NOLA Super60 : 2016 Prospect Rundown
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – The 2012 Primetime Super60 brought many of the nation’s top eighth grade travel programs together on one stage during the Memorial Weekend holiday, and while several familiar faces again took advantage of the competitive weekend of play to display their individual talents, there were a number of new prospects that proved worthy of recognition in the class of 2016.
DunkDog.com’s scouting/recruiting staff was out in full force during the four day event that took place just minutes from our Louisiana offices. During the weekend, the beautiful six-court Alario Center on New Orleans’ Westbank served as tournament headquarters and showcased teams and players that DunkDog.com has identified as the future stars of the high school and collegiate hoops scene.
The following is our exclusive breakdown of the rising freshmen division at this year’s Primetime Super60, which many hailed as ‘Nationals in New Orleans’, due to the widespread talent that attended from across the country.
2012 8th Grade Super60 Standout Players
Our ‘Standout Players’ section features prospects who performed well and have already developed reputations within the 2016 class nationally.
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Crowfield, who has been nothing short of sensational this spring, put on yet another show, this time in his own backyard, at the Primetime Super60.
Initially labeled as a shooter, Crowfield has continued to develop his entire scoring package, and put his emerging athleticism on display with several high-flying finishes throughout the weekend.
As his confidence grows with regard to his ball-handling and ability to score off the bounce, his standing in the national rankings will rise.
Class: 2016 | HT: 6'6 WT: 185 POS: WF
One of the most improved wing prospects nationally in the 2016 class this spring, Johnson continued his ascension up the national ladder with an impressive weekend at the Super60.
A perimeter player who makes an impact on both sides of the floor with his length, Johnson competes with a motor, and is showing confidence with his stroke.
He’ll need to get stronger but his physical immaturity is currently viewed as an indicator that his size and explosiveness should improve.
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At this time, there is not another face-up forward in the 2016 class as talented and confident offensively as Lawson. His shooting touch is pure and extends to the perimeter.
While not explosive, he is also a capable ball-handler and passer from anywhere on the court. The owner of an efficient, and seemingly effortless game, it will be crucial that he ramp up his motor and overall competitiveness.
Improved consistency and ability to finish around the basket are the next steps.
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After watching him go to work at the Super60, Langford has convinced nearly all tracking the 2016 group that he is the top scorer nationally in the class right now.
His first step, handle, and strength allow him to get to the rim at will and he can knock down the deep ball with regularity.
The underrated facet of Langford’s game is his ability to recognize mismatches and his willingness to ignore positional labels to exploit those advantages. His progress defensively will be monitored.
Class: 2016 | HT: 6'6 WT: 215 POS: PF
Ofodile has played a starring role in the Heat Check’s early success this spring.
A bouncy forward who plays with an aggressive mentality, the Georgia native is good for at least one rim-rattling slam each time he sets foot on the hardwood, and provides toughness and a defensive presence for his squad.
Though it’s difficult to project his ceiling physically, Ofodile’s athleticism and explosiveness translate well at any level. As his skill set develops, footwork and positioning will be critical.
2012 8th Grade Super60 Breakout Players
The ‘Breakout Players’ section examines prospects new to the national scene or prospects that showcased further aspects of their game and development.
Class: 2016 | HT: 6'2 WT: 180 POS: WG
Hill’s perimeter scoring prowess has earned him accolades this year as he has emerged on the national scene in the 2016 class.
A capable outside shooter and secondary ball-handler, Hill won the majority of his individual match-ups at the Super60, and contributed without disrupting his team’s flow or pace.
The fact Hill is producing against elite level competition is noteworthy, and as he continues to establish himself on both ends of the hardwood, the ink should keep flowing.
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Maker has received enormous attention for such a young prospect, and while it is difficult to categorize him as a ‘Breakout Player’, his inspired play at the Super60 was exceptional.
His length, motor, and quickness off the floor are among the best in the class, and his impact defensively would be felt versus elite high school competition today.
As his feel and rhythm on offense begin to match his enormous skill set, Maker should continue to transform his potential into production.
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A known commodity within Texas’ 2016 class, the player affectionately known as ‘Slim’ to the local hoopheads made his successful national debut at the Super60.
A versatile forward with developing perimeter skills, Randle is a competitor who can defend multiple positions, and has a knack for rebounding the basketball. He is also a capable finisher around the rim and his athleticism allows him to excel in transition.
It will be important for him to continue developing his game as a slasher.
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A long and lean athlete, Veal is a confident perimeter scorer, and played well despite competing in the high school division at the Super60.
Though he is a streaky shooter, and his jumper needs some refining mechanically, Veal can certainly get it going from deep. He also has the handle and explosiveness to finish drives above the rim.
As he polishes his passing skills and asserts himself defensively, Veal is one of the better 2016 Bayou prospects, and will merit national attention.
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White is a physical specimen with a frame that suggests his long-term future could be playing Sundays on the gridiron.However, on the hardwood, he’s a backcourt brute who plays above the rim and keeps constant pressure on the defense.
White’s attacking style and sheer strength makes him one of the most difficult players to defend on the junior high level right now.
Though he doesn’t leave the impression of an elite prospect, his production level is simply too great to ignore.
2012 8th Grade Super60 Surprise Players
The ‘Surprise Players’ segment includes the latest talents on the circuit who have burst onto the radar based on their recent strong play.
Class: 2016 | HT: 6'4 WT: 180 POS: WG
Burnett was one of the biggest revelations at the Super60 regardless of class.
With excellent length and instincts, he is equally active on both sides of the floor and has an impressive scoring package for a young guard. He can stick midrange jumpers off the bounce, has range out to the perimeter, and is explosive enough to finish through contact on drives to the rim.
New to the national radar, Burnett will be stalked for constant improvement as we learn more about his game.
Jalen FisherClass: 2016 | HT: 6'0 WT: 170 POS: PG
In the last month, the DunkDog.com recruiting/scouting staff has had the opportunity to observe Fisher in extended team and individual settings. With that knowledge, we’re confident in saying his playmaking and passing abilities are strong enough to classify him as a lead guard.
Fisher can score as well and has a knack for knocking down tough shots. The three-point basket he drilled to send the game into OT versus Louisiana’s Red Storm was one of the highlights of the Super60.
Class: 2016 | HT: 6'0 WT: 160 POS: PG
With a deceptive game built on bursts of quickness, strength, and athleticism, Hall possesses many of the intangibles mentioned when discussing elite playmakers.
He can turn the corner and beat defenses off the dribble, has the speed to separate in transition, and showed vision and creativity in the lane.
Consistency is the key, and as Hall asserts himself defensively and demonstrates the ability to knock down shots with regularity, he is sure to climb the point guard depth chart.
Class: 2016 | HT: 6'5 WT: 190 POS: PF
With the emergence of John Lucas Enterprises in Houston, it is amazing that this versatile forward has gone unnoticed in an area where youth hoops receives so much attention.
In his national debut at the Super60, the young prospect showcased his length and developing athleticism by swatting shots at the rim and effortlessly transitioning from end to end.
As he gains confidence with his face-up game, Keyser is a name worth remembering from the Lone Star State.
Class: 2016 | HT: 6'4 WT: 175 POS: WF
As if Louisiana’s 2016 class didn’t already have significant talent and depth at an early stage, Williams is another name worth watching in the current eighth grade group.
He is active, has excellent length, can put the ball on the deck, and is a crafty finisher at the rim. To improve his slashing game, he’ll need to tighten his handle, and must show signs of life with his jumper too.
However, Williams’ productive weekend at the Super60 left many intrigued; great first impression!