2008 SEBA ATLANTA SPRING COLLEGE SHOWCASE

Posted March 28, 2008

(Atlanta, GA) 

The 4^th Annual SEBA Atlanta Spring College Showcase was held this past weekend at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. The event was at full capacity with 120 College prospects from throughout Georgia, as well as from six other states (FL, TN, LA, MD, NC, and AL). The talent level was high, with many of the Region’s Top Unsigned Seniors in attendance. Additionally, there was an impressive group of underclassman who made their mark throughout the day. Over (24) twenty-four college programs from throughout the Southeastern Region were in attendance throughout the day to evaluate prospective recruits. 

The Showcase 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 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 Camp then concluded with the Underclassman and Senior All-Star games; capping off a fantastic day of basketball.  

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 and Carl Rush (Etowah High), Jamal Hickman (Douglas County), Roger Kvam (Cherokee High), Robert Burke, and Mark Edwards for their assistance with the camp. We would also like to extend a special thanks 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):

Theron Goodson (6’ 6, Wing, Riverwood); Tariq Caldwell (6’ 1, CG, Stockbridge); Sam Purdy (6’ 5, SG, Palm Harbor - FL); Charquez Taylor (5’ 6, PG, Douglas County); Mark Woodhull Jr. (6’ 5, Forward, Cherokee); Omar Crawley (6’ 2, SG, Newton County);  Jonathan Grant (6’ 3, Wing, Norcross); Trey Bates (6’ 2, SG, Eagles Landing Christian Academy); Tyler Blackwell (6’ 6, Forward, Etowah); Julian Bratton (6’ 0, CG, Marietta); Marquis Brown (6’ 4, SG, Cedar Grove); James Miller (6’ 5, Forward, SW Atlanta Christian); Sean Johnson (6’ 3, Wing, Lakewood – FL); Chudi Ndudikwa (6’ 3, Wing, Cedar Grove); Michael Boyd (5’ 9, PG, Hephzibah)

Outstanding Underclassman Players (Class of 2009 & Class of 2010)

(Players listed in random order)

Additional Underclassman Standouts (2009 & 2010):

Andy Rouse (2009, 6’ 2, Wing, Citrus High – FL);  Bobby Clarke (2009, 6’ 2, SG, St. Francis – FL); Kareem Allintah (2009, 6’ 5, Wing, Woodstock); Michael Hannah (2009, 6’ 4, Wing, Dominion); Aaron Bowyer (2009, 5’ 11, PG, Kennesaw Mtn.); Cameron Solomon (2010, 6’ 2, CG, Lovejoy); Cameron Smith (2010, 6’ 2, SG, Brookwood); Micahel Janusek (2009, 6’ 2, SG, Woodland); Martez Winton (2010, 5’ 11, PG, Heard County)

Outstanding Post Grad & JUCO Players

Please Note: Complete Event review featuring Breakdowns on the Event’s Top performers will be completed by next week (4/1/08). This Review is made available only to College and Prep School Coaches. Coaches interested in receiving report should contact Coach LoPresti at WLopresti@southeastbasketballacademy.com   

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Camp Details

Top Reasons To Attend

Who Should Attend

How to Register

College Coaches Info

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Airport / Transportation

Host Hotels

Contact Info

Archives / Past Events 

Camp Details

WHAT:  SEBA ATLANTA SPRING COLLEGE SHOWCASE

WHEN: SATURDAY MARCH 22, 2008

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:   $85 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. Additionally, the event will be covered by a number of National and Regional Scouting Websites/Publications.   
 

**NOTE: THE TOP NCAA DIVISION II, III, NAIA, AND JUCO COLLEGE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE TO EVALUATE PROSPECTS.  EACH YEAR, THIS EVENT DRAWS MORE COLLEGE COACHES AND HAS PROVIDED MORE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAYERS THAN ANY OTHER EXPOSURE EVENT IN GEORGIA.      

Top Reasons to Attend

COMPETITION - Now in its 4th year, the SEBA Spring College Showcase is the most competitive Spring  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 (who, as a result of NCAA regulations, are not permitted to evaluate Spring season exposure events).  

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 125+ 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. The event is also open to qualified Prep School and JUCO players. 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 five 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 March 18.

Click Here for Registration Form 

College Coaches Info

College Coaches packets will go on sale at 10:30 a.m. on the morning of March 22. 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 Oglethorpe. The 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

2007 Atlanta Spring Showcase Review

2006 Atlanta Spring Showcase Review

2007 EVENT REVIEW

Updated March 20, 2007

(Atlanta, GA) 

The 2007 SEBA Spring College Showcase was held this past Saturday on the campus of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. High school players from throughout the state of Georgia, as well as players from Florida, South Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi participated in the event. College coaches from throughout the Southeast were on hand to evaluate the prospects.    

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 the Oglethorpe University Basketball program, Head Coach Phil Ponder, and Head Assistant Thad Phillips for their support and assistance during the event.    

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

Outstanding Senior Players (Class of 2007):

(Note: Listed in alphabetical order)

Additional Seniors (2007) Who Performed Well                                                                                (listed in random order):  

Dan Martin (6’1, SG, South Effingham); Daniel Browning (6’2”, CG, South Effingham); Trey Scales (5’11”, CG, Whitewater); Darnel Smothers (5’8, PG, Hephzibah); Marvin Harris (6’2, SG, Washington County); Michael Gunsolus (6’1, SG, Randolph Southern); Matt Kuglin (6’2, SG, Shiloh); Ismael Gonzalez (5’10, PG, Excel Christian); Justin Cole (5’11”, PG, Santa Fe Catholic – FL); Edwin Izenady (6’3, SG, Grayson); Ben Blaschke (6’6, Wing, Etowah); Stephen Birchfield (6’2, SG, Hiram); Bryan Nunn (6’3, Forward, Kenn. Mtn); Chris Nwabude (6’1, SG, Shiloh); Shermaine Manning (5’8, PG, Valdosta); Robert Wages (6’2, Wing, Loganville); Darius Clark (6’0, CG, Dacula); Dexter Bledsoe (6’0, PG, Duluth); Jordan Scholl (6’4, Wing, Clearwater - FL); Jonathon Rackard (5’9, PG, Dacula); Lafayette Wilson (6’2, SG, Peachtree); John Sloan (5’11, PG, Albertville – AL); Joe Draughon (6’2, CG, Heirway Christian); TJ Joseph (5’10, PG, Heirway Christian); Cameron Quinn (6’5”, Forward, Kenn. Mtn.); Joe Ruiz (5’11”, PG, Apalachee), PJ Hollings (6’3, Wing, Apalachee), Darrell Johnson (6’1, SG, Luella)  

Outstanding Underclassman Players (Classes of 2008 and 2009)

(listed in alphabetical order)

Additional  Underclassman (2008 & 2009) Who Performed Well                                                    (listed in random order) :  

Justin Smith (6’2, SG, Strom Thurmond – S.C.); Michael Boyd (5’8”, PG, Hephzibah); Jaren Harris (5’7; PG, Washington County); Spencer Poer (6’3, Wing, Etowah);  Gavi Abraham (5’6”, PG, Weber School);  Michael Metz (6’3; SG, Pinecrest Academy); Kareem Morris (5’11, PG, Alexander); Tyler Gunnett (6’0, PG, Loganville);  Milan Rodrigo (6’0, CG, Hilgrove); Gabriel Strutchen (5’11, PG, Niceville – FL);  Nate Washington (6’3, Forward, Etowah); Qunintin Square (5’10” PG, Norcross); Chris Davis (6’2, SG, Hiram);                                                                         

Unable to compete due to injury:

Marius Chawa (6’3”, Wing, Central Gwinnett)

2006 EVENT REVIEW

Updated March 29, 2006

SEBA SPRING COLLEGE SHOWCASE

The 2006 SEBA Spring College Prospect Showcase was held March 18 at Life University in Marietta, Ga. The event was at full capacity and brought together the region's best unsigned seniors, and top underclassman talent from throughout Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and as far away as the Bahamas. Over 47 colleges were in attendance to evaluate and recruit players. We want to thank all of the coaches in Georgia and Florida who lent their support and assistance in making this a very successful event.

Below is a listing of the Event's Outstanding Performers. College Coaches who wish to obtain the Official Event review which comes complete with player profiles and evaluations should contact Georgia Director William LoPresti.

Outstanding Performers (Seniors – Class of 2006)
(listed in alphabetic order by last name)

Jaquan Bray (6’ 3” CG, Campbell)
Brandon Chambers (6’ 1” PG, Norcross)
Jacobbi Coleman (6’ 3”, PG, Kennesaw Mtn.)
Korri Ennis (6’ 2” CG, Brandon)
Brian Fisher (6’ 2” CG, Kennesaw Mtn.)
Antonio Glasby (6’ 4”, SG, Atlanta Carver)
Murray Jenkins (6’ 0”, PG, Lassitter)
Brent Jennings (6’ 5”, Wing, Douglass)
Andrew Martins (6’ 2”, Guard, Bloomingdale)
Chuck McCoy (6’ 3” CG, Etowah)
Wes Miller (6’ 6”, Forward, North Springs)
Emmanual Perry (6’ 5”, Wing/SF, Collins Hill)
Adrian Pickett (5’ 11”, PG, Heritage)
Michael Rubio (6’ 1” PG, North Forsyth)
Kenny Russell (6’ 5” Wing/Guard, South Cobb)
Theo Smalling (6’ 7”, Forward, Bloomingdale)
Demarlow Simmons (5’ 9”, PG, Osborne)
Jamal Thompson (6’ 2” Guard, IMG Academy)
Demetrius Young (6’ 7”, Forward, Eastside)
Maurice Williams (6’ 9” Forward, Mill Creek)
 

5th Year Senior/Post Grad Standouts
Marcus Auman (6’ 7”, SF/PF, Wesley Chapel)
Travis Lemaster (5’ 11”, PG, Wesley Chapel)
Lamar Elston ( 5’ 10” PG, Northview)
Dorian Hudson (6’ 5” SF, Northview)

Additional Upperclassman who Performed Well:

Travis McCarn (5’ 10” PG, Marietta); Randy Joslyn (6’ 5” Wing, Lithia Springs), Myka Lane (6’ 2” CG, Murray County); Paul Moustoukas (6’ 3” Guard, Walker); Jhurik Forrester (6’ 2” PG, Peachtree Ridge); Jeremy Sledge (6’ 1” PG, Peachtree Ridge); Travis Lemaster (5’ 11” PG, Wesley Chapel); Aramis Phillips (6’ 3” Guard, St. Francis); Darius Hogan (6’ 2” CG, SW Dekalb); Hussamiddin Parker (5’ 9” Point guard, Technical); Kennard Richardson (5’ 11” PG, Creekside); Mitch Merkling (5’ 9”, SG, South Forsyth); Kyle Wooten (6’ 4”, Wing , Dacula); Brandon Haley (6’ 3” , SG, Dacula); Marcus McElrath (6’ 6” , PF, Osborne); Carey Trevino (5’ 10” PG, Nassau Academy – Bahamas); Andrew Suggs (5’ 11”, PG, Henry County); Clyde Beckford Jr. (6’ 3” SF, Nassau Academy, Bahamas); David Fitzgerald (6’ 3”, SG/SF, Northview); Joshua Means (6’ 2” , SG, Armwood); Frank Norwood (6’ 2” Guard); Larique Fears (5’ 11” , PG, Heritage); Lance Mahaley (6’ 6”, PF, Dacula); Darel Hubbard (6’ 0”, SG, Wheeler);

Outstanding Performers (Underclassman – Classes of 2007/2008)
(listed in alphabetic order by last name)

Clyson Beckford (2008 – 6’ 3” PG – Nassau Academy – Bahamas)
Jeron Belin (2007- 6’ 5” Wing, Tallulah Falls)
A.J. Bishop (2007 - 6’ 5”, Wing, Walton)
Dillon Boggs (2007 - 6’ 0”, CG, Pope)
Theo Brown (2007 - 5’ 9”, PG, McEachern)
Tyler Cerone (2008 - 5’ 10”, PG, Blessed Trinity)
Andrew Darst (2007 - 6' 4", WG, Tampa Jesuit)
Alex Doyle (2008 - 6’ 7”, Wing, Tampa Jesuit)
Byron Forest (2007 - 6’ 5” SF, Lovejoy)
Dylon Fugate (2008- 6’ 4”, SG, Tampa Newsome)
James Hudson (6’ 7, Forward, Mays)
Ben Kopacka (2008 - 6’ 6”, Forward, Blessed Trinity)
Josh Kvam (2007- 6’ 1”, CG, Cherokee)
Zach Moore (2008- 6’ 0”, PG, Etowah)
Walter Perkins (2007 – 6’ 6”, F, Tampa Prep)
Alex Richey (2007 - 6’ 2”, CG, Centennial)
Jaymie Snell (2007 – 6’ 4” SG, Columbus Northside)
Mustafa Ali Salaam (2007 – 6’ 1” CG, WD Mohammed)
Matt Sundberg (2008 – 6’ 6” Wing, Harrison)
J.C. Ward (2007- 6’ 5”, Forward, Marietta)
Deandre Washington (2007- 6’ 5”, PF, McEachern)
Brandon Watson (2007 - 6’ 8”, Forward, Lake Forest)
E.C. Williams (2007- 6’ 3”, SG, McEachern)

Additional Underclassman who Performed Well:

Andrew Steioff (6’ 5” Wing , Northview); Xavier Moore (5’ 9”, PG, Cedar Grove); Tim Foster (6’ 3”, SG, Peachtree Ridge); Bradley Floyd (5’ 11”, PG, Gordon Lee); Rob Crowder (6’ 3”, Wing, Gordon Lee); Matt Hobert (6’ 6”, Forward, Bremen); Andy Chlon (5’ 9”, PG, Galloway); Ed Millen (6’ 5” Wing); Travis Allison (6’ 2”, SG, Parkview); Ryan Bayersdorfer (6’ 5” , Forward, Harrison); Nick Blaylock (6’ 1”, SG, Cherokee); Kris Yanida (6’ 4” SF, Westerfield ) Rohan Mehta (5’ 11”, PG, Walton); Wes Jones (6’ 1”, CG, Cherokee); Mikal Lewis (6’ 5”, Wing, Wheeler); Adam Okechukwu (6’ 4”, SF, North Springs); Corey Edmunson (6’3” SG, Coosa); Jaime King (5’ 10”, PG, Cherokee).