The 2017 Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) Atlanta College Showcase took place on March 18 on the campus of Oglethorpe University. For the past twelve years, this event has successfully brought together available prospects from throughout the South and provided them with an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to College Coaches. The event has served as bridge between players and coaches and has resulted in scholarships and playing opportunities for hundreds of players since its inception.
This year’s edition of the SEBA College Showcase carried on that tradition, as 180 prospects representing all parts of Georgia as well as seven other states were eager to compete and display their talent to the large collection of college coaches in attendance.
Here is Part 2 in a series of reports profiling the Event's Top Performers:
RELATED: Top Performers (Part 1)
This year’s edition of the SEBA College Showcase carried on that tradition, as 180 prospects representing all parts of Georgia as well as seven other states were eager to compete and display their talent to the large collection of college coaches in attendance.
Here is Part 2 in a series of reports profiling the Event's Top Performers:
RELATED: Top Performers (Part 1)
Jibril Wyckoff (Redan)
Jibril Wyckoff (6’ 3, SG, Redan; 2017)
Long and wiry guard who attacks the rim really well. Gave opposing defenses fits with his ability to drive to the rim and finish strong. Plays with good motor and with purpose. Was one of the top players in talent rich Dekalb County this past season averaging 17 ppg.
Long and wiry guard who attacks the rim really well. Gave opposing defenses fits with his ability to drive to the rim and finish strong. Plays with good motor and with purpose. Was one of the top players in talent rich Dekalb County this past season averaging 17 ppg.
Bryce Parks (Dutchtown)
Bryce Parks (6’ 3, CG, Dutchtown; 2017)
Long and bouncy guard with very long wing span; Bryce was one of the camp’s better shot makers. He has a scorers mentality and was pumping in buckets from the perimeter, in transition, and while attacking the basket. Had couple impressive above the rim finishes. As he continues to physically develop, has great upside and best ball is certainly ahead of him.
Long and bouncy guard with very long wing span; Bryce was one of the camp’s better shot makers. He has a scorers mentality and was pumping in buckets from the perimeter, in transition, and while attacking the basket. Had couple impressive above the rim finishes. As he continues to physically develop, has great upside and best ball is certainly ahead of him.
Olando Merrick
Olando Merrick (6’ 6, Wing, True Partnership Christian Academy; 2018)
Physically strong wing with good leaping ability. Was a tough matchup throughout the day for opponents. Excelled when putting the ball on floor and penetrating to rim. Had several thunderous dunks in traffic. Consistent jump shot. Excellent rebounder for position and runs floor hard on break. Reclassified to Class of 2018.
Physically strong wing with good leaping ability. Was a tough matchup throughout the day for opponents. Excelled when putting the ball on floor and penetrating to rim. Had several thunderous dunks in traffic. Consistent jump shot. Excellent rebounder for position and runs floor hard on break. Reclassified to Class of 2018.
Tony Pulice (Dawsonville Christian)
Tony Pulice (6’0, PG, Dawson Christian Academy; 2017)
Skilled and speedy lead guard who impressed with his ability to create and score. Sees the floor well and set up teammates for easy baskets with well-timed passes. Knock down shooter from three-point land. Understands the game and plays within himself.
Skilled and speedy lead guard who impressed with his ability to create and score. Sees the floor well and set up teammates for easy baskets with well-timed passes. Knock down shooter from three-point land. Understands the game and plays within himself.
Michael Johnson (Allatoona)
Michael Johnson (5’ 10, PG, Allatoona; 2017)
Athletic lead guard who shined on both sides of the floor. Offensively, has good presence as a floor leader; comfortable running a team. Is good distributor and scoring threat. Finishes well at basket and knocked down good share of outside jumpers. Defensively is tough on ball defender and active in lanes. Helped lead Allatoona to State championship game as a Junior and Final 4 appearance as Senior.
Athletic lead guard who shined on both sides of the floor. Offensively, has good presence as a floor leader; comfortable running a team. Is good distributor and scoring threat. Finishes well at basket and knocked down good share of outside jumpers. Defensively is tough on ball defender and active in lanes. Helped lead Allatoona to State championship game as a Junior and Final 4 appearance as Senior.
Destin Exinor (River Ridge)
Destin Exinor (6’ 4, Forward, River Ridge; 2017)
Powerful and athletic forward who was a force in the paint. Plays with great strength and energy, Was one of the top rebounders in the camp. Workhorse on the offensive boards converting put backs and creating many second chances for his team. Averaged a double-double this past year while being named 1st Team All-Region.
Powerful and athletic forward who was a force in the paint. Plays with great strength and energy, Was one of the top rebounders in the camp. Workhorse on the offensive boards converting put backs and creating many second chances for his team. Averaged a double-double this past year while being named 1st Team All-Region.
Malik Lawrence (Calhoun)
Malik Lawrence (5’ 11, PG, Calhoun; 2017)
Smooth playmaker who can score and distribute. Has a deadly pull-up jumper in half court set and in transition. Has good quickness and handle. Showed ability to draw defense and kick to open teammates for easy shots. Has good defensive intensity and plays with hustle. All-Region selection for strong Calhoun program that has won 50 games over past two seasons.
Smooth playmaker who can score and distribute. Has a deadly pull-up jumper in half court set and in transition. Has good quickness and handle. Showed ability to draw defense and kick to open teammates for easy shots. Has good defensive intensity and plays with hustle. All-Region selection for strong Calhoun program that has won 50 games over past two seasons.
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