LEWIS CENTER, Ohio -- Returning to Olentangy Orange for Week 2 of the 270 Hoops Fall League, the standout players in the event put on a show for the nearly 10 college programs in attendance.

Joining us this week on the recap is Northeast Ohio's own TJ Peatross, owner of NEO Spotlight, who took a deep look at some of the day's top players. TJ will be hosting the third-annual NEO Spotlight Super 60 on September 29 at Walsh University. The event will feature many of the state's best juniors and seniors in a combine style format. 

Now let's take a look at the standout performers from Week 2.

Morgan Safford​ (6’3 WG / Bishop Hartley / 2019): For the second year in a row, Safford has continued to leave his mark on the 270 Hoops Fall League. The dynamic scoring guard finds himself amongst the league leaders in points per game and has Kentucky out to a 4-0 start through two weeks. His quick release and relentless attack keeps you on your toes as a defender. The wide-open and fast pacedstyle of play on Sunday suited Safford’s game. (Peatross)

Jay Rodgers (6'1 PG / Pickerington Central / 2019): Rodgers finally had his breakout game in the Fall League, going for 24 points as Villanova held off Duke. Rodgers took advantage of mismatches on the perimeter and was able to score in a variety of ways from all over. Rodgers is a tough, composed guard that will give Pickerington Central a veteran presence in the backcourt. Young for the 2019 class, Rodgers could be someone who goes postgrad prep and really blossoms. 

N’Keeley Elmore (5’9 PG / Northland / 2019): Elmore is the epitome of the word toughness. The scrappy, undersized guard was the catalyst for a UNC team that was without a few key pieces in Week 2. Elmore pushed the tempo and was able to find his teammates early and often. Elmore is a selfless teammate and a guy who can make a shot when his number is called. He would be a great get for one of the many Division III programs in the area. (Peatross)

Cali Davis (6'0 G / Africentric / 2020): Davis does it all. He even helped set up chairs around the aux gym courts prior to Sunday's events and then filled in for an Open Division team that was down a few players. Davis gets it. A hard worker and high quality kid, Davis can also ball out. Having his best performance yet, Davis impressed as a scorer, facilitator and overall playmaker. As Africentric unloads plenty of senior talent, look for Davis to take the biggest rise of any Nubian player this winter. A knockdown perimeter shooter, Davis has added layers to his game, becoming more of a well rounded lead guard who can affect a game in a variety of ways. 

Jaidon Lipscomb (6’0 WG / Pickerington Central / 2019): You will be hard pressed to find a better catch-and-shoot threat than the Tigers’ senior. The lanky guard has proven that he needs little to no space and will shoot every ball with confidence. Lipscomb dropped in a number of stop and pop jumpers in transition and was Elmore’s favorite target throughout the afternoon. Lipscomb will play a key role on a Pick Central team that is as deep as anyone in Ohio’s Division I class. Lipscomb is a quality student and could be a great find for the many NAIA programs in the region. (Peatross)

Zach Wilson (6'2 G / Worthington Kilbourne / 2019): Wilson is a grinder. You can always find him in the gym, giving max effort and playing with a motor. That was the case once again on Sunday, as Wilson had his best game yet, going for 19 points to lead North Carolina to its first win of the season. Capable of big scoring games when his shot is falling, Wilson is a quality Division III talent that will bring competitiveness, toughness and work ethic to wherever he ends up. 

Ben Fort (6’5 WG / Reynoldsburg / 2019): Perhaps the top unsigned perimeter prospect in Central Ohio, Fort showed flashes of the type of player he can be down the road. He showed the ability to create space at the drop of a dime and string together a few tough shots off the bounce. Fort’s length and wiry athleticism are intriguing and it’s only a matter of time before he puts it together. He added an offer from IUPUI back in August after a strong July recruiting period with EG10 - Gold (IN). (Peatross)

Chaz Dixon (6'0 PG / Westerville Central / 2019): A late arrival to the Invite Only Division, Dixon has taken full advantage of his opportunity and Sunday was his best performance yet. Playing tough basketball in each game, Dixon knocked down shots, got to the rim and defended at a high level. On a Westerville Central squad that loses most of last season's production to graduation, Dixon will be relied upon to lead the Warhawks this winter, which could result in a breakout senior season. 

Derek Van Vlerah (6’5 WG/WF / Dublin Coffman / 2019): Van Vlerah’s explosion from behind the arc helped lead his team to a 70-48 route over Kansas. His hot start from three opened things up early on as he connected on four of his first five attempts. The 6-foot-5 wing utilized his athleticism and playmaking ability to get teammates involved as well. With a number of the state’s top 2019 prospects coming off the board this fall, expect Van Vlerah’s recruitment to heat up as some of the regions top Division II and Low Major programs are getting in the mix. Chattanooga will be in on to see him on Tuesday, just days after a visit to West Liberty. (Peatross)

Dominiq Penn (6'0 PG / Dublin Coffman / 2020): Penn put on an absolute clinic in our viewing of him in Villanova's win over Duke, going for 21 points on a brilliant offensive showing. Knocking down five threes in the win, Penn got his team going out of the gate, scoring 16 points in the first eight minutes. Proving as a near impossible matchup one-on-one, Penn kept defenders on skates all day and made them pay from all over. When the three ball is falling and Penn is in the zone, he's as hard to guard as any player in the area. The leading scorer on a 3-1 Villanova team, Penn has a big matchup coming next week against Safford and Kentucky. 

Sahmi Willoughby (6’4 WF/PF / Reynoldsburg / 2019): A relative unknown to NEO Spotlight, the 6-foot-4 combo forward certainly made a great first impression. Willoughby’s athleticism and lunch pale motor made him one of the more productive front court prospects I evaluated on Sunday. He took the opportunity to run hard and fill the lanes in transition, resulting in a number of above the rim finishes and putback opportunities. With Reynoldsburg losing Tre Williams and a handful of seniors, look for Willoughby to provide a much needed spark for a Raiders team that is looking to capitalize off of last year’s late playoff push. (Peatross)

Von Cameron Davis (6'5 WF / Walnut Ridge / 2020): The most productive player in the 2020 class to this point, Davis has been Mr. Reliable for the entire course of his career. In the fall league, Davis has been one of the toughest low post players to contain, as he will outwork you and take advantage of second chance opportunities. That was the case once again on Sunday, as he was productive in both viewings, attacking the glass, using his size and footwork to score inside and giving max effort on both ends. A player who put up 43 points in a game last season as a sophomore, Davis has a chance to completely dominate this season in a much less competitive City League South. 

Hunter Shedenhelm (6'4 SG / Pickerington North / 2020): One of the better prospects in the 2020 class who goes a little bit under the radar, Shedenhelm is a quality player who has been a key reason for Kentucky's 4-0 start. A near elite shooter, Shedenhelm can get it going from all over the three-point line, stretching the floor and providing the spacing necessary for Stafford and Magwood to get to the rim. That wasn't all Shedenhelm did however, as he impressed with a few straight line drive finishes, even showing an ability to adjust through contact and finish with the off hand. Shedenhelm had his breakout moment in a come from behind win over Pickerington Central last season in which he was the Panthers' hero, which led to a productive summer. On a North team that graduates three-year starters in Jerome Hunter, Eli McNamara, Dondre Palmer and Ty Wiley, look for Shedenhelm to be a big reason why the Panthers don't take too much of a step back in 2018-19.

Chance Groce (6'5 SG / Beechcroft / 2021): In terms of overall talent, Groce may just be at the top of this league. The rising sophomore put that near elite level talent on display on Sunday, putting together his best string of games in leading Kansas to a 1-1 record. Groce has elite size on the wing, can make any shot on the floor and has the potential and measurables to be an elite wing defender. For Groce, it will just come down to his motor and desire to compete on every play. When he fully figures that part out, Groce could be a potential four-star level player. 

CJ Anthony (6'0 PG / Harvest Prep / 2020): It's ironic that Anthony played for the Ohio Bulldogs this past AAU season, considering that the Harvest Prep junior guard is an absolute bulldog on the floor. A natural leader who can take over a game on either end, Anthony has one of the best motors that we've seen in recent years from the point guard spot. In addition to that, Anthony has begun to knock down perimeter shots at a consistent rate, which has made him a very difficult matchup. A strong ball handler with a thick build, Anthony powers his way to the rim, but can stop on a dime and knock down the mid-range shot as well. A willing defender who accepts challenges on that end, Anthony is a treat to watch each time he steps on the floor. The next step in Anthony's maturation process is to become a better passer which will make him that much better. Picking up two Division I offers from Air Force and Stony Brook in July, Anthony's stock is just beginning to heat up.

Kayin Derden (6'2 SG / DeSales / 2019): Derden has made many improvements to his game this summer, evolving from a volume scorer into someone who can get his teammates involved and make plays for himself and others. Derden is also leading the league in scoring, still showing that high level scoring ability that could result in a big-time senior season. A quality athlete who jumped off the radar to us as a freshman with a few powerful JV dunks, Derden has evolved his complete offensive game in the years following. Look for Derden to become one of the top Division II priority recruits in the area over the next few months.

Bryson Lane (5'9 PG / Olentangy Orange / 2019): A two-year fall league veteran, Lane is playing his best basketball at the moment, as he was MVP of Duke's win over Indiana to begin the day. A slippery ball handler who knows how to play, Lane was on fire on Sunday, knocking down a barrage of threes but also finding ways to score at the rim. Lane is a grinder and someone that Division III programs should be coveting. 

Qian Magwood (6'1 PG / Walnut Ridge / 2020): I am not quite sure where Magwood finds the energy to do what he's been doing as of late. On Fridays, you can find Magwood on the gridiron, burning DBs deep for touchdowns and locking down the best opposing receivers. On Sunday, you can find him running the show and bringing that same physicality to the hardwood. The top outside threat on a Walnut Ridge football team that has outscored opponents by an insane 200 points in four games, Magwood is also unbeaten in four games in the fall league. Magwood has high-major potential on the gridiron, but is no slouch in basketball either, as he won MVP of Kentucky's second game on Sunday. A throwback East Coast style guard, Magwood can get by defenders, zip dime passes on the move while also improving as a perimeter shooter. Magwood and Von Cameron Davis have a chance to lead Walnut Ridge to a City title this winter, as it will be the duo's third time around for the Scots, this time under first year coach Chuck Jefferson. 

Sean Marks (5'10 PG / Olentangy / 2019): Marks may be as good of a microwave scorer as we've seen in awhile, as he did just that to lead Duke to a near upset over Villanova. Going for 24 points in that game, Marks turned it on late, scoring 18 of those points in the final 10 minutes, knocking down threes, getting to the rim to finish through contact and converting at the stripe. Leading all point guards in scoring a season ago, Marks is the leading candidate to do that once again as Olentangy will rely heavily on its senior leader. Ohio Dominican is getting a stud who will approach every game with a chip on his shoulder from being overlooked throughout the entire recruiting process.