Wendell Carter is a 6’8 eighth grader from Atlanta, Georgia. Although some only see the big man’s height, there is much more to Wendell’s game. The talented big can step out and hit mid range jumpers, even knocking down the occasional three pointer. He passes very well out of the post and handles the ball well enough to get to the rim off the dribble against many of the big men who draw the task of guarding him. This video is just a quick introduction to Wendell Carter’s game, but MSH will have much more on Wendell in the coming months.
Elev8 Ganon Baker JRNSA
West Palm Beach, FL- This weekend marked the debut of the Ganon Baker Elev8 Junior National Skill Advancement Camp. Hosted at the beautiful oceanside campus of Palm Beach Atlantic University the camp featured emerging elite prospects from all over the world. Each camper received top flight instruction from Ganon Baker and his staff. The day was filled with non-stop development, competition and passion for the game.
On day 1 prospects such as EJ Montgomery, Ignas Brazdeikis, Carlos Aleman, Omar Habwe and Turner Horn stepped up with good performances. MSHOOPSDOTCOM was there for the action. Below is our recap:
EJ Montgomery C/O 2018 6’8 WF Port St Lucie, FL
One of the top rising 8th graders in the country, EJ, showed off his versatile skillset and playmaking abilities. He is a point forward with a budding skillset, great length and high upside. Already playing varsity basketball as a 7th grader Montgomery’s future looks bright.
Ignas Brazdeikis c/o 2018 6’0 SG Toronto, ON
A native of Lithuania, Brazdeikis, can score from anywhere on the floor and plays a close to his roots European style of basketball. We saw him a few months ago on the AAU circuit where he plays with CIA BOUNCE (2018), one of the top teams in its age group. With height in the family look for him to grow and be a skilled wing with size when its all said and done. Yet another talented young prospect from Canada making noise in the US.
Carlos Aleman c/o 2017 5’8 PG San Juan, Puerto Rico
From Puerto Rico, Aleman, is a quick guard with a tight handle. At times he settled for jumpers and forced the issue offensively but, the talent and ability are there for sure. With more discipline and improved decision making he will develop into a nice player.
Kade Brasel c/o 2017 5’1 PG Abilene, TX
Dont let his size fool you, Brasel is an ultra skilled lead guard. He can stroke it from downtown and was vocal encouraging his teammates.
Omar Habwe c/o 2017 6’4 F Lexington, VA
Habwe is gifted with a nice frame and good athleticism. He scored energy buckets off of rebounds and impacted the game with his length. Going forward he needs to tighten up his skillset but, he has some good physical tools to work with.
Turner Horn c/o 2017 6’2 G Millersburg, OH
Since we saw him last year, Horn, who has always been an elite shooter, has really improved in other areas of his game. He has a good support group at home and a great work ethic. He played with energy and rebounded his position.
Christian Brandt c/o 2018 6’1 PG Auburn, AL
Brandt is a high iq and skilled lead guard from football country. He was always making a the heads up pass to an open teammate and moved well without the ball in his hands. With his size for his age and playmaking skills/iq he impacts the game and makes his teammates better.
Antonio Lapeyrolerie c/o 2017 6’1 WF Highland Village, TX
Antonio scored lots of putback buckets and did a good job of getting out in transition ahead of the defense. He needs to continue to improve his perimeter skill and outside shot but, played with good energy.
Nic Honor c/o 2018 5’5 G Orlando, FL
Honor is skilled with the basketball and has a good shooting stroke. He showed the ability to score and get his teammates involved. One of the top guards at the camp.
Overall, every prospect showed a desire to learn and got better as the day went on. We look forward to seeing who sets the tone on day 2.
To find out more about Ganon Baker and Elev8 Basketball go to: http://www.ganonbakerbasketball.com/
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2013 John Lucas MS Combine 2017 Top Performers
The John Lucas IMSC 2013 was another blockbuster full of talent and intense action. Highlighted by former NBA players and coaches as well as former college coaches. Coach Lucas set the tone with his welcome speech and the gym was on fire from then on. Here are some of our thoughts from camp.
2017 Wendell Carter 6-8 Atlanta, GA: Highly skilled big man. Has great hands and handle for player his size. Very sound post moves on the block. When he gets more comfortable with his growing body he will be even more fun to watch.
Jarred Vanderbuilt 6-6 Houston, TX: The hometown stud was very at home in the Lucas environment. He handled the ball in transition, rebounded, blocked shots, and defended multiple positions. His upside is there, he just needs to play hard consistently and he will thrive.
Christian Popoola Jr 6-2 Las Vegas, NV: Vegas own came to play in Htown. Big strong guard showed attention to detail w his ball handling and limited turnovers. Shot the ball well but at his best getting to the rim.
RonQuavious Southward 5-9 Saginaw, MI: Point guard from Michigan has a bright future. He’s strong, handles it well, gets wherever he wants when ever he wants. Has more ability to impose his will on the defensive end than he showed but has the ability to be a great defender
Bradley Belt 6-2 Meridianville, AL: Big strong combo guard with an edge. Has come along way in last year. Plays at a great pace with loads of athletic ability to show off.
David Beatty 6-2 Philadelphia, PA: Point guard prospect from Point Guard city! Got to the paint at will and with frequency. Shot was not hitting on day 1 but made some deep 3s in day 2. Will be good pick n roll player with good feel.
Darren DJ Harvey 6-6 Owens Cross Roads, AL: Big wing with a great body for a 14 year old. Athletically he was superior to his peers. He has loads of potential and well on his way to being one of the better players in this class for long time to come.
Gregory Bowie 6-2 San Antonio, TX: First time seeing Greg, he was a pleasant surprise from Texas. Got to the rim and finished with contact, made simple plays and his length on defense was a problem for most.
D.J. Russell 6-6 Jacksonville, FL: Ron Artest without the antics. Kid was rebounding, posting up everyone, handling it off the rebound in transition, and showed ability to shoot 15-17 footer. Needs to get in better shape to be able to continue progression to perimeter.
Chineduvictor Uyaelumnd 6-10 Miami, FL: Easily one of the top prospects in the country in this class, he competes and plays incredibly hard! His intensity level and competitiveness is refreshing to see with young guys these days. Shot blocker delux already and his skill set is coming in the post.
Michael Porter 6-5 St. Louis, MO: Most skilled player in the country, not that his dad being a hi major assistant at Missouri for the women’s staff does not hurt. Shoots it well, rebounds and defenses well with his length, reminds me a lot of Justin Jackson from the Houston Hoops going to UNC.
Craig Roberts 5-11 Irving, TX: Strong guard who was awesome with his speed. Very strong for his age was able to bully other guards on way to the rack.
Jordan Myers 6-2 Fort Worth, TX: One of the bigger names in the state did nothing to let his rep down. Scored in transition with the best.
Jalek Felton 6-2 Mullins, SC: When the dust settled, he was the best guard in camp and arguably the best player based on performance from the weekend. His shot was falling and his handles were untouchable. His ability to get out and up landed him on ESPN.
P.J. Washington 6-6 Frisco, TX: Big smoove! Stoked the 3 and rebounded the ball. Body is changing before our eyes, just starting to turn the corner into a problem child on the court with his size and shooting ability.
Chris Giles 6-2 Plano, TX: Been on the scene forever and he is not going anywhere either! Was one of the more dominant guards in the camp, using his speed and strength to blow by guys on way to the hoop. Really filling out as a player.
Ira Lee 6-7 Hidden Hills, CA: Power forward delux with Dennis Rodman like nose for the ball. Was all over the offensive glass all weekend. Good hands with great motor, will be special when it is all said and done.
Michael Feinberg 6-2 Hidden Hills, CA: Shoot, pass and score, Feinberg has come into his own since seeing him at Future of the Game in Hampton two years ago. Playing with aggression and purpose had a really good feel for how to play the right way.
Ricky Nelson 5-11 Houston, TX: “Doc” as he’s known was as usual one of the better guards in camp. Shot the ball extremely well and made his teammates better all weekend. Playing with one of the smaller teams in camp he was a “big guard” going to the glass and finishing in traffic at the rim.
Brian Bowen 6-4 Saginaw, MI: Brian was able to create for himself and others with the ball in his hands. Will be interesting to see when he finishes growing what position he will fall into because he’s got major potential regardless of how tall he winds up.
Kelvin Calhoun 6-5, Warrensville Heights, OH: Big Baby II was a beast inside and around the hoop. Got position whenever he wanted and ran the floor extremely well for young guy his size. Great hands and very coachable.
Victor Baily 6-3, Urbana, IL: Unknown coming into camp, he left an impression to be remembered. Athletic quick guard with major ability. Defended well and can really get up. Skill set needs work but has all the tools to be a good one down the road.
Quade Green 5-10, Philadelphia, PA: The “Tone Setter” was all over the court on offense and defense with his tenacious defense and up tempo offense. Has an edge about him similar to Kyle Lowry back in the day.
Deondre Bourne 6-1, New York, NY: Smooth guard who handled it on a string, got to the basket and made teammates better. Defensively he has a chance to be special.
Reggie Crawford 6-3 Florissant, MO: Strong guard who used body well getting to the basket. Needs to improve handle and passing to become the Player he has potential to become.
Alfred Hollons 6-5 San Francisco, CA: Big guard who has size and athletic ability to become an elite player. Needs to work on perimeter skills because you can tell he’s been playing inside for a while but time is on his side if he puts in the work on his handles and his jumper.
Marcus Shaver 5-11 Honolulu, HI: Point guard from Hawaii was awesome! Ran the show for his team, got guys the ball in scoring position, shot the ball well from deep and off the dribble.
Marvin Wilson 6-4 Houston, TX: Big Baby 2 was a beast inside. Runs floor, hustles for loose balls and long rebounds. Plays with great energy and finishes well with contact. If he gets 3-4 more inches he would have a chance to be the best in Texas!
Kaleb Fitzgerald 5-11 Greenacres, FL: Tough point man from south Florida. Locked up on defense and go his hands on deflections all weekend. Got the ball to guys and scored at the rim consistently.
DJ Harvey will attend DeMatha High School
DJ Harvey is one of the top prospects in the class of 2017 and he’s made his high school decision. The 6’6 8th grader has decided to relocate to DeMatha High School in Washington, DC. The Alabama native will join the historic basketball program and look to make an immediate impact as he already has good size and a great frame. Harvey made a huge impact this year’s John Lucas Middle School Combine. For more on Harvey’s transfer read this article by Jack LeGwin of Zag’s Blog.
All Ohio wins the 2013 NYBL Championship
All Ohio defeated Carolina Preps to capture the 2013 NYBL Championship. The National Youth Basketball League allows the best teams in the country to battle it out and determine a national champion. Led by MVP Gerard Reynolds, All Ohio pulled out a close victory over a very talented Carolina Preps Team led by Wendell Moore and Chaz Gwyn. After an extremely successful first year the NYBL plans to expand next year by adding the top 24 teams from the class of 2020.
COLUMBUS, OH – NYBL CHAMPIONSHIP SESSION AND BUCKEYE PREP SUMMER SHOWDOWN
Columbus, OH- This weekend Rob Taylor and Buckeye Prep made a splash in youth basketball yet again hosting the National Youth Basketball League Championship Session and the Buckeye Prep Summer Showdown all under one roof at the USA Sports Academy.
The NYBL tour featured the nation’s top class of 2019 teams battling it out at 3 locations over the past 3 months. It started with 24 teams and ended with All Ohio Red facing off against the Carolina Preps today in the championship game of the league. After Carolina Preps took an early advantage and led by 6 at the intermission All Ohio Red came storming back to capture the inaugural NYBL Championship on their home court.
Running in conjunction with the NYBL Championship Session the Buckeye Prep Summer Showdown featured the top 7th grade teams in Ohio. Coached by Lamont Tillman, the Ohio Hoopsters took the title with an upset victory over Team Excel (Buckeye Preps no. 1 ranked 7th grade team in the state).
The two events made for a fun weekend of basketball and there was plenty of young emerging talent on display. Below are the names that caught MSH’s eye:
NYBL TOP PERFORMERS
Jason Harris (AZ Monsoon) C/O 2020
Jordan Mitchell 6’2″ WF Columbus, OH C/O 2019 - ALL OHIO RED:
A long and lean prospect with nice upside, Mitchell, is starting to produce more and more and take charge in games. Since last year he has developed more confidence and a very nice stepback jumper. Much credit goes to the work that he has put in and the people working with him. Top 5 player in the event and the country.
Jeremiah Francis 5’8″ PG Pickerington, OH C/O 2019 - ALL OHIO RED:
With his old man game and basketball savvy, Francis, is a key player for his team’s championship success. Always hitting clutch shots, making the right pass and grabbing a crucial rebound. He also has notable size for a lead guard his age.
Gerard Reynolds 5’10″ C/PF Columbus, OH C/O 2019 - ALL OHIO RED:
Reynolds was MVP of the event and rightfully so. A physical big man, Reynolds, battled in the paint and used his solid frame to his advantage. He is a consistent interior scorer with good footwork and a great motor.
Jaidon Lipscomb 5’1″ G Columbus, OH C/O 2019 – ALL OHIO RED:
Lipscomb is a shooter supreme and shoot is what he did on Saturday! With his team down versus Team HOS out of New York he recorded 10 3s and was the difference in the game.
Wendell Moore 6’1″ WF Charlotte, NC C/O 2019 - Carolina Preps:
Christopher Hinton (Southern Stampede) C/O 2019
A wing with size, Moore attacked the rim relentlessly and as a result scored a lot of points at the charity stripe. According to his Mom, he already practices with the high school team and holds his own against his older counterparts. With good growth potential, skill and athleticism, Moore, is one of the top players in his class at this point.
Chaz Gwynn 5’11″ G Winston Salem, NC C/O 2019 – Carolina Preps:
Gwynn is a guard with size and good finishing ability around the rim. One of the more aggressive players offensively in the championship game, he is always attacking off the dribble and has the type of scoring talent to take over a game at this level. He needs to continue to develop his perimeter jumpshot.
Max Farthing 6’3″ F Fuquay Varina, NC C/O 2019 - Carolina Preps:
A forward who can play inside and out, Farthing (who is already big for his grade) looks like he has a lot of growing left to do. His combination of skill, size and mobility make him one to watch for years to come.
DaVion Harmon 5’7″ SG Dallas, TX C/O 2019 – Deron Williams Elite:
A key part of Deron Williams Elite’s recent success including a championship at the prestigious NOLA Super 60 in New Orleans, Davion “Big D” Harmon is a long guard with a well rounded skillset and good size for his grade. Both prospect and productive, Harmon, separates himself with his energy and versatility.
Christopher Hinton 6’2″ PF Alpharetta, GA C/O 2019- Southern Stampede:
The baby beast! Hinton is a monster in the paint for his Georgia-based squad. The son of former All-Pro offensive lineman Chris Hinton, the young Hinton looks to have a bright future with continued growth. Though, at this point, it’s hard to say which sport he will eventually play. Hinton showed out this past weekend using his strong physical frame and advanced power game to bully his way to points in the paint. Hinton looks to have plenty of more growing to do, which is bad news for his counterparts. We will continue to monitor this youngster.
Scotty Lewis 6’3″ WF Rex, GA C/O 2019- GCA:
Lewis, the son of former Dayton Univ. basketball player George Lewis, is a very athletic 6th grader with great length. A mismatch problem with his developing pullup jumpshot and ball skills, Lewis, oozes potential and can impact the game in a variety of ways.
Kyle Sturdivant 5’10″ G Stone Mountain, GA C/O 2019- Southern Stampede:
A developed athlete and scorer at the guard spot, Sturdivant, is a strong finisher around the rim and very difficult to stop in his age group. A big guard with skill he will be one to watch going forward.
Bryce Wills 5’9″ G White Plains, NY C/O 2019- House of Sports Elite
Yet another guard with good size, Wills, is a long guard with good growth potential. He can knock down the perimeter jumpshot and has a budding skillset.
Jason Harris 5’10″ WF Phoenix, AZ C/O 2020- AZ Monsoon
One of the top West Coast talents in the building, Harris frame oozes potential and even more so when you find out he is a 5th grader playing up an age group. With a great basketball frame and good activity for such a youngster, look for him to be in the discussion in the class of 2020 for a long time.
BPR Summer Showdown Top Performers
Dane Goodwin 5’11″ W Upper Arlington, OH C/O 2018 - Team Excel
Goodwin is an exceptional shooter with size for his age. The son of Dane Goodwin Sr. head basketball coach at D-III Capital University he showed the willingness to mix it up inside and if height in the family is any indicator he should be in for a good growth spurt.
Isaiah Speelman 6’4″ PF Hilliard, OH C/O 2018 - Team Excel
The first thing that stands out when you watch Speelman is his high energy and willingness to make hustle plays. A hybrid four man, he can step out and knock down a shot or attack off the dribble from the high post.
Matt Allaco 4’11″ PG Upper Arlington, OH C/O 2020- Team Excel
Only a 5th grader playing up two age groups, Allaco, looks as if he is too small to play with the big boys but, then the ball is tipped and all concerns go out the window. Forget his stature, the size of his heart is what stands out. Very skilled with a high bb iq and leadership skills, Allaco makes an impact when you expect him to be way overmatched.
Martell Ferrell 6’3″ SF Cleveland, OH C/O 2018- Mr. Basketball Academy
Already 6’3 in the 7th grade with budding yet raw wing skills, Ferrell, looks like he just started growing and has only been playing basketball for a year. With the right development and supervision he could develop into a very nice prospect.
Jacoby Kelly 5’5″ PG Van Wert, OH C/O 2018- NWO
A confident, strong guard with an extra gear and the ability to fill it up, Kelly, carried a large load for his NWO squad. He is zoned to attend Van Wert high school in two years.
Be sure to check out the site in the coming days for video coverage of the NYBL.
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Paul Scruggs Quick Dunk – Play of the Day 6/2/13
Paul Scruggs put down this one handed dunk at the 2013 Indy Gardens Tournament in Indiana. Zach Gunn came up with a steal and gave Scruggs a nice outlet pass to throw down one of many dunks for the Indy Hoosiers that weekend. Stay tuned for more from Scruggs and the rest of the Indy Hoosiers on MiddleSchoolHoops.com.
2019 Keion Brooks Dime to Simon Banks – Play of the Day
Keion Brooks is a class of 2019 prospect who is considered one of the top players in the midwest. Keion Brooks made this no look pass to fellow 6th grader Simon Banks, who is also highly regarded nationally, at the 2013 Indy Gardens tournament in Indiana. Stay tuned for more plays of the day on MiddleSchoolHoops.com.
D’Marco Baucum is one of 2018′s finest
D’Marco Baucum is one of the top prospects in the class of 2018 (current 7th graders) ranked as high as #3 in the country by some media outlets. The 6’5 post player is a unique talent because of his size and body control. Baucum is active on the defensive end controlling the paint by blocking shots and collecting boards. The majority of the DC Assault points come from second chance opportunities that Baucum gets by hitting the offensive boards with a vengeance. D’Marco can put the ball on the floor and get to the rim driving left or right. In transition Baucum’s handle is good enough to get around opponents for easy lay ups. One of the best attributes that the 7th grade phenom possesses is not trying to do too much. In a basketball culture that tells big men to step out and knock down jumpers, Baucum is content to bang inside and do the dirty work. A throw back player with big time potential, remember the name D’Marco Baucum.
Donovann Toatley is one of the top 7th grade guards in the country
At the 2013 Basketball Spotlight Atlantic City Showcase 2018 point guard Donovann Toatley showed spectators why he’s considered by many as one of 2018′s finest lead guards. Toatley got to the rim with ease and used his superb ball handling skills to get around would be defenders all weekend long. Playing for Team Takeover, the 7th grader kept this team in several big games against stiff competition. Toatley also showed that he is capable of knocking down deep three pointers. On top of Toatley’s ball handling skills, the 2018 guard also did a great job creating for his teammates. Expect to hear big things from Donovann Toatley in the years to come.
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