OTR Hoops: 2028 Standouts from the Atlanta Classic – April 5, 2025
SUWANEE, Ga.— Largely, this spring is one to earnestly learn about the 2028 class. While some names are well known, most aren’t yet, but the Atlanta Classic provided an opportunity to get into our notebooks and formulate initial evaluations.
By: Josh Tec
Canon Mullen, Atlanta Celtics: Mullen had some outstanding shooting performances. Pound for pound, he might have been the best class of 2028 shooter in the building. Mullen is ready to launch when he gets his opportunity, and his shot is pure. He can change a game with his ability to get hot from the perimeter.
Korbin Wilburg, Atlanta XPress: Tri-Cities has established a reputation as a guard factory among Georgia high schools. Wilburg looks like he could be next up in that lineage. He got to the rim, hit shots, and gave his 2028 XPress squad a consistent source of offense while playing up. He’s someone to keep an eye on for the next few years.
Ethan Allen, Team Forrest: Allen popped off the page with his athleticism. He has quick twitch, speed, and bounce. Allen exploded beyond defenders and to the rim where he was able to convert nifty finishes. His natural tools are beyond most in his age group.
CJ Crumpler, Promise Elite: Crumpler brought good size and scoring to the perimeter for Promise Elite. The 6-foot-3 guard can get hot from three and rattle off several in a game. Crumpler bore much of the offensive load when I saw him, and that seems to be in line with the kind of weekend he had. This felt like a bit of a coming out party for the young guard.
Bryson Jatta, AOT: Jatta created as much buzz throughout the weekend as anyone. He put up monster scoring numbers at the Atlanta Classic. He’s built to get buckets. Jatta shined as an aggressive driver who played through traffic, contact well. He can power through bumps at the rim, and he’s athletic enough to cram on someone. He’s already made a name for himself as one of Georgia’s best 2028 scorers.
Johnquell Garner, AOT: Garner has a chance to be a wing prospect that we’re talking about a lot over the next few years. He gave this AOT team versatility with his ability to play on the perimeter or around the basket. His effort on the glass stood out, and his ability to make plays and shots separated him as one of the more intriguing prospects in the 15U division.
Josh Tec has been covering prep basketball in Georgia and nationally since 2020. He has served myriad roles as a writer and evaluator, including editor-in-chief. Tec has a degree in journalism from Georgia State. Follow his work on X (Twitter) @_joshtec.
