Over 100 potential college prospects were in one building today for the Lone Star JUCO/Prep Showcase. This the first official kickoff for scholastic institutions to compete in an structured environment. Therefore Division 1 coaches traveled to North Texas (Duncanville, TX) in the observation/evaluation lane as junior colleges and HS/prep schools of various levels have the chance to to display their talents to garner a scholarship from a four year institution. Day one of this year’s pilgrimage did not disappoint the 50+ college coaches in attendance. The group below only open the door for a closer look and day two anticipations of selected match ups.
Jourdan Smith, 2019 Wing – Cy-Fair Learning Center: Smith had a high scoring output against OK. Storm with 20 points as Jourdan excelled in the open court and finished through contact on a consistent basis. Smith got physical inside defensively and offensively scored in a variety of ways.
Jahlil Nails, SO SG – Navarro JC: Nails shot the ball from beyond the arc at a high clip. Nails moved very well without the ball and was consistently knocking down jumpers with contest. Jahliil averaged close to 15 points on Friday for Navarro.
Brian Warren, SO PG – Tyler Junior College: Warren knifed his way through the opposing defenses as the sophomore guard competed on both sides of the floor. Brian utilized his speed in the open court and found the open man running the lanes. Warren was beneficial in TJC erasing a 15 point deficit against Mountain View College on Friday.
Chuks Isitua, 2021 C – Pro-Vision: Chuks has a chance to becoming a high major player when it’s all said and done. Isitua showed an improved feel when operating on the block, ran the floors and looked to finish above the rim when the opportunity presented itself.
Tim Ceaser, 2019 PF – Southwest Christian: It was a tale of two halves in the first game Ceasar played on Friday because in the second half, Tim played with a more sense of urgency as he crashed the boards, used his length to block/alter shots and finished in traffic. Ceaser’s talent isn’t in question and the staff will see how he follows up on Saturday.
Jahbril Price – Noel, 2018 Guard – Southwest Christian: Noel played with poise and was able to set-up his teammates for open looks in the half-court setting. Jahbril displayed a promising stroke from 12 ft out off the bounce and is capable of hitting jumpers from beyond the arc.
Shawn Cornelius, 2018 Forward- Tennessee Prep: Cornelius was active on the glass and has a nose for the ball. His intensity to retrieving rebounds on the offensive end allowed his Tennessee Prep squad to have second and third chance opportunities. Cornelius understands his role on the team as a run and jump high motor forward that can defend multiple positions.
Brandon Porter, Post Grad Forward – Washington Academy: Porter scored in a variety of ways and his sized mixed with his skill and athleticism was on full display in Washington’s Academy matchup vs Up Tempo. Porter was one of if not the best player on the court on Friday and the staff will see how he performs on Saturday vs Southwest Christian.
Isaiah Washington, FR Forward – Mountain View College: Washington plays bigger than his listed height as the 4-man for Mountain View corralled rebounds in his area and finished against the long front court TJC possesses. Isaiah played with a high motor and navigated well in the paint.
Antoine Banks, FR Guard – McLennan CC: Banks shot the ball at a high percentage off the catch and was able to get to his spots on the floor off of limited dribbles. Antoine played with intensity on the defensive end and had a strong rebounding performance in McLennan’s sole game Friday.
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