Mack, Miller and Lofton Tournament: Top Senior Performers

<p>The Kentucky Basketball Commission held the first ever Mack, Miller and Lofton tournament this weekend in Lexington. Teams from several regions made their way to Lexington for some good games and high level competition. Here's a look at my most impressive Senior prospects. They are presented in no particular order and <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>I wasn't able to see every team in the event so the list is incomplete.</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Ray Surratt, Lafayette - </strong>Ray had a good weekend. He's skilled and can shoot it from deep but his lack of foot speed is likely to keep him from playing D1 but if I were coaching a D2 and needed size, I'd have a scholarship ready for him.</p> <p><strong>Ben Carroll, Greenwood - </strong>Ben can play inside and out for a solid Greenwood team. He had a couple of blocks over the weekend also. He sometimes wants to float around the perimeter too much but Carroll is another solid prospect who can be a D2/NAIA player.</p> <p><strong>Alex Schlach, Mason County - </strong>The big man won't wow anyone in the layup lines but he's skilled and can shoot it. Deceptively quick and with a high IQ, the latest addition to the Mason County roster should have a chance to play at the next level.</p> <p><strong>Jamison Epps, Marion County - </strong>Epps returned to Marion County with the hire of new coach Maze Stallworth. So far, he's been good. Epps' motor was running as he went after loose balls and generally played hard and made winning plays. With his size, he can make a difference in the 5th region.</p> <p><strong>Marques Warrick, Henry Clay - </strong>Warrick was probably the best performer of the event. Not only did he score the ball at a high level and play well, he also led his team to the championship game before cramps limited him to just one half of the title game.</p> <p><strong>Marquis Mackey, Henry Clay - </strong>When Warrick went out, Mackey took over. He was a killer in the mid range, hitting multiple pull-ups and getting past his defender. Mackey almost brought the Devils back late in the Title game.</p> <p><strong>Nick Keeton, Paintsville - </strong>The best rebounder at the event, Keeton is only about 6'2 but battles with others who are much bigger. Nick is strong and knows how to use his body to create space around the rim. He even hit a three in their game against Henry Clay.</p> <p><strong>Howard Fleming, Male - </strong>When he's healthy, Howard is one of the best college prospects in the state. He's 6'5, super skilled and very athletic. Don't be surprised if he racks up offers over the next month if he plays up to potential at Collins this weekend and in the AAU live period.</p> <p><strong>Taylor Spurlock, Harlan County - </strong>Spurlock is every bit of 6'7 and shot the ball very well this weekend. Taylor has added some bulk but still has room to add more. Not quite sure of what level of prospect he is, but with a 30 on his ACT, he should have a lot of open doors.</p> <p><strong>Ashton Myles-Devore, Woodford County - </strong>Myles-Devore has shown ability to play on and off the ball as his game has grown. He's got good size and is a good athlete. I'm not sure if he's ultimately a point guard or a shooting guard but either way he has a good ceiling.</p> <p><strong>Terrin Hamilton, Scott County - </strong>One of the higher ceilings in the 2020 class belongs to Hamilton and when he play's hard, there aren't many better players in Central Ky. Terrin scored it at all 3 levels and rebounded the ball well but has to stop taking plays off.</p> <p><strong>Colton Fraley, Pulaski County - </strong>Fraley is just about automatic in the mid-range. All weekend, Colton could get past his man and hit a pull up instead of attacking the rim. He also made plenty of perimeter jumpers and should be a top 10 player in the 12th region this season.</p> <p><strong>Amirion Joyce, Bourbon County - </strong>When we update the 2020 rankings next month, Joyce will likely be the highest riser out of anyone. The move from Paducah to Paris has helped as Joyce is able to show his skills a little more with the open offensive system at Bourbon. </p> <p><strong>Nakyir Joyce, Bourbon County - </strong>Joyce is more of a defensive pest than he is an offensive force but he also takes pride in his leadership and is the engine that keeps Coach Campbell's group moving. If he can improve as a shooter and add some bulk, he could possibly play at the next level.</p>