Standouts: Big Shots Top 100 Richmond
One of the premier showcase companies on the east coast, Big Shots visited Lee Davis High School just outside of Richmond for their Top 100 tour, where they provide opportunities for players up and down the coast to showcase their…
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Continue ReadingOne of the premier showcase companies on the east coast, Big Shots visited Lee Davis High School just outside of Richmond for their Top 100 tour, where they provide opportunities for players up and down the coast to showcase their skills in front of scouts and college coaches. More than a few players emerged from the event as standout performers, and here’s 10 of the best that we saw when we were in attendance.
Jahvion Johnson | 2017 F | Kempsville HS
A relatively unknown forward, Johnson has had a great summer ever since being named to the Hoop Group All Star team in July. At 6’5” he’s a long lefty that plays hard, can stroke it from deep and has continued to get better every year according to his Head Coach Taft Hickman. Saturday, he showed that he can score the ball in other ways other than spot up jump shots, as he ran the floor, made good cuts and attacked the offensive glass for second chance points. If he continues to develop and perhaps takes a prep year or the JUCO route, Johnson could emerge as a sleeper in the Hampton Roads area.
Ramon Henderson | 2017 PG | Norview HS
There weren’t many players who brought as much energy to the camp as Henderson, who was vocal throughout the camp whether he was on the floor or cheering on his teammates on the bench. The 5’10” point guard out of Norfolk was in attack mode all day, breaking down defenders off the bounce and looking for his shot whenever he got the opportunity. He’s surprisingly shifty for his size, and when he gets a full head of steam he’s hard to stop from finishing even with a good foul. He has a chance to play meaningful minutes with the departure of Keyontae Johnson to IMG Academy, and the Pilots sure could use another guard that can score it this season.
Carlton Williams Jr. | 2017 PG | Thomas Dale HS
Williams emerged as a sleeper in the senior class, as the lefty lead guard did a little bit of everything you want out of your point guard. He showed good range off the catch and off the bounce, pushed the ball in transition, put pressure on the defense off the dribble and showed good vision when he got in the lane and created for others. While he’s still under the radar as of now, his decent size and good academics will make him one to watch as his senior season unfolds.
Chris Rogers | 2018 PG | East Rockingham HS
Rogers continues to increase his stock and make a name for himself before his junior year by playing well at exposure events. After being named an All Star at the Vantage Hoops Top 250 three weeks ago, he was arguably the best point guard at Big Shots Top 100 on Saturday. He showed poise when handling the rock, versatility and passion in the stations and shot the ball well from all three levels. The 5’11” lead guard will need to continue to fill out, but it’s obvious that he’s a gym rat and a rock at the point guard position, which bolds well for him moving forward.
Dravon Mangum | 2018 G/F | Person County HS (NC)
The best long term prospect at the event, Mangum showed great versatility throughout the event. At 6’6”, he’s incredibly long and athletic for his size, and that allowed him to finish above the rim and contest shots in the paint. In stations, he showed that he’s capable of stepping out to knock down shots, and he was able to put it on the floor and create shots for himself in half court sets. As he continues to develop, he should see scholarship level coaches begin to show interest in him as a guy who can play and defend multiple positions, and his ability to run the floor and finish in transition makes him the perfect fit for an up-tempo style.
Cole Schlothauer | 2018 WF | Lee Davis HS
A strong 6’4” wing that imposes his will on smaller players, Schlothauer is poised to have a breakout season at Lee Davis this year. Along with his great size and strong frame, he’s one of the top athletes in the Richmond area, which he uses to throw down huge dunks in transition and contest shots at the rim. He’s also a reliable shooter from deep, moves well without the ball and rebounds as if he’s a true big man. He has all of the physical tools to be a scholarship level player, and if he can develop his ball handling skills and show some toughness and leadership attributes, it won’t be long before college coaches come knocking at his door.
Zumar Smith | 2018 G | Amelia Academy
Along with Mangum and Schlothauer, Smith was one of the most athletic players in attendance Saturday, and he’s just a 6’1” combo guard. He plays with great energy on both ends of the floor, and he showed a lot of competitiveness for just being in a camp setting. He needs to sure up his offensive skill set on the perimeter and be more careful handling the basketball, but his ability to use his athleticism to make plays on both ends is something that can’t be taught. He has all of the tools to be a lockdown defender that can guard either backcourt position, and if he’s willing to buy into that he could be a key cog for an Amelia team that is looking to get back to the state championship without spending a rebuilding year.
Collin Harding | 2019 WG | Manchester HS
A two sport star, Harding showed a lot of raw talent and athleticism Saturday as he made a ton of plays on both ends of the floor. The 6’1” combo guard has natural instincts on both ends, can make shots from all over the floor and is athletic enough to guard on the perimeter and help on the glass. It’s unclear whether he’ll choose basketball or football as his sport moving forward, but if he decides to focus on basketball and becomes a more consistent and under control guard, he has a chance to be a lethal combo guard that can play on or off the basketball and guard multiple positions moving forward.
Ryan Boone | 2019 G/F | Patrick Henry HS
Boone caught our attention early, as he’s a long 6’3” wing that showed touch in stations and good athleticism throughout the day. In live games, he rebounded well on the offensive end, got in the lane and finished in traffic and was a walking mismatch that took advantage of his size and quickness depending on who was matched up with him. He’ll have a chance to be a go-to guy at Patrick Henry this season, and with more game experience at the varsity level hopefully he’ll embrace the role and become a more confident player on both ends of the floor.
Tyrese Jenkins | 2019 F | Varina HS
While Boone emerged as a prospect to watch, Jenkins solidified that he has a bright future moving forward in the Richmond area. At 6’6” he’s already got great size, and he’s still growing into his body and will likely add a couple more inches over the years. He can score with his back to the basket or facing up his man in the post, and he uses his length to disrupt plays and attack the glass on both ends. He’s shown good touch for a big his age, and if he continues to develop his ball handling and learns how to use his strength to clear out smaller posts his game will open up a lot for him. Expect a big season from him at Varina this year.