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SEBA ATLANTA ALL-STAR SHOOTOUT

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The 2008 SEBA Atlanta All-Star Shootout took place this past Saturday on the campus of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. The 6th Annual Event, which is widely regarded as one of the Southeastern Region's top Fall Exposure Camps, was at full capacity with 120 players representing high schools all throughout Georgia as well as prospects from Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Twenty-seven (27) college programs and over 45 college coaches were in attendance at the camp, which boosted a large number of available 2009 senior prospects in addition to some very talented prospects from the 2010 and 2011 classes.

The Shootout featured a full day of basketball action. The event began with all players participating in fundamental drills stations conducted by top high school and college coaches. Following the skill stations, the players in attendance were treated to a terrific guest speech by Daniel Searl. Coach Searl, who has coached college basketball at the NCAA Divison I, II, and III levels as well as serving as the Head Coach of Spain's U-17 National team, gave a memorable speech to the players on the recruiting process and life beyond basketball. Next, the players competed in three (3) full court 5-on-5 scrimmage games with their respective teams throughout the afternoon and early evening. The event concluded with the Camp All-Star Game. 

We want to extend thanks to all of the High School and AAU coaches throughout Georgia and beyond who helped support the event. Additionally, we want to send a special thanks to Coach Joe Goydish (Walton High), Roger Kvam (Cherokee High), Coach Jamall Hickman (Douglas County), Gerald Alford (Georgia Ballers), Tyler Murray (Shorter College), and Mark Edwards for their time and efforts in working with the players, Carl Rush (Etowah), Coach Daniel Searl, The Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GBCA), and last but not least Coach Phil Ponder and the Oglethorpe University Basketball program for their continued support.  

Below is a summary on the Camps Top Performers: 

Class of 2009 - Most Outstanding Seniors   (Players Listed in no particular order)

Javon Dawson (6’ 7, 265 Ibs. Forward, Crisp County H.S.)

Very physically strong and imposing forward who was a true force in the paint all throughout the camp. Although he lacks the height traditionally found in big forwards at the D1 level, he more than makes up for this with his tremendous physical strength. Upper body strength allows him to attack defender and power through for buckets. Has pretty good footwork and moves with back to bucket. Good rebounder on both sides of the floor. Showed capability to get up and down the floor in transition. Currently holds several Mid Major D1 offers but may have to go Junior College route to sharpen up academic record.
 
Khalid Mutakabbir  (6’ 4, Combo Guard, Peachtree Ridge H.S.)

Aggressive, long and athletic combo guard who demonstrated a very well rounded game. Showed the ability to score in a variety of ways.  Adept at creating opportunities for himself and teammates off the dribble. Good finisher on break. Most impressive aspect of game might be his defense, where he is not afraid to pressure ball handler and create turnover opportunities. Very good rebounder from the guard spot and excels in initiating fast break off the boards. Definitely a player whose best days of basketball are ahead of him. Has Low/Mid Major D1 potential.  

Josh Montgomery  (6’ 4, Shooting Guard, South Cobb H.S.)

Impressive guard prospect with long and athletic frame. He is quick off the dribble and very effective at finishing off penetration at the bucket. Demonstrated a nice stoke when spotting up on perimeter, knocking down a number of three’s throughout the camp. Needs to continue to work on quickening release on jumper. Physical talents are complimented by his competitiveness and hunger to compete. Competed very hard throughout the day and according to his high school coach, Josh is extremely coachable and hungry to improve. Also a standout student with 3.6 GPA. Could be one of the Peach State’s top “surprise” seniors in 08-09. 

Matt Marseille (6’ 5, Wing, Dacula H.S.)

Extremely athletic wing who is an excellent slasher and finisher. Had several highlight reel dunks throughout the day. Is Versatile; Demonstrated the ability to defend well against quick guards and bigger forwards while playing with good intensity. A relative newcomer to organized ball (he has only been playing for 3 years), Matt is a prospect with strong upside potential. Assuming continued development of his skills, he is a player that Low Major D1 programs should keep a close eye on. 

Derek Zittrauer  (6’ 9, Forward, South Forsyth H.S.)

Big man with good potential. While not overly flashy, he is effective inside the paint. Has good pretty good footwork as well as interior post moves. Demonstrated the ability to knock down the short, face-up jumper consistently. Can run the floor pretty well for his size. Excellent student who should receive strong interest from Upper Tier - Elite academic schools (at all levels) throughout the nation.

Tyler Arnold  (6’ 5, Wing, Calhoun H.S.) 

Strong bodied wing guard with solid all-around game. Has a good looking outside jumper from the perimeter and the ability to take smaller opponents on the block and score in the paint. While he is not the type of player with one or two outstanding playing traits; the strength of his game lies in the ability to do a number of things well. High basketball IQ and moves well without the ball. Brings many intangibles to the table and should be a nice pickup for a program at the next level.    

Lucnor Joseph  (6’ 7, Forward, Lovejoy H.S., 2009)

Forward prospect with good athleticism and physical frame. Demonstrated the ability to finish strong inside with dunks. Plays good interior defense and blocked a couple of shots while providing help side D. Crashed the boards hard on the offensive glass, scoring off several 2nd and 3rd opportunities. All in all, good looking prospect for Low D1/D2 programs to evaluate.    

Millan Rodrigo  (6’ 2, PG, Hillgrove H.S., 2009)

Point Guard with good size and quick first step. Shot the ball very well throughout the camp. Consistently knocked down Mid-range jumper, where he gets good elevation off ground. Probably the best asset of his game right now is his ability to use first step to get into the paint and strength to finish at the rim. Uses change of pace moves well. Excellent  rebounder from the guard spot. Has ability to be a good defender at the college level. Excellent prospect for Mid D2, D3, and NAIA schools to take a strong look at.  

Nikola Lambic (6’ 8, Forward, Rabun Gap School, 2009)

Forward from Serbia with good size and length who showed glimpses of strong potential throughout the day. Showed off good touch around the basket and nice passing ability out of the post. As is often the case with young post players; he needs to become more aggressive and willing to assert his presence in the post. All in all, he is an intriguing prospect to keep an eye on as he continues to develop and get acclimated to ball here in the States. 

Alec Pitts  (5’ 10, PG, Loveless H.S. – Alabama, 2009)

High energy floor general who makes those around him better. Good quickness and speed, he excels while leading the fastbreak. Good grasp of “draw and kick” fundamentals and setting up teammates with open looks. Capable scorer. Top Notch student with 3.9 GPA. Possible prospect at D1 Ivy or Patriot Leagues but is probably better suited for High D3 program with elite academics. 

DJ Woods (6’ 5, Wing, Leflore H.S. – Alabama, 2009)

Versatile and well-rounded wing player who has a nice inside-out game. Demonstrated good touch on his mid-range jumper and good understanding of moving without the ball in half court set. Strong finisher on break and above average defender. Key contributor Leflore’s Nationally ranked team. Low D1/D2 prospect.  

Aaron Bowyer (5’ 11, PG, Kennesaw Mountain H.S., 2009)

Quick lead guard with good handle and passing skills. Consistently knocked mid range jumper and the spot up three. Hustles on both end of the floor and likes to play pressure defense. Solid prospect at Mid D2, High D3, and/or Naia levels. 

James McRae (6' 6, Wing, Brunswick H.S., 2009)

Aggressive and strong bodied forward who can play the 3 or 4. Is most successful when attacking basket and made several nice baseline drives for buckets. Physical rebounder. Needs to continue to improve outside shot to play small forward position at the next level. Strong student with 3.8 GPA. Will probably receive interest from schools at all three levels of NCAA play.       

Markell Gregoire (6’ 1, Combo Guard, North Cobb H.S., 2009)

Athletic combo guard who attacks the bucket very well. Extremely effective at breaking down defense off the dribble and taking the ball to the rack. Gets after it on defense and is very active. Jump shot is decent; however, needs to continue to improve his stroke to compliment his ability to penetrate and keep defense from sagging off. Good potential.

Ethan Satterfield ( 6’ 0, PG, North Hall H.S., 2009)

Speedy Point Guard impressed with his play throughout the day. Was one of the camp’s most consistent performers at the guard spot. Showed well rounded game. Very good ball handler and has fluid looking stroke from the outside. Makes good decisions on fast break. Plays with good poise. Nice Guard prospect for Mid D2, D3, and NAIA schools to evaluate. 

Chris Fisher (6’ 1, Guard, Kennesaw Mountain H.S., 2009)

Smooth combo guard who excels at creating off the dribble. Has good court vision and hit teammates with a number of excellent passes throughout the day. Handles the ball well in open court and against pressure. Needs to continue development of jumper, right now is more of a scorer than a pure shooter. Has older brother who is a standout guard at Winston Salem State Univ. 

Antonio Gardner (6’ 8, Forward, Jonesboro H.S., 2009)

Long and lanky forward with potential. Prefered to play more on the wing in the games we observed. For his size, demonstrated good looking outside stroke with three point range. However, would have liked to have seen him mix it up inside more and take advantage of height advantage he had over smaller players. Runs the floor well and looked good in transition. Will need to add weight for college level. D2, Juco prospect.                  

Additional Class of 2009 Standouts: 

Tyler Gunnett (6’ 1, SG, Loganville) – Excellent shooter with good court awareness; Very strong student.

Devonte’ Davis (6’2, CG, St. Francis) – Talented Combo Guard with scorer’s mentality. Can hurt opponents with jumper or off penetration.

Brian Berl (6’3, SG, Colquitt County) – Smart player with High basketball IQ. Good shooter who brings intangibles to the court. Excellent student with 98 average. J

Joey Moon (6’ 4, SG, Athens Christian) – Scoring Guard with good size and ability, plays a physical brand of ball on the perimeter.

Stanley Clark (5’ 10, PG, Jonesboro H.S., 2009) – Very quick and athletic guard with good looking shot. Plays passing lanes well and can finish above the rim.  

John Riggins (6’ 3, Wing, Eagles Landing Christian, 2009) – Hard working wing who is an excellent defender. Not afraid to do the little things to help his team win. Plays bigger than size and crashes boards well. Terrific Honor Roll Student in classroom. 

Chris Nelson (6’ 3, Wing, Walton H.S., 2009) – Very athletic wing who plays above the rim. Uses athleticism to make impact on both ends of floor.  

Stephen Buckley (6’ 2, SG, Lecanto H.S. – FL, 2009) – Intelligent, and fundamentally sound shooter who comes off screens very well. Top notch student in classroom with 4.0+ GPA.

Myles Carroll (5’ 9, PG, Sprayberry, 2009) – Quick guard with good range on shot. Scrappy on defense. 

Joseph Horne (6’ 5, Wing, Crisp Academy, 2009) – Fundamentally sound Wing with good size. Plays within himself and with good understanding of game. 

Rashine Mitchell (6’ 5, Wing, Liberty County, 2008 Grad) – Solid Post Grad wing prospect with balanced floor game.

Brian Wood (5’ 7, PG, St. Francis, 2009) – Quick, Spark plug lead guard with pass first mentality. Good full court defender. 

Jeremy Long (6’0 , PG, Forsyth Central, 2009) – Steady guard with well rounded game. Shows good leadership on the floor.  

Jake Haslam (6’ 4, SG, Tampa Prep – FL, 2009) – Shooting guard with good size and deep range. Plays under control.  

Class of 2010 and 2011 - Most Outstanding Players (Players Listed in no particular order)

G’Mitri Rice (6’ 2, SG, Walton H.S., 2010)

Extremely athletic guard who plays much bigger than his size. Had numerous dunks in traffic and off lobs throughout the camp. Excellent defender capable of playing lock down defense on opponent’s top player. Has strong physical frame and plays with a lot of energy. Will become more dangerous with continued development of jumper. All in all, has strong potential.   

 Ryan Harrow (6’0, PG, Walton H.S., 2010)

Excellent guard prospect who has already made early commitment to attend N.C. State. Has very good quickness and handles the ball extremely well. Has first rate ability to penetrate lane and convert scoring opportunities. Sees floor very well and sets up teammates for easy scores. Will obviously have to put on weight and muscle to play in the ACC, but that should come with physical maturity over next couple of years. Prospect with very bright future.

Kamren Belin (6’ 7, Forward, Centennial H.S., 2010)

Emerging prospect that had an excellent camp. Has improved quite a bit from last year and has evolved into more than a blue collar banger inside. A long 6’ 7 with strong frame, he finished very well around the rim throughout the day. Showed the ability on numerous occasions to handle the ball in open court and finish himself or make assist to open teammate. Rebounded strongly on defensive and offensive glass. Mid Major D1 prospect right now who could develop into a high major target with continued skill development and an inch or two of growth.    

Michael Kvam (6’ 3, PG/SG, Cherokee H.S., 2010)

Good looking prospect who continues to add more dimensions to his game. Has good size for position and was one of the best shooters in the camp. Can shoot the ball well off the bounce or spotting up. Has good court vision and understanding of the game. Comfortable running the point position or the 2. Is a 3.8 student in classroom.

Malcom Brogdon (6’ 4, SG, Fayette County H.S., 2011)

Well rounded young talent who has multi-faceted game. Scored consistently throughout the camp on a variety of scoring moves. Has good looking jumper off the dribble. Very comfortable handling the ball in the open court and attacking the basket. Plays with good intensity. Definitely a player to watch in 2011 class.

Jibri Bryan (6’ 3, SG, Benedictine Military, 2010)

Athletic swing player who scored in bunches throughout the day. Has a good looking jumper off the dribble and gets good separation from defender. Also showed the ability to convert tough shots in traffic while driving the lane. A lot of upside potential.

Derrick Henry (6’ 3, SG, Newton County, 2011)

One of the top underclassman players in attendance. Young prospect who had an excellent camp. Showed a complete range of offensive skills from the perimeter. Skill player with good athleticism. That combined with the high intensity he approaches the game with makes him a young prospect with a very bright future.          

E. Victor Nickerson (6’ 6, Wing, Paideia H.S., 2011)

Athletic Wing with excellent potential. Likes to attack the rim and showed off decent touch on jumper. Good rebounder with knack for keeping ball alive on offensive glass. As he continues to learn the game and develop, he has potential to be a special player. Has great chance to develop into a High Major D1 target.  

Kei’erre Richards (6’ 1, PG/SG, McEachern H.S., 2010)

Physically strong and intelligent player with ability to play both guard spots. Excellent on-ball and position defender. Demonstrated good looking stroke, consistently knocking down jumpers. Sees the floor very well and understands passing angles. 3.7 gpa in classroom.       

Additional 2010 and 2011 Standouts:

Trae Austin (5’ 10, PG, Southwest Dekalb H.S., 2010) – Quick lead guard with very tight handle and ability to set up teammates. Good end to end defender. 

Chris Davis (6’ 2, CG, Stockbridge, 2010) – Active Combo guard with nice quickness and scoring ability. Excels at penetrating gaps and drawing D to set up teammates for easy buckets.  

Alan Johnson (6’ 3, SF, Stockbridge, 2010) – Athletic wing who plays with good energy. Had one of the top dunks of the camp in traffic. 

Morris Mitchell (6’ 5, Forward, Lovejoy, 2010) – Plays very strong around the basket and powerful rebounder. Needs increased range on offense but good potential.  

McKinley Maples (6’ 2, SG, Gatlinburg Pittman – TN, 2010) – Promising guard prospect who can score and defend. Competes on every possession. 

Corbyn Moye (6’ 1, PG, Loganville, 2010) – Well rounded player with good intangibles who was a steady presence all throughout the camp. Plays with passion and intensity.

Curtis Zehner (6’ 5, Wing, Young Americans, 2010) – Wing with good shooting range and rebounding ability. 

Chase Arrington (5’ 11, PG, Effingham County, 2010) – Aggressive lead guard who is good penetrator. Has quick first step and can finish. 

Kaleem Edwards (6’ 3, Wing, Rabun Gap, 2011) – Athletic wing prospect with good length and potential. Can knock down the jumper and handle the ball well. 

Sidki Muwallif III (6’ 8, Forward, Paideia, 2011) – Lanky forward with great size who is still very early in his development; showed glimpses of very promising future.