Atlanta, Ga – Rankings are always a point of interest and while they create a lot of discussion, they are fluid and not anything to get overly concerned about. Recently, I completed a Top 75 ranking of Georgia’s 2022 class. Here we will look at the Top 5 Point Guard prospects from this class in the Peach State currently. While some are developing into PG’s and make the transition to man that spot on a team, these guys have already shown they can run a team effectively and contribute in other areas.......
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JoJo Peterson of Mount Pisgah (GA) will see his recruitment take off this year. After being with the Atlanta Celtics for a long time, Demond Stephens decided to form an independent program this year, Team Dickerson. The team is named after the late Coach Derrick Dickerson, who was a legendary Atlanta Celtics coach for many years. Stephens has put together one of the best and biggest independent 17U teams you will see, boasting great prospects at various positions. They will attract a lot of coaches and will be heavily recruited. Let’s take......
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Daeyon James was one of the many standouts at the Spring Super 64 Camp. Written by: Trent Markwith 6’5” SG Daeyon James (McDonough) No one had more people talking at camp than James did. Even when others seemed tired or ready to call it a day, he was on a mission to prove himself as the best 2020 prospect in attendance. James has built a reputation as a high-level shooter and quickly showed why at camp, connecting on a variety of jumpers from numerous spots on the floor. His size on the......
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Sam Hines came up big in the state championship game for Wheeler (GA). Written by: Trent Markwith Sam Hines (Wheeler/Denver Signee) Hines played a nearly flawless game statistically last Saturday and it couldn’t have come at a better time as Wheeler took down Grayson to claim the GHSA 7A State Championship. Grayson was favored by many coming into the matchup, but when you have a guy who goes 11 out of 12 from the floor for 28 total points, that helps to erase any advantages that Grayson may have had. People have......
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Grayson (GA) looks to claim their first State Championship in school history on Saturday. Photo – Stan Johnson A-Private St. Francis vs. Greenforest Both St. Francis and Greenforest were really tested in the Final 4 at GCSU last Friday, but they prevailed and the Top 2 overall seeds in A-Private will face off for a state championship. These teams have multiple weapons at their disposal, which should make for an exciting matchup. Greenforest has a ton of size for a A-Private team, but so does St. Francis, and the Knights can play......
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North Gwinnett (GA) has the talented needs to make a run in the state tournament. Atlanta, Ga – The GHSA State Playoffs started last week and all 1stRound were finished by Saturday. Some teams performed as expected, but there were also some surprising outcomes that shook the brackets up. 2ndRound contests begin tomorrow and there are numerous pairings that should make for exciting games. Here are some of the best Sweet 16 matchups across the different GHSA Classifications. Shiloh at Wheeler (7A) This game between Shiloh and Wheeler might be the one......
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Kowacie Reeves Jr.and Westside (GA) have chance to make a run in the post season. Top Dogs If you ask anyone who the favorite is to win the AAA State Championship, they’ll say Pace Academy. The Knights sit at 23-4, with their only losses coming to Woodward, St. Francis, and 2 out-of-state teams. The addition of Matt Cleveland has turned them into a different beast, adding an explosive piece to go with their other solid 2021 prospects in Madison Durr and Cole Middleton. Pace also has important role guys like Josh Reed,......
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Down Odom has St. Francis (GA) as the clear favorite to take home the A-Private Championship. Top Dogs St. Francis has separated themselves from most of the other teams in A-Private, holding a record of 25-3 with their only losses coming to Wheeler in November and then two out-of-state teams over Christmas Break. They have been tested a bit more recently, but reminded people of who they are with a 79-50 Region Championship win over a Top 5 team in Mount Pisgah. With Dwon Odom leading the pack and other reliable pieces at......
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Chase Ellis of St. Francis (GA) is one of the state’s best available forwards. Atlanta, Ga.– The regular season is coming to an end, there are still forwards around the peach state that will help a college program next season. Here are several unsigned seniors that have took advantage of the spot light this season. 6’7” F Sola Adebisi (Cambridge) Out of the forwards in Georgia that are still unsigned, there aren’t many with a higher ceiling than Adebisi. He has a ton of untapped potential and shows flashes of what he could become......
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Tyrin Lawerence shined over the weekend at the Hoohall Prep Showcase. This past weekend in Massachusetts marked the first year of the Hoophall Prep Showcase at American International College. The main HoopHall event in Springfield brings out the best prospects from all around the country, but the Prep Showcase had a collection of exceptional prospects as well. Here are 5 of the top 2020 prospects who participated in the event and impressed with their play during the course of the weekend. 6’4” G Tyrin Lawrence (Sunrise Christian) A 2019 Morgan County graduate,......
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