DoBettaKC Unsigned Senior Showcase (Review)

Kansas City, MO

Terrance Hill

On April 25th, 2015, DoBetta LLC teamed up with LINC to hosted their first annual Unsigned Senior Showcase!

The Showcase was held at the Southeast Fieldhouse in Kansas City, MO, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. It was a free event, open to all.

In attendance, scouting possible student-athletes for the 2015-16 school year were schools such as Dodge County Community College, Fort Scott CC and St. Mary’s (Leavenworth).

Players from all over Kansas City’s metropolitan area were in attendance. Initially only 25 players were invited, however close to 50 players actually showed up. Although all 50 players weren’t able to participate, the camps directors did a wonderful job of making sure all eligible athletes were given a opportunity to play, at least one game.

The most impressive players individually, were John Freeman from Hogan Preparatory, Chase Carter from Paseo (C/o 08′) and Ryan Jackson from the North Kansas City area.

John, who is 6’8″ was able to utilize his enormous size, by finishing well around the rim and he garnered the attention from both jucos in attendance.

Chase, constantly displayed his ability to run the team effectively, which had one St. Mary coach saying, “we are going to make a run (to get him).”

The single most impressive player at the showcase was Ryan Jackson. Jackson is a 6’3″ shooting guard, who can flat out shoot the basketball.  Jackson constantly drained 3 point baskets from well beyond the three point line. His size and ability gives him the necessary tools that it takes to be a great college basketball player and beyond. Jackson was able to gain the attention from all three schools in attendance, let’s just hope he finds a home for the upcoming season.

Although, basketball was the primary ingredient of the event, the main reasoning was to help kids possibly gain a scholarship to college while doing something that they love to do. 

The community support was probably the most surprising but pleasant aspect of the entire ordeal. Despite not being advertised to the public, quite a few public spectators attended and were really pleased. According to Derek Billups, the camps Director of Player Personnel, the question that he constantly received was, “when are y’all going to do this again?”

The intial plan was to have this event yearly but due to the success and participation, Mr. Bush (Co-Coordinator) is planning and hoping that this becomes a weekly event; with kids being GIVEN the opportunity to EARN a free college education.  

***Orginally posted April-2015 to dobetta.org by Terrance Hill***

Contact tehuti.shakur@gmail.com to inquire about 2016 Showcase!!!

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