EMERSON, GA – We continue our coverage of Halftime Sports’ US Basketball Games with Part 2 of standouts from the state of Georgia (in no particular order): By: Keith Agran Ryan Bellomy, 6-9, PF, Georgia (Johnson) 16U (Harrison, 2023, pictured above) In the GA vs GA game I caught Bellomy there were multiple bigs of note (Evan Daniel and Terrell Reeves of North Cobb and Soloman Mustafa-Reid of Paideia) but I found myself hitting my pad more than a few times to note Bellomy’s improvement in so many areas from even earlier......
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EMERSON, GA – LakePoint Champions Complex played host this past weekend to the 6th Annual US Basketball Games hosted by Halftime Sports, and big crowds were treated to some high-level hoops. Boys and girls teams from twelve states were represented across 8 divisions in the exciting event, and OTR was in the gym taking a closer look at the HS-aged groups from classes 2022 to 2025. Part of our coverage will include highlighting outstanding performers from across multiple states in attendance, but to start here’s Part 1 in a breakdown of some......
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Chase Jeter of Las Vegas, Nev., is a proven scorer in the paint. He showed the same skill at the USA Basketball Mini-Camp in October. Photo cred – USA Basketball Click here for the Full BrandonClayScouting.com class of 2015 ELITE 100 Rankings By: @JLHemingwayPSB Chase Jeter – (Las Vegas, Nev.), – Bishop Gorman HS – 2015 Height: 6’10 Position: Center Committed College: Duke Date: October 5, 2014 Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway Location: USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Jeter seems to be filling out physically since our previous evaluations. He finishes well with each hand and uses his length......
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Click here for the Full BrandonClayScouting.com class of 2015 ELITE 100 Rankings By: @JLHemingwayPSB Allonzo Trier – (Rockville, Md.), – Findlay Prep – 2015 Height: 6’3″ Position: Shooting Guard Committed College: Arizona Date: October 5, 2014 Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway Location: USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp (Colorado Springs, Colo.) In a gym full of some of the best prospects in America, Trier still scores the ball. He does it in every way too. I was particularly impressed with his strength as he powered to the rim. His ability with body control and touch is impressive. Date: October 5,......
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Class of 2015 headlined the USA Basketball Mini-Camp as the most prolific two way player. His athleticism and skill make him one of the most coveted recruits in this class. Photo cred – Craig Miller / USA Click here for the Full BrandonClayScouting.com class of 2015 ELITE 100 Rankings By: @JLHemingwayPSB Jaylen Brown – (Alpharetta, Ga.), – Wheeler HS – 2015 Height: 6’6″ Position: Small Forward Committed College: Undecided Date: October 5, 2014 Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway Location: USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Brown has a chance to be a real problem as a defender. He really......
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Class of 2015 point guard Jalen Brunson of Lincolnshire, Ill., proved that he will be a natural leader for Villanova next year. Photo cred – Craig Miller Click here for the Full BrandonClayScouting.com class of 2015 ELITE 100 Rankings By: @JLHemingwayPSB Jalen Brunson – (Lincolnshire, Ill.), – Adlai E. Stevenson HS – 2015 Height: 6’1″ Position: Point Guard Committed College: Villanova Date: October 5, 2014 Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway Location: USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Brunson exhibited his experience as one of the best leaders at the camp. He embraced the role of a vocal leader both in......
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Class of 2015 post Stephen Zimmerman showed why he is a top five big man in his class at the USA Basketball Mini-Camp. Photo Cred – Jon Lopez/Nike Click here for the Full BrandonClayScouting.com class of 2015 ELITE 100 Rankings By: @JLHemingwayPSB Stephen Zimmerman – (Las Vegas, Nev.), –Bishop Gorman HS – 2015 Height: 6’10” Position: Center Colleges Considering: Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, UCLA Date: October 5, 2014 Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway Location: USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Zimmerman had a new found energy about him at the camp in Colorado. The......
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Class of 2015 post Caleb Swanigan was a man-child at USA Basketball last weekend. See what skills he will bring to the next level. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike Click here for the Full BrandonClayScouting.com class of 2015 ELITE 100 Rankings By: @JLHemingwayPSB Caleb Swanigan– (Fort Wayne, Ind.), – Homestead Senior HS – 2015 Height: 6’8″ Position: Center Committed College: Undecided Date: October 5, 2014 Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway Location: USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Swanigan is a beast in the paint. That is the easiest way to describe this power player from the......
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Big Blue Nation will be excited to see the talents of Matthews in coming years. He was one of the more productive class of 2015 prospects at USA Mini-Camp last weekend. Photo Cred – Jon Lopez/Nike Click here for the Full BrandonClayScouting.com class of 2015 ELITE 100 Rankings By: @JLHemingwayPSB Charles Matthews – (Las Vegas, Nev.), – Saint Rita HS – 2015 Height: 6’5″ Position: Shooting Guard Committed College: Kentucky Date: October 5, 2014 Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway Location: USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Matthews was very productive this weekend as he shot the ball......
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Maye proved that he belonged among the nation’s best players while at the NBPA Top 100 Camp. *Photo by Davide De Pas (Nike) Editor’s Note: “Prospect Eval” is a regular piece designed to inform our readers of the staff’s most recent evaluation on a prospect. By: @JLHemingwayPSB NBPA Top 100 Camp Evaluation: Luke Maye (Cornelius, N.C.), Team United – 2015 In the one of the most high profile camp settings in the calendar year, Maye proved to be as effective as we had seen him in previous settings. The 6-foot-7 forward......
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