2020 SEBA Hoops & Hope (Additional Standouts - Part 4)

The SEBA "Hoops & Hope" Showcase was a free, nonprofit-exposure event which provided Class of 2021 high school seniors the opportunity to compete and display their skills in front of college coaches, media, and scouts. 

Here is Part 4 in a series of reports profiling prospects from the event. 

Additional Standouts (Point Guards)

N'Fari Benjamin (Rabun Gap)

N'Fari Benjamin (6' 0, Rabun Gap; 2021) is an explosive lead guard with tremendous speed. Pound for pound, one of the most athletic players in the gym. Did a great job of breaking down the defense with his penetration and leading the fast break in transition. Aggressive defender; forced several turnovers with his quickness. Impressive "Team First" attitude who encouraged teammates. Griffin Cherry (6' 1, North Paulding; 2021) is a skilled and crafty point guard who had a nice showing. A player who has a great feel for the game. Deceptively quick first step, solid frame, and creates well off the dribble. Sees the floor well as a set-up man and consistently makes the right reads. Good outside shot and floater; Strong student with 3.9 GPA. Isaiah Logan (6' 0, Allatoona; 2021) is a underrated prospect that college programs throughout the Region should lay eyes on. He has good speed and thrives in uptempo situations. Has a nice handle and a sharp pull-up jumper. Can score the ball while also making players around him better with his passing ability. Active defender and plays with good intensity. Will team up with (aforementioned) Kevin Taylor and Cam Baldwin to lead a dangerous Allatoona team this season. Dylan Span (5' 9, Landmark Christian, 2021) is quick natural point guard who can score the ball; but was at his best when creating for others. Put good pressure on opposing ball handlers and was wasn't afraid to dive on a loose ball and make hustle plays. Tucker Lowe (5' 10, Pickens County, 2021) was a spark plug to his team, making a very solid contribution on both ends of the floor. He was one of the top shooters on the day, converting on six 3-point field goals across both games. He set up his teammates with several nice assists in transition; and showed some good fight on the defensive end. DaQuan Hawkins (5' 10, Central Gwinnett; 2021) is a battle tested floor general who did a good job running the point for his team. He did an excellent job using his quickness to draw defense and kick out to open shooters or dump down to cutters. A very capable scorer with a nice mid-range and three point shot, in this Showcase setting, he was focused on facilitating for his teammates.

Additional Standouts (Shooting Guards)          

Nick Hein (Kennesaw Mountain)

Nick Hein (6' 3, Kennesaw Mountain; 2021) is an Elite academic prospect (4.3 GPA & 1370 SAT) with good size and strength; Combo guard that has generated some nice buzz over the past few months with his play. Unfortunately, he badly dislocated his finger in the first half of his team's first game on Saturday. Being the tough competitor he is, Nick continued to play after the injury but was noticeably hampered and couldn't display much of his outside shooting prowess. He still exhibited spurts of good play, using his strong frame and physical style to attack the rim for buckets and to set up others. His trademark intensity was not impacted, as he is very physical defender on the ball. Makayl Rakestraw (5' 9, East Jackson; 2021) was one of the top scorers in Georgia last year, averaging 22 ppg as a Junior. He displayed that scoring ability in some stretches on Saturday, where he used his muscular build and quicks to create off the dribble and score in the paint; also showed a very nice mid-range game. He was very active on both ends and contributed a variety of intangibles that were instrumental in his team winning the event Championship. Knock down shooters are always desired at every level of the game. Dylan Pumpian (6' 1, Walton; 2021) certainly fits that description as he can absolutely fill it up from beyond the arc and is one of the state's top three-point marksman. Knocked down numerous treys at camp with a sweet stroke. He finds the seams in the defense and is very good at getting open for clean looks. Sound defender and ball handler. In addition to his shooting skill, he is an extremely high academic prospect with 4.3 GPA and 32 ACT score, which should bring attention from highly select academic colleges. Andrew Peacock (6' 2, Cherokee Christian; 2021) is a fundamentally sound guard with a balanced skill set and quick first step. A capable scorer, he had several nice finishes in traffic and can hurt the defense with his penetration. He is the type of player whose full contribution doesn't show on the stat sheet. Coaches in attendance were impressed with his willingness to set screens, talk on defense, and scrap for loose balls. Winning player that will be a true asset for a program at the next level. Tyler Gorsuch (6' 1, North Cobb; 2021) is a heady guard who understands the game and plays within himself. He uses screens very well to set up his outside shot and was one of the better three-point shooters in attendance. He brings a distinct toughness to the floor, where he is an excellent position defender and is willing to do what is necessary to help his team win. He is another player on this list who is a fantastic student. Tyler carries a 4.5 GPA in the classroom. Representing the host school of North Cobb Christian, Jackson Hewitt (6' 2, North Cobb Christian; 2022) was one of only two non-seniors in attendance. He had a very solid showing. Is a capable scorer who can create his own shot. He has a good first step and displayed the ability to get into the lane and finish. Good looking jumper off the dribble and plays with good court presence. Caught the eye of a couple of college coaches who will be keeping tabs on this 2022 prospect. 

​Additional Standouts (Wings & Forwards)                                            

Kai Simmons (St. Francis)

Kai Simmons (6' 8, Forward, St. Francis; 2021) is an intriguing prospect with athleticism and good size. He snatched up rebounds at a high rate and provided good rim protection as a shot blocker. Offensively, he is a bit raw; converted on high-percentage attempts in the paint and crashed the offensive boards hard. Runs floor well for his size. With continued development of his offensive skills, he has the potential to be a high impact player at the next level. Justice Devone (6' 4, Wing, Douglas County; 2021) is a player who earned positive feedback from our staff and several College Coaches in attendance. He has good size and strength for a guard and is comfortable leading the offense with the ball in his hand or playing off the ball as as a wing. Showed a diverse skill set as an inside-out threat; finished well at rim and knocked down jumpers. Plays with good energy on the defensive end and plays passing lanes well; carries a 3.7 GPA in classroom. Tremain Davis (6' 4, Wing, North Cobb Christian; 2021) was the other non-senior in attendance for the host school and showed a solid floor game. He is a good athlete with a solid frame; showed the agility to defend smaller quicker guards on the perimeter while also dropping down in the paint to defend bigger forwards. Was one of the camp's top assists leaders, where he averaged 4 per game. Has alot of untapped potential; would like to see him become more aggressive offensively. 

Navaughn Maise (Discovery)

Navaughn Maise (6' 5, Wing, Discovery; 2021) is an impressive prospect with a good blend of strength and athleticism. He is strong in the paint and scored on a couple of powerful finishes in traffic. His mid-range jumper is to be respected. Has a knack for being around the ball and was one of the better rebounders in the camp. Displayed good on-court energy and leadership. His best basketball is certainly ahead of him. Eli'sha King (6' 6, Forward, Tri-Cities; 2021) was a very steady performer for his team. He is effective in the paint and can stretch the defense with his three-point shooting. Coming from a State Championship level program at Tri-Cities, he has learned to make an impact on the game doing the little things that lead to victory. We liked his defensive intensity and desire to mix it up on the boards for rebounds. 

Related Content: 

SEBA Hoops & Hope Recap (3 Takeaways From the Event)

SEBA Hoops & Hope - Top Performers (Part 1)

SEBA Hoops & Hope - Top Performers (Part 2)

​SEBA Hoops & Hope - Top Performers (Part 3)

SEBA Hoops & Hope - Additional Standouts (Part 4)