Tag: USA Basketball


#OTRHoopsReport: USA basketball Mini Camp Stock Risers- Oct 16, 2017

Jalen Green showed why he is one of the best guards in the country while at the USA Basketball Mini Camp. Photo Cred – USA Basketball Colorado Springs, Co – The USA Basketball Mini Camp is a staple on the #OTRHoopsReport coverage calendar. The match-ups of premier players yearly gives our staff the ability to gauge which players are ascending in value. Here is a look at a few individuals who seized the opportunity to impress over the weekend Jalen Green – San Joaquin Memorial (CA) – 2020 Green was dominant the entire weekend.......

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#OTRHoopsReport: USA Basketball Mini Camp Underclassmen Recap - Oct 12, 2016

Fifty-four players competed in the eighth annual USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team October Minicamp – Photo Cred Garrett Ellwood/USA Basketball COLORADO SPRINGS – The USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team Mini-Camp brought together 54 of the top prospects from around the country for two days of skill stations and game play. Like the play on day one, the second day had plenty of news and notes for us to report. Here is a look at some of the notable underclassmen who stood out over the weekend: Isaiah Todd – (Richmond, Va)......

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#OTRHoopsReport: USA Camp Recap II - Oct. 14, 2015

Marques Bolden was one of the top performing post players from the USA Mini Camp.  COLORADO SPRINGS – The USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp brought together the top prospects from around the country for two days of skill stations and game play. Like the play on day one, the second day was packed with highlights and competitive game play. Available bigs Jarrett Allen is a long and athletic power forward that runs extremely well. He can finish above the rim on the break or from drop off passes in traffic with his excellent speed......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Prospect Eval - Chase Jeter - October 30, 2014

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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#OTRHoopsReport: Prospect Eval - Luke Kennard - October 29, 2014

Blue Devil fans should be excited to see class of 2015 guard Luke Kennard play in Cameron Indoor next season. Photo cred – USA Basketball Click here for the Full BrandonClayScouting.com class of 2015 ELITE 100 Rankings By: @JLHemingwayPSB Luke Kennard – (Franklin, Ohio), –Franklin HS – 2015 Height: 6’5″ Position:  Shooting Guard Committed College: Duke Date: October 5, 2014 Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway Location: USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp (Colorado Springs, Colo.) I came away very impressed with Kennard’s floor game. He seemed very comfortable and displayed leadership at various times within the camp. He is an......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Prospect Eval - Jaylen Brown - October 21, 2014

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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#OTRHoopsReport: Prospect Eval - Jalen Brunson - October 20, 2014

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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#OTRHoopsReport: Prospect Eval - DJ Williams - October 15, 2014

Class of 2015 forward DJ Williams demonstrated his talents at the USA Basketball Mini-Camp. Read what he will bring to the Illini next season. Click here for the Full BrandonClayScouting.com class of 2015 ELITE 100 Rankings  By: @JLHemingwayPSB DJ Williams – (Chicago, Ill.), –Simeon Career Academy – 2015 Height: 6’7″ Position:  Small Forward Committed College: Illinois Date: October 5, 2014 Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway Location: USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Williams was particularly aggressive on day 1 taking the lead to score and make plays during the scrimmage portions. Although listed as a SF, he was......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Prospect Eval - Stephen Zimmerman - October 13, 2014

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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#OTRHoopsReport: Prospect Eval - Henry Ellenson - October 9, 2014

Class of 2015 forward gave his verbal commitment to Marquette today. Read his evaluation from USA Basketball Mini-Camp last weekend. Photo Cred – Jon Lopez/Nike Click here for the Full BrandonClayScouting.com class of 2015 ELITE 100 Rankings   By: @JLHemingwayPSB Henry Ellenson – (Rice Lake, Wisc.), –Rice Lake HS – 2015 Height: 6’9″ Position:  Power Forward Committed College: Marquette Date: October 5, 2014 Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway Location: USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Ellenson is a skilled power forward who showed his ability to affect the game in the lane as well as beyond the arc.......

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