NCAA Georgia Team Camp 2020 Stock Risers Part 2
PG Jordan Johnson (Johns Creek)- After watching Johnson multiple times with God’s Property and then a few days before camp at Lambert, I was encouraged to watch him and felt like he would prove himself. In the full game I…
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Continue ReadingPG Jordan Johnson (Johns Creek)- After watching Johnson multiple times with God’s Property and then a few days before camp at Lambert, I was encouraged to watch him and felt like he would prove himself. In the full game I saw of Johns Creek, he did not disappoint. Going against two other guards that are receiving considerable D1 and D2 recruitment, Johnson more than held his own. He has a quiet, laid-back demeanor, but you can tell that Johnson is confident by the way he carries himself on the court and by what he does with the ball in his hands. Johnson uses a variety of moves off the dribble and understands how to stay low and get his shoulder past you. He changes speeds well and lulls defenders to sleep before getting by them. Although Johnson excels at penetrating and creating, he has proven to be an effective, consistent shooter. He also has a solid body and uses it often. Johnson absorbs contact well and can go up in traffic among bigger opponents to secure rebounds as a smaller PG. I think he could start to hear from a healthy amount of D2 programs in the near future.
PG Donovan Shipp (Sequoyah)- Another focal point alongside Jacksen Greco in the Chief backcourt, Shipp had himself a solid weekend as well. Shipp started off the camp with a great performance against Greenforest, setting the tone for Sequoyah’s exceptional weekend. He went for 22 points while hitting 4 3’s in a victory that had everyone talking. Shipp shot efficiently and created a lot of plays for others to go along with his own scoring. He is a smooth operator with the ball in his hands and finds ways to be effective in the lane despite having a size disadvantage often. Shipp seemed like he was locked in as soon as the game started, setting a good example for his team and asserting himself while staying under control. He always makes play on defense, racking up steals both on and off the ball. I think his balance of well-rounded scoring, distributing, and defense will put some more eyes on him during July.
W Joseph Staiti (West Forsyth)- I said similar things about Staiti after Wofford’s team camp two weeks ago, but he came through again when I watched West Forsyth take on Jeff Davis, impressing with his toughness, shooting, and rebounding. With one of the better 2020 prospects in the state in the other side, Staiti put up 18 points and hit 4 3’s. He was active on the boards and made lots of his usual pesky hustle plays. He does the little things, which is something college coaches value. You know what you’re going to get from Staiti pretty much every game. He gives lots of effort and understands what he does well. He is working towards a very productive July with the Atlanta Timberwolves.
W Ezekiel Pettway (Woodstock)– A player I hadn’t seen before last weekend, Pettway made a very good first impression at Marietta on Friday night. After a rough start against North Gwinnett, I was getting ready to write off the Wolverines. Thanks to Pettway and DJ Potts-Heard, that changed. Pettway is an outside specialist; he has a great looking shot that he releases fairly quickly and with confidence. His size at 6’4”+ allows him to take and make long balls with a hand in his face. Pettway has a pretty good body and also makes solid rebounding contributions for Woodstock. Coaches always talk about how valuable shooting is, and that’s what Pettway brings. When you add in his size, you have a player that should be on the radar of college programs.
G Keith Williams (East Coweta)– Everyone now knows about East Coweta’s 2020 duo Chris Youngblood and Brandon Stroud, but Williams had the best showing of any EC player in their game Sunday against Carrollton. It may have been an early morning game, but Williams was energetic and ready to go from the tip. He finished with 16 points, taking the ball strong to the basket time and time again. Williams’ activity on defense resulted in a handful of steals and easy offense for his team. He was a terror in transition and impressed with his speed and aggression. The active approach that Williams brings will be of great value for East Coweta this season. I am excited to see what he does during the winter, he could be an X-factor.
F Xavier Presley (Kell)- Another important part in Kell’s victory over Grayson, Presley drew attention with his active and productive play on Saturday. An undersized forward, Presley’s height disadvantage compared to Grayson’s bigs did not hinder him from making a significant impact on the game. Presley has good leaping ability and used it to rebound in traffic throughout the game. He flew in multiple times for offensive rebounds, going through opponents and then going right back up for contact finishes. He has also proven to be a very good shot-blocker during June; he times shots well and gets off his feet quickly. Presley did not need the ball in his hands much against Grayson, he just kept moving around and looking for chances to get in the mix. He made quick decisions and took advantage whenever opportunities presented themselves.