2011 – Jeremiah Eason, 6’5 Forward, South Florida Elite – Eason is an undersized, athletic forward from Dillard High School. Jeremiah plays with a high motor, which resulted in several hustle plays for tip-ins, trail blocks and put backs. Eason primarily scored off of hook shots, offensive rebounds and at the free throw line. He does a good job using his speed and quickness to draw fouls from bigger, slower defenders.

2011 – Greg Louis, 6’8 Forward, Florida Elite – Louis is a 6’8 forward from Dwyer High School who really showed his ability to knock down the midrange shot this weekend. He hit some jumpers out of face-up moves in the mid-post and connected on some catch and shoot jumpers as well. Greg did a good job of taking slower defenders off the dribble, and scored a few different ways in the mid-post on smaller defenders. Greg’s shot is a little unorthodox, as a he finishes with his shooting elbow below his eye, but he shot efficiently this weekend on jumpers and free throws. He did a good job using his quickness and length to rebound out of area offensively and defensively.

2011 – Jason Pimentel, 6’7 Forward, Florida Rams Black – Pimentel displayed an ability to score inside and out at the Adidas Sunshine Showcase. He was playing on the perimeter and handling the ball as the Rams Black were running the dribble drive motion offense, and he did a good job of taking big men off the dribble. Jason is not a great athlete, but does a good job of using his body to gain scoring and rebounding position. Pimentel has good foot work, and does a good job of using his offensive skill level against longer, more athletic defenders to score.

2010 – Rashaad Richardson, 6’4 Guard, Florida Rams – Rashaad got off to a slow start this weekend, but every game he played better and better for the tournament champions. The wiry guard showed an ability to knock down tough shots, and get into the paint and create for himself and his teammates. The Georgia State commitment showed some maturity, by playing with a high level defensive intensity and effort, even when he wasn’t playing well offensively.

2011 – A.J. Roberts, 6’2 Combo Guard, Florida Rams – AJ is a strong guard that can play point guard or shooting guard. When he is playing the point he shows the ability to run a team, but he is a scoring point, not a traditional point guard. He shot the ball well off midrange pull-up jump shots, but was inconsistent from the three point line. Roberts is a good athlete, and used his quick handle, strength, and athleticism to finish at the rim or draw fouls. AJ also displayed his ability to defend, by chasing and giving high scoring guard, Michael Frazier, problems in the second half of the Florida Rams vs. Florida Elite game.

2012 – Cleon Roberts, 6’4 Guard, Florida Rams – Cleon is a taller guard from Norland High School, that keeps defenders on their heels with his handle. His handle, combined with his quickness, allows him to get into the lane where he creates for others, or finishes at the basket. Cleon has the height, length, and athleticism, to defend multiple positions and become a lock-down defender. Roberts has very good upside, and if he can become a full time point guard, change the low release on his three point shot, and become a consistent shooter, his stock will rise with college coaches.

2011 – Kris Rolle, 6’5 Power Forward, Florida Rams – Rolle is a hardnosed power forward from Monsignor Pace, who plays very physical. Kris is the ultimate blue collar, hustle player, and plays with great effort on the defensive end. Rolle goes after out of area rebounds on the offensive and defensive end. Kris does a good job of finishing with contact because he uses a power game around the basket.

2011 – Andrew Smith, 6’8 Forward, 561 Select – Smith was the sleeper of the tournament at the Adidas Sunshine Showcase. Smith wasn’t playing for one of the traditional power summer programs, but he made his presence felt by leading his team to an upset win over Florida Elite and an almost upset win over the Florida Rams Black in the final four. Andrew is an athletic forward with a sweet shooting stroke. He knocked down several three’s and pull-up jump shots from fifteen feet. He used his athleticism to block shots, catch a lob, and dunk in transition.

2011 – Chris Uhle, 6’11 Center, Florida Rams Black – Uhle played limited minutes for the Florida Rams Black program, but because of his size, he really caught our eye. Chris showed a nice fifteen foot jump shot and a soft touch around the basket. He is not a great athlete, but he is mobile enough to be a project at a division one school. Uhle blocked some shots, and snagged some rebounds in his area for put backs, showing his potential. It is obvious that Uhle’s best basketball is ahead of him, and if he continues to work on his body, agility, and athleticism, he could wind up being a good player one day at the right college program

This article was written by Ryan Pannone. Ryan is the head coach of Oldsmar Christian School in Oldsmar, FL. Ryan coaches the boys senior high basketball team and has been a coach since 2006. He is very involved in off season summer leagues, tournaments, and camps throughout the state of Florida.

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