Atlanta Jam Superlatives: Part 2
The first live period is officially over and it was quite a busy one in Atlanta. I took in a full slate of games Friday-Sunday at the HoopSeen Atlanta Jam and there was plenty of talent to scout. Here is…
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Continue ReadingThe first live period is officially over and it was quite a busy one in Atlanta.
I took in a full slate of games Friday-Sunday at the HoopSeen Atlanta Jam and there was plenty of talent to scout.
Here is a look at the second part of the top performer list.
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Eric Butler (Orlando Christian Prep/Team Parsons)
The pace that 2020 6’3″ Orlando Christian Prep guard Eric Butler plays with is very funny to watch. He was outstanding in the final game of the weekend for Team Parsons 17U in a hard fought win over Team Speights. Butler was connecting from outside and set the pace for his side. He is a super intelligent player who fits the mold of a true controlling point guard at the Division I level.
Eric Lee (Superior Collegiate/Team Speights)
Defense is rarely talked about in AAU basketball but 2020 6’3″ Superior Collegiate guard Eric Lee was diving for loose balls, jumping into passing lanes and generating steals in the game against Team Parsons 17U. Lee also threw down a powerful one-handed slam (VIDEO) flying through the lane. He has a good jumper and plays with endless passion and effort, something a Division I school will appreciate.
Isaiah Adams (Paxon/Team Parsons)
Trying to figure out what Isaiah Adams is going to do offensively is quite challenging. The 2020 6’7″ Paxon forward can shoot the mid-range, fight inside, grab offensive boards and his long arms make him awfully elusive for Team Parsons 17U. There should be no surprise that Division I coaches were in full force watching him all weekend long. TCU offered him on Sunday.
Jakob Hester (Anclote/Team Speights)
To me, it is rather strange that 2020 6’6″ Anclote forward Jakob Hester doesn’t have a Division I offer yet. The kid is so fundamental and works hard. I saw him handle the rock and make solid cuts to the rim, dodging defenders and drawing contact at times to get to the free throw line for Team Speights 17U. Hester is perhaps one of the most underrated power players in the entire state, especially in the Tampa Bay area.
Michael Eads (Edgewater/Team Parsons)
On the deep and very even level Team Parsons 17U squad, 2020 6’5″ Edgewater guard Michael Eads is one of many versatile players for his side. The jumbo point guard has great vision, confidence in his long-range jumper and he’s able to finish in a variety of ways. Eads continues to add muscle to his upper body. Offers Georgia Southern, FGCU and Oklahoma State were all watching closely this weekend.
Kent Garard (Georgia Camden/Tampa Bayhawks)
A defacto big man for the Tampa Bayhawks this weekend, 2020 6’6″ guard Kent Garard impressed me a lot. During warmups, he looks the part and in-game action, he holds his own as a brute attacker and overall pusher in set plays. He moves people around and defenses have to focus on him so much that it opens up lanes for his teammates. Garard has the look of a Division I/Division II prospect as of now.