SmartBall Classic 2016 Pre Season High School Tournament Top Performers

By Brett Wilson


SmartBall Classic 2016 Pre Season High School Tournament. Single game elimination.

These are the players we noticed:


Thursday, August 18
Bishop Loughlin vs Frederick Douglass Academy
Curtis High vs Jefferson High
Lincoln High vs Kennedy High


Keith Williams 2017 6’5 wing Bishop Loughlin HS - Runs the floor hard on the fast break. Good in transition. Good athlete with good ability to be effective on the boards from the wing. Can be streaky as a scorer. Needs to be better with his dribble and shooting from the perimeter.


Markquis Nowell 2018 5’7 point guard Bishop Loughlin HS - good with his dribble and pass. Has the ability to find others with his pass. Good court vision and awareness. Average 3pt shooter. Can be turnover prone. Needs to become solid on defense.


Travis Cox 2017 6’0 guard FDA - combo guard with decent instincts. Can dribble well. Solid frame. Can take it to the basket and get into the lane in transition. Needs to work on his shooting.


Ransford Agyeman 2017 6’0 guard Curtis - good with the ball. Knows how to make plays. Good in transition and crashing the boards. Good defender. Needs to keep his dribble under control.


Samuel Majekodunmi 2017 6’1 guard Curtis HS - nice skill set. Can play the point. Good in the half court. Good IQ.  Can hit mid range shot. Needs to work on his 3pt shooting.


Marques Watson 2018 6’5 wing Jefferson HS - good dribbling skills.  Can play the point wing. Nice with his dribble drive to the basket. Average passer. Needs to get stronger and play better defense.


Donald Flores 2017 6’0 point guard Lincoln HS - physical point guard. See the court. Good with his pass. Can take it strong to the basket with his dribble. Average defender.  Needs to be consistent with his outside shooting.


Othello Smith 2017 6’9 center Lincoln HS - can block some shot and grab some rebounds. Average player in the post. Needs to get stronger and develop into a offensive threat.


Joshua Moore 2017 6’5 wing Kennedy HS -  average skill set but has good upside.  Can hit open shots. Can be effective with his pass. Needs to look to score more and be more aggressive.



Wednesday, August 17
Cardinal Hayes vs Wadleigh High
Bedford High vs WHEELS


Joe Toussaint 2019 5’10 point guard Cardinal Hayes HS -  good with his dribble. Has the ability to make good passes. Getting better on defense. Needs to be a better shooter.


Tyrese Williams 2018 6’2 guard Cardinal Hayes HS - good with his ability to get to the basket. Has 3pt range.  Average dribble and defender. Needs to be consistent as a go to player.


Jalen Nesmith 2019 5’10 point guard Cardinal Hayes HS - good shooter. Can dribble and is a good passer. Needs to improve as a lock down perimeter defender.


Babacar Ndiaye 2017 6’17 forward Wadleigh HS - shows good upside as a post player. Runs well. Decent footwork and post presence. Needs to stay aggressive as a rebounder and a post defender and with his offensive skill set.


Marlon Moretta 2017 6’5 wing WHEELS HS - decent spot shooter. Can hit 3pt shots. Decent perimeter awareness. Needs to get with his dribble, defense and on the boards for his size.


Jahlil Nougues 2017 5’6 point guard Bedford Academy -  good point guard in the making. Shows that he can run the team and make his shots. Needs to stay strong with his dribble when being pressured.



Tuesday, August 16
Boys & Girls High vs John Bowne High


Marcus Patterson 2019 5’9 point guard Boys & Girls HS - good court sense. Plays under control.  Does a good jobs at setting up his teammates. Not afraid to be aggressive with his dribble.  Needs to look for his offensive more.


Kareem Reid 2019 6’7 forward John Bowne HS - Long frame. Good wingspan. Can protect the rim as a shot blocker. At times can put the ball on the floor and dribble when he is not under heavy pressure. Good athletic potential. Can rebound.  Needs to become a scorer and get stronger.



Monday, August 15

South Shore High vs St. Raymonds

​Monsignor Scanlan vs Benjamin Cardozo High


Isaiah Richards 2019 6’9 center South Shore HS - can be a shot blocker.  Average rebounder.  Young player. Needs to play tough against good competition.


Isaiah Washington 2017 5’10 point guard St Raymond - good with the ball. Good with his dribble and pass. Has 3pt range.  Needs to play better defense.


Dallas Watson 2018 6’1 St Raymond - Decent in transition.  Can get above the basket when driving in transition. Needs look for his outside shot.


Omar Silverio 2018 6’5 guard St. Raymond HS - combo guard. Works Hard on offense.  Steady improving with his offensive play. Nice touch with his dribble and pass. Needs to stay hungry on defense.


Saquan Singletary 2017 6’6 wing Scanlan HS - knows how to attack the basket.  Long player.  Decent passer. Can play the point wing. Needs to develop shooting ability.


Victor Potter 2018 6’7 forward Monsignor Scanlan - good athleticism. Good bounce and jumping around the basket. Can rebound. Can block some shots on the defensive end. Needs to work on his dribbling skills.


Marcus Hammond 2018 5’9 point guard Cardozo HS - Smart player. Knows how and when to make the right pass. Can hit open shots. Young player. Need to become a better defender and get stronger.