighs about 230 pounds. Seals made sure he used that to his advantage by muscling some easy buckets in the post and locking up the paint on defense. He needs to improve on his conditioning and offensive rebounding in order to be the special player that he is capable of becoming.
Aaron Ridley, 2017 SG, Macon (Georgia): Ridley broadcasted his bounciness and versatility over the course of camp. For a shooting guard, Ridley can rebound very well. His offensive game was very balanced as he scored on all three levels consistently, and he was strong enough to guard guys bigger and taller than him. Good player with great intangibles.
Sean Scott, 2017 SF, Warner Robbins (Georgia): A master at running the floor. Scott always put himself in position to score and usually converted with ease. He is supremely confident in his game, and you can clearly see that when he is on the floor. His mid-range jumper is beautiful, but he needs to get his long ball up to par with the rest of his offensive skill set.
Dyrell McCoy, 2017 CG, Loganville (Georgia): McCoy's specialty at camp was fantastic speed and good ball-handling. He has a ways to go with his offensive game. He can use his speed and handles to create nice space but has to work on his consistency with his jumper, as well as playing without the ball in his hands.
Dominique Dendy, 2017 SG, Ellenwood (Georgia): Dendy was one of the better defensive players throughout camp, usually locking up his man. He ran the floor well and got some easy buckets in transition. The potential is there for him to be a D1 prospect, he needs put on some muscle and be more active in the halfcourt offense.
Jadakiss Wright, 2019 CG, (Georgia): Even though he's listed as a combo guard, Wright excels more when he plays at shooting guard for the simple fact of his versatility at scoring the basketball. Even though he was one of the younger guys at camp, you really couldn't tell with his great decision making and superb rebounding abilities at his position. If he can improve on his passing abilities, and become a true combo guard his stock should soar over the course of his high school career.
Nate Lee, 2017 PG, Sharpsburg (Georgia): Lee was another player that particularly impressed me on the defensive end throughout camp. He was great at applying pressure to the ball and getting under his opponents skin. His offensive skills were decent as he could slash the lane and kick the ball out to open teammates with ease.
Daniel Jackson, 2018 PG, Milledgeville (Georgia): Jackson is a small lead guard that makes his living on being a smart transition passer and play maker. I did not get to see him in action too much during camp, but when I did he was always making smart plays and good thorough passes to his teammates. Jackson is a type of PG that any high scoring/athletic wing would love to play with.
Brice Paster, 2018 PG, Macon (Georgia): Brice is a great athlete and has good intangibles for a 2018 player. Still has plenty of room to improve on offensive abilities, the potential is there for him to develop into a fantastic player not only in his state but in the country.
Nakeem Ray-Middleton, 2017 CG, Kennesaw (Georgia): Small kid, but big heart. Nakeem didn't let his size define his game at camp as he made sure he always gave 110% on both sides of the ball. He seemed to take pleasure in guarding someone who has obviously bigger and stronger, which was very enjoyable to see.
James Lowe, 2016 SF, (Georgia): Lowe is a strong, versatile wing that can pull up for a jumper and put the ball on the floor. He already has pretty good height and size to play college basketball as a two or a three. He needs to touch up on his passing abilities and continue to get better on defense.
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