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2011 Big Shots Atlantic Slam Top Prospects

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 05:14 Written by Van Coleman

 

We continued the summer evaluation period with a stop, yesterday and this morning, in Myrtle Beach, SC at the 2011 Big Shots Atlantic Slam. The tournament features a somewhat unique two day format, and spans three different tournaments over its six days. We caught the end of Slam II and the opening of Slam III. The Slam II title went to Team Breakdown out of Florida with a 68-52 victory over the Carolina Ravens. Slam I was won by Team Loaded led by 6-0 point guard Tyler Lewis, but he had to leave because of illness in the family (our prayers are with his family). But, we observed some quality talent and some new names for coaches to check out. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at the top performers and surprises on the two days we were in Myrtle Beach -

 

Top Performers & Surprises – (Listed by height)

 

Nerlens Noel 6-11 C (2013) (pictured)Tilton, NH School (BABC) – He continues to impress with his fast developing offensive game hitting elbow jumper and getting to rim with dribble drive. If offense continues to develop, look for this shot blocker to change for top spot in class!

 

Brandon Watkins 6-10 C (2013) Atlanta, GA Grady ( Georgia Stars) – This athletic and quick insider blocked shots, crashed the glass and ran floor like a wing while we watched. He scores on blocks, but needs to work on extending game on the floor.

 

Kennedy Meeks 6-10 C (2013) Charlotte, NC West Charlotte (Team United) – This wide bodied 250-plus pound big man can really score on the blocks. He has quick feet and finished with strength on blocks. He popped elbow jumper to keep “D” honest.

 

T.J. Williams 6-9 C/PF (2013) Wilmington, NC Ashley (Flight 22) – This long and active surprise insider finished with dunk on drop step and hit boards, made outlet and ran floor hard. He can block shots too!  He’s one for mid and high majors to take a look at this summer.

 

Brice Johnson 6-9 PF Orangeburg, SC Edisto (Carolina Ravens) – This explosive and long face-up four man continues to raise his level of play. He hit jumper from 17-feet and finished in the paint with flush off the dribble.

 

Demetrius Henry 6-9 PF Oakland Park, FL Northeast (Team Breakdown) – This athletic big man can finish in the paint with dunk or short jumper. He does good job on glass and can fill lane in transition. Stock rises as his range extends.

 

Charles Mitchell 6-8 PF Marietta, GA Wheeler (Worldwide Renegades) – This powerful inside scorer plays to the rim, but like most wide bodied inside scorers he has a great set of hands and knows how to use his body to score in paint. Definitely one high majors should be following this summer!

 

Tevin Glass 6-8 PF Lilburn, GA Meadowcreek (Worldwide Renegades) – This athletic insider can crash the glass, outlet and fill a lane. He has started to develop a face-up game and hits mid-range jumper to se up dribble drive.

 

Jalen Robinson 6-8 PF Columbus, OH Northland (All-Ohio Red) – Athletic insider did solid job on the glass, scored with jump hook or pop out jumper. He can drive and score off the face-up too. He is just starting to see consistency on his jumper.

 

Georges Niang 6-8 PF Tilton, NH School (BABC) – This Iowa State commit continues to impress us with his over all ability to rebound and score around the hoop. He has a solid jump hook, with both hands, that he scores with on the blocks.

 

Jake Layman 6-8 W/PF Wrentham, MA King Phillip (BABC) – This quick and athletic wing forward showed range to three, can create dribble drive going left or right and has the ability to score in traffic with flush or pull-up jumper.

 

Desmond Ringer 6-8 PF (2013) McDonough, GA Eagle’s Landing ( Georgia Stars) – This strong inside scorer who has an excellent set of hands, can knock down face-up jumper on elbow or fill a lane in transition. He isn’t flashy, but he is efficient.

 

Dwayne Foreman 6-7 W/PF (2013) Woodstock, VA Massanutten Academy (Carolina Raptors) – This slasher and driver has quicks to play on the wing, but was much more at ease around the hoop. He sees stock rise as he extends range to go with athleticism. High Majors should monitor him this summer.

 

Dontae Hawkins 6-7 WF Dayton , OH Dunbar (All-Ohio Red) – This quick wing man showed he can knock down jumper from three to set up dribble drive and score. He has handle to go left or right and is a strong finisher.

 

Harold Givens 6-7 WF Columbus, GA Carver (Worldwide Renegades) – This bouncy wing man has good length and ability to score in post up or with drive. He hit mid-range jumper and when he extends range look out!

 

Andrew White 6-6 WF Charlottesville, VA Miller School (Team Loaded) – When Tyler Lewis had to leave, he really stepped up. He scored with jumper inside the arc and flush at the rim. He has a motor and wasn’t afraid to get some floor burns.

 

Montay Brandon 6-6 SG/WF High Point , NC Wesleyan Academy (D-One Sports) – This skilled point wing, brought ball up for D-One at times, showed he can pass the rock. He has range to the arc and can attack hoop off the dribble.

 

Seventh Woods 6-6 WF (2016) Columbia , SC Alcorn Middle (Carolina Ravens) – This young athlete, more than held his own, versus juniors and seniors. He is a good rebounder who can score with either hand inside or hit mid-range jumper. Time will tell us how good he can be!

 

Michael Qualls 6-5 SG Shreveport, LA Huntington (Louisiana Select) – This skilled wing man can knock down three or pull-up from 15-feet off the dribble. He has handle to rebound, then run the break hitting open man with pass or finishing at rim with flush.

 

Tadric Jackson 6-3 SG (2014) Tifton, GA Tift County ( Georgia Stars) – This young scorer can knock down three off the dribble or create drive with either hand. He has length and quickness to finish in traffic or defend o the perimeter. High majors should be monitoring him.

 

Shaquille Calhoun 6-3 P/SG Rome, GA Model (Tea Georgia Elite) – This scoring guard can knock down jumper from three or attack the rim with quickness and explosion. He is a good passer who can help on boards.

 

Keenan Palmore 6-2 SG Stone Mountain, GA Paideia ( Georgia Stars) – This solid wing shooter hit jumper from the arc and scored with dribble drive. He is a good finisher off the dribble, but has to continue to get stronger to solidify high major looks.

 

Marcus Maye 6-2 P/SG Melbourne, FL Holy Trinity (Team Breakdown) – This solid back court talent hit open three, scored off dribble in transition game or popped pull-up in the lane. He showed he can defend or deliver rock to open man while we watched.

 

Rene Castro 6-2 PG (2013) Milton, MA Beaver County Day (BABC) – This physical point guard isn’t flashy, but he does deliver the ball to open man in half-court or transition. He has range to three to keep “D” honest and will make plays on defensively in open court.

 

Richard Lee 6-2 PG (2014) Oakland Park, FL Northeast (Team Breakdown) – This skilled young point can flat out push the ball in open court. He knocks down the three or pull-up jumper and finishes with explosion at the rim. One of 2014’s best young guards. High majors should be monitoring!

 

Terry Rozier 6-1 PG Shaker Heights, OH High (All-Ohio Red) – He can continue to build on his play this past month. He can flat out stick three from deep, and with regularity, that opens up lanes to get to rim or make pass. He can run show for high majors!

 

Kenny Leger 6-1 SG (2014) Orlando, FL Boone ( Florida Assault) – This thin, but quick athlete can flat out get to rim off the dribble and finishes with bounce at rim. He has range to arc, but seemed more comfortable hitting pull-up inside the arc.

 

Nigel Johnson 6-0 PG (2013) Ashburn, VA Broad Run (Team Loaded) – This young point stepped in for Lewis and did an excellent job, he is an excellent passer with quicks who sets it up with jumper to the arc. Looks like he’s on target to be a high major point in the future.

 

We’d like to thank Jeff and Kevin Schneider for their hospitality while I was in Myrtle Beach. We saw some quality talent and some very competitive games at Socastee High. We make the move to the Nike Peach Jam, as twenty-four of the nation’s top summer clubs, look to crown their EYBL champion for the Summer of 2011. We hope you enjoy that coverage right here at Hot100Hoops.com.