Eric Hampford:
Future150 GM / Senior National Analyst. Covering high and middle school basketball.
Dallas, TX (Future150) -- At the 2014 PrimeTime Nationals on Saturday morning, Future150 staff was able to find several new names to track in the 2017 class. Let's take a look at some of the prospects who put themselves on the radar.
Josh Anderson, 2017 SG, Baton Rouge Blazers: The 6-foot-3 Madison Prep (LA) standout could become the next big star out of their program. He is a gifted athlete with a good feel for the game. Right now, his offensive skills are just beginning to blossom, and when they do, he will be one of the most dangerous prospects in Louisiana.
Salisu Yahaya, 2017 PG, NEA Wings: We uncovered a potential sleeper in the 2017 class this weekend in the 6-foot-7 post. While he is very raw offensively, he showed an ability to finish near the rim and was excellent when it came to blocking and altering shots on the defensive end. Very athletic as well.
Augustine Ene, 2017 SG, Texas Trailblazers: Since first viewing him at our Dallas Camp last year, Ene has improved his scoring ability greatly. The 6-foot-1 wing has tightened his handle, improved his jump shot and added muscle to his frame. He's showing excellent gains in his basketball development.
Khalil Johnson, 2017 PF, Birmingham Blue Devils: When all is said and done, don't be surprised if the 6-foot-7 power forward becomes one of the better prospects in the city of Birmingham and beyond. He has good footwork, a high motor & a soft touch around the rim. Excellent weekend for him.
Tayvone Weekly, 2017 PF, Franchize Elite: The 6-foot-5 power forward was a force in a big game against CMB Assault. Long, athletic and still growing, the wiry post was impressive on the defensive end Friday. He was blocking and altering shots all game and even showed some finishing ability around the rim.
Jase Febres, 2017 SG, Franchize Elite: He is a long and active wing that did a good job of getting to the rim and either finishing or drawing fouls and getting to the line. The next step for him will be continuing to work on his shot. He has the physical tools to be a division one player down the road but will need to be more effective from 14 feet and out in the future.
Luke Hippler, 2017 SG, CMB Assault: Hippler is quickly proving that he is one of the more important pieces for CMB Assault, thanks to his shooting ability and rebounding. He also showed that he is an above average defender and uses his length exceptionally well.
Kyle Burford, 2017 PG, Texas Trailblazers: Burford is the engine that makes this talented Trailblazer team go. He looked to get his teammates set up for easy baskets and showed that he can run a team. In addition, he also got to the rim with relative ease and hit a couple of mid-range jumpers. The Future150 alum has come a long way since we last laid eyes on him.
Luke Touliatos, 2017 SG, Birmingham Blue Devils: The sharp-shooting wing first caught our eye at the Birmingham Main Event in May, and on Saturday, he showed why. He knocked down numerous threes and was able to space the defense and create driving lanes for his teammates. While he isn’t overly quick or athletic, he knows how to move without the ball to get open shots and is a good passer as well.
Jayden Peevy, 2017 CF, Texas Pro: Peevy was a factor on both ends of the floor, putting back misses and using his length to cause problems defensively. He is just starting to scratch the surface of his potential and is all arms and legs at this point. If he continues develop he could blossom into a division one prospect.
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