The John Lucas Future of the Game (EAST) was held June 25th and 26th at the Boo Williams Sports Complex in Hampton, VA. Hosted by the Legendary John Lucas; who throughout the weekend consistently drove home the importance of playing the right way, training the right way, the value of spacing and court awareness. Noting that all of the aforementioned should be attacked with a hunger, thirst, and desire unknown to mankind.
With his team of high level trainers and coaches John Lucas demanded consistent effort and energy; spoke positively of the player’s unselfishness in Saturday’s game session and advised them to come back ready on Sunday for more of the same. After a prayer session Sunday his team put the talented group again through its paces and back into game action.
In what was one of the most personal, honest, and sincere efforts to communicate the tangible elements of the game of basketball we have seen in a camp setting. John Lucas left a piece of himself and his vast and many years of knowledge with kids, players, and on lookers alike.
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From Left to Right: J. Starling, J. Bradley, R.Hardy |
With a number of talented players in the gym; a few immediately jump to mind when you speak of standout performers. Jaden Bradley (NC-2022) had his way all weekend long dominating in drills while putting up big numbers during the game portion of the event. He was an equally great teammate sharing the ball and was impactful on the defensive end. Seeing both Johnathan Sterling (NY-2022) and Rolijah Hardy (FL-2023) for the first time we were extremely impressed with their performances. Sterling shot the leather off the ball, finished well around the basket, and showed proved he is a player deserving of being in the national conversation – an pure 2-Guard and a high end scorer. Rolijah was dynamic in his drill and game play showing an advanced IQ and playing with pace well beyond his years he picked his spots and scored while shooting a high percentage – picked his spots and defended every possession.
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Kamal Francis (MD) |
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Jerry Easter (OH) |
If you are talking about future star
potential you must bring up a pair of 2024 talents Jerry Easter Jr. (OH) and
Jaden Colzie (NJ) Easter is a natural floor general from Toledo – possessing a
next level handle, feel, and court presence he is fearless in his play and
poised in his approach add to that he can score from 3 levels and you have the
making of a player that must be tracked due to his already high ceiling. Colzie is player that looks to make things
happen and can score or set up a teammate with equal effectiveness. Darryl Simmons II has a lot of tricks in his
bag and has a style borne in the mid-atlantic region he likes the ball in his
hands is confident in ability and is definition of a lead guard who can score
it as well. A smaller point man that already possesses the skills and IQ
required of an elite PG. The future looks bright for this young guy.
Brandon Nelson Jr.(NC-2022) was one of the players
that many were saying to take a look at and we saw while a natural
shooter/scorer with a great stroke; able to space the floor a with his shooting
he wasn’t afraid to put the ball on the floor and attack the basket. Was adept at drawing contract getting to the
line and converting for points. Tyler
Csintyan (MI-2022) looks like he is a player that will continue to stretch out and his
size and ball skill allows him to play multiple positions his defensive aggression
also allow him to guard multiple positions while being a match-up problem on
the floor. Louis Hutchinson (MD-2022)
with solid bloodlines is a growth spirt away from making a big impact. Cameran Oates (NC-2022) was very effective
using his body never allowing his defender to relax. These two player are players you can buy low
now who will have excellent returns later.
David Dalancy (FL-2023) plays the
game very erect but once he learns to drop his hips and is more fluid in his
floor running the size/skill package for the lefty is a nice foundation from
which to build he uses his body well both offensively and defensively and has
potential stamped all over him.
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William Otto (NC) |
2023’s
William Otto (NC) Whit Altmyer (MS) were basketball twins who showed great shot
mechanics, moxy, and confidence and shooters/scorers both we aggressive and
stuck there nose in making plays with and without the ball at both ends. They moved well and there potential talent
was clear especially as catch and shoot guys.
We would be remiss to not mention Efrain Devilla (NY-2022), #106 not
listed on the roster, and Chandler Davis (FL-2023) who showed some great
flashes in the times we saw them.
Special
congratulations must also go out to Rolijah Hardy who earned an invitation to
the Middle School All-American game based on his camp performance as well as
Jaden Bradley, Johnathan Starling, and Kamal Francis who were voted in
previously – this will give the John Lucas 5th/6th
Futures of the Game Camp 4 participants in the most competitive All-star game in
the country schedule for August 26th 2016 in Washington, DC. Lastly we would like to thank John Lucas and
his team for the hospitality professionalism they showed us in our first visit
to the Lucas Lab – needless to say we were immensely impressed.
P2BBall FOGE Top 20 | |||
1 | Jaden Bradley | 2022 | Concord, NC |
2 | Johnathan Starling | 2022 | Syracuse, NY |
3 | Caleb Byrd | 2022 | Mauldin, SC |
3 | Rolijah Hardy | 2023 | Lakeland, FL |
5 | Kamal Francis | 2022 | Upper Marlboro, MD |
6 | Khari Butler | 2022 | Potomac, MD |
7 | Darryl Simmons II | 2022 | Norwich, CT |
8 | Brandon Nelson Jr | 2022 | Charlotte, NC |
9 | #106 | ||
10 | Tyler Csintyan | 2022 | Flint, MI |
11 | Cameran Oats | 2022 | Fayerreville, NC |
12 | Jerry Easter Jr. | 2024 | Maumee, OH |
13 | Efrain Davila | 2022 | Bronx, NY |
14 | Larison LaMette | 2022 | Cypress, TX |
15 | Jaden Colzie | 2024 | Philadelphia, PA |
16 | William Otto | 2023 | Raleigh, NC |
17 | David Dealancy | 2023 | Miami Gardens, FL |
18 | Whit Altmyer | 2023 | Starkville, MS |
19 | Louis Hutchinson | 2022 | Upper Marlboro, MD |
20 | Chandler Davis | 2023 | Tampa, FL |
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