Brian Flinn:
Future150 National Recruiting Analyst. Covering high school basketball nationally.
Dallas, TX (Future150) -- The 2014 Future150 Dallas Camp proved to be our most loaded regional camp this fall, giving us a look at high-upside prospects from the classes of 2015-2018. With a mix of nationally and regionally acclaimed prospects as well as some new names, it was an awesome weekend to cover the number of talented kids in attendance. Here are the standouts...
Montrey Thomas, 2015 PG, Ceebyrd (LA): Thomas is a shifty and quick point guard who got to the rim at will this past weekend. He has good vision and his first step was nearly impossible for defenders to match. He is a little undersized but has a solid frame and rarely gets knocked off balance. Overall, he was one of the top lead guards in the camp.
John Matthews, 2018 PG, Heritage Hall (OK): After attending the Jr.Future150 Dallas camp in March, big things were expected from the Oklahoma native; and he delivered. He is a good passer who uses his ability to change speed and direction to get into the lane with ease. He is also a very good shooter and knocked down numerous big threes in the top-20 game.
C.J. Roberts, 2017 PG, Richland (TX): Schools such as LSU, Illinois, and SMU have shown serious interest in Roberts, and it’s easy to see why. He has good ball-handling ability, good vision, and can get to the rim whenever he wants. He is also a big-time competitor that makes winning plays and looks to lead his team, he has a very bright future.
Jacoby Ross, 2016 PG, Peabody Magnet (LA): After having an impressive showing in Houston last month, Ross took his game to another level and made it impossible to keep him out of the top 20 game. He plays with great pace and intensity and is a very good defender as well. The next step for him will be becoming more consistent from beyond the arc.
Brandon Charnov, 2016 C, Kinkaid (TX): Arguably the best big man in the entire camp, Charnov put himself squarely on the radar in Dallas. He finished everything around the rim, showing off good footwork and even better hands when catching the ball. He is a bruising big man who will continue to develop and should be a great player for a low D-1 program.
Avery Mason, 2016 SG, McKinney (TX): Another player who made a splash at our Houston Camp, Mason again showcased great defensive and passing abilities. He was also more aggressive in attacking the rim and showed a mid-range game that we had not seen from him previously. He is definitely one to keep an eye on and once he becomes more consistent from the arc, look out!
Marcus Fager, 2016 PF, Sunrise Christian (KS): Fager was one of the best low-post scorers in the camp on both ends of the floor. He runs the floor very well for a player his size and has good touch around the rim. He also did a great job of rebounding the ball on both ends of the floor and used his frame extremely well.
Keyshawn Embry, 2018 SG, Oklahoma City (OK): Embry was arguably the breakout performer of the camp. Despite being just a freshman, few players were able to slow him down as a scorer. He showed off a good shooting stroke as well as the ability to get to the rim and finish through contact. He has the look of a player much older than he is and he projects as a solid division one prospect.
Owen Atkinson, 2017 PF, Bishop McGinness (OK): After making the top 40 game in Arkansas last weekend, Atkinson stepped up and made it impossible to leave him out of the top 20 game this weekend. A talented combo-forward, he shot it well from the mid-range and knocked down a few threes as well. He also battled in the post and did a good job of attacking the glass. He is an intriguing prospect and one who has firmly put himself on the radar.
Chris Mullins, 2018 SG, Mansfield Timberview (TX): The 28th ranked player in his class, Mullins didn’t disappoint. A long and lanky shooting guard, he did a good job of attacking the rim and getting his teammates involved in transition He has a ton of potential and once he grows into his body, should be one of the best scorers in his class.
Davon Gill, 2016 SF, Wichita Heights (KS): Gill is a long and lanky wing that did a great job of getting from end to end and getting to spots on the floor that resulted in open looks for himself. He needs to work on playing with more energy more consistently, as he has a tendency to float on the perimeter and take himself out of plays. Still, there is no doubting he has tremendous upside.
Elijah Landrum, 2017 PG, Tulsa Central (OK): Landrum is a deceptively athletic guard who was able to penetrate and kick all weekend. He also had numerous drives that ended with him finishing above the rim. The 5-foot-10 guard has good speed, court vision, and ball-handling abilities, and is one to keep an eye on moving forward.
Michael Jankovic, 2018 SG, Highland Park (TX): The son of SMU assistant coach Tim Jankovic, Michael has a great basketball IQ and is a great shooter. He rarely turned the ball over all weekend and knocked down a handful of threes. He also showed good ball-handling skills and was able to play as the point guard at times. It will be interesting to see how he continues to develop.
Troy Green, 2016 SG, East St. John (LA): A very powerful guard, Green physically imposed his will all weekend and bullied his way to the rim. He also showcased a solid mid-range game, making him that much harder to account for on the offensive end. He also was a solid defender, thanks to his ability to guard players larger than him.
Churon Thomas, 2015 PG, Richland (TX): One of the best attackers in camp, it seemed as though no one could keep him out of the lane. Once he got to the rim he finished with good body control and was able to put up a majority of his points from either lay-ups or on the free-throw line due to his ability to draw fouls throughout the weekend.
Winston Westbrooks, 2015 CG, McNeil (TX): Westbrooks is an intriguing guard in that he can play either position. He has a high basketball IQ and has no problem deferring to this teammates if it means getting a better shot for his team. While he’s not lightning quick, he finds a way to probe the defense and get into dangerous spots on the floor. The next step for him will be becoming a better shooter from distance.
Craig Wrenn, 2015 SG, John Horn (TX): Wrenn is a high scoring guard who has the confidence to shoot it from almost anywhere on the floor. He can create his own shot and looks to do so frequently. He is also an above average athlete who can get into the lane, but prefers to work on the perimeter and in the mid-range.
Camron Williams, 2015 SF, Central (OK): Williams is a long and lanky athlete that was at his best when going to the rim. He also used his length very well on the defensive end of the floor. Once he improves his ball-handling and shooting he should be very hard to account for.
Robert Brown, 2017 PF, Prime Prep (TX): While Brown is already a good player now, his potential is even higher. He did a good job of rebounding the ball and being a factor defensively. He also did a great job of sprinting from rim-to-rim and being active. He is still fairly raw at this point, but projects as a division one forward down the line.
Chaz Glover, 2015 SF, Tulsa Central (OK): Glover was one of the more active and athletic players in the camp. He used his length well on defense to force turnovers and get easy transition baskets. He also showed that he could put the ball on the floor a bit. The next step for Glover will be improving his jumper from beyond the arc.
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