2007 SEBA ATLANTA ALL-STAR SHOOTOUT

Posted September 20, 2007

(Atlanta, GA) 

The 20007 SEBA Atlanta All-Star Shootout held this past Saturday was a complete success. The 5^th Annual event, held at Oglethorpe University, was at full capacity with 120 players participating in the camp. Talented prospects from throughout the entire state of Georgia, as well as players from Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana competed in the event. Twenty-Eight (28) College programs from throughout the Southeastern Region were in attendance throughout the day to evaluate prospective recruits. 

The Shootout featured a full day of basketball action. The event began with all players participating in fundamental drills stations conducted by some of the state’s top high school and travel ball coaches. All players then competed in three (3) full court 5-on-5 scrimmage games with their respective teams throughout the afternoon and early evening. The final event of the day were the Underclassman and Senior All-Star games. 

We want to extend thanks to all of the High School and AAU coaches throughout Georgia and the entire Southeast who supported the event. We also want to send special thanks to Joe Goydish (Walton High), Don Hurlburt (Etowah High), Donnie Woods (South Georgia Kings), Jerome Stutchen (Niceville High, FL) and Mark Edwards for their time and efforts in working with the players in the skills stations. We also would like to thank Justin Young from Rivals, Carl Rush for his assistance; and last but not least, much appreciation goes out to Coach Phil Ponder and the Oglethorpe University Basketball program for their support.   

Below is a review of the Event’s Top Performers:

Outstanding Senior Players (Class of 2008):

(Note: Players listed in random order)

Additional Seniors Standouts (2008):

Anthony Sims (6’3, SF, M.T. Blount High – AL); Lee Riley (6’0, CG, M.T. Blount High, AL);  Chaquez Taylor (5’ 8, PG, Douglas County);  Michael Cerezola (6’ 2, SG, McIntosh); Tim Foster (6’ 5, Wing, Peachtree Ridge); Tyler Behl (6’ 1, CG, East Paulding); Marcus Benitez (6’ 4, Wing, Chamblee); Robert Sims (6’ 0, CG, Bradwell Institute);  Tariq Caldwell (6’1, SG, Stockbridge); Brannen Purdee (6’ 5, Wing, Windsor Academy);  Kori Forge, 6’ 1, CG, Alexander);  James Shields (6’2, CG, Dutchtown); Ardell Sheffield (6’5, Forward, Eagles Landing); Lazbri Akpuchukwu (6’6, Forward, McEachern);

Outstanding Junior Players (Class of 2009)

(Players listed in random order)

Additional Junior Standouts (2009):

Stephen Buckley (6’ 2, SG, Lecanto High – FL); Hart Ahumada (6’ 4, SG, Creekview); Andy Rouse (6’ 2, Wing, Citrus High – FL);  Michael Strahl (6’1, PG, Marist); Erik Schuelke (6’5, Wing, Milton); Milo McSwain (6’0 , SG, Parkview); Mike Heider (6’ 4, Wing, Milton); Khalid Mutakabbir (6' 3, SG, Peachtree Ridge)

Outstanding Sophomore Players (Class of 2010)

(Players listed in random order)

Outstanding Post Graduate Players

Information Menu  (Click below to access info) 

Camp Details

Top Reasons To Attend

Who Should Attend

How to Register

College Coaches Info

Driving Directions to Oglethorpe Univ 

Airport / Transportation

Host Hotels

Contact Info

Archives / Past Events 

Camp Details

WHAT:  FULL FORCE COLLEGE PROSPECT SHOWCASE

WHEN: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2007

SITE:    OGLETHORPE  UNIVERSITY

   4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta , GA 30319

TIME:   11:00 A.M. THROUGH 5:00 P.M. (Approx.) 

             (Note: Player Check-in will be held from 10:15 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.)

COST:   $75 PER PLAYER

             Includes:

• Player Profile in Coaches Guide
• Highly competitive 5-on-5 scrimmages (3 Game Guarantee)
• Fundamental skill stations  
• Maximum exposure to college coaches
• Official SEBA All-Star Shootout T-Shirt
• Senior and Underclassman All-Star Games
• Guest speaker

• Top Performers featured throughout the year on SEBA website and in the Regional Prospect Report sent out to college programs throughout the nation.
   

**NOTE: THE TOP NCAA DIVISION II, III, AND NAIA COLLEGE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE TO EVALUATE PROSPECTS. 

Top Reasons to Attend

COMPETITION - Now in its 5th year, the SEBA All-Star Shootout is the most competitive Fall Exposure event in Georgia. In 2006, talented prospects from throughout Georgia were in attendance, as well as players from Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Mississippi.  

COLLEGE EXPOSURE  - Every Player in attendance is given the opportunity to demonstrate their talent to the college coaches in attendance. The Top NCAA Division II, III, and NAIA College Coaches from throughout the South will be in attendance. Each year, the SEBA Atlanta Shootout attracts more college coaches than any other Fall Exposure Event in Georgia. Additionally, our comprehensive report highlighting the event's top performers is requested by many Division I schools.  

ORGANIZATION -  Event is very well organized to provide optimum experience for players and coaches. All scrimmages are called by GHSA certified officials and structured to be "team ball" orientated. All players receive equal playing time. College Coaches guide contains detailed profile info for all players.  Staff coaches are also present on each court to evaluate talent and monitor games.       

FACILITIES – The Camp will be held on the beautiful campus of Oglethorpe University, which is centrally located in the Brookhaven section of Atlanta. Oglethorpe's excellent facility houses three regulation courts which are ideally suited for showcase event.

PROMOTION – Over the past 3 years, Over 100+ SEBA players have received scholarships and are now playing college basketball. This includes players at all levels (NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA and Juco College Programs). Click Here for listing of event alumni. The SEBA Staff regularly offers follow up assistance to camp participants with their college endeavors. This assistance is provided at no extra charge.   

Who Should Attend

This event will be very competitive and is designed for Varsity Basketball players from the Classes 2008 (Seniors), 2009 (Juniors), and 2010 (Sophomores) with legitimate aspirations of playing college basketball. Please Note: High school players not directly invited by the SEBA staff to attend should list contact email and phone number of recommending high school or travel ball coach on registration form. All camp applicants will be screened for approval.     

Registration Info

In order to register, players should complete the registration form below and submit along with payment. Campers are encouraged to register early. Each of the past four SEBA Showcase Events held in Atlanta have sold-out in advance. Spots are only guaranteed upon our receipt of fully completed registration form and payment. All submitted registrations should include name and phone number of recommending Coach. Deadline for registration is Sept 12.

Click Here for Registration Form 

College Coaches Info

College Coaches packets will go on sale at 11:30 a.m. on the morning of September 15. Packets will be available for purchase throughout the event. Credit Cards will not be accepted (Cash or Check payment only). The cost of the packet is $25 per college program. (ie: Colleges with more than one coach in attendance will receive extra packets at no additional cost).     

Driving Directions

Click Here for Driving Directions to Oglethorpe University 

Important Note: When entering campus through the main entrance off Peachtree Rd.; proceed through security station. Basketball facility will be on your first left after the baseball stadium.  

Airport / Transportation

Atlanta’s Hartsfield - Jackson Airport. is located Southwest of the city and is approximately 25 minutes from Emory. The Oglethorpe Campus is directly accessible from the airport via Atlanta’s Mass Transit System (MARTA), taxi and numerous direct bus/van shuttles. Players traveling into Hartsfield should contact our Camp Office for more information regarding ground transportation from airport to camp. 

Host Hotels

There are an abundance of hotels within close proximity to Oglethorpe University. A discounted rate is available at the following:

Marriott Towne Place Suites
820 Sidney Marcus Blvd.
Atlanta, Georgia 3032
404.949.4820
Ask for code OGLP or OGLR for the Oglethorpe University rate. ($89 per night)
Online reservations can be made at: www.marriott.com/atlbu (promotion code O22)

Spring Hill Suites
3459 Buckhead Loop, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404.844.4800
Online reservations can be made at www.springhillsuitesatlantabuckhead.com (promotion code O22)

Contact Information

Camp Director: William LoPresti
Phone: (404) 435-6819
Email: WLoPresti@southeastbasketballacademy.com

Archives/Past Event

EVENT REVIEW

Updated October 4, 2006

(Atlanta, GA) 

The 2006 SEBA Atlanta All-Star Shootout held this past Saturday at Oglethorpe University was a complete success. The event, which was at full capacity with over 100 players, featured talented prospects from throughout Georgia, as well as players from Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. College programs from throughout the Southeast were in attendance throughout the day to evaluate prospective recruits. 

The Shootout featured a full day of basketball action. The event began with all players participating in fundamental drills stations conducted by some of Georgia’s top high school coaches. Following the skill stations, the players in attendance were treated to a terrific guest speech by Veteran NBA Coach Dick Helm. Coach Helm’s talk focused on self discipline, goal setting, and accountability. Next, the players competed in three (3) full court 5-on-5 scrimmage games with their respective teams throughout the afternoon and early evening. The final event of the day was the various Underclassman and Senior All-Star games. 

We want to extend thanks to all of the High School and AAU coaches throughout Georgia and beyond who helped support the event. Additionally, we want to send a special thanks to Coach Joe Goydish (Walton High), Roger Kvam (Cherokee High), Coach Joe Dix and Coach Davenport (East Hall High), Don Hurlburt (Etowah High), and Gerald Alford (Georgia Ballers AAU) for their time and efforts in working with the players as well as Coach Phil Ponder and the Oglethorpe University Basketball program for their support.  

Below is a review of the Event’s Top Performers:

Outstanding Senior Players (Class of 2007):

(Note: Listed in alphabetical order)

Additional Seniors Who Performed Well (2007):

Eddie Brown 5’ 10” PG Peachtree Ridge, Eric Jackson  6' 3" SG/SF Mill Creek; Cameron Terry  6' 4" SG Spain Park (AL); Ronnell Leftwich 6`0 PG Cedar Shoals; Matt Taylor 6`2 SG Young Americans Christian; Matthew Hobert  6`6 Forward Bremen High School; Tony Smith II  6`3 SG Milton; Andrew Chlon  5`11 PG Galloway; Stephen Birchfield  6`3 SG Hiram; Marvin Harris, Jr.  6' 2" CG Washington Cty.; Blake Jones  6'0 PG Calvary Day; Darnell Smothers  5' 8" PG Hephzibah; Andreas Ditges  5' 11" PG Trinity Christ.; Sam Muza 6' 0" PG Sequoyah; Xavier Moore  5' 10" PG Cedar Grove; Adam Coleman  6' 3" Forward McEachern; Jay Bright  6' 2" CG Whitewater; Cordoh Tarr 6' 5" Wing Shiloh; Bryan Nunn 6' 3" Forward Kennesaw Mtn.; Elliot Pittman 5' 10" PG   Lee County; Rohan Mehta 5' 10" PG Walton; Hunter Maples  5' 9" CG Lafayette (MS); Grant Mannion  6' 4" SG/SF Whitewater; Xavier Hurst 6' 1" SG Cedar Grove;  Marius Ngwayeb  6' 3" Forward Central Gwinnett; Dexter Bledsoe 6' 0". PG/SG Duluth; Andrew Barnes Prep 6' 2" Wing Chestatee (06); Matthew Kuglin  6' 3" SG Shiloh; Dajuan Hunter  5' 8" PG Faulkner (AL); Byron Forest II  6' 6" Forward Lovejoy; Nick Corley 6' 9" Forward Calvary Day; Justin Gist 5' 9" PG Newsome (FL); Dennison Ellis 6' 1' SG Grayson; Lafayette Wilson 6’ 1” CG, Peachtree Ridge

Outstanding Junior Players (Class of 2008)

(listed in alphabetical order)

Additional Juniors Who Performed Well (2008):

Sean Monk 6' 0" CG Newton; Taylor Jackson 5' 9" PG Piedmont Academy; Eric Tiller 6'4" Forward North Gwinnett; Colin Terry 5' 8" PG Spain Park (AL);  Ben Stone 6’ 4” Forward Etowah; Dedric Ware 5' 10" PG East Hall; Patrick Hoggard 6' 7" Forward East Hall; Trevor Bishop  5' 11" PG/SG East Hall; Billy Young 5' 11" PG North Gwinnett; Charlie Fisher 6' 2" Wing Lafayette (MS); Marcus Fondon 5' 9" PG Walton;; Jordan Callahan 5' 10" PG Blessed Trinity;  Dillon McLaughlin 11 6' 0" PG Wesleyan; Tre Washington 6’ 4” Forward Etowah.

Outstanding Sophomore Players (Class of 2009)

(listed in alphabetical order)

Unable to compete due to injury:

Wendell Williams 5`9 PG Appling County 2009; Ben Kopacka 6' 5" PF Blessed Trinity 2008; Adam Okechukwu 6' 4" W/F North Springs 2008, Ben Blaschke 12 6`6 Wing Etowah 2007.

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