Live Period Top Performers: Part 1 (North Florida 2022)

<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The month of July has been an eventful one for most travel programs. They blessed us with three total live periods. Here are some of the players that stood out over July. Let's start with the rising seniors in the North Florida area.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="1065410" first="Stephon" last="Payne"] l 6’9 F l Andrew Jackson</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Payne had an impressive, if not the most productive, summer in the North Florida area. He accumulated five Division 1 offers in the summer. His production will increase along with his role this upcoming season. He plays a vital role in the success of this Andrew Jackson team. His ability to provide consistent rim protection and his ability to finish around the rim makes him even more valuable. He blocks and alters many shots. Payne played for </span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">E1T1</span></em><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> this summer and has played consistently on the big stage during his time on the floor. His athleticism, production, and potential were on full display at the GBCA live period. Payne did not disappoint. He still has room to grow as he has not even reached his full potential. It is kind of scary, in my opinion. </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Offers included: </span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Drexel, East Tennessee State, Georgia State, Jacksonville University, and Texas Southern. </span></strong></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="1257730" first="Troy" last="Neeley Jr"] l 6’4 W l Parsons Christian</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Neeley Jr. is a versatile wing/forward who averaged 19.4 points with 10.1 rebounds per game in July. His athleticism &amp; versatility are what stand out about him the most. He gets to his spots at will. His ability to play both inside and outside is a plus for his game. He showed the ability to grab tough rebounds, push the ball in transition and finish through traffic. He is a match-up nightmare for most traditional forwards and centers. He is quicker off the dribble than he looks and has the quick bounce for rebounds and put-back dunks/layups. </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="955797" first="Ahman" last="Greenidge"] l 6’4 W l Fleming Island</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Greenidge put together an impressive month of July. He averaged 15.7 points along with 8.6 rebounds per game as well. His footwork is good, his work ethic is even better, and his motor is on another level. This young man is a college-ready running back; He is a bruiser around the rim. His skill set is unique. He is another versatile guy that can defend multiple positions. His athleticism, speed, and strength give him the ability to check wing players regularly or on a switch. He is a player to watch going into his senior season with Fleming Island. </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="1161413" first="Camden" last="Tyner"] l 6’2 G l Paxon</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tyner picked up an offer from Oakwood University and Stevenson University after his strong output in week 2 of the live period. His 4.5 GPA with an 1190 SAT score will have some schools interested. He scores at all three levels. He shoots the ball above 40% from the outside perimeter. He is a player to watch next year as he will be taking over as one of the vocal points for this Paxon team. I like his ability to play with his back to the basket as well. He averaged roughly 19.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="829417" first="Ben" last="McGraw"] l 6’3 G l Bolles</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">McGraw had an impressive summer as well. He averaged 29.1 points throughout the two team camps. McGraw is a pure shooter with excellent shot mechanics and a quick release; Hand down, man down. McGraw has developed his game from just a shooter to a flat-out scorer. McGraw notched a 50-point game as well. McGraw scored 1570 on the SAT and has a GPA of 5.3. I'd expect him to be the #1 option for Bolles next year. </span></p> <p><strong><em>For any North Florida Prep Hoops news or information, contact Mark Holland on Twitter @Mark__Holland</em></strong></p>