Southeast Spotlight Standouts: The Athletes

This past weekend we made the trip down to Atlanta for the Prep Hoops Southeast Spotlight and put our focus on the 17u division where there was a ton of talent on display. We've already covered the top playmakers and scorers so for this article we're going to put our focus on some of the top athletes in the gym this past weekend!    Mitchell had his overall game on full display this past weekend for [program_tooltip program_id='2076509' first='Rome' last='Elite'] with his well rounded athleticism being the real calling card he possesses as a prospect. Mitchell is more of a wing than a 4 mainly due to his speed, improved handle, and ability to break guys down off the bounce from the perimeter. Mitchell is at his best in transition, where he can properly showcase his speed and explosiveness in a wide open setting, he often makes momentum shifting plays. Mitchell has some outside touch as well, when the defense closes out he often blows by and finishes above the rim. As Mitchell continues to show his value this spring/summer and shore up some habits defensively, he'll continue to really establish himself as a next level player and one lucky program will be getting a real athletic gem from The Peach State.     Brinson had his athletic ability on full display for [program_tooltip program_id='2076396' first='Tony' last='Bradley Elite'] 17u this past weekend as he proved to be a dynamic two way presence for his team with the ability to finish above the rim with consistency. Brinson is a really strong kid that can do so many things defensively to help the team win. He can guard the point of attack with his quick feet, active hands, and strong frame. He's also capable of protecting the rim despite being 6'4". Brinson is a super high motor kid that embraces playing both ends of the floor. The flashes of skill he showed this weekend were notable too, hitting jumpers from different spots and making good passes when needed. He should continue to establish himself as a next level player over the course of this spring/summer and into his senior year down in Florida.     Deven was jumping all around the gym this past weekend and probably had the play of the event with a nasty put-back dunk on Saturday. Deven is a great utility piece due to the selfless nature in which he plays the game of basketball. He doesn't create his own offense a whole lot but makes himself available in the open spaces within the defense for teammates to find him for easy baskets. Deven is also all over the glass at both ends of the floor, rebounding both within and beyond his area at a really high level for his size. Deven has a lot of really quality tools to work with and should continue his development into a really high quality player for this DBA Elite 17u team. They have a pretty balanced attack and he should continue to shine as this group's best vertical athlete.     Kelly is a big time athlete in the front-court for [program_tooltip program_id='2078446' first='Georgia' last='Stars'] EYCL and used his size + mobility to have a real impact on the defensive end of the floor. Kelly's ability to be a lob threat on the offensive end is very valuable to this team, giving them a real vertical spacer. Defensively, Kelly can switch onto more perimeter oriented players and slide his feet to stay in front at a pretty high level for his size along with being able to protect the rim and close possessions with his rebounding. Kelly has the ability to pop after ball screens and knock down jumpers from time to time. As that ability continues to improve, it will blend incredibly well with his all around athleticism and make him into a very complete prospect as we approach the live periods next month.     Scott was one of the most productive players all weekend long in the entire 17u Division as he put in work for Georgia [program_tooltip program_id='2076878' first='Rebels' last=''] 17u. Scott possesses real vertical pop in his game and does a great job getting downhill, allowing him to showcase the explosive aspects of his game. Scott can make plays with the ball in his hands for himself and others, also does a great job defensively with his ability to swing possessions with his activity. Scott is a consistent rebounder at both ends, using the O-Glass to get extra possessions and baskets for his team. I fully expect Scott to be one of the more consistently productive players for this Georgia [program_tooltip program_id='2076878' first='Rebels' last=''] group this spring/summer and truly establishing himself as a bonafide next level prospect in the process.

This past weekend we made the trip down to Atlanta for the Prep Hoops Southeast Spotlight and put our focus on the 17u division where there was a ton of talent on display. We've already covered the top playmakers and scorers so for this article we're going to put our focus on some of the top athletes in the gym this past weekend!