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STARS OF GEORGIA EXPOSURE CAMP

 We slid over to Northview High School on Saturday morning to see the 60 or so players on hand for the first annual Stars of Georgia exposure camp. There were a handful of talented players, some new names and some talented young guys to watch for the future:

Patrick Brooks, 6-4, SF, Miller Grove High School

When it came to producing, Brooks was one of the best inside the paint. He challenged everything at the basket, blocked shots, cleaned rebounds and scored on garbage points. Brooks was the ultimate garbage man that should have a big season for one of the best 4A teams in the state.

Denzail Jones, 5-8, PG, Norcross High School

There has never been any question or concern about his ability to play hard at all times. Jones certainly lived up to that. The motor never stops with the mighty mite point guard and he outworked the competition. Jones is an above average shooter from deep and he'll play major minutes for one of the top teams in the state this year. At the end of the day, Jones will ink with a low Division I program.

Khalid Mutakabbir, 6-2, SG/PG, Peachtree Ridge High School

We saw him a couple of weeks ago at the SEBA Shootout and came away impressed with his ability to play the point and size and length in the backcourt. In this setting, he was impressive on the defensive end of the floor and showed off a keen ability to defend bigger players in the post. He was fearless and stepped up to the challenge of making his presence felt on the defensive. Each time we see him, we see a different facet and his willingness to make plays. Offensively, he made buckets in the midrange and did a fine job on the glass as a rebounder. Mutakabbir could be recruited by the mid-major programs.

Bryen Pyles, 6-2, SG, Peachtree Ridge High School

Expect a big year for him. He'll have the ball in his hands plenty and if he can do things like he did at this camp, then he could help his team make the state playoffs again. Pyles is a big, strong guard that has good speed and a good body. Athletically, he's not bad and most of his damage comes off of penetration to the basket. His shot is still a question mark but keep an eye on him. He could very well sign with a Division I program.

Glen Rice, Jr., 6-4, SG, Walton High School 

Once again, Rice shined amongst his peers. Like he did at the SEBA event last month, Rice dominated the field with his versatility, length, shot and passing ability. He's one of the hardest players to defend in the state and one of the hardest to define. Rice is a high-major prospect in the right system. He'll enjoy a big season this year as he continues to steadily improve.

Adrien Coleman, 6-3, SG, Stephenson High School

No one scored the ball better in the camp than Coleman. In fact, he scored anytime he wanted to. It was all around the basket and did it all with the dribble drive. His shot, the biggest question mark with him as a prospect, wasn't brought out because of his success by penetrating to the hole time and time again. Coleman should be recruited by the mid-majors and the high-majors should keep an eye on his success this year. There is a good chance he leads his county in scoring.

Patrick White, 6-7, PF, Greater Atlanta Christian

From a pure prospect perspective, White was the most intriguing player in the camp. He's long, has giant feet (size 20) and plays above his shoulders at all times. White has little skill but reminds us of Shawn Kemp, Jr. at the same stage of the development process. There weren't too many wow moments but there were plenty of moments of good things to come down the road. 

Kymmon Woods, 6-1, PG/SG, East Hall High School

Prospect alert! East Hall has always produced players that are great in transition, can play on both ends of the floor at a frantic pace and versatile. The difference with Woods is his athleticism and craftiness, a trait that most East Hall players don't posses, but he didn't show his ability to shoot, a trait that most East Hall players have. Woods is incredibly quick and showed off his ability to pass the ball. Overall, we liked the size, length and athleticism that Woods possesses. He'll be a good one over time.

Herbert Harrison, 6-4, SF, Northview High School

When it is all said and done, Harrison could be a high-major player. He's blessed with a good body, long length, solid speed and nice lift off of the floor. Morrison is clearly a project at this stage of the game but his father was a player at Marquette and there is some intrigue with his God-given tools.

Oscar Torres, 6-5, PF, Gainesville, Ga.

The theme of the weekend was the future and Torres will certainly be counted amongst one of the better ones out there. He has a good stroke from the wing and could potentially be a three man over time. For now, he's a Joakim Noah look alike physically and like the former Gator, he runs the floor, plays hard and plays big.

Alex Coxworth, 6-0, G, Centennial High School

He's getting bigger, stronger and more confident. All, of course, are major pluses for the one-time 5-9, skinny-as-a-rail shooter. In fact, we'll go out on a limb and say he's one of the top five shooters overall in the state. Coxworth used to be a straight three-point shooter and that's it but he's developed a skill in the midrange and good off the bounce and gets his shot off at a high point. Because of his skill, he could sneak on with a low Division I school. Ideally, he'd be best served at an academic, non-Division I school.

Zimmy Nwogbo, 6-5, SF, Stephenson High School

Long, athletic and raw. We heard great things about him coming into the camp and he didn't exactly blow our socks off but he's a prospect. The lanky prospect was effective in close range but we didn't see his shot or any attention on defense but there are raw, physical tools there to work with. Low-majors should chart him this season.

Derek Zittrauer, 6-7, PF, South Forsyth High School

Perhaps the best post player in the camp. The big man played great with his back to the basket, scored with both hands and played above his shoulders from start to finish. Zittrauer did a fine job of getting the rebound and advancing up the floor. He isn't a big athlete or springy off the floor but he's effective and fundamental. We would like to see him some more before declaring a level for him in college.