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ATLANTA – BrandonClayScouting.com is designed to give both college coaches and fans alike an in-depth look at some of the nation’s top prospects. Nike EYBL play is a perfect stage to gauge the talent level of elite preps. The Session IV stop was no different. Here are some of the notable players from the event:
By: @BrandonClayPSB
Troy Brown | 6’5” | Las Vegas Prospects | Class of 2017
'17 G Troy Brown's EYBL play has him on the '16-17 #NaismithWatch.
HERE'S WHY: https://t.co/ULmnPngNCf pic.twitter.com/g9BXPzG17V
— Brandon Clay (@BrandonClayPSB) June 1, 2016
Brown will push the ball in transition. He has gotten strong enough to take the bump and still make a play around the rim. He’s averaging 15.9 points a game though shooting under 30% from beyond the arc. I see him as a scoring guard long term with the ability to handle when need be. He’s an elite rebounder at the guard position grabbing 8.8 per game.
Charles O’Bannon | 6’5” | Las Vegas Prospects | Class of 2017
'17 G Charles O'Bannon Jr. is shining in EYBL play.
READ MORE: https://t.co/ULmnPngNCf @mrobannon5 pic.twitter.com/kvORt2PxZC
— Brandon Clay (@BrandonClayPSB) June 2, 2016
O’Bannon scores it in every way possible averaging 20.6 points per contest. He hits the 3-pointer at a 40% clip and will attack the rim. That said, he only scores at a 41% clip from the field, 73 percent from the free throw line. Those are areas he can improve on. He rebounds well for his position grabbing 5 per.
Marcus Santos-Silva | 6’7” | BABC | Class of 2017
'17 P Marcus Santos-Silva is a TOUGH matchup. 12.5 pts/9.2 rbs per game.
MORE: https://t.co/ULmnPngNCf pic.twitter.com/j0FuzRAcH4
— Brandon Clay (@BrandonClayPSB) June 2, 2016
Santos-Silva is a skilled option at the post position. He can be a combo post averaging 12.5 points, 9.2 rebounds in EYBL play. His ability to score the ball even though he’s a below the rim guy is impressive.
Cole Swider | 6’7” | BABC | Class of 2018
Told @themayor404 that I rock with '18 W Cole Swider of @thebabc.
HERE'S WHY: https://t.co/ULmnPnyp0P pic.twitter.com/UR7votbIrR
— Brandon Clay (@BrandonClayPSB) June 2, 2016
Swider is a shooter with good size on the perimeter. He’s averaging right at 10 points a game while shooting 40% from 3-point range. He’s got a moxy to take the open shot anytime he has a clean look.
Brandon Clay is the owner of Peach State Basketball, Inc., and BrandonClayScouting.com. He serves as the Executive Camp Director for the Elite Basketball Academy Camps. Clay is a McDonald’s All-American Game Selection Committee member. He also votes on the Naismith Trophy Men’s / Women’s College Player of the Year Academy and is the HS Boys / Girls All-American Team Board of Selectors Chairperson. He has been involved in the community since 2001. You can reach Clay at [email protected]