Scouting: At 6’6, Southwell is an extremely rare prospect. His ball-handling skills are unusual for a player at his size. The Rice stars best asset to his game his is ability to run the point. He has a sweet jumper that reaches out to the three-point line and has the talent to take a defender one on one and attack the basket. Southwell needs to add muscle to his thin frame in order to be considered a dominant player, at any position on the next level. -Ray Anczelowicz Gotham Hoops (Summer 2009)
Southwell possesses the body needed to play on the Big East level. Likely would play SF, PF in college. Great midrange game and can finish underneath because of his size. Strong enough to guard other 4’s and quick enough to guard other 3’s on the next level. -Theo Rabinowitz (Summer 2009)