Chaz Owens, Scotland Campus Sports
The 6-foot-6 high riser is freakishly athletic, an attribute that translates to extravagant above the rim finishes and also consistent performances with double digit rebounds. Owens is versatile defensively and can guard bigs in the post, where he is always going to compete for 50-50 balls.
He’s steadily gained a guard’s skill set as he can take bigs away from the rim with a fluid outside shot. He’s had several double doubles this season and averaged a team-best 12 RPG during a recent road swing down in Florida, where the Knights played against the likes of Central Pointe Christian Academy, DME, and IMG Academy.
Owens is a wowing open court finisher and would align with any program which pushes the tempo.
Cameron Wilson, Scotland Campus Sports
The 6-foot-1 guard from Georgia plays with unbridled toughness as a high-IQ, playmaking guard who can make teammates beneficiaries of his presence. He’s developed a dependable 3-point shot while proving he can slash and finish through hard contact. Currently falling under the radar, Wilson will be a steal at the next level. The grittiness of his defensive play and the fact that he rebounds it exceptionally well for a guard speak to the level of competitor he is. A vocal floor general who leads by example, Wilson has the personality and social maturity to translate instantly at the collegiate level.
Bryson Childress, Hargrave Military Academy–The shifty 5-foot-9 guard registered his presence as a shot-maker and a real competitor during this week’s showcase at Massanutten Military Academy. Childress, who will play at High Point next year, A 26 PPG game scorer in high school, Childress knows how to get hot in a hurry and create space with his deft, smooth handle. He’s also a pesky on-ball defender who instigates turnovers and creates all types of disruption. His motor and will are two intangibles that should allow you to look past his lack of size. His bolt-quick release and ability to carve space for his shot creation are equally noteworthy factors of his game.
Nick Jourdain, Covenant Prep–The more coaches watch Jourdain, the more the bouncy 6-foot-8 forward’s stock seems to increase. During the Scotland Invitational two weeks ago, Jourdain pulled off some dazzling athletic plays only rarefied athletes are capable of. He was able to attack along the baseline and finish above the rim. He’s proven he can finish through hard contact and possesses the versatility to handle the ball. Jourdain has the athleticism to be a surefire Division-I player. After earning an offer from Quinnipiac, Georgetown and other programs have inquired.
Fernando Caballero, KEBA Prep–If there is one player that has improved the most from the first semester to the second, it has to be the dazzling point guard in the Class of 2020. Caballero has had multiple games in which he has doled out 10 assists, shouldering the role of facilitator. He has been very shifty and has been able to change the speeds well while triggering the transition game. He’s got a dependable outside shot and is beginning to work more at scoring off the dribble and getting into the nooks and crannies of the defense and finishing in crafty fashion. As his growth continues, Caballero could be the type of player who winds up being a steal at the Division-I or high Division-II level. He’s a high academic kid and his build and social maturity translate seamlessly to the NCAA.
Jean Woody Therencial–The 6-foot-9 rim protector has improved drastically since learning the intricacies of the post game. He possesses a 7-foot-4 wingspan and has developed an adeptness at blocking, manipulating, and altering the trajectory of shots in the paint. He’s still learning to catch and face but has had games where he’s really been active with shots around the rim, a feathery baby hook, and a ferocious dunk here and there. The potential and upside are very visible with Therencial, who is from Haiti originally.
David Stewart, Mount Zion Prep (MD)–A young Class of 2021 prospect, the 6-foot-8 Stewart possesses the deft long-range shooting and NBA range to attract mid to high major interest. He’s spent this year gauging his grit against bigger stronger prep and post graduate players at one of the nation’s traditional basketball breeding grounds, Mount Zion Prep in Lanham, MD. His IQ and his ability to make his teammates beneficiaries of his presence on the court are noteworthy factors. He’s worked at adding muscle onto his frame, an aspect that’s made him a consistent presence on the defensive glass. He’s able to attract defenders and feed the post exceptionally well. Versatility wise, he’s capable of guarding multiple positions and has the type of smooth handle to play as a guard.
