Wally Keller Classic: Weekend Notebook (Part 2)
The 15th annual Wally Keller Classic took place this weekend at Charlotte High with 15 varsity boys basketball games between two gyms on campus. There were a lot of matchups and a slew of talent on hand. Here is a…
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Continue ReadingThe 15th annual Wally Keller Classic took place this weekend at Charlotte High with 15 varsity boys basketball games between two gyms on campus.
There were a lot of matchups and a slew of talent on hand.
Here is a look at the top standouts (Part 2) from Friday and Saturday. Our Orlando area writer Erik Young joined me to cover the action on Saturday and will release his notebook series this week.
ICYMI: Wally Keller Classic: Weekend Notebook (Part 1)
Marquez Ray Marquez Ray 6'7" | PF Andrew Jackson | 2021 State FL , Bryce Turner Bryce Turner 6'5" | SF Andrew Jackson | 2021 State FL & Davin Daniels│Andrew Jackson
Playing hard is never an issue for Andrew Jackson. The Tigers rallied from an 8-point deficit to take down a tough Victory Rock squad on Friday night before falling to a still undefeated powerhouse in Orlando Christian Prep on Saturday. 2021 6-9 forward Marquez Ray Marquez Ray 6'7" | PF Andrew Jackson | 2021 State FL was the best player in both games for Andrew Jackson (15 points on Friday). He is vocal, aggressive and constantly grabbing boards and blocking shots. With a more consistent jumper, he will be a dangerous four-man at the next level with his length and smart play.
—2021 6-6 forward Bryce Turner Bryce Turner 6'5" | SF Andrew Jackson | 2021 State FL played very well on Friday night with 11 points and attacked early and often. I like his ability to play multiple positions on offense and defend almost all of them as well. 2021 6-0 guard Davin Daniels was the bonafide backcourt leader for this group in both games (12 points on Friday), getting inside to finish and dish out assists. 2021 5-11 guard Jackie Simmons generated 15 points on Saturday in a sound game. Also, 2022 6-3 guard Andre Myers hit the game-winning 3 in the closing seconds against Victory Rock (VIDEO).
Anthony Ferguson Anthony Ferguson 6'1" | CG South Fort Myers | 2022 State FL │South Fort Myers
In one of the craziest games you’ll see at any level, it was 2022 6-0 guard Anthony Ferguson Anthony Ferguson 6'1" | CG South Fort Myers | 2022 State FL that did the bulk of the work for a shorthanded South Fort Myers team in an overtime win over Lemon Bay. The matchup ended with these wild numbers: 81 total free throws, 55 fouls and eight players ultimately fouling out. Ferguson totaled 27 points and scored big buckets all game long, staying aggressive when his team needed it the most. He is a gritty athlete.
Donnie Harvey & Shea Cullum Shea Cullum 6'3" | CG Lemon Bay | 2022 State FL │Lemon Bay
55 of Lemon Bay’s 78 total points came from Donnie Harvey and Shea Cullum Shea Cullum 6'3" | CG Lemon Bay | 2022 State FL . Harvey, a 2021 6-2 guard was active especially in the second half as he led his side with 23 points. Cullum, a 2022 6-3 guard certainly did his thing from the mid-range and at the glass with 22 points of his own. This is a steady combo out of Englewood.
Aaron Jones Aaron Jones 6'7" | PF Evangelical Christian | 2021 State FL │Evangelical Christian
Shooting in volume, the length of 2021 6-7 Southeastern commit Aaron Jones Aaron Jones 6'7" | PF Evangelical Christian | 2021 State FL was a handful for a young Lakewood Ranch unit. Jones had a team-best 21 points for Evangelical Christian and routinely connected from deep on transition looks and was vocal as can be. With more muscle and inside moves, Jones will thrive at the next level.
Matt Vaughn Matt Vaughn 6'3" | SG Winter Haven | 2023 FL │Santa Fe Catholic
In a lost game on Friday night, Santa Fe Catholic earned a heck of an effort from 2023 6-2 guard Matt Vaughn Matt Vaughn 6'3" | SG Winter Haven | 2023 FL . He simply never quit. Adding 21 points, he continued to get to the rim and finish and draw fouls on top of that. Looks are deceiving with this Lakeland prospect as he may rock the goggles, but he can get up on lay-ins and dunks. I like his game and upside a lot.
Jamin Primus Jamin Primus 6'0" | CG Fort Myers | 2021 State FL & Jefferson Jean│Fort Myers
With 2021 Siena commit Javian McCollum Javian McCollum 6'0" | PG Ft. Myers | 2021 State FL inactive, I saw a different Jamin Primus Jamin Primus 6'0" | CG Fort Myers | 2021 State FL out on the floor for Fort Myers against Southeast on Saturday. The 2020 6-0 guard has always been super bursty and athletic, but he was taking command of his team on both sides of the ball. He was vocal and that bodes well for when McCollum does return as this team ramps up for the postseason. Primus had 19 points and did it in a variety of ways with jumpers and lay-ins. 2022 6-2 forward Jefferson Jean (15 points) and 2021 6-3 guard Da’Mani Brown both fought for buckets in transition and at the glass.
Maleek Huggins Maleek Huggins 5'11" | CG Southeast | 2021 State FL & Galen Washington Galen Washington 6'0" | SG Southeast | 2021 State FL │Southeast
Southeast has athletes in place and 2021 pair Maleek Huggins Maleek Huggins 5'11" | CG Southeast | 2021 State FL and Galen Washington Galen Washington 6'0" | SG Southeast | 2021 State FL recorded 37 of their team’s 56 points against Fort Myers. Huggins, a 5-11 Gardner Webb football commit is the heart and soul of this unit and has the IQ to shoot, attack and pass with confidence. He had 20 points. Washington, a 6-1 guard looked impressive with his jumper all game long, totaling 17 points.