2022 SEBA Atlanta Shootout (Standouts - Part 4)

The 2022 SEBA Atlanta All-Star Shootout was held September 17 on the campus of Pope High School. This 19th Anniversary Fall event featured 150 prospects from throughout all of Georgia, as well as from the states of Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina. The players were provided the opportunity to demonstrate their talent to the many College Coaches in attendance, as well as some of the top media and scouting outlets in the South.  

Here is Part 4 in a series of reports profiling standout performers from the event. This article will focus on Point Guards and Shooting guards.  

Additional Camp Standouts (Point Guards & Shooting Guards):

​The camp roster had a plethora of guards who will go on to play College Basketball in the near future. In addition to the standouts mentioned earlier in this series, here are some additional Guard prospects who impressed. Keishawn Hampton (6' 1, PG, Collins Hill; 2023) is was one of the top available PG prospects in Georgia. He is a scoring point guard who can shoot the three ball really well, but can also rip apart a defense off the dribble with his quickness and ability to attack the rim. Has a good head for the game, distribution skills, is strong on-ball defender, and competes. Already has several offers and we expect him to add to that with a big Senior season at Collins Hill. Drake Kucharik (6' 2, SG, Loganville Christian; 2023) is a highly skilled and fundamentally sound perimeter player with deceptively quick first step. He gets to the rim well and finishes strong thru contact, converting several tough buckets in traffic. Shoots the three ball coming off screens and moves well without the ball. He is an academic standout with a 4.0 GPA. Harrison Armour (5' 11, PG, King's Academy; 2023) was one of the event's biggest surprise players. He is a skilled and tough lead guard who shoots the three ball well and had several really nice finishes among the trees in the paint. Scrappy defender and willingness to get on the floor. High academic player with 3.9 GPA; he is worthy of next level looks. CJ Wallace (5' 11, CG, North Cobb Christian; 2023) was one of the event's top three point shooters. Has the ability to get really hot from beyond the arc, as evidenced with his shooting display in two of his team's games. Knocked down multiple treys spotting up and off a nice step-back move. Peaked the interest of a couple College programs with his play. Defensively puts good pressure on opposing ball handlers. Oray Towns III (6' 0, PG, Chapel Hill; 2023) is a really nice player who has the dual ability to score and create for others. He had stretches where he took over game with his hot shooting ability from the outside, but was equally impressive  with the way he ran his camp team as a floor general. He plays with good poise and overall court presence. College Coaches seeking a floor leader will want to take a close look here.          

Cori Mincey (Vidalia High)

One of the top Breakout players in the camp was Cori Mincey (6' 2, SG, Vidalia; 2024). The uber-athletic guard electrified the gym with numerous high flying dunks. He was excellent in transition and a standout on the defensive end, pressuring passing lanes and making winning plays with his high energy. Bright future; we look forward to following his development for an always strong and well coached Vidalia Indian program. Lakeside High School represented really well on the day. In addition to 6' 5 athlete  Ethan Sams mentioned earlier, they had two guards who also made their mark. Sebastian Reed (6' 2, PG, Lakeside; 2023) is a good ball handler and creates well off the dribble. He was able to use his quickness to get in the paint for mid-range pull-ups and did a good job finding open teammates with well timed  kick out assists. Uses angles well and finished consistently at the rim. Carries a 3.8 GPA in classroom and is active leader in his school community. Andre Wheeler (5' 10, PG, Lakeside; 2023) is a spark-plug point guard with good speed and quickness. He had some really nice buckets off of tough drives in traffic. Several of our camp staff gave high praise for defensive ability and desire to pick up full court and pressure ball handlers. Austen Colton (5' 10, PG, East Coweta; 2023) is a crafty and physically strong guard who can really score the basketball. He has an excellent jump shot, creates off the dribble, and was one of the top three-point shooters in attendance. In addition to his ability to put points on the scoreboard, he also did a good job leading the offense with good ball handling skills and passing ability. Nice player to watch down in Coweta County. One of only a few select freshman participants in a camp dominated by upperclassman, Andrew Taylor (5' 6, PG, Therell; 2026) didn't back down from anyone and made an impression with his sparkplug play. The exciting lead guard used his quickness to create for teammates with some excellent passes while also showing the ability to get in the paint and convert floaters and pull ups over much bigger defenders. Will be fun to watch his development under Coach Tay Sorrell at Therell. Programs seeking a talented guard who can really shoot the basketball need to take a close look at Victor Newsom (6' 1, PG, Sandy Creek; 2023). The battle tested CG has a State Championship pedigree and is a smooth operator on the floor with an even smoother jump shot. He is a very efficient player who opens up the floor with his elite three-point shooting ability, but also plays with a good court IQ and makes the right play. Alot of intangibles to his game; willing to make the extra pass and get down on the floor for loose balls. He has good versatility on the defensive end and was equally successful locking down quick guards or mixing it up with bigger wings.       

Jesse Gaynes (Marist)

Jesse Gaynes (5' 11, PG, Marist; 2023) is a winning point guard who played a key role in leading Marist to the AAAA Final 4 last year. Jesse exhibited those same qualities at camp where impressed as a first rate distributor, dropping dimes all over the floor. Compliments his playmaking with a nice three-point shot and solid lay-up package as a scorer. Has good understanding of the game and on-court communication. Several College programs used the camp as an opportunity to evaluate him and left impressed. Lazarus "Laz" Mason III (6' 1, PG, Grayson; 2024) is a talented sleeper prospect out of Gwinnett powerhouse Grayson High School. He is cat quick and has a really nice handle which allows him to break down opposing defenses for his own scoring and distribution to teammates. Good jump shot and separation off the bounce. What may have been most impressive about his game was his defensive effort, as he puts great pressure on the ball and created several turnovers which led to buckets for his team. He is player to watch closely. Centennial High School has a Senior guard duo that had a good showing at camp and are diamond in the rough prospects certainly deserving of next level looks. Jonah Hibbert (6' 0, PG, Centennial; 2023) is a prospect who creates his shot really well off the dribble and can really light it up from three-point land. He also impressed with his intensity on defense and vocal leadership. Jamir Blount (5' 10, PG, Centennial; 2023) is a move-in to the Peach State from New Jersey and plays with a tough, hard nosed approach to the game. Strong on ball defender. Gets to the rim and finishes strong in the paint with a clean three-point stroke. Look for both to have strong Senior campaigns for Coach Matt Barksdale. Mekhi Sherman (5' 10, PG, North Cobb; 2023) was one of the smaller guys in camp but has big game. He impressed with his quickness and toughness, scoring the ball in traffic, knocking down tough jumpers off the dribble, and seeing the floor with excellent vision. Does a great job leading the fast break in transition. Pressures the ball length of the floor. His on-court skills, leadership, and 4.0 GPA in the classroom make him a player to keep tabs on this coming season. A guard to watch in the Class of 2024 class is another North Cobb product by the name of Marvin Maina (5' 11, PG, North Cobb; 2024). He is a lightning quick lead guard with a great handle and dribble moves. Slices and dices to the rim and finishes well. Smooth pull-up jumper. Daveon Henderson (6' 2, SG, Westside Macon; 2023) is a athletic guard wired to score the basketball. He was effective at all three scoring levels, but was especially dangerous creating off the dribble and finishing with mid-range pull-ups and strong finishes at the rim. After a big Junior season where he averaged an impressive 21 ppg, he is a known player in Middle Georgia but is still somewhat of an under-the-radar prospect on a state wide scale. Look for that to change this coming Senior season, as his talent warrants him being mentioned among the better available guard prospects in Georgia.  

Randy Harris (South Paulding)

Randy Harris (6' 2, Guard, South Paulding; 2023) is a good all-around player who impressed with his athleticism and versatility. He showed a bit of everything offensively during the day, knocking down jumpers, attacking the paint hard, handling the rock, and going coast-to-coast in transition for buckets. Shoots the three ball well off the dribble. Defensively, he gets after it and plays with good intensity.  South Paulding represented big at the camp and in addition to Harris and the previously mentioned Jeremiah Taylor, another Spartan who showed well was Andrew LaVigne (6' 2, Guard, South Paulding; 2024). A Junior with good size and strength for a guard, He played his way onto the watch list of several College coaches with his combination of skill and grit. He is an excellent three point shooter but can also put the ball on the floor and attack the paint. We also liked his ability to standout on the defensive end, where he played with an intensity and desire often missing in showcase camps. His on court talent combined with 4.0 GPA should certainly bring interest his way over the next two years. Max Young (6' 2, SG, Central; 2024) is another Junior who had a good showing. His development over the past year has been nice to see as he has gotten stronger and more confident. He was one among the top three-point shooters in camp and was a threat spotting up and off the dribble. In addition to his consistent shot making, he is a solid perimeter defender and plays with a good head for the game. Look forward to following his development.        

Honorable Mention (Point Guards & Shooting Guards):
(Listed in no particular order)

Class of 2023
Aman Jackson (Temple); Cade Constanzo (Bremen); Anthony Edwards (TL Hanna); Jalan Johnson (North Cobb); Chase Lawrence (Lithonia); Jerry Meder (Cherokee Christian); Amir Arrington (Galloway);  Elia Bongiorno (The King's Academy, TN); Sean Lynch (South Paulding); Ty Holmes (Johns Creek); Jaden Stewart (Pickens); Kyndon Wilburg (Tri-Cities);  Nick Majors (Druid Hills)      

Class of 2024
Bronson Blair (Mountain View); Jaden Bates (Dominion Christian); James Nease (Cherokee Christian);  Jaden Mattison (Dacula); Harrison Rollins (The King's Academy, TN); Jakorri Arnold (Salem); Robert Hunter (Roswell); Khamani Paxton (Walton); Joshua Harris (Landmark Christian): Kendall Solomon (Martin Luther King Magnet, TN)

Class of 2025
Frae'Quane Wilkins (Franklin County); Mylan Roebuck (Franklin County); Payton Waites (Woodward Academy); Jayon Coleman (Vidalia); Warren Robinson (Woodstock); Blake Pollock (Landmark Christian); Dalton Bunch (Savannah Christian) 

Class of 2026
Tony LoPresti (Mount Paran); Wyatt Thomason (North Cobb Christian); Alando Richards (Creekside Christian)   

Stay tuned for our Part # 5 and final feature profiling standout Wings and Forwards from the event. 

​Related Posts:
Top Performers 1
​Top Performers 2
Top Performers 3 
Additional Standouts 4
Additional Standouts 5       ​