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Andre Dawkins 6’4” 2010 Atlantic Shores Christian (Virginia Beach CA)
Sharp-shooting Duke-bound off-guard has a solid physique and an impressive ability to get his shot off in traffic. While he only scored 6 points in the Top 25 Game, Andre showed that he could really tingle the twine here (had 22 points in a earlier camp game).
Trevor Releford 5’11” 2010 Bishop Miege (Shawnee Mission KS)
Crafty playmaker makes things happen in a positive and productive way for every team he directs. Releford was great in the Top 25 Game – going for 13 points (on a perfect 6/6 from the field) to along with 6 dandy assists. Trevor is not going to wow you with his physique or size but his tremendous court savvy and his ability to make plays will make you a believer.
Kendall Williams 6’4” 2010 Los Osos (Rancho Cucamonga CA)
Very underrated floor-general is a bona-fide leader and an underrated scorer. Williams is more athletic than you think and his positive energy is contagious. While there are a few on the UCLA fan bandwagon that are having second-thoughts about this heady PG with size, make no mistake about it – K-Dub is winner by any definition of the term and would be a welcome addition to any high-major squad that aims to contend for conference and post-season championships. Excellent student and human being!
Godwin Okonji 6’9” 2010 Findlay Prep (Las Vegas NV)
Very improved post has always been an excellent rebounder and defender but he has recently improved his footwork immensely and is now a legitimate offensive threat in the paint. Okonji was very assertive here at both ends of the floor and should garner substantial high-major interest this summer when schools get a chance to observe his offensive improvement. Credit Okonji’s tremendous work-ethic, great attitude and the tutelage of Findlay Prep head coach Michael Peck and assistant Todd Simon for this Nigerian’s rapid development. Godwin’s was more than solid in the Top 25 Game as his 11 points/5 rebounds attest.
Alex Kirk 6’10” 2010 Los Alamos (NM)
Physical center with a soft touch around the basket won over on-lookers here as he was a dependable producer on both ends of the floor. Kirk also displayed extended range on his jump shot and a defensive prowess in the paint. Kirk had a solid effort in the Top 25 Game (7 points on 3/4 shooting).
PJ Hairston 6’5” 2011 Dudley (Greensboro NC)
Hardnosed athlete runs the floor well and has real three-point ability too. Hairston was terrific in the Top 25 Game – connecting for 13 points (including 3 “threes”). North Carolina is reportedly the leader for this Top 10 2011 prospect and could get a verbal soon although Florida appears to be also in the mix.
Dwayne Polee Jr. 6’7” 2010 Westchester (Los Angeles CA)
Nobody played more above the rim during the 2009 Pangos Camp then Polee who is arguably the best “run and jump” athlete in the 2010 class. As he continues to fill-out and get stronger as well as improve his skill set, Polee may have as much long-term upside as anybody in this camp.
Mychal Parker 6’7” 2010 The Miller School (Charlottesville VA)
Strong and athletic swingman was inconsistent here, but his natural talent is too large to ignore. Parker uses his excellent physical build and quickness to get to the basket off the dribble and he has the potential to also be a lock-down defender.
Royce Woolridge 6’3” 2010 Sunnyslope (Phoenix AZ)
High-scoring lead guard had a solid camp, knocking down shots like usual but it was his desire to make good decisions and get teammates involved that impressed me the most and showed that the Kansas-bound guard can impact the game in a multitude of ways beyond scoring.
DeAndre Daniels 6’7” 2011 Taft (Woodland Hills CA)
Other than James Johnson, nobody improved his stock here more than the multi-dimensional Daniels who combines excellent athleticism with above-average perimeter shooting. Texas, UNLV and USC have been among the growing list of schools that are taking notice of Daniels’ great potential and you best believe that after this eye-popping camp performance that list will get longer before it gets shorter. Solid performance in the Top 25 Game (7 points/4 boards) capped off a very productive weekend. Originally slated to be a 2010 prospect, Daniels recently received notice from the NCAA Clearinghouse that he will be granted an additional year to achieve initial NCAA freshman eligibility although his senior year will have to be spent outside the authority of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) which would most likely not permit him to play for a CIF member school in 2010-11.
Pe’Shon Howard 6’3” 2010 Oak Hill (Mouth of Wilson VA)
Strong and assertive combo-guard tied Franklin with a Top 25 Game-high 8 assists and his overall fine play here boosted his standing in the eyes of the national media present. Howard also showed an ability to run a team as well as knock down outside shots.
Shane Southwell 6’6” 2010 Rice (New York NY)
Blue-collar combo-forward is physical and can score block-to-block as well as step out and defend perimeter-oriented opponents. Southwell, an underrated passer, is attracting Big East and SEC interest.
Shabazz Muhammad 6’4” 2012 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas NV)
Very promising wing had scouts impressed all weekend long and his stellar play was good enough to earn him a berth in the Top 25 game – scoring 10 points (on 5/6 shooting).
*** In the next report (Part II) we will highlight the players that were chosen to the Top 50 “Cream of the Crop” Game as well as other players that showed well at the event.
***Photos of Harrison Barnes, JT Terrell, Will Barton, Gary Franklin, Joe Jackson, Doron Lamb, Royce Woolridge/Anthony Brown, DeAndre Daniels, Quincy Miller and Godwin Okonji by Nick Koza (SportsAmp.com)
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