NCAA Academy Session 2: Georgia Recap

<p><strong>Caleb Byrd (Rome)-</strong> Although Byrd didn’t shoot particularly well from the outside when I watched him, but he still produced as you would expect from him. One of the most intense, aggressive players in the state, Byrd used his speed to get downhill often and finished through contact.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Sam Hines (Wheeler)-</strong> The hard-nosed style that Hines plays with did not change at all in the camp setting in Houston. He was as physical as anyone and thrived in the fast-paced games. If you throw him in almost any situation, he’s going to produce. You can always count on him to rebound and finish.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Kaleb Washington (Pebblebrook)-</strong> Washington has one of the highest ceilings in Georgia and is taking the necessary steps to reaching it. He is known for his shot-making ability, but I like how he has started to impact the game in other areas. Washington is using his height and athletic ability on defense and has increased his rebounding efforts recently.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Garrison Powell (Holy Innocents)-</strong> Playing on the All-Georgia team with Byrd, Hines, and Washington, Powell looked to take on a distributing role in Houston. He created off the dribble frequently and all though he slashed for his own points, he made a nice effort to find his teammates as well.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Tyler Shirley (Pebblebrook)-</strong> I really appreciate how Shirley approaches the game. Although he can score, Shirley doesn’t care about points and he is always one of the loudest guys on the court. He’s a great teammate who handles and passes well for a player his size and you never have to question his effort. Shirley did lots of different things for his team at the NCAA Academy.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Cole Middleton (Pace)-</strong> It was refreshing to see Middleton back healthy and leaving his imprint on the game in Houston. Middleton is one of the best rebounders in Georgia and was a force on the glass when I saw him. His motor doesn’t stop and he does not mind physical play at all. Middleton converted down low often.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Evan Hurst (Milton)-</strong> Hurst continued his strong summer in Houston, providing his team with an effective shooter throughout the week. He is playing very confidently after a good June with Milton and looks ready for a big senior season. Hurst is accurate from multiple areas on the floor both from 3-point range and inside the arc.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Ra’Sean Frederick (Therrell)-</strong> The perfect utility wing, Frederick was productive in numerous areas during camp. He got out in transition as usual and finished with his left hand frequently. Fredrick hit some shots and was active on both ends, always looking to mix things up and get involved.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Logan Turner (Centennial)-</strong> With opportunities being limited at times on a really good team, Turner was able to put together a solid showing. I saw what seemed to be his best game at camp; he had a really efficient offensive performance where he did a little bit of everything. Continuing to show he can be efficient on a consistent basis will go a long way in helping Centennial this season.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Christian Chambers (Evans)-</strong> Chambers put together a steady effort at camp and finished the event with an outstanding game. He was still ready to go and playing hard while others were tired at the end of camp. Chambers got to his left hand very well and made nice adjustments to finish in traffic. He was determined to get downhill whenever he had the ball.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Colin Granger (Lambert)-</strong> Granger’s physical, energetic approach served him well in Houston. He was banging inside all camp and ran the floor as hard as anyone. It seems like he has started to cut down on carless mistakes and wild plays. Lambert will need high productivity out of him every night.</p> <p><br /> <strong>George Pridgett (Roswell)-</strong> As we know in here in Georgia, Pridgett showed that he can rattle off points in bunches at the NCAA Academy. Not someone who dominates the ball, Pridgett let things come to him and took advantage of most opportunities to score. His stroke and touch are exceptional.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Jamall Clyce (Pebblebrook)-</strong> Clyce plays the way all coaches love. He’s tough, does the little things, and is willing to take on almost any role. His mid-range game was on display as always, and he showed improvement and increased focus on handling the ball on the perimeter at camp as well.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Keith Lamar (Eagle’s Landing)-</strong> Lamar had a pretty good week at camp, ending with an offer from SEMO following it. He knocked down shots as usual but seemed to really make an effort to initiate contact and get to the free-throw line. One game I watched he shot 8 FT’s in the 1st half. He had a good overall travel season and seems very confident heading into the fall.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Jameel Rideout (Meadowcreek)-</strong> Rideout asserted himself as one of the younger players in attendance and had some good moments at camp. He has a smooth game and good touch with long arms. Rideout came up with important points in a come from behind, overtime win that I saw.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Robert Cowherd (Denmark)-</strong> Cowherd was offered by UGA this past week and looked very deserving of such an offer in Houston. The game of his that I saw was a unique performance; Cowherd was rebounding, pushing the break, and attacking the basket all game. He had done those things occasionally throughout the summer to go with shooting ability, but he was fully focused on physical, inside play during that game.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Davorian Rudolph (Tri-Cities)-</strong> Rudolph has started to emerge as a sleeper with great long-term potential in Georgia’s 2021 class. He has long arms, moves well, and is pretty active. Rudolph has shown he can step out and connect on jumpers pretty consistently. I’m interested in seeing him this winter.</p>