Jason Pratt:
Future150 Senior Recruiting Analyst. Covering high school basketball nationally.
Houston, TX (Future150) -- (Article originally written by Robert Alfonso Jr., revised for Future150.com) Louisiana trio wins 3-on-3 championship players had exceptional athletes at the Future150 event in Houston. While the Lone Star state had great representation, its neighbor to the east – Louisiana – walked away as champions. Richard Durant, Dominic Magee and Ja'Cardo Hawkins used a combination of quickness and strength to win the 3-on-3 championship at The Gym in Humble.
The trio, who play for the Ascension Jaguars, dominated the competition by just feeling the game. They always knew where the other player would be on the floor and helped one another out on defense. This was the key to their victory.
Dominic Magee broke down his defender on every one-on-one play possible. He went to the basket and found ways to score with ease. Whenever he was on defense, Magee just used his athleticism to create stops against anyone trying attack the basket.
Richard Durant provided them with another floor general capable of knocking down the open jumper. Defensively, he gave the Louisiana trio another player who could knock down the three-pointer, which stretched the defense out. As Magee and Durant provided the scoring cutting to the basket or from perimeter, Ja'Cardo Hawkins was dropping the hammer on the inside. The 6-foot-7 forward ate up space on the inside and finished inside with a soft touch. He then showed the ability to hit the open jumper whenever someone left him open.
On defense, Hawkins kept the other team from second shot opportunities cleaning up every missed shot off the board. This trio was a handful for the competition. Their teamwork helped them achieve this success. Look for each player to step into their own this season at their respective high schools. They will all be at the National camp in Nashville on Oct. 15-16, 2011.
The toughest thing in any camp is selecting members to participate in an all-star game. It is even harder making sure each player is rewarded for having a good camp and continues their motivation for getting better. The players who played in the Top 40 were the ones who showed off their skills during the weekend. Here is getting to the point.
Top 40 Performers:
Dylan Senter (2012, Cypress Falls – Houston, TX) is a 6-foot SG who can flat out shoot the ball. He does not need much space to get the ball up in the air, especially from three-point range. Senter was capable of getting into a rhythm nailing jumpers on transition and the half court set. He would be a good catch for a program looking for a consistent shooter.
Jermiskian Arvie (2012, LaGrange – Lake Charles, LA) is a 6-foot-2 SF that has the size to handle the physical nature of getting to the basket. He can finish around the rim, while being able to knock down the mid-range jumper. His ball handling is adequate to relieve teammates in handling full-court pressure. Look for Avrie to have a good senior campaign.
Di'Quann Sims (2012, Klein Collins – Spring, TX) is a 6-foot PG who knows how to handle a team. He is poised handling the pressure and running a team as the extension of the coach on the floor. His size allows him to rebound inside to help the interior players. Sims is going to have a big season this year.
Zachary Riley (2015, CY Woods – Cypress, TX) is a 5-foot-8 PG with the range of a shooting guard. His specialty is hitting the three-pointer from all angles. He is a threat any time teammates find him open. Riley will knock it down and can fill it up. As he makes adjustments of being in high school, he will continue making stripes that will make him a player to watch for years to come.
Anthony Dantley (2012, Washington Marion Magnet – Lake Charles, LA) is a 5-foot-8 PG reminds some of a skilled veteran at handling the ball. He is the glue that keeps teams together on the floor. If things get out of hand he will make sure, the team runs its set. His size allows him to keep defenders off him as he drives to the hoop. Dantley is fearless attacking the basket. His production on the floor this season will help colleges see him as a prospect.
Khalid Smith (2013) a 5-foot-8 PG who plays basketball like an angry person. This is not a bad attribute for a ball player on the floor. He goes at defenders with no intentions of being stopped. If they do happen to get in his way, Smith utilizes the mid range jumper to his advantage. He extends defenses on the floor when he knocks down a few shots from beyond the three-point arc.
Ja'Donta Blakely (2012, Washington Marion Magnet – Lake Charles, LA) is a 6-foot-2 PG that is a defensive specialist. He has quick hands on defense. Opposing guards had a hard time getting by Blakely, who had the quickness to keep players out of the paint. He is getting interest from colleges for his academic accolades but look for him to begin attracting attention for his skills on the floor.
Tony Ardoin (2012, Houston, TX) is 5-foot-10 PG with a game similar to LA Lakers guard Derek Fisher. His quickness can get him to the basket with minimal dribbles as possible. He can finish the mid range jumper in the lane, which is a great quality he brings to the game. Ardoin's season will be memorable as he continues to develop game.
Caleb Dantley (2015, Washington Marion Magnet – Lake Charles, LA) is a 5-foot-3 PG that is not afraid to speak his mind. When things were not going well on the floor and teammates were playing one-on-one basketball, he let them know it was time to play team basketball. Aside from being a solid leader, Dantley showed the ability to knock down the open jumper whenever possible. Leaders are not made they are born. Now, Dantley has to continue growing as a player to become a solid prospect down the road.
Rhenton Cauley (2013, Westfield – Houston, TX) is a 6-foot CG that can shoot and handle the ball. He has good size for a guard on the perimeter. His shot sails through the air and cuts through the net like a surgeon. He has a decent basketball IQ. Look for these adjustments to improve as Cauley intends on making a name for himself this season.
Jabali Coleman (2014, St. Pius X – Pearland, TX) is a 5-foot-8 CG who was making his first trip to an exposure basketball camp. His nerves showed but made the necessary adjustments to compete against the other campers. He handles the ball well in traffic. His mid range jumper is consistent enough where it keeps defenders honest. As Coleman grows into body and game matures, look for him to persevere as a basketball player. He is coachable and is not afraid to put in the work.
Jermaine Monroe (2014, Austin – Sugar Land, TX) a 5-foot-11 CG that gives defenses fits. He can shot the ball and handle the ball decently enough to keep teams from double-teaming his point guard. His size makes it hard for opposing guards from muscling up against him. Offensively, Monroe has the strength to get to the basket and shoot the three-point shot with some consistency.
Richard Durant (2015, John Curtis – Geismar, LA) is 5-foot-10 PG with the skills to run a team. He is deceptively quick in transition. His ability to handle the ball makes him an asset on the offensive end because defenders have a hard time staying in front of him. This is not the only reason he will give players headaches, Durant can knock down the three-point jumper at a decent clip. He is going to be something special as his game develops.
Alonzo Ardoin (2014) a 5-foot-8 PG who caused nothing but problems for defenses. He hit the jumper like a sharp shooter in a shooting range. His motor is relentless and is not easily stopped whenever a defender gets in the way. As he learns to create on his own, Ardoin is going to grow into a collegiate prospect.
Corey Rice (2013, C.E. King – Houston, TX) is a 5-foot-8 that showed plenty of heart during the camp. He waspushed around a few times and knocked to the floor but that did not stop him from coming back. At one point, Rice's lip was busted after being elbowed but he refused to sit out. He wanted to finish the camp and continue competing. When he was on the floor, his knack for knocking down shots kept his team in games.
Zachary Dumas (2014, Hargrave – Huffman, TX) is a 6-foot sharp shooter. His ability to nail the open jumper is impeccable. Dumas can score from all three levels on the floor. He is not afraid to get after it on both ends of the floor. Some more improvement on his game will make him a solid player.
John Coakley (2015, Jersey Village – Houston, TX) at 6-foot-2 has good size on him. His nice touch in the paint and is crafty at getting the ball in the basket. He has a nice jumper that will only improve as he grows physically. In a few years, Coakley is going to leave an imprint on this game.
Tyus Momoh (2014, Mansfield Timberview – Grand Prairie, TX) is a 5-foot-8 PG that lets the game come to him. He showed tremendous poise handling the pressure of playing against his counterparts. His ability to attack the basket made him a tough match. Momoh is a gym rat who will work on his game and leave an imprint in a few years.
Justice Harris (2013, ) is a 6-foot-1 SG silky smooth player who gets to the basket. He showed the ability to shoot the ball well in crucial situations. His ability to handle some pressure made him a valuable teammate during team play. He can rebound well for a player his size. Harris should make some noise this basketball season.
Bruce Copeland, Jr. (2012, L.C. Bird – Richmond, VA) at 6-foot-2 SG showed some good skills. He can attack the basket and score from two levels with consistency. Copeland can knock down shots when needed. A big year this season will help him attract come attention.
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