PSU Elite Camp: Top Washington Performers

<p>Portland State Elite Camp took place on Friday afternoon at the Viking Pavilion, and as usual a good number of prospects from Washington made the drive down I-5 to partake in the action. Quite a few of the standouts were from the Class of 2021 - here's a look at some of the top performers from the camp.</p> <p><strong>Julian Augusto (2021 Nathan Hale HS)</strong> - Augusto was the top performer from Washington - and our pick for MVP of camp. The 5-foot-10 point guard had in going offensively as he was scoring at all three levels - getting to the basket whenever he wanted, pulling up and hitting mid-ranger jumpers, and knocking down threes. What's impressive about Augusto's shot is that along with a quick release, he is able to stop on a dime after going pull speed and knock down shots. Augusto also made some good decisions in transition to find teammates for easy buckets.</p> <p><strong>Omari Maulana (2021 Life Christian HS)</strong> - Maulana seemed to be on a single mission all night long - get to the hole. The 6-foot-1 used his strength and quickness to get past defenders to penetrate and then was able to finish near and around the rim. While scoring the rock definitely seemed to be the main goal, Maulana did try to find teammates on occasion, especially on the break.</p> <p><strong>Isaac Ticeson (2021 Eastside Catholic HS)</strong> - On his high school team, Ticeson is often overshadowed by teammates such as Nolan Hickman and Shayne Nowell. At camp, it seemed that the 6-foot-3 wing was making a concerted effort to be noticed - consider it successful. Ticeson was extremely aggressive in attacking the basket with a number of different moves and did a nice job finishing plays around the hoop. He also managed to stay under control and avoid charges or turnovers.</p> <p><strong>John Hart (2020 Rainier Beach HS)</strong> - Hart is a walking bucket and that was no different at camp. The 6-foot-2 rising senior attacked the hoop early and often, using his length and leaping ability to convert acrobatic baskets around the cup. While Hart was a bit ball dominant, he didn't play selfishly as he did look to his teammates at times.</p> <p><strong>Derek Kramer (2021 Interlake HS)</strong> - Kramer is a legit 6-foot-9 with a solid frame and he showed the ability to run the floor fairly well. He got a number of touches down on the block and showed off a fairly soft touch around the hoop including a turn-around righty half-hook shot. Kramer also did a nice job battling for rebounds and holding his position on defense. There weren't many frills to his game but he got the job done.</p> <p><strong>Jace Chatman (2021 Skyview HS)</strong> - It seemed to take a little time before Chatman could get comfortable as he struggled with his shot early and seemed tentative to take the ball to the basket. But late in the second game we watched he started to knock down a couple of shots and also executed a couple of fast breaks effectively.</p> <p><strong>Marcus Collins (2020 Nathan Hale HS)</strong> - Collins played well at the point, using his quick dribble to keep defenders off balance, but most impressive was his willingness to get the ball to big men on the block. The 6-foot rising senior was always looking to give the entry pass down low and more often than not, it led to some easy scores.</p> <p><strong>Jermaine Davis (2021 O'Dea HS)</strong> - What stood out immediately with Davis was his combination of strength and athleticism. He used both to his advantage in getting to the basket and he converted several buckets in transition.</p> <p><strong>Maui Sze (2020 Roosevelt HS)</strong> - When we saw Sze with his Washington Supreme team, he was most comfortable running the show and getting his teammates involved. With playing time split, he often didn't get the ball back after giving it up and really didn't get a chance to show what he can do.</p> <p><strong>Steven Burkett (2021 Pullman HS)</strong> - Burkett is what one would classify as a "hustle" guy. The 6-foot-2 guard showed a non-stop motor and was around the ball constantly on both ends. He struggled some to finish plays but played really hard and used his physical build to his advantage.</p>