LakePoint Live II: Select Seven
2021 6-5 SG Camron McDowell Camron McDowell 6'5" | SG McEachern | 2021 State #172 Nation GA – Team Dickerson – McEachern A ferocious competitor, Cam McDowell brought his trademark toughness and aggressiveness to LakePoint Live II. The lefty knocked…
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Continue Reading2021 6-5 SG Camron McDowell Camron McDowell 6'5" | SG McEachern | 2021 State #172 Nation GA – Team Dickerson – McEachern
A ferocious competitor, Cam McDowell brought his trademark toughness and aggressiveness to LakePoint Live II. The lefty knocked down threes and of course got to the rim and finished with authority. His combination of athleticism and strength makes him one of Georgia’s premier off-guards. In two games he averaged 17 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks, hitting 5 threes in the process.
2021 6-6 W Jusaun Holt Jusaun Holt 6'6" | SF St. Francis | 2021 State #110 Nation GA – Team Dickerson – St. Francis
Looking to further prep his game for the next level, Jusaun Holt Jusaun Holt 6'6" | SF St. Francis | 2021 State #110 Nation GA made it a point to prove that he could create his own shot off the dribble. Holt displayed his creativity with the ball as he was able to shake free of the defense and pull-up from the mid-range and beyond. At times he fell a little too much in love with his jumper against Atlanta Timberwolves White, but once he started to attack the rim he quickly got back into the flow. Over two games he put up 12 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals per.
2021 6-6 PF Cole Middleton Cole Middleton 6'6" | PF Pace Academy | 2021 State GA – Georgia Select All-Stars – Pace Academy
Cole Middleton Cole Middleton 6'6" | PF Pace Academy | 2021 State GA could be a dual-sport D-I athlete if he chose. He showed off some football tendencies as he would bull into opponents on free throws to try and earn offensive rebounds. Middleton is the most physical player in the GHSA. It would have been fun to watch him battle Travon Walker back in the day. Middleton’s man-child like approach overpowers opposition. He must be accounted for at all times in the paint. He tore up Team Forrest for 16 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals. He’s got a college ready body to inflict pain at the next level.
2022 6-3 CG TJ Clark TJ Clark 6'3" | PG Newton | 2022 GA – Atlanta Xpress – Newton
Locked in a tight game with Team Forrest, TJ Clark TJ Clark 6'3" | PG Newton | 2022 GA was the difference maker with his outside shooting. The athletic guard known for his slashing ability sank four threes to lead the Xpress. Clark had 20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. He’s a dynamic player that is getting better and better. Expect a big year from the Newton Ram.
2022 6-7 F RJ Godfrey RJ Godfrey 6'7" | PF North Gwinnett | 2022 State #198 Nation GA – Atlanta Xpress – North Gwinnett
Blessed with a great body and athleticism, RJ Godfrey RJ Godfrey 6'7" | PF North Gwinnett | 2022 State #198 Nation GA put it to good use as he collected two double-doubles in the games I saw. Against Team Forrest he battled for 11 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block. He was able to grab boards in a crowd and go up strong to draw contact. He went 7-8 from the foul line. When he was situated at the high post, he made good decisions and got the ball to open teammates. Godfrey has combo forward skills, but his defense and rebounding is where he can be elite. He likely will have the chance to transition to wing eventually, but for now he’s too good around the basket to pull him away from the rim full time.
2022 6-1 G Kyle Burns – Team Dickerson – Wheeler
Kyle Burns showed polish and composure in Team Dickerson’s 59-50 win over the Choice Management Knights. He’s a smooth operator that can score at all three levels. Burns balances his scoring with his playmaking, able to get others involved but still knowing when to call his own number. He drew fouls when slashing to the hoop and went 5-6 from the line, part of his 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. He looks like a valuable piece on the perimeter over the next two seasons.
2023 6-5 W Jelani Hamilton Jelani Hamilton 6'6" | SF Wheeler | 2023 State #147 Nation GA – GA Canes – Cumberland Christian
Part of the GAPPS, Jelani Hamilton Jelani Hamilton 6'6" | SF Wheeler | 2023 State #147 Nation GA is a fine-looking prospect from Cumberland Christian. He’s a big-wing that can score inside and out. He’s agile enough to take his man off the dribble and finish strong. Hamilton can hit the three and mid-range as well. He’s got active hands on defense able to earn deflections and pick pockets with his long arms. Hamilton showed off the complete package with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals and 1 block vs. Team Forrest. He’s a name for college coaches to know.