Brian Flinn:
Future150 National Recruiting Analyst. Covering high school basketball nationally.
Dallas, TX (Future150) -- Dallas proved to be one of the more talented camps that we've held all weekend, and there was plenty of talent in both All-Star games. Here's who stood out in the top 40 game...
Mike Harris, 2016 PG, Tulsa Central (OK): Harris is a speedy point guard with good vision. He found ways into driving lanes and either kicked out to open teammates or found a way to finish around the rim. He is a little undersized for his position, but is a solid player overall.
Brandon Reeves, 2017 PF, Mansfield Legacy (TX): Reeves is a talented combo-forward who showed good touch around the rim as well as the ability to knock down shots when open. He needs to work on his ball-handling ability, as it appears that he will be best suited on the perimeter as a small forward in the future.
Tim Collins, 2016 CG, Sachse (TX): Collins is a fundamentally sound guard who did a good job of hunting his own shot as well as getting his teammates involved. He has good vision and above average ball-handling ability. It will be interesting to see which position he ultimately ends up playing down the road.
Donny Belcher III, 2015 SG, Irving MacArthur (TX): Belcher saved his best performance for the top 40 game. He hit numerous threes and when the defense closed out hard on him, drove to the basket and finished. He is a powerful guard with a well-rounded offensive game and
Brandon Ellis, 2016 PG, Northside (LA): A quick and crafty guard, Ellis used his speed and vision well throughout the weekend. He made a number of very difficult passes and looked to push it in transition every time he was given the opportunity. The next step for him will be learning how to change speeds and become a better lead guard in the half court setting.
Sean Smith, 2017 SF, Forth Worth County (TX): A long and lanky forward, Smith was one of the better two-way players in the camp. He blocked shots and ran the floor very well. Despite being extremely skinny, he wasn’t afraid to use his athleticism and grab rebounds over bigger players throughout the weekend. He is definitely one to keep an eye on moving forward.
Vaughn Raney, 2016 CG, Cashion (OK): Raney is a talented scorer who looks to get his teammates involved when possible. A solidly built guard, he has the ability to power through opponents at the rim. The next step for him will be to learn to create more open looks for his teammates, and not just himself.
Kneiko Ketchens, 2017 CG, Prime Prep (TX): Ketchens is a quick guard who shoots it well in the midrange. He looks to break his man down off the dribble when given the opportunity. At times he dances with the ball a tad too much and commits bad turnovers. Once he learns to play more under control he will see his stock rise.
Damoriea Vick, 2018 SF, Westmoore (OK): Vick is an intriguing prospect who oozes potential. He is a long and athletic wing that is just starting to understand how good he can be. He is a very good slasher, rebounder, and defender. Once he improves his jumper he will have a chance to be one of the best in his class in Oklahoma.
Jalen Redmond, 2018 PF, Heritage Hall (OK): Redmond is a bruising forward, who despite being just 6-foot-4, was arguably the best rebounder in the camp. He also used his powerful frame to explode through defenders and finish at the rim. He has plenty of upside- especially if he gets up to 6-foot-8 before he graduates.
Jacob Moten, 2017 SF, Prime Prep (TX): Moten is an intriguing prospect who appears to just be starting to scratch the surface of his considerable potential. He is a good slasher and rebounder, with the type of build that division one coaches love. He must become a better shooter but there is little doubting he will play college ball.
Jake Watermiller, 2017 SF, Marcus (TX): A solid mid-range shooter, Watermiller was able to knock down shots at a high rate. In addition, he rarely turned the ball over and more often than not, made the right pass. It’s clear that he has a high basketball IQ and is one to keep an eye on moving forward.
Derrick Taylor, 2015 SF, Central (OK): Taylor is an excellent slasher with good body control. He looks to get into the lane where he either finishes at the rim, or kicks it out to open teammates. Taylor also has a high-motor and was one of the better perimeter defenders we saw this weekend.
Trey Conrod, 2015 SG, Kilgore (TX): Another talented Slasher, Conrod also proved to be a good passer as well. He kept his head up at all times and was able to find his teammates for easy baskets throughout the weekend.
Lennox Jones Jr., 2015 SG, George Raunch (TX): Jones was arguably the most active perimeter player in the entire camp, and rarely took a play off. He is a fantastic rebounder for a guard, as well as a good defender. The next step for Jones will be improving his jump shot.
Jacob Jennings, 2017 PG, Evangelical Christian (TN): Jennings has a high basketball IQ and rarely makes bad passes or turns the ball over. He isn’t especially quick or athletic, but finds a way to get to dangerous spots on the floor and find his teammate for an easy basket.
Charles Dickerson Jr., 2015 PG, Sophie B Wright (LA): Dickerson is a talented and crafty guard who found his way into the lane on numerous occasions. He is a good passer who uses his speed and change of direction very well. He has a tendency to get a little out of control and committed a couple of silly turnovers throughout the weekend.
Grayson Carter, 2018 PF, Bishop Dunne (TX): Carter has a ton of promise and could lay claim to being one of the best overall prospect in the gym this weekend. At 6-foot-8 he has good size and showed the ability to step out and hit threes with relative ease. He also put the ball on the floor a little bit and was able to rebound the well all weekend. He must work to get stronger and more explosive, but there is a lot to like about his game.
Imani McKnight, 2016 SF, Brennan (TX): McKnight is a high-energy forward that is at his best when he is attacking the glass or slashing to the bucket. He has a high work rate, making him a solid defender as well. Division two coaches would be very smart to start tracking him now.
Dexter Johnson, 2017 CG, Prime Prep (TX): One of the more complete scorers in camp, Johnson did a good job of scoring on all three levels, keeping his defender off-balance. His jumper is good, but not great. Once he becomes a more consistent shooter, look out.
Christopher Davenport, 2017 PF, Bossier (LA): Davenport is another player who has a ton of upside. He has a great frame and isn’t afraid to bang on the low block with others. He is a tad raw offensively still, but that will come with further development. It will be interesting to see how he continues to grow as a player.
Adonis Fox, 2016 C, Kingston (OK): Fox is one of the better defensive players to come to camp. After first catching our eye at Primetime Nationals, Fox did more of the same, rebounding the ball and blocking shots. He is fairly thin for a big of his size and will need to put weight on to be more effective at the next level.
Chase McMillian, 2017 PG, Norman North (OK): McMillian is a shifty guard who is fundamentally sound. He looked to get his teammates involved throughout the camp and had a number of fantastic find for easy buckets. The next step for him will becoming more aggressive hunting his own shot, forcing his man to guard him.
Darrell Simpson, 2018 C, Northwest (TX): Simpson is a big-bodied center who looks to bully his defender on the block when given the chance. He has good touch around the rim and rebounds the ball well. Once he improves his conditioning, look out.
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