SEBA Hoops & Hope: Lakers Breakdown

<p>The Southeast Basketball Academy held a free 40-man nonprofit showcase for rising seniors. A faith-based message surrounding hope in troubling times was the keynote. Four teams played in a tournament style setting that crowned one winner after two games. Here are some quick notes for each player at camp, broken down by team.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Lakers</strong></span></p> <p><strong>6-4 W [player_tooltip player_id="869654" first="Bryce" last="Wilson"] – Dacula<br /> </strong>Coach’s son. Has improved his game each season, getting more aggressive. Primarily a slasher that can get to the rim. Provides effort on defense and is a solid rebounder. Has good length on the perimeter to help defend multiple positions. Has area for growth in his outside shot and ball handling.</p> <p><strong>6-5 W [player_tooltip player_id="948585" first="Kervens" last="Yacinthe"] – Paulding County<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/IMG_6970.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1019247 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/IMG_6970-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><br /> </strong>Lefty is a streaky scorer that can get hot quickly. Almost exclusively drives with his left hand. Tough to guard once he gets downhill. Uses the angles of the glass. Can score on floaters in the lane. Has an unorthodox looking shot but is a quality shooter. Wiry frame that has some muscle. Will need to implement is right hand on offense more often to not become predictable.</p> <p><strong>5-11 PG Joshton Mincey – Evans<br /> </strong>Very quick first step. Lefty focuses on running the offense first before hunting his own shot. Can break down defenses by getting into the lane. Was efficient when he looked for his shot. Hit three threes on the day. Used his body to finish through contact at the rim. Earned a Maryville offer.</p> <p><strong>5-9 PG Dylan Span – Landmark Christian</strong><br /> Little guard brought energy and helped do the little things. Pressed up on ballhandlers, rebounded well for his size and was able to facilitate to get others involved.</p> <p><strong>6-6 W [player_tooltip player_id="948589" first="Travis" last="Harper"] – St. Anne-Pacelli<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/IMG_6723-1.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1048672 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/IMG_6723-1-150x150.jpg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id="948589" first="Travis" last="Harper"]" width="150" height="150" /></a><br /> </strong>Freak athlete that can touch the top of the square. Wiry long swingman that has a lethal jump shot. Gets to the basket and finishes over defenders. Can get into passing lanes and ignite fast breaks. Tons of tools to breakout at the next level. As long as he stays aggressive, Harper will remain very effective.</p> <p>https://twitter.com/KyleSandy355/status/1312430520370950145</p> <p><strong>6-9 C Evan Howell – Brookwood<br /> </strong>Raw offensively. Needs to improve balance and strength when scoring inside. Earns second chance opportunities on the glass. Vocal defensive anchor. Outstanding length blocks a lot of shots. Has tons of potential as a defensive minded center. Will improve with more reps and focus on offensive development.</p> <p>https://twitter.com/KyleSandy355/status/1312427945831600129</p> <p><strong>6-1 PG [player_tooltip player_id="1020667" first="Griffin" last="Cherry"] – North Paulding<br /> </strong>Rock steady point guard. Has good court vision and can fit in passes through traffic. Lets his offense come to him. Hurts teams from beyond the arc. Strong enough to use his body when attacking the basket to shield off defenders. Savvy in the pick-and-roll.</p> <p><strong>6-5 W [player_tooltip player_id="1047096" first="Xavier" last="Adams"] – Central-Carrollton<br /> </strong>Versatile scorer. Had some hard drives baseline. Can step outside and shoot the three. Helps out defensively, able to alter some shots at the rim, but can get caught flatfooted from time to time. Valuable piece that can play multiple positions on offense and create mismatches.</p> <p><strong>2022 6-2 W Jackson Hewitt – North Cobb Christian<br /> </strong>Southpaw had some good moments and drew attention. Good length. Sneaky good slasher that uses a hesitation dribble to catch defenders off balance. Adept at finding a way to get to his left hand. Knocked down two three-pointers on the day.</p>