Huntsville Underclassmen Camp All-Stars

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Huntsville Underclassmen Camp All-Stars
by Andrew Force, Future150 (12:00 AM CT, Thu March 12, 2015)

Future150 Underclassmen Camp Huntsville All Star Game.

Andrew Force:

Future150 National Analyst. Covering High and Middle School basketball.

HUNTSVILLE, AL (Future150) -- Sunday afternoon Future150 Underclassmen Huntsville wrapped with a free-wheeling All-Star contest. After a physical week of instruction and competition the game allowed the camp's best to be creative and display what they learned in the preceding 40 hours.

Operating with screens and dribble-drive the guards looked more assertive than when they arrived. A couple of advanced bigs completely dominated in the paint. The All-Star Game also showed how much trust was earned by the elite campers. Passes were more unselfish and crisp. Creative leaders gave up the spotlight to bring along their teammates in the feature game.

Memphis man, D.J. Jefferies was completely dominating inside and off the dribble. Few could match the 6'7" forward in size or strength and yet he also beat many with a slippery handle. Jefferies was closely followed by Saturday's most productive player, Trey Jackson.

Jackson attacks with an uncommon ferocity. Jackson is a winner who does everything big and small it takes to achieve that explicit goal. He never slowed down and scored in bunches from beginning to end.

Calvin Temple (2019) was a nightmare all Sunday morning and afternoon. He glides around the floor and understands how to beat his man with the dribble.

Jr.Future150's #9 Natl Ranked 2019 SF DJ Jefferies.

2018 SG Trey Jackson was Mr.Hustle all weekend long.

2019 PG Calvin Temple got better every minute on the floor.

Mark Sears was the top man from the Class of 2020. In a word: epiphany. It will be a startingly bright future for this exceptionally savvy lead guard. He was a dead-eye shooter from the perimeter. Sears can knock down shots in high pressure situations.

Despite the adverse weather, eager, talented hoopers showed up in droves. The camp boasted a few blossoming college prospects. Here is a look at the remaining All-Star selections:

Marcedus Leech, 2019 SG, Poplar Bluff (MO): The lanky guard comes alive in the open floor. He gets off the hardwood well and takes gigantic strides to the basket. There were some defensive lapses and Leech can be known to leak out early. His offensive prowess can not be quesitoned.

Dakota Myers, 2018 PF, Huntsville (AL): Unlike many young pivots, Myers knows his strengths. He doesn’t drift outside the arc offensively. The Texan transplant makes life difficult for his defender with a high motor and powerful shoulders. One peer referred to him as Big Country late Sunday. Myers truly was the camp’s second best post player. He has an expansive arsenal of low post moves. Mid-range shots and free throws fall with regularity.

Shamar Brown, 2019 PF, Memphis (TN): Like a veteran post player, Brown uses his butt to clear space. The drop step looks good. Brown regularly knocked down the 8' jumper. He overpowered and dominated smaller defenders all weekend.

Joe Cooper, 2018 PG, Memphis (TN): Cooper's strengths are his handle and excellent court vision. He can change of pace very well. Defense off the ball remains a weakness, but Cooper locks down when the ball arrives in the hand's of his mark.

Dominique Hardimon, 2019 SG, Poplar Bluff (MO): Powerful forward. Hardimon can get off the floor with the best of them. He was able to finish over bigger players because of his size and lift. Hardimon is ferocious and discourteous when defenders are far underneath the basket.

John Cole Norris, 2019 SG, Huntsville (AL): Big-time shooter. Norris understands how to play off the ball. Norris is a former Elite 24 member. He has gained strength in the last year. His midrange game is coming along and Norris attacks the basket assertively. He likes to block shots from behind.

Jaylin Ware, 2019 SG, Madison (AL): Mid-range demon. He is most effecitve off the dribble. Ware makes problems for lazy defenders because he can score in bunches.

Kaleb Mack, 2018 SF, Harvest (AL): As a hulking 180 pounds Mack would easily be able to overpower smaller defenders. Instead he is refining his handling, footwork, and mid-range accuracy. Mack plays for Sparkman High, a large school in Alabama, so his daily competition level is exemplary. Exceedingly coachable and increasingly skilled, Mack has an exciting future in this game.

Paul Stragmalia, 2020 PG, Mountain Brook (AL): On Sunday Stragmalia continued to show his court vision. He floats around the floor. He creates for others well and his All-Star game performance was impressive. As he gets stronger his defense will improve. For now he is a solid on-ball defender.

Andrew Robison, 2019 PG, Franklin (TN): He attacks the basket relentlessly. He loves the one or two dribble pullup. Robison has tenacious defensive commitment. He never quits on a play. A bulldog with a jumper. Robison hustles without letting up.

Antonio Thomas, 2019 PG, Memphis (TN): Everything about his game screams true point guard. Thomas knows how to play and has great feel for the game. If left open he can knock down the occasional three pointer, but he excels in the open floor. Solid weekend.

William Gates, 2018 SG, Newnan (GA): Gates is a tenacious rebounder on both ends. He can hit out to 12'. Range needs to extend a little deeper. For now Gates prefers the baseline jumper. It is a consistent weapon. He uses his power to dominate smaller defenders.

Alonte Harvey, 2019 SG, Madison (AL): Decent athlete. Harvey plays defense well when he sees the ball in his picture. He carefully executed offensive sets by often selecting the correct avenue. Outside shooting can become a strength.

D'Marcus Purcell, 2019 PG, Crestview (FL): Big-bodied shooting guard. Purcell definitely uses that power game to attack the basket. He was able to knock down the occasional three pointer. His size allows him to guard mutliple positions on the floor.

Tyreese Smith, 2019 PG, Huntsville (AL): He can handle the ball. Smith showed exceptional court vision in both the halfcourt and open floor. He has a good first step, which allows him to break down the defense off the dribble and get anywhere on the floor. He is a solid playmaker.

Jalen Cincore, 2019 SG, Arlington (TN): The combo guard displayed a variety of offensive moves. He can score off the dribble or pull up into a fluid jump shot. To fully develop into a high school score Cincore will need to bulk up. Still his skills are advanced at this stage.

Trent Freeman, 2019 PG, Pleasant Grove (AL): A long armed, active defender, Freeman is a deceptive athlete. He demonstrated the ability to play both guard positions. Floaters and attacking the rim are his strengths.

Malik Tyson, 2019 SF, Arvis (AL): Tyson checked in at a hulking 230 pounds. Surprisingly light on his feet, Tyson helped his team capture the 4-on-4 crown. His future will be underneath the basket, but his handles are servicable.

Redderick Steward, 2019 SG, Decatur (AL): Solid, on-ball defender. Steward finds pockets in the defense. He can shoot well when open. Steward changes speeds well, constantly keeping the defense unsteady.

Holt Bashinsky, 2020 SG, Mountain Brook (AL): Super fundamental. Three-point sniper. He doesn't need much space to get his shot off. Bashinsky has solid court vision in the halfcourt. Smart.

More succintly these are the top performers from Future150 Underclassmen Huntsville: