As we turn the curve and get to the home stretch of the July live period there were five prospects the staff evaluated closely on the second weekend that gave us a clearer view of their level.
Morris Udeze, 2018 C – Houston Defenders: There is a lot to like about Morris’s game as it comprises of solid feet, good hands, and the strength to bang and finish inside on the block. On Sunday Udeze recorded a double-double and showed the staff why his recruitment has heavily picked up since April. With offers from Washington State, Butler, Fresno State, St. Johns & Tulsa in the past ten days, programs from power 5 & power 9 conferences will reportedly head down to Florida this week to watch Udeze play before pulling the trigger.
Zach Nutall, 2018 G – Texas Pro: The electric guard from Bryan, TX showcased his explosive first step to the rim and things seem to be clicking on all cylinders for Nutall. With near 20 point outings on Saturday, Zach revealed his full offensive repertoire and that contributed to recent offers from Texas State, Boston University & Denver.
Kevin McCullar, 2019 G/F – YIIS/TX Future: McCullar did the most with his opportunity this past weekend as he constantly worked his way to getting to his spots on the floor. The staff liked that McCullar is a gamer and understands if he out works his opponent, he will be in position to make productive plays. With recent offers from Oklahoma and LA Tech, If we had to hand a MVP for Saturday & Sunday, McCullar would receive that reward.
Jeremiah Keys, 2019 G – Texas Impact 4:13 Winn: Keys erupted in Saturday’s matchup against Bluestar Shooters with 20 pts and five blocks. Keys in the open court is a sight to see as he floats to the rim looking to dunk the ball regardless of whoever is in his path. What was more impressive is the intensity he played on the defensive end and making opponents second guess on being open for a fastbreak layups. Key’s may not look as athletic as he is, standing at 6’1 and rocking the Horace Grant goggles, but Jeremiah scored in a variety of ways on Saturday and couldn’t be stopped getting to the cup.
Jalen Wilson, 2019 SF – YGC36: Wilson didn’t miss a beat since returning back from injury as he shot the ball efficiently off the bounce. Wilson looked to get up the floor quick which allowed open looks for himself in transition. His play generated a LSU and Purdue offer as Jalen is becoming a sure fire high major prospect.
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