By Rodger Bohn (special to InsidePrepSportsnet)

Rodger.bohn@draftexpress.com

Top 25 Performers (in no particular order)

Jared Sullinger, 6’7, PF, Columbus Northland, 2010- The Ohio State commit and consensus #3 player in the nation (according to Rivals and Scout) lived up to his reputation today, dominating the competition and showing off an improved perimeter game. Sullinger effortlessly shot deep three pointers with nice results and scored at will inside via a series of power moves. Conditioning is an area the big guy is certainly going to have to continue to work on, but that takes nothing away from the consistent productivity he exerts.

Drew McGhee, 6’9, PF/C, North Ridgeville, 2009- Aside from Sullinger, McGhee was the top player that the event had to offer. He took the test of going up against Sullinger openly, as he was visibly motivated the first time the two stepped out on the court against each other. McGhee showed off his soft touch around the rim, displaying a jump hook with either hand and nailing a few soft jumpers from 14 feet and in. While he is not an exceptional athlete, Drew was amongst the top 3 shot blockers the showcase had to offer due to his outstanding timing and ability to block shots with either hand. Once thought of as only a mid-major prospect, Drew now holds offers from Marquette and Penn State and it appears that only more schools are going to be added to that list in the near future. With many local schools salivating over him, McGhee could be an immediate impact player at the majority of the MAC programs that have offered him a scholarship.

Anthony Wells, 6’2, SG, Shaker Heights, 2009- The Cleveland State verbal had a bit of an off day when running the helm at point guard, making some poor decisions and looking uncomfortable with the ball in his hands at times. Once he slid over to the shooting guard slot, Wells appeared much more in his element and his natural scoring abilities took over. He made much better choices with the ball and showed by he is regarded as one of the better scorer’s in the Cleveland area with his variety of scoring moves.

Delbert Love, 5’10, PG, Lakewood St. Edward’s, 2011- Following an impressive conclusion to his high school season, the rising sophomore exhibited some heady play in the showcase. Not standing out with any particular facet of his game, Love did an outstanding job of moving the ball and keeping all of his teammates happy. Not just a passer, he did a nice job of getting to the rim and even knocked down a couple of three pointers when the opportunity presented itself. Only time will tell if this diminutive guard is able to grow and get stronger, but he is definitely a name to remember over the next three years.

Nate Tait, 6’1, PG, Brush, 2010- The speedy point guard had a nice showing at the event despite being placed on one of the lesser talented squads. An injury to 6’10 juco big man Tim Kiewel yesterday left Tait without an inside presence on his team, forcing him to even battle down low at times. He showed off some nice playmaking skills and controlled the tempo of the game, but didn’t exactly excel on the defensive end of the court. Tait has already attracted the interest of numerous low division one programs and could potentially develop into a really nice player down the road if he continues to work on his game.

D.J. Cunningham, 6’9, PF/C, Waterford, 2009- Listed at only 6’7, it was immediately apparent that he is a legit 6’9 and perhaps even 6’10. He is awfully strong at 240 pounds, using his massive frame to clog up the lane on the defensive end, corral ton of rebounds, and proving to be a deceptively good shot blocker. Showing no problems running the floor, he exhibited a very nice motor for a young big man. Cunningham is still incredibly raw in the post and could use a lot of work in terms of post moves and footwork. However, he did finish well around the rim and showed a soft touch out to 10 feet away from the hoop (while sporting a brace on his shooting hand). D.J. has attracted interest from a number of MAC programs (although no offers) and can absolutely be a nice role player at the mid-major level down the road.

Andre Paulk, 6’2, SG, Kent Roosevelt, 2009- Paulk showed up late to the event, but immediately changed the game with his remarkable athleticism. Arguably the top leaper of the event, he had a flurry of dunks and was a monster on the offensive glass. As usual, the guard displayed some very questionable shot selection and showed that his handle could definitely use some work. Nonetheless, he was able to score both through strong takes to the rim and deep jumpers on the day.

Aaron Craft, 6’2, PG, Findlay Liberty-Benton, 2010- Craft was the purest point guard that the event had to offer, giving everything that a coach could ask for outside of scoring the ball. He was easily the best perimeter defender in attendance, putting the clamps on whomever he was pegged against. As seen throughout on the AAU circuit, he did an excellent job of distributing the ball and getting everyone involved. Unfortunately for Craft his teammates did not have the same mindset, as once he passed the ball, he rarely touched it again. Already holding offers from mid-major programs, Craft is a player who will never be a superstar but is everything that one could look for out of a role player at the point guard position.

Lamar McKnight, 6’5, SF, Chanel, 2009- McKnight did everything in his power to show onlookers that he was a legitimate division one prospect, displaying his total package of skills. The athletic forward had a number of explosive dunks and blocked shots, along with a number of smooth drives to the rim. He also showed off a nice jumper from the three point line, although he didn’t do much from mid-range. Lamar has already attracted the interest of a number of division one programs and is rumored to have an offer or two (not confirmed), but will likely see himself at the d-1 level if he keeps up this kind of play.

Storm Sanders, 5’11, PG/SG, Canton Glenoak, 2010- Sanders was one of the more vocal players on the hardwood, barking out directions to all of his teammates. He shot the ball more then one would ideally like to see out of a point guard, with mixed results. Sanders presently looks like a low division one prospect at best, if he is able to develop more point guard skills. Storm plays with a very high motor, but tends to over-handle.

Mark Henninger, 6’7, PF, Massillon Jackson, 2010- Henninger really stood out with his ability to run the floor and finish around the rim early on. He is deceptively athletic, making the most of his athleticism both in terms of scoring and blocking shots. Mark wasn’t especially effective on the offensive glass and tended to disappear at times on the offensive end. From what we hear, he has a lot of suitors at the mid-major level and is attracting mid-major plus interest.

Mario Hines, 6’8, PF, Garfield Hts., 2009- As usual, we got glimpses of what Mario had to offer mixed with spurts of uninspired play. He did a very nice job finishing inside, catching the ball on offense, and contesting shots on defense despite being just an average athlete. It’s been known for a long time now that Mario is a mid-major plus talent, but it’s highly doubtful that he’ll be able to come close to qualifying out of high school. Off the court issues have also plagued Mario severely. If he is ever able to get his head on straight, Mario will be a very nice mid-major to mid-major plus player.

Trey Burke, 5’10, PG, Columbus Northland, 2011- Burke did an excellent job of creating his own shot and shooting the ball from the outside. He didn’t do a ton in terms of getting all the way to the rim and when he did, he struggled to finish inside due to his lack of height. The sophomore showed a beautiful jumpshot that was definitely the strong part of his offensive game. With the loaded squad that Northland has, he is definitely a player that colleges will have plenty of chances to watch over the next few years.

Fred Chatman, 6’8, PF, Cleveland JFK, 2009- Exploding onto the scene last season was JFK’s Fred Chatman, going from relative unknown to All-Senate player. He moves well for a 6’8 player, runs the floor well, and has a great motor. Chatman hit a number of jumpers facing the basket against Jared Sullinger on the evening, including a three pointer. Far from a finished product, he struggles finishing inside against players his own size and has a long way to go in terms of footwork. He is a good positional defender, but lacks strength. Fred is currently receiving low division one interest.

Jamil Harris, 6’8, PF, Euclid, 2009- The recent Eastern Michigan verbal had his finest showing in my time observing him over the last three years, finally putting his immense package of size, skills, and athleticism together. Usually playing with his back to the basket, he played facing the cup the entire time at the showcase and looked great in doing so. Harris was outstanding shooting face-up jumpers (even drilling a couple of three pointers), took slower big men off of the dribble from the wing, and had a couple of emphatic dunks. He wasn’t as good of a rebounder as you would’ve hoped for a player his size, but the Euclid senior did block a fair number of shots. If Jamil continues to play like this more consistently, Eastern Michigan will have gotten themselves quite the player.

Jermaine Davis, 6’8, C, Garfield Hts., 2012- The next star in Sonny Johnson’s program is the mammoth Davis. Standing a legit 240 pounds already, he was able to handle the physical rigors that any big man in this event had to offer (Sullinger included). Far from a finished product, Davis showed off a soft touch inside and finished well around the rim against more athletic foes.

Elijah Macon, 6’7, SF/PF, Marion-Franklin, 2012- Macon is a player to remember for the future, given that he is already 6’7 with a very nice frame. The rising freshman is very athletic for a player his age and is very comfortable putting the ball on the floor from the outside. Playing against older players didn’t bother him one bit, and he showed great demeanor. Appears to be a potential high-major player if he continues to develop.

Will Weeks, 6’5, SF/PF, Garfield Hts., 2011- Weeks struggled a bit Thursday when faced against top competition. He has been plagued with injuries as of late and it was evident in his play. The rising sophomore did show some flashes of versatility, combining a couple of nice dribble drives with the ability to post smaller defenders.

Devhonte Beard, 6’0, PG, Akron SVSM, 2011- Beard showed off his pure point guard skills via a series of outstanding passes with both hands. He showed great vision both in the open court and half court settings, exhibiting nice decision making. The sophomore tended to get a bit too flashy at times and didn’t show much of an outside shot, but was one of the better point guards the event had to offer.

Jakarr Sampson, 6’6, SF/PF, Solon, 2011- Sampson is the next big player out of Solon. Only a sophomore, he is pretty skilled for a young player on the perimeter. He primarily goes right, but is able to get to the rim and is awfully coordinated. Sampson is a nice athlete, who appears to definitely have the makings of a future division one prospect at the moment.

Nyles Evans, 5’10, PG, North Canton Hoover, 2011- Evans did a very nice scoring and distributing the rock against much stronger opponents. On the defensive end, he struggles against bigger guards. If he is able to get a little bigger and put on some weight, he is definitely a player to look out for in the future.

Keene Cockburn, 6’5, SF, North Ridgeville, 2009- Cockburn showed off his deceptive athleticism with a number of dunks throughout the day. He is an excellent catch-and-shoot player who is capable of putting the ball on the floor and hitting a pull-up when pressured. However, he is not overly creative off of the dribble. As it stands, he is a bubble division one prospect.

Kyle Molock, 6’1, PG/SG, Dublin-Coffman, 2012- One of the state’s more heralded incoming freshman, Molock played with the maturity of a much older player. He didn’t stand out at the showcase amongst the entire group but was easily the top guard that the showcase had to offer for the 2012 class. Molock got to the rim fairly well and showed flashes of a nice jumper, but didn’t excel in any facet.

Jake Mays, 6’8, C, Tallmadge, 2009- Lefty takes it very hard to the rim and showed good hands. He finished well amongst other players, although never with his right hand. On the defensive end, he proved to be a very good rebounder and decent shot blocker. He’s not a clear cut division one guy at the moment, but late in the signing period he could very easily land himself a scholarship at that level.

Ricky Bennett, 6’2, SG, Columbus Northland, 2009- This slasher did a great job of getting to the rim, finishing with a number of dunks on the day. An excellent finisher in transition, his game is centered around his athleticism. Bennett did not shoot the ball particularly well and his ball handling could use some refinement.

CJ McCollum, 6’0, PG/SG, Canton Glenoak, 2009- McCollom is one of the best pure shooters the state of Ohio has to offer, but is still caught in between the point and shooting guard positions. Owing the body of a point guard, he looks to shoot, shoot, and shoot every time he touches the ball. It was no different on Thursday at the showcase. CJ did an outstanding job of creating his own shot and drilling threes, but showed very little in terms of playmaking skills.

Mike Shull, 5’10, PG, Massillon Jackson, 2011-Diminutive guard was one of the more productive players in the day. Shot the ball incredibly well and finished at rim, despite lack of size.

DD Joyner, 6’2, WG, Groveport Madison, 2009- Athletic slasher who can defend. Doesn’t stand out at all, but a very solid prospect for the D2 level.

Andre Jackson, 6’6, PF, Garfield Heights, 2009- Jackson is an athletic freak with very little in terms of basketball skills. Is a division one athlete with a high school role player skill level.

Aaron White, 6’6, SF, Strongsville, 2009- White had a very nice showcase, proving to be a legit wing player with great size. He shot the ball from beyond the arc and showed a nice basketball IQ. White is very limited athletically, evidenced by his poor performance on the defensive end.

Chris Frazier, 6’6, PF, East Tech, 2009- A raw athlete who is very active around the rim. Crashes the glass very hard, but is still incredibly undeveloped in terms of basketball skills.

Darian Carthorn, 6’2, SG/SF, Canal Winchester, 2009- Carthon is a very explosive athlete who looks more like a football player then a basketball player. He is a lockdown defender, but needs a lot of work on the offensive end before he is ready to contribute to a college program.

Ben Donalow, 6’4, WF, Poland Seminary, 2010 – Donalow is a very nice shooter with an emerging game off of the dribble. Has reportedly got some interest from some division one programs, but has yet to garner any offers.

David Goodwater, 6’5, SF/PF, Shaw, 2010- Goodwater is good athlete with raw perimeter skills. He appears to be making the transition to full time perimeter player, and is an animal on the offensive glass.

Jovhone Brown, 5’10, PG, Chanel, 2009- Brown was a scoring machine who attacked whatever player he went against. His point guard skills weren’t exactly on display with his shoot first mentality, but he has proven that he will be able to put points on the board at whatever college he lands at.

Logan Hauserman, 6’8, C, Logan Elm, 2010- The wide bodied Hauserman struggled in the open court setting against more athletic competition. Known as a system player, he is reportedly a very nice player for his high school.

Alex Lalande, 6’4, SG, Wooster, 2011- Young wing who shoots it well and is improving off of the dribble. A name to remember for division two programs.

Jamar Ragland, 6’4, SG/SF, Detroit Lolyola, 2009- Versatile player who can play a number of positions. Plays tough defense, has a great attitude, and could be a very nice role player at the next level. Incredibly young senior who won’t turn 17 until October!

Niko Fatimus, 5’11, 2G, Poland, 2010- A very streak shooter that can shot with the best of them. Needs to create more for his teammates and work as hard on the defensive end.

Jeremiah Dixon, 5’10, 2G, Columbus East, 2010- Dixon is an athletic highlight reel with his ability to finish and attack in traffic. A very raw player with an ability to break guards down and has great upside.

Channing Doerman, 6’3, 3/2, Westerville Central, 2012- Did a good job compeing verse the older players. Has a good buzz about him around the Columbus circle and showed flashes at time. He is still a very young player with solid potential and of great character.

Malik Ruffin, 6’1, 2G, Canton Timken, 2012-Has good athleticism and a very good competitor. Has good form on his shot and needs to work in his separation with his handle. Obviously Malik is still very young with great upside.

Ryan Renfro, 6’6, 5, Uniontown Lake, 2012, Ryan shows flashes of being a solid post player with his knack to finish around the basket. He needs to work on his fundamentals and passing if he wants to play at the highest level.