A Day in the Life: Southeast Elite Three Stripe Practice

This past Saturday, we visited Southeast Adidas Elite practice at The First Academy in Orlando, FL!  Players from all over the state came in buzzing with lots of anxious, positive energy!  Class of 2025 Southeast Elite “Freshie Phenoms” <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Mikel-Brown-1-rotated.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1406846 alignnone" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Mikel-Brown-1-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300"></a> 5'10 PG Mikel Brown (Orlando Christian Prep HS) Mikel is a savvy Floor General and pure shooter.  His pull-up jumper is picturesque.  Mikel is not afraid to reach in his bag for a quick runner or floater.  His game is mature beyond his years.  He will happily challenge bigger guards and attack the paint.  His solid gather and consistent shooting form are reminiscent of several great spot-up shooters we have witnessed in their prime.  I enjoyed watching him create for his team. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Jordan-Ford-rotated.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1406806" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Jordan-Ford-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300"></a> 6'1 SG [player_tooltip player_id='2554794' first='Jordan' last='Ford'] (Apopka HS) Quick, aggressive guard for his size. Loves to push middle; drive, and finish.  Cunningly quick, and has great anticipation on defense.  Jordan will blow right past you if you blink.  This youth plays hard on both sides of the floor. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Tre-Jackson-rotated.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1406807" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Tre-Jackson-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300"></a> 6'4 SF [player_tooltip player_id='1450215' first='Tre'' last='Jackson'] (Auburndale HS) Tre' is a straight bully at the three-spot; a true small forward who drives with absolute power.  Always exhibits good vibes around the basket with a knack to finish strong.  Tre' runs the floor alongside guards like a gazelle. This talent takes no plays off. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Nik-Turner-rotated.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1406809" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Nik-Turner-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300"></a> 6'5 C Nikolas Turner (Rockledge HS) Solid big, with great hands.  He definitely runs the floor well for his size.  He has a running baby-hook that rivals Ewing's.  He seals well and powers up as if the defense is absent.  He will be a real problem for teams lacking size.  His authority in the paint will not be denied. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Darius-Washington-rotated.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1406785" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Darius-Washington-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300"></a> 6'1 PG/SG [player_tooltip player_id="1301749" first="Darius" last="Washington"] III (Edgewater HS) “D3” as he is called by his teammates, is a triple threat.  This hard-working freshman makes waves on every drive, dish, and pullup.  This guard gets downhill quickly and executes through exceptional floor vision. Looking forward to seeing him continue to share the wealth this summer. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Caleb-Williams-1-rotated.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1406775" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Caleb-Williams-1-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300"></a> 6'3 PG [player_tooltip player_id="1301737" first="Caleb" last="Williams"] (Sumner HS) A fierce competitor and refreshingly genuine shooter.  As he gracefully swerves around opponents, his knack for anticipating one play ahead is second to none.  Caleb is smooth, shifty, with a deceptively quick first step. He is a true scoring Point Guard and loves to get his team involved, especially his biggs.  Equally impressive is his drive and consistent three-ball.  Looking forward to seeing equally impressive defense in the future.   Class of 2023 Junior Standouts <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Kervin-Knaggs-rotated.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1406777" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Kervin-Knaggs-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="248" height="330"></a> 6'1 PG [player_tooltip player_id="1060163" first="Kervin" last="Knaggs"] (Auburndale HS)  Kervin is an aggressive driver who doesn't mind going through opponents to score.  Loves to push the ball and penetrate lanes abandoned by the defense.  He often takes advantage of delayed reaction time by revving up the game with his speed and catching opponents off-balance in transition.  On defense, he does well cutting off lanes and giving offenders one way out… through him. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Mason-Lee-Providence-2023-3SB-rotated-crop-443x291-1647210217.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1406751" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Mason-Lee-Providence-2023-3SB-rotated-crop-443x291-1647210217-300x196.jpg" alt="" width="315" height="206"></a>   6'6 SF/PF [player_tooltip player_id="1060164" first="Mason" last="Lee"] (Providence HS- Jacksonville)  Mason is a lanky forward that can shoot and run for days.  Post players will have trouble stepping out to guard him on the perimeter.  Guards will have trouble switching on him in the paint.  He is a definite outside threat but can finish inside.  It will be interesting watching him create mismatches this season.