Northwestern State Team Camp: Scouting Reports
Northwestern State routinely holds the largest team camp of the summer with nearly 100 teams on 10 different courts on campus and nearby schools. This camp was no different as teams traveled from across the state to take part in…
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Continue ReadingNorthwestern State routinely holds the largest team camp of the summer with nearly 100 teams on 10 different courts on campus and nearby schools. This camp was no different as teams traveled from across the state to take part in the massive event that allows a unique look at numerous different levels of competition across each classification. Below is a report on a variety of prospects who opened eyes throughout the weekend.
2017
Casey Jones Jr (6’0 PG, Wossman) – The offense runs through Jones for Wossman and he scored in every way imaginable on Saturday. Defensively Wossman is as tough as it gets collectively and that is true for their PG who manages to get steals not only in passing lanes but on ball as well.
Kenan Fontenot (6’1 PG, Hamilton Christian) – Fontenot both ran the team this weekend and found his scoring opportunities as well. If a defender is slow to react, he’s not afraid to take a quick shot and makes them at a high level. Good frame allows him to defend multiple positions if needed.
Jay Head (6’7 F, Ouachita) – Head was extremely active this weekend and showed off his ability to score from 15 foot and in. Worked hard around the rim as always and was a handful for defenders on a consistent basis. Showed off open court handles as well as rebounding out of area.
J’Son Brooks (6’7 SF, LaGrange) – A slimmed down Brooks has grown a bit lately and he looked good out on the perimeter. A smooth left handed shot and the ability to take even smaller defenders off the dribble leads to a promising prospect. May be one of the more underrated prospects.
Trenton Guidry (6’6 SF, Hathaway) – Guidry does it all for Hathaway and the versatility is nice to see from the small school prospect. He can knock down shots from beyond the college line and isn’t scared to battle for rebounds down low. Great vision as a passer and can start the break himself off a rebound.
Darius McCord (6’5 PF, FTCA) – McCord can knock down jumpers, take slower players off the dribble, or use quick moves in the post to score. Needs to attack the glass a bit harder but on the defensive end he cleans things up nicely. Not afraid to handle the ball in transition either.
Tyquan Marshall (6’6 PF, St. Martinville) – An extremely high energy big who mixes it up around the rim on both sides of the court. In transition is where he’s best as he can finish like a guard around defenders but over those who try to get in the way. Range just inside the three point line as a stretch big.
Chris Davenport (6’6 PF, Bossier) – At this point, Davenport is well known as a physical athlete around the rim. He finishes strong and through contact. Rebounding on both ends out of area is one of his best attributes. Has the quickness to hedge or even switch onto quick guards on ball screens.
2018
Brock Booker (6’4 G, Florien) – Booker was the primary ball handler for Florien and found teammates consistently for open looks. Knocked down shots as well when he needed to; great looking shot. Defended quicker guards without an issue and brought some toughness to the court.
Elijah Hampton (6’5 W, Grace Christian) – Hampton was eye opening this weekend as an athlete. Can handle the ball in both ISO and pick and roll situations and knocks down shots with ease. Defends any position with his length and quickness. Not afraid to mix it up inside as well.
Courtlynn Ramirez (6’4 W, Grace Christian) – Grace Christian adds another core rising junior to the group. Ramirez shoots the ball extremely well and is crafty in transition as a finisher. Brings a physical aspect to the roster as he allows nothing easy. Can defend multiple positions.
Travonte Sam (6’5 W, David Thibodaux) – Sam has an impressive frame and the athleticism you’d expect to go with it. He attacked the rim in both the half court setting and in transition and finished with a few loud dunks. Has a nice stroke but didn’t need to use it often. Length was disruptive in their zone.
2019 / 2020
Seginald Bryant (6’1 PG, FTCA, 2019) – The young guard was impossible to keep out of the lane on the weekend and even scarier in transition as he often finished through contact. Has explosiveness to finish above the rim already and is a terror as an on ball defender in a full court setting.
Deonte Bell (6’6 PF/C, Bossier, 2020) – The younger brother of Chris Davenport has a great looking frame and size for such a young player. Often tentative against the older competition, he showed flashes of the high level rebounding and finishing. One to watch going forward.