#OTRHoopsReport: Super 6 Showcase Recap – July 27, 2015
The Super 6 Showcase was a July hit. Head coaches from Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Ole Miss Mississippi State, Virginia Tech and many more all came out to watch the talent at Emory University. Photo cred – Brandon Clay
Atlanta, Ga., – The campus of Emory University was the stage of July’s biggest non-shoe tourney in the Peach State. Here is a recap of some of the story-lines from the #OTRSuper6Showcase.
By: @JLHemingwayPSB
West Coast Competition
Prospects back in The Veg safe! Thanks Super 6 Showcase & everyone that showed us love in the ATL! ✈ pic.twitter.com/AM8GfvkqQg
— Las Vegas Prospects (@LVProspects) July 20, 2015
The Nike sponsored Las Vegas Prospects competed at the Super 6 Showcase. Schools such as Oregon and Oregon State flew in specifically to track the Prospects this weekend. Their presence helped fill out an already national field.
Stars Shined Brightly
#Super6Showcase: Love ’16 G Eli Wright (KY). Skilled & athletic. Definitely a #NaismithWatch All-American candidate. pic.twitter.com/2kILEgkmRa — Brandon Clay (@BrandonClayPSB) July 19, 2015
#Super6Showcase: ’16 G Markelle Fultz (DC) has played his way onto the #McDonaldsWatch. Consistently scores/defends. pic.twitter.com/QScvA8ullO
— Brandon Clay (@BrandonClayPSB) July 19, 2015
With Naismith Trophy Chairman and McDonald’s All-American voter Brandon Clay courtside, players like Eli Wright of Owensboro, Ky., and Markelle Fultz of Upper Marlboro, Md., solidified their stock. Even though it is only July, these players are already positioning themselves for post high school season honors.
Local Talent Gain National Recognition
Christian Keeling: Contact from Delaware,Chattanooga, Gardner Webb, & Radford Finished w/ 26 pts against Stampede pic.twitter.com/CtLYPFWj80 — Willie Evans Jr. (@Jr_OTRH) July 18, 2015
UGA,Murray State,OK State,Auburn, TTU,Florida,UCF, Radford,Miami (OH), Furman, Fla Southern all watching Q6 & Game Elite @willie_anderson
— Shun Williams (@OntheRadarHoops) July 18, 2015
Teams from Georgia did not even have to cross state lines to gain national exposure. The Augusta based Team Power have a number of prospects being tracked by schools from the region and beyond. While programs like Q6 and Game Elite drew attention from schools from several different conferences.
Committed Players Show out for Future Head Coaches
Georgia State Head Coach Ron Hunter & assistant Claude Pardue are front & center to watch their 2016 commit D’Marcus Simonds @TwoSpicee — Shun Williams (@OntheRadarHoops) July 19, 2015
Tyree still on fire from deep, he’s hit (7) 3’s in the first half alone. May be the best shooter in the #Super6Showcase @ShowtimeHoops
— Willie Evans Jr. (@Jr_OTRH) July 18, 2015
Two ELITE 100 players from the state of Georgia in D’Marcus Simonds of Gainesville, Ga., and Tyree Crump of Brainbridge of Ga., showed their talents for the future coaching staffs last weekend. Simonds, a Georgia State commit, dazzled fans with his high flying dunks with coach Ron Hunter watching from the baseline. While University of Georgia bound Crump put on a shooting display for the ages. The 6-foot-3 combo guard burned the nets all tourney long. Coach Mark Fox and Bulldog fans will be excited to see those talents in Stegeman Coliseum in years to come.
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Jonathan Hemingway is a National Evaluator for the OTRHoopsReport. Hemingway serves on the Board of Selectors for the Naismith Trophy. He is also the publisher of CoachHemi.com. He has been involved in the community since 1996 as a coach, camp director and evaluator. You can reach him via email at JonathanHemingway@PeachStateBasketball.com and follow him on twitter @JLHemingwayPSB
