East Coast Bump Summer Session 4 Evaluations
Last night in Howard County, the East Coast Bump Summer Session 4 took place featuring prospects from both in and out of state. It was an interesting mix of guys that allowed myself to get eyes on some of the…
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Continue ReadingLast night in Howard County, the East Coast Bump Summer Session 4 took place featuring prospects from both in and out of state. It was an interesting mix of guys that allowed myself to get eyes on some of the young talent that you may not see often in the Baltimore Metro area. Games were competitive and the environment was extremely strict in regards to keeping safe, sanitary conditions enforced.
Here are some evaluations from some standout players last night:
Jahnathan Lamothe Jahnathan Lamothe 6'3" | CG St. Frances | 2023 State #204 Nation MD | 6’3 | St. Frances ’23
I’ve seen Lamothe multiple times in the last month or two and I walk away each time thinking that he’s better than last. He was scoring in every fashion last night and despite being one of the youngest players in attendance, made things look easy and displayed complete control. Lamothe created fastbreak opportunities by anticipating in off-ball scenarios, an aspect of his game that has improved tremendously since the high school season. If you had to crown an MVP of last night’s session, it’d belong to Lamothe.
Guy Fauntleroy Guy Fauntleroy 6'0" | PG Olympus Prep | 2022 State NJ | 6’0 | Riverdale Baptist ’21
Fauntleroy is a fun watch because of the craft and creativeness he brings to the table from a lead guard. He’s super quick with or without the ball and can perform an array of moves while pushing the ball at full speed, which makes him extremely difficult to keep contained. He showcased sound instincts once he got by his defender in knowing when to look for his own scoring opportunities or anticipate defensive rotations and find open teammates for good looks at the basket.
Malik Bowman Malik Bowman 6'7" | PF Bishop Walsh | 2023 MD | 6’8 | Bishop Walsh ’23
Bowman paced his squad as a scorer throughout and showed why many think he has high upside. At 6-foot-8 with excellent length, the southpaw was effective on his catches around the perimeter where he’d use jab steps to his get defender off balance before attacking for mid-range or paint shots. If he wasn’t scoring, Bowman was drawing contact, getting to the free-throw line and taking advantage by converting. As he continues to mature and learns how to assert his dominance consistently, Bowman could be a name you often hear about in the high school basketball world.
Zion Russell Zion Russell 6'0" | PG Hargrave | 2022 VA | 6’0 | Hargrave Military Academy ’22
Russell and Fauntleroy were teammates last night and formed a backcourt that is almost impossible to stay in front of. Russell is a quick-twitch guard who uses change of pace dribbles to get an edge on his defender. He attacked the rim with intent, showed patience in pick-and-roll situations and really got after it as a defender. He was a constant communicator that ultimately helped his team stay on the same page and pick up wins throughout the evening.
CJ Scott CJ Scott 6'4" | SF Archbishop Spalding | 2022 MD | 6’5 | Archbishop Spalding ’22
Scott got off to a hot start as a scorer. He knocked down a three and was aggressive on his drives to the rim. Scott is known for being a steady producer in multiple categories, so after that hot start, he settled in and began being a presence on the glass and as a distributor as well.
Rowam Brumbaugh | 6’3 | Northfield Mount Hermon ’22
Brumbaugh was responsible as being the floor general for the young team. I was impressed when it was all said and done with his tight handle, his understanding as to how to control a team and his willingness as a defender. He and Bowman showed an instant connection and the two really thrived in ball-screen scenarios. On a handful of possessions, Brumbaugh made advanced reads to give teammates open looks. Brumbaugh was the only player that was constantly looking for feedback on how to improve throughout the night. He’d even come over to me and as what he could do better. Those are the intangibles in a point guard every college coach dreams of.