The morning & early afternoon contests at the Lone Star JUCO/Prep Showcase fielded mid-high major prospects battling against each other. Southwest Christian (AR) looks primed for a big scholastic season, Kilgore JC goes 3-0 on Saturday and Ranger JC were impressive in their evening bout.
Antavion Collum, 2019 Forward – Tennessee Prep: Collum handled pressure well and was able to finish with consistency in traffic. Collum shot it well off the bounce and took what the defense gave him.
Efe Odigie, 2018 Post – Provision: The Fresno State commit was a handful in the paint on Saturday as he threw his body around and finish at a high clip on the block. Odigie shot the ball well from 12 ft out as well, shooting 50% from the field on perimeter jumpers.
Jahmel Bodrick, SO Forward – Ranger Junior College: Bodrick rebounded with regularity in his area and used his strength to gain deep position on the block. Jahmel impacted the game on both ends for Ranger JC and was key to their victory against Arkansas Baptist.
Davon Newton, SO Guard – Kilgore College: Newton’s athleticism caught the staff’s eyes as he mixes it with a solid skill set that to go with it. He finished through contact and scored in double figures in all three games Kilgore played on Saturday.
Tiandre Jackson – Young, SO Guard – Tyler Junior College: Jackson-Young moved very well without the ball and hit shots from beyond the arc with consistency. Jackson defends, runs the floor and gets his nose in and rebounds amongst the bigs.
Simeon Jovic, 2018 Forward/Center – Southwest Christian: Jovic is a skilled big man that displayed good footwork on the block and the ability to finish inside with either hand. Jovic is also effective defensively, showing the ability to hold his own on switches against guards.
Larenz Williams, 2019 Guard – Cy Fair Learning Center: Williams had a strong outing against Kilgore College as he scored in double figures and defended with length and intensity. Williams was a key piece in CFLC’s run in the first half and was able to create off the dribble and finish in traffic.
Nate Pendarvis, 2018 Guard – OK Storm: Pendarvis was the leader for his OK Storm team and contributed eight points in the last 3 minutes of the game and made the game winning basket in overtime against Arkansas Baptist (Purple). Nate showed a promising stroke from the perimeter, played with a high motor and took control offensively when his team needed him to.
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