KENNESAW, Georgia — The Southern Hoops Report Fall Showcase is one of the longest-running showcases in the country. On Sunday at North Cobb High School, it did the same job it has done for years. Players got a clean setting to work, compete, and get their names into the local conversation.

Players worked with some of the best skill trainers in metro Atlanta. SHR puts a premium on organization and on individual attention. Players also played in front of college coaches. This is a first look at a selection of prospects from the day. Watch the site for more write-ups this week.

Tyson Sharper — #18, Team 1, Riverwood — 2027

Of all the prospects who suited up for the camp, Sharper may have had the least to prove. He finished a stellar travel season with the Georgia Canes. He was a key ingredient in their run to the title game in July. He approached Sunday afternoon with hunger and energy that have become his signature characteristics. He is a playmaker by trade. He likes to create opportunities with the dribble, getting downhill, and generally finds shots for himself or dishes to teammates for easy buckets. His all-around game is what convinces us that he will have a long shelf life at the collegiate level. He rebounds, passes, and defends, which are indicators beyond his gaudy point-per-game averages. Look for Riverwood to be a contender in Class 5-AAAAA this season based upon Sharper’s trajectory.

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Jevon Sullivan — #47, Team 6, Eastside — 2027

Sullivan joined Sharper in the Canes backcourt this July. He caught our eye at the Final Run, earning praise from @RoseySportsUSA for his motor. At the camp he proved to be more than a heart-and-effort guy. He showed a full package of playmaking. He found his rhythm in his team’s second game. He displayed a smooth pull-up jumper and punched a dunk in transition. He thrives in transition, where he can press the tempo and make quick decisions to score or dish to teammates. He will enter this winter as a player poised to break out from his under-the-radar status.

Iverson Freeman — #14, Team 5, Eastside — 2027

Freeman was a steady hand through the year with Team S.M.A.S.H. on the OTR Circuit. He showed a lot of the skills we noted throughout the spring and summer. He is a crafty slasher able to use his body to get angles to score. His game has some caffeine in it. He gains an edge with the energy he presents. It is on the defensive side that we predict he will turn the tide for the Eagles this season. His quickness and anticipation skills disrupt what his opponents try to accomplish.

Caleb Robbins — #59, Team 2, Harrison — 2028

Robbins made a name for himself at the showcase. In a gym full of talented seniors, he stood out as one of the top juniors. He has some wiggle when the ball is in his hands. Defenders are not sure which way he is going to go. His pitter-pat crossover got opponents leaning the wrong way, which opened up the lane for finishing opportunities. We do not expect Robbins to be a score-first, score-only type of guard. He showed vision and anticipated teammates’ cuts with the pass. We will want to keep tabs on him this season with the Hoyas.

Dylan Hamilton — #50, Team 1, North Cobb High School — 2028

If an award were to be given to the best shooter in the gym on Sunday, Hamilton might have earned that title. His silky-smooth release combined with his ability to hunt shots around the perimeter make him an ideal specialist at this level. This is not the first time we have seen Hamilton heat up like this. He was a key piece of the Georgia Canes 17U roster this past summer. He will suit up for Coach Marcus Spivey this year and form one of the most formidable backcourts in the state alongside fellow junior point guard Kamari Kilgore.

Taalid Gipson — #38, Team 2, Clarke Central — 2027

Gipson earned a reputation as a dynamic scorer with Only1 Elite this past year on the OTR Circuit. His aggressive attitude and competitiveness set him apart in this setting. The 6-foot-3 guard is not afraid of anyone. He takes the action right at defenders at the rim and can finish through contact. He is one of the more underrated prospects in the state of Georgia. He is poised for a big senior season.

Makia Eseme — #56, Team 1, Kennesaw Mountain — 2027

We loved what we saw from Eseme in this setting. He displayed more than one skill throughout the skill stations and game competition. His footwork and spin work in traffic allowed him to make shots at unusual angles. His craftiness is accented by his ability to hit the open 3-pointer or finish off the dribble on the downhill drive. He competed even when the ball was not in his hands. Coaches pay attention to the subtle details, which demonstrate whether a kid is locked in or not. Eseme made the right play consistently, which is something that Coach Brian Fisher can build around this season.

David Thomas — #43, Team 3, Portal High School — 2027

There is a utility to Thomas’ game even when he is not getting buckets. This is an important detail for college coaches doing their homework on him this season. There are plenty of guys who can score and make highlight plays. But are all of those guys willing to give extra effort and make the winning play when it counts? We think Thomas is that guy. He gets after loose balls, rebounds, and makes the extra pass. He is more than a utility player, however. He is lead-guard material for Coach Jeff Brannen this season. He drained step-back jumpers at the foul line and finished highlight plays off of hesitations and spin moves. We highlighted Thomas in our notes because of his great all-around play.

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Jonathan Hemingway is a senior writer for On the Radar Hoops. He has covered basketball for the site since 2013 and has been involved in the game since 1995 as a coach, camp director, and evaluator. Reach him at CoachHemi@gmail.com or follow @CoachHemi on X and @Coach_Hemi on Instagram.