2019 Super 64 Camp Standouts

<p>Just two weeks after a successful “Breakout” Camp which included freshmen and sophomores from around the southeast region of the country, it was upperclassmen’s turn to showcase their skills at “Super 64” Camp. Roughly 160 juniors and seniors from around the state, and one from Florida, made their way to McEachern high school for a day filled with different types of competition early and scrimmage play to end the afternoon. There were many familiar names that looked to have taken their respective games to another level and kids that some aren’t familiar with who will look to come onto the scene in their junior and senior seasons this winter. These are the some of those standouts that caught my eye throughout the day.</p> <p>Standouts</p> <ul> <li>2021 G RJ Noord (Heritage-Conyers) – A familiar name to a lot of high school coaches around the peach state, Noord was one player who looked to have taken his game to another level at since his last public appearance. The 6’4” guard was very efficient from three-point range, using a deadly side step jumper to create space on the perimeter. That streaky shooting ability on Saturday combined with his natural explosiveness, made driving the basketball that much easier later in games. Noord had tough finishes against legitimate shot blockers once he got to the rim and was a consistent scorer in both games played. When under control, Noord can put up points in bunches and that is a good sign for Heritage-Conyers as we inch closer to the season.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>2021 W Bobby Moore (McEachern) – If you’re a defensive minded coach or a fan that appreciates that end of the floor, you’ll love the way Moore plays the game. I was impressed early during 1v1 competition with his ability to guard seemingly quicker ball handlers out on the perimeter and stifle bigger wings in the paint as well. At 6’5” and someone who isn’t a stranger to the weight room, he brings great size and strength to floor with the ability to move and finish on drives to the basket. He looked good slashing to the rim in those same drills and games when smaller defenders were on him. Moore is a glue guy that every team needs on their squad and from a defensive standpoint could be the perimeter defender McEachern is looking for now that Auburn freshman Isaac Okoro has left the program.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>2020 G Daeyon James (McDonough) – From a perimeter shooting standpoint, James made an argument for himself to have had the best performance at Super 64. The 6’4” off guard used a quick release and lift to shoot the ball over lanky defenders, doing so with confidence all day. The McDonough senior went on an impressive streak in 1v1, 3v3, and 4v4 competition, contining that play later on in games. Range was another factor in his three-point shooting ability as he wasn’t afraid to take attempts from the collegiate three-point area reaching double figures in both games his team competed in. James will be one to watch out for going into his final campaign to see if this shooting continues and if he can establish himself as one of the better shooters the state has to offer by March.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>2021 W Deshon Proctor (Sandy Creek) – Proctor did a little bit of everything for his team at Super 64 Camp. He is an athletic wing that at 6’5” can finish consistently above the rim in transition. In the half court, he did a good job of operating on the baseline with his back to the basket for tough scores. I loved Proctor’s stat stuffing ability as he rebound the basketball on both ends; to score offensively and start transition breaks after a defensive rebound. The Sandy Creek junior takes pride in his defense and is another gritty player that will find a way to effect games whenever he steps on the floor.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>2021 G Najhae Colon (Kell) – Whenever his team needed a basket, it seemed to be Colon making a play either scoring or assisting. He is a poised floor general against pressure and a reliable shot maker from three, especially from the corner. The junior from Marietta makes life difficult on opposing ball handlers as soon as they touch the ball in the back court, enjoys flying around for back tap steals in transition and shooting gaps in a trapping style defense. He thrives in an up and down game but is just as effective when the game slows down which when games get close late, you can appreciate and trust him out on the floor.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>2021 G AJ White (Chattahoochee) – White simply has another level of game offensively that a lot of other prospects that attended the Super 64 Camp or throughout the majority of state, don’t have. Though 5’9”, White’s first step is Division I quick and his ability to finish as a smaller guard is at that level as well. He can make tough shots at the mid-range and three-point levels which makes him so tough to guard one on one. He is another guard that thrives in transition and knows how to work the pick and roll, making good passes to rolling big men in games throughout the day. If his play this summer as well as this past weekend is any indication of what we will see heading into his junior season at Chattahoochee, more programs at the mid to high major level will start to make this lead guard a priority.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>2020 G Ra’Sean Frederick (Therrell) – There’s something to be said for players that have achieved that illustrious state championship trophy in Georgia. It takes a different kind of determination and grit to be called a champion; that level of toughness is what you see when Frederick is on the floor. The rising senior played like a man possessed on the boards and his long arms allow him to haul in rebounds that a lot of other wings his size can’t get. He runs the floor well and is another one of those 6’4” athletes that can finish above the rim consistently. Frederick has good instincts in the passing lanes on defense and cutting to the basket offensively while bringing a different dimension to the floor as a lefty. I loved his effort all afternoon and his motor to go along with teammate Robbie Armbrester should make Therrell the favorites in class 2A once again this season.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>2020 G Marvin McGhee (Alexander) – Basketball IQ, either present or lacking, was evident when players started competition at Super 64 Camp; count McGhee in as one of those players who has that carries that trait. It was a sequence of plays in the 3v3 portion of camp that caught my attention with the senior from Alexander. His ability to drive and kick to the open man, relocate after his pass, and knock down an open three pointer showed his ability to handle, pass, and shoot the ball in a matter of seconds. He continued that high level of mental play on the afternoon in games. He’s a player capable of putting up 20-point performances, hitting shots on all levels, and does of good job of rebounding the basketball. McGhee is coming off a solid summer with Game Elite Blue Hubbard and will look to have a successful season coming from Mays high school.</li> </ul>