Garrett Tucker:
Future150 Southeast Analyst. Covering high school basketball across the Southeast.
Atlanta, GA (Future150) -- The Elite 24 All-Star Game for the 2019 class gave us a glimpse of who some of the most impressive rising seventh graders will be in the country next year. Here is a look at which middle school prospects used the weekend to shine brightest.
Chandler Lawson, 2019 SF: The most impressive youngster in the rising seventh grade class was the 6-foot-5 forward, our #1 prospect in the class. For such a tall prospect at his age, his skill set is unbelievable. He can play every position on the floor and can do it admirably. The younger brother of Memphis high school star recruits Dedric and K.J. Lawson, the genetics are there for him to become a terror at the high school level.
Joe Cooper, 2019 PG: The best passing point guard prospect in the camp, regardless of class. The Memphis prospect has court vision and passing skills well beyond his years, and used his natural instincts to completely dominate other campers his age. He is crafty with the basketball and always makes the right decisions on the floor.
Larenz Williams, 2019 C: The long and athletic post prospect made an impression this weekend by rebounding and scoring the basketball, as well as by using his 6-foot frame to block shots at a high rate. He is skilled enough to play on the wing, but has the post moves and footwork to put in work on the low block. Very talented prospect.
John Cole Norris, 2019 CG: The 5-foot-6 combination guard was the most impressive defensive prospect in his class. Not only did he play intense on-ball defense, but he also used his sky-high basketball IQ to dominate in Atlanta. He has solid ball skills and is a lights out shooter on all three levels. Very crafty prospect.
Charives Hunter, 2019 SF: Another Memphis product who had a huge camp was the physical forward. A muscular 5-foot-9 wing, he used his powerful frame and rebounding skills to impose his will on the rest of the 2019 campers. He also showed the ability to score the basketball on all three levels and played unselfish basketball.
J.C. Tharrington, 2019 PG: The 5-foot-8 floor general was one of the smoothest prospects at the camp. A crafty ball-handler with excellent court vision, J.C. never got rattled by defensive pressure and was always aware of open teammates. He also knocked down jump shots all weekend and showed the ability to score the ball on all three levels.
James Curtis, 2019 PF: Mr. Fundamental of the 2019 class. James had excellent skills on both offense and defense. He rebounded the basketball, showed excellent footwork in the post, and knew how to play help side defense in the post. He also was an excellent low post passer and has the ability to handle the basketball when playing on the wing.
Jordan Wright, 2019 SG: A crafty guard with excellent ball skills. The 5-foot-8 wing had very impressive ball skills and used his muscular frame and quick first step to get to the basket where he finished against contact with ease.
Sterling Hopkins, 2019 SG: The 5-foot-9 shooting guard is a long and skilled wing. He uses his long limbs and athleticism to rebound the basketball on both ends, and finished around the rim quite often over the weekend. Also a skilled slasher, Sterling gave defensive fits with how active he was on the floor.
Paul Stramaglia, 2020 PG: One of the youngest campers at the Elite24 was the Birmingham, Alabama guard. While he was at a size disadvantage, he used his high basketball IQ and elite ball skills to excel on the floor. He got into the lane at will and consistently found his teammates for easy baskets with regularity. Also a good shooter from the outside.
ELITE 24 RANKING
1. Chandler Lawson
2. Joe Cooper
3. Larenz Williams
4. John Cole Norris
5. J.C. Tharrington
6. Charives Hunter
7. James Curtis
8. Jordan Wright
9. Trey Johnson
10. Sterling Hopkins
11. Paul Stramaglia
12. Myles Brooks
13. Terrence Smith
14. Kevin McCullar
15. Tyreese Smith
16. Ashton Smith
17. Kendrick Every
18. Rodney Newsome
19. Isaac McBride
20. Josiah Gibson
21. Chemar Johnson
22. Ryan Elvin
23. Anthony Safford Jr.
24. Shane McCravy
Comments:
New Orleans ballers are starting to show up from the class of 2019 at the Jr. future 150 camps and turn heads, watch out for a national team in 2014 that is going to turn some heads in Memphis, Tn.
I have to agree with you! I went to Frisco Texas to see the nationals there! I was overly excited with the amount of talent I witness on the New Orleans Dream I have never herd of this team before its rumored that this team was New Orleans Elite however my understanding is that the Coach has just as much passion for the game and more teaching his kids the game notice I didn’t say Players because I watched him carefully he yells and comforts at the same time I just thought I would mention that because these guys (AAU Coaches) sometimes get a raw deal on the other hand I am terrible disappoint that #5 was ranked so low I personally watch him pick the ” #1 ranked PG” a part in Frisco I am sure you guys don’t realize the talent this kid has and his court vision I think you are focus on his size moving on I am please to see #6 #24 and #12 man #12 he is a beast this a power house with just these four player I advise you future 150 and anyone who’s reading this to keep a close eye on this team their are a few more player from this team that showed out as well great job coach! hold tight because I would love to have them (smile) pleases excuse my typos on my cell phone