2019 International Middle School Combine – Dallas, TX
This year’s camp was a very strong group from top to bottom. The amount of length and size combined with athleticism at all positions made this group exciting to evaluate. It was also really encouraging to see the overall willingness to compete and has me excited to watch them develop. As they continue to build their full basketball IQ and fully grasp the physicalness of the game these two classes have loads of potential prospects.
This camp was an important opportunity for our campers to understand the importance of impacting the game and standing out when you are on the floor. An evaluator may only have a few minutes to watch you perform, so you must maximize your production on the floor. There were literally 70 or 80 players that stood out in camp, these are only some that really caught me eye with their overall performances this weekend.
| Christopher Lockett | New Orleans, LA | Arthur Ashe Middle school | 2023 | 6’4″ | 145 | G |
He played dominant all camp. He was aggressive attacking in transition and in the half court. He also competed on defense on the ball and help side getting multiple block shots each game. He showed why he is considered one of the top prospects in his class.
| Diovion Famakinde | Brooklyn, NY | Our Saviour of Lutheran | 2023 | 6’1 | 160 | G |
He has a very shifty handle and is very strong and balanced attacking the paint and finishing with contact. He showed a good balance of getting teammates involved with his vision and himself. Was consistently dominant all camp.
| David Ibandzo | Covington, OK | Covington | 2023 | 6’10” | 230 | C |
He has elite size and has showed he has good athleticism. He is a raw talent that showed nice instincts and good touch around the rim. He showed he can be an imposing defender in the paint blocking shots and rebounding. He has the potential to develop into a special prospect.
| Tyler Smith | Houston, TX | Hodges Bend Middle School | 2023 | 6’6″ | 172 | F |
A long athlete that plays with a high motor and shows loads of potential. He seemed to want the challenge of guarding the top players and with his frame has the potential to be an elite wing defender. If he continues to develop, he has a chance to be a high-level prospect.
| Mackenzie Mgbako | Samerset, NJ | Gill St. Bernard | 2023 | 6’6″ | 170 | F |
Long athlete that enjoys competing with a high motor. Showed a good handle in transition and finished well in traffic. Very high upside as a prospect.
| Jacolb Cole | Houston, TX | Meyerland Middle School | 2023 | 6’4″ | 152 | G |
Really good combination of length, athleticism, and skill set. If he continues to push his development and improve his shooting efficiency, he could be an elite prospect.
| Jake Pike | Houston, TX | Spring Branch Middle School | 2023 | 6’6″ | 187 | G/F |
He really impressed me on Day 2. He showed he can attack facing the basket and finish above the rim. He was aggressive blocking shoots on defense and finished strong in the paint. He has the tools to be a good prospect.
| Drew Steffe | Frisco, TX | Frisco Memorial HS | 2023 | 6’3″ | 165 | G |
He is a crafty guard with good size and has a very nice feel for scoring the ball and never appears rushed or out of control. Plays with an IQ and confidence that made him a nightmare for defenders all camp.
| George Washington III | Spicewood, TX | Homeschool | 2023 | 6’0″ | 140 | G | ||||||||
His game has really grown this last year. He has grown more physical in attacking the paint and making plays to go along with his elite level shooting. He was able to keep defenders off balanced all camp. He shows potential to become an elite combo guard.
| Jaland Lowe | Houston, TX | Tanglewood Middle School | 2023 | 5’10 | 120 | G |
He is a long crafty point guard that seemed to always make the right play with the ball in his hands. He has continued to shoot the ball more efficiently from deep, which really makes him a nightmare to defend.
| Tyler Ringgold | Baton Rouge, LA | Southern Laboratory School | 2023 | 6’5 | 165 | F |
He is a skilled forward that has developed well in the past year and is becoming more athletic. Rebounds the ball well and is becoming strong off the dribble.
| Zyon Little | Friendswood, TX | Westbrook Intermediate | 2023 | 6’4″ | 185 | G/F |
He is a strong physical forward that plays angry and seems to enjoy creating contact. Rebounded at I high level and finished well in traffic. The kind of player coaches get excited about because of his willingness to defend and do the dirty work.
| Aric Demings | Desota, TX | Desota Middle School | 2023 | 5’10 | 145 | G |
This kid is all motor. He played with a level of intensity and focus on both ends of the floor that made him jump out watching him. The effort he played with made it seem like the ball always found him. He is a coach’s dream as a prospect.
| Corey Kelly | Kemah, TX | KIPP Spirit College Prep | 2023 | 6’3″ | 165 | C |
He is a strong versatile forward that showed he was willing to do whatever his team needed. He consistently rebounded the ball and pushed it in transition making the right plays.
| Parrish Johnson | Atlanta, GA | Homeschool | 2023 | 6’4″ | 160 | G |
He is an athletic wing that played with a good motor and enjoys competing. His skill set has improved each time I have watched him and is on pace to be a good prospect.
| Jaden Greathouse | Austin, TX | Hill Country Middle School | 2023 | 6’2” | 200 | G |
He is a strong bodied physical wing that seemed to enjoy contact and finishing in traffic. He is a crafty ballhandler that also showed he has vision to make plays for teammates.
| Orlando Horton, Jr. | Houston, TX | Kipp Sunnyside | 2023 | 5’5” | 115 | G |
He was a pit-bull all camp. He led his team with his playmaking skills and aggressive on ball defense. He showed that he can shoot the 3 efficiently. Prototypical floor general.
| Justin Scott | Houston, TX | McCullough Junior High | 2023 | 6’4″ | 175 | G/F |
He has improved his skill set in the last year and become a more efficient ballhandler. I was happy to see his desire to rebound and defend. If he continues, he has a chance to be a solid prospect.
| Josh Ugbaja | Houston, TX | Strack Intermediate | 2023 | 6’2″ | 155 | G |
A versatile prospect that showed the ability to push in transition and make plays. Finished well in transition and rebound well. He defended on ball from the 1-4 effectively.
| William Eberwein | The Woodlands, TX | McCollough Junior High | 2023 | 6’0″ | 138 | G |
He showed he is a very high level knock down shooter that has improved attacking off the dribble. If he continues to improve his motor and defensive aggression, he can be a solid prospect.
| Malachi Goodlet | Elgin, TX | Home School | 2023 | 5’9″ | 133 | G |
He is aggressive point guard that seemed to really enjoy making plays for his teammate. He is a very aggressive on ball defender that kept pressure on the ball.
| Tristan Gross | Pinellas Park, FL | Skycrest Christian | 2023 | 6’0″ | 135 | G |
He is a point guard with good length and athleticism. He showed a good IQ and balance of making plays for teammates and creating for himself.
| Yaqub Mir | Grass Valley, CA | Olympus Jr. High school | 2023 | 5’11” | 146 | G |
Smart high IQ floor leader that plays with good pace and is very efficient. HE sets the tone on defense picking up full court and was very active in the passing lanes.
| Cole Decker | West Chester, NY | Rippowam Cisqua Middle | 2023 | 6’2 | 160 | G |
He proved he is a high level knock down shooter, but also showed a very competitive mindset on defense and making plays off the dribble.
| Karmello Branch | Tampa, FL | Turner/Bartels Middle School | 2023 | 6’2” | 157 | G/F |
Very active all camp creating turnovers on weakside defense. He was efficient shooting off the dribble and illusive finishing in the paint.
| Kalik Sharpe | New York City, NY | Achievement 1st | 2023 | 6’2″ | 185 | G |
He is a strong physical guard that plays with a high motor on both ends of the floor. He showed the ability to knock down the mid-range and 3 with confidence.
| David Delancy | Pembroke Pines, FL | Franklin Academy | 2023 | 6’3 | 155 | G |
It is really encouraging to see how this kid is growing each year. He makes plays look effortless when he is locked in. If he continues to grow in his consistency and motor, he has the tools to be a high-level prospect.
| Christian Jones | Stratford, CT | St Luke’s | 2023 | 6’4″ | 175 | G |
A strong guard that is relentless attacking the paint. He seemed to seek out the top players to test himself against in the games and drill work. If he continues to develop his IQ and decision making, he can be a nice prospect.
| Kellon Smith | Shaker, OH | Shaker Middle School | 2023 | 6’0″ | 165 | G/F |
He is a strong aggressive guard that enjoys defending on the ball. He has a nice change of pace attack and finishes well in the paint.
| Jacob Hogarth | Brooklyn, NY | The Patrick School | 2024 | 6’7 | 195 | F |
He is a long athletic forward that is only scratching the surface of his ability. He should he can rebound in at a high level and handled the ball well.
| Liam McNeeley | Richardson, TX | Richardson North Junior High | 2024 | 6’4″ | 160 | G/F |
I really liked his IQ and athleticism. He shows a high skill set and very good feel for the game. He has potential to become a very intriguing prospect if he continues to develop.
| Max George | San Antonio,TX | Basis MS | 2024 | 6’0″ | 155 | G |
He showed he is a heady aggressive playmaker that competes at a high level on both ends of the floor.
| Cameron Walker | San Antonio, TX | Bernal Middle School | 2024 | 6’3″ | 235 | F |
Nice feel for the game. Has good footwork and moves with his back to the basket. He rebounded very well and showed he could push it himself and make good reads in transition.
| Tres Luzey | The Woodlands, TX | McCullough | 2024 | 5’4″ | 95 | G |
He showed he is a consistent shooter from 3. He plays with a good change of pace and his confidence attacking and making plays in the paint has really improved.
| Aaron Powell | Altadena, CA | Barnhart School (Pasadena,Ca) | 2024 | 5’10” | 140 | G |
He really caught my eye with his IQ and his decision making. He seemed to always make the right reads and scored the ball efficiently all camp.
| Jackson Washington | Spicewood, TX | Homeschool | 2024 | 5’6” | 105 | G |
He has grown in confidence and has developed a consistent playmaking game. He has always had a nice shooting stroke, but it is now becoming more consistent and helping develop a balanced game.
