Southern Hoops Report Spring Showcase Standouts Pt. 2

Jameson Thomas

March 22, 2022 @ 11:32 AM

Amare Williams - Amare is a straight scorer, he can score from all 3 levels on the court with ease. A very smooth and pretty stroke when he shoots. He can create off-the-dribble to get to his spots, as well as catching and shooting spot-up jumpers. [player_tooltip player_id="953621" first="Cade" last="Simmons"] - Simmons is a deadeye shooter, he does not miss. He is a spot up shooter if you give him any room he will knock it down with ease. Hands down one of the best shooters that I saw this weekend. Does a good job of moving without the ball to get open. Also he can run the offense and create scoring opportunities for others even in a camp setting. Once he gets hot he is a nightmare to guard on the defensive end. [player_tooltip player_id="1223246" first="Lewis" last="Covile"] - Covile is a do it all player. He can play and guard positions 1 through 4 showing his versatility on the floor. Good handles with a high basketball IQ player that controls the pace and manages the game even in a camp setting. Can get to the rim with ease and has a variety of finishes around the basket. Super competitive player who plays hard every possession and takes no plays off. Donovon Hand - Hand is a very athletic, tough, strong and physical player. He controls the paint very well, blocking shots and getting lots of rebounds. Very high-energy player helped him be one of the best defenders that I saw during the day. On the offensive end he uses his size to get easy buckets in the post and finish well through contact. Ethan Elliot - Elliot is very bouncy, he uses this to his advantage on offense and on defense. Can guard multiple positions with his frame as well as grab every board that he can. He plays above the rim and finishes in traffic and through contact. Can knock down the mid-range jumper as well. [player_tooltip player_id="1011347" first="Kaymen" last="Brown"] - Strong player who knows how to use his athleticism to his advantage. When he gets downhill he finishes strong through contact and in traffic. Brown can play great defense applying lots of pressure creates lots of turnovers and deflections. Hustles for all loose balls and rebounds always giving that extra effort. [player_tooltip player_id="1300782" first="Michael" last="Kinnard"]- Kinnard had a very good showing this weekend. Long and athletic, he uses his size to block and alter shots. Can stretch the floor at 6’7 and knock down the long ball. He can also attack the rim and finish strong in traffic. Can beat his man off the dribble with a variety of moves in his bag to get to his spots and score when he wants. Tyler Barton - Barton played hard and aggressive all day on both ends of the floor. He can knock down the long-range shot as well as the mid-range. A terrific rebounder on defense and on the offensive boards resulting in easy second-chance points. Cortland Wilson - Wilson is a special guard who prides himself on defense. He picks up defenders 94 feet and applies pressure all game. A little undersized he can guard bigger players and backs down from nobody. Also can knock down the open jumper. Tushyne Johnson - Johnson is a very elite defender, he will pick his defender up 94 feet and creates lots of pressure. Very scrappy and aggressive playing on or off-ball defense. On offense, he stays calm and poised allowing him to make smart decisions with the basketball taking care of it and not turning it over.