PrepHoopsTN Combine Evaluations: Part I
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The annual @PrepHoopsTN Summer Combine featured nearly 50 aspiring college prospects. For the rest of the summer we will be featuring the campers with evaluations and measurements from the day.
Julian Whitsey
Julian
Whitsey
6'0" | PG
Webb-Bell Buckle | 2023
State
TN
| G | Webb-Bell Buckle | EAB Gold
July AAU Schedule – OnTheRadar Atlanta (July 6-10)
Marquee Hoops Live Hoover, AL (July 20-24)
How did he measure against the competition?
- Class of 2023
- G.P.A. – 3.50
- ACT – 21
- 3/4 Court Sprint — 3.8, 3.7
- Lane Agility — 10.64, 10.80
- Shuttle – 3.4, 3.4
- Shoe Size – 12
- Camp Ranking — #27
- State Ranking – #140
NBA Stylistic Comparison: 2022 Suns Aaron Holiday
College Projection: Fringe NAIA
July AAU Schedule: OnTheRadar Atlanta (July 6-10)
Marquee Hoops Live Hoover, AL (July 20-24)
Twitter: @j_whitsey2
Fantastic court vision, especially in the open floor. He sent a 30’ lead pass to Carter Bauldwin immediately.
Strong student.
Whitsey recorded a top 15 shuttle time of 3.4 and a top 15 lane agility time (10.64). His quickness was, as it should be, among the best in the building.
Whitsey’s on-ball defense stood out, as he bodied up Rodney Henderson Rodney Henderson 6'1" | PG Tyner Academy | 2025 State TN and other quick guards with his chest. Whitsey can be a real pest on that end of the floor. This is very encouraging as he will likely give up 2-3 inches to most college guards. His willingness to use his strength and positioning to defend will undeniably aid his defensive efforts.
Justin D. Brown Justin D. Brown 6'4" | SG CSAS | 2023 State TN | 6’4” SG | CSAS | Chattanooga Elite AAU
How did he measure against the competition?
- Class of 2023
- 6’4″
- Wingspan — 6’5.5″
- Standing Reach — 8’0″
- GPA — 3.4
- 3/4 Court Sprint — 3.7, 3.7
- Lane Agility — 10.94, 10.84
- Shuttle Run — 3.8, 3.7
- Shoe Size – 11.5
- Camp Ranking — #16
- State Ranking – #105
NBA Stylistic Comparison: 2021 Celtics Aaron Nesmith
College Projection: Division II/DII-
July AAU Schedule: Best of the South Atlanta (July 7-10)
Grassroots BBall Finale (July 20-24)
Twitter: @JustinDBrown05
As of June 2022, Justin D. Brown Justin D. Brown 6'4" | SG CSAS | 2023 State TN measured a +1.5″ [Wingspan – Height], which indicates he has good length. Most NBA players record around +3-+7, usually the bigger discrepancies occurring for 6’7″+ players.
In one specific 5v5 game, Brown failed to collect three defensive rebounds that essentially fell right above his head. Again, this was an extremely small sample size, perhaps unfair to draw a broad conclusion, but in that instance he needed to show more ferocity and hunger for the defensive rebound. Further, Brown’s commitment to on-ball defense fluctuated throughout the admittedly loose fullcourt session. When he decided to lock-in, Brown spread his feet and lowered his backside, preventing Simon Tesfit Simon Tesfit 6'6" | SG Hamilton Heights | 2023 State TN from attacking, but this was not the same defensive posture he provided throughout. When his team secured the basketball, Brown dashed up the court with an obvious desperation to score or facilitate a quick bucket. This level of eagerness must exist on both ends, as obviously defense is perhaps more important on-ball than offense off-ball.
Brown’s handle is fine. He can push the basketball in transition, if needed. Solid straight-line speed without the basketball.
Offensively, Brown did a wonderful job of attacking the basket upon the catch. His decisions were not slow. Once the ball arrived, he was already moving towards the tin and his first step was sharp and fast. He showed off a few slick evasive maneuvers around the rim to get off a high-percentage layup despite challenging arms.
Brown projects as a “2” at the college level.
Intangibles were encouraging.
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