Parkway Guys Get It Done at NBAPA TOP 100
Ron Bailey, Publisher
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Eric Atkins - Atkins or 'E', not long ago decided Notre Dame will be his college home in 2010, a good decision for him; he's a guard that has become much more of a point guard, yet can still score the ball - which he did during Top 100 play. As a Domer, Atkins expects to "play the Tory Jackson" role, that of a point guard that can and will score, though he will likely be a more consistent outside shooting threat. Eric must get stronger, to deal with according to him "the bigger guards" and "physicality" present in Big East play. Is a Columbia, MD guy who hits the circuit with DC Assault.
Roscoe Smith - Roscoe has a slew of big time offers, as the swingman has length and will definitely put the ball in the hoop, from the perimeter, on the break, or in half court situations. A strong finisher, Smith needs to get stronger to accept contact, as well as work on his open court handle and moving without the ball. Roscoe is a West Baltimore resident, who keeps things light and lively on this teams, is in the Class of 2010 and remains uaffilliated in travel team ball.
Eric Atkins has become a point guard.
Jordan Latham - Another Charm City standout, Latham, who will graduate high school in 2010, originally committed to Xavier, but decided to re-open his recruitment upon a coaching change. To Musketeer faithful, he re-chose the school about a week ago. That institution will receive a frontcourt generalist, one that scores on put backs, mid range shots and hustle plays - all facets of his NBAPA Top 100 performance. Jordan, a personable young guy, must develop something to hang his hat on - extraordinary rebounding, shooting, defense, etc - to become an Atlantic 10 standout. Is part of that Nike Baltimore Elite mob.
Jerian Grant - A late Camp entry, Grant shared he's getting recruited by Georgetown, who is "showing a little interest", along with "Oklahoma, Providence, Florida State, Miami, Villanova" and Notre Dame. A combo guard with long arms, Grant must play harder consistently, advice his brother, Clemson forward Jerai Grant has provided. Jerian is multi-faceted in that he can shoot, drive and defend, but must work on his left hand dribbling. Seemed to play better as the event wore on, finishing with 15 points in his last game. Calls Team Takeover home.
Will Barton - Headed to Memphis in 2010 and Brewster Academy this season, Barton, a swingman, demonstrated is multi-faceted offensive ability by driving, shooting and passing. Landed 19th in scoring with 11 points a game. The next step for Barton is to cut down on some unnecessary dribbling - make his move, and if not there, get rid of the ball. In essence, streamlining his attack, along with getting stronger, are musts for the Charm city product. Another in Nike Baltimore Elite's stacked lineup.