2019 NCAA Basketball Academy Session II Frontcourt Report
HOUSTON — Session II of the first annual SOUTH College Basketball Academy was held at the University of Houston this past weekend. This invite-only camp featured some of the best prospects from states within the region. Brandon Jenkins was in on…
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Continue ReadingHOUSTON — Session II of the first annual SOUTH College Basketball Academy was held at the University of Houston this past weekend. This invite-only camp featured some of the best prospects from states within the region. Brandon Jenkins was in on all of the action and highlights the top Texas small forwards, power forwards and centers who stood out during the live period event:
(Alphabetical Order)
Micaiah Abii 6’7″ 2020 Liberty (Frisco, TX): Abii’s stock rose during Session II after displaying an impressive skillset and decent athleticism at his size. He needs to develop more of a consistent motor but his upside is in his body. He has a chance to tone up and become a physical force at the next level. Air Force, Grambling, Lipscomb, and South Alabama all offered Abii after seeing him compete this weekend.
Austin Garner 6’4″ 2020 Byron Nelson (Trophy Club, TX): Garner’s recruitment came alive after his deadly shooting performances from behind the arc. The confident shooter was lethal from downtown and then some. He is a marksman with a strong body and schools such as Army West Point and Dallas Baptist have taken notice and offered.
Andrew Laczkowski 6’6″ 2020 St. Mark’s (Dallas, TX): Due to consistent production and a marginal rise in his stock, Laczkowski could make a slight rise in the next player ranking update. The skilled forward fits within any system with his ability to shoot the basketball and his activity on the defensive end. Oakland and St. Louis offered Laczkowsi before the weekend concluded, while BYU, Oklahoma State, and Texas have shown interest.
Austin Lewis 6’9″ 2020 iSchool Entrepreneurial (Frisco, TX): Lewis is starting to become known for how hard he plays and competes. His biggest asset is in how he runs the floor with acceleration and effort. He also has the ability to step out and drill the long ball. I am very impressed with his year-to-year improvement.
Kenneth Lofton 6’6″ 2020 Memorial (Port Arthur, TX): Dominant. This word perfectly describes the summer Lofton has had and his game on the low block. The big man has emerged as arguably one of the top fifty power forwards in the country. He was the best player at Session II and it was not even close. He has an excellent feel for the game, was unstoppable with his back facing the basket, and was intercepting passes and leading the fastbreak. Lofton’s skillset has caught the attention of national scouts and he is bound to make a huge leap in the next updated player rankings. Since this weekend, Troy and Texas Southern have added themselves to Lofton’s lengthy offer sheet.
Ze’Rik Onyema 6’7″ 2020 John Jay (San Antonio, TX): I loved Onyema’s motor during Session II. His college-ready frame, length, and athleticism is best served for rebounding, finishing emphatically above the rim, and wreaking havoc on the defensive end. He has emerged as one of the best big men in his city.
Jordan Wood 6’7″ 2020 Brandeis (San Antonio, TX): The skinny big man was all over the floor this weekend. He affected the game with his shooting and second chance activity around the basket. He possesses the perimeter skills to be a potential mismatch four-man at the next level.