The LakePoint Live Showcase was completed last weekend at the Champions Center with high-level 15U-17U teams coming together to compete. As expected there were lots of impressive guards who helped their teams, but there were also a host of frontcourt players who made significant contributions at the event. Here are some forward prospects that left their mark at LakePoint. By: Trent Markwith 2021 PF Omarion Smith If you were looking for a tenacious paint enforcer at LakePoint, Omarion Smith more than satisfied that desire. He plays a vital role for an Aim High......
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Atlanta, Ga- For the 2nd weekend in a row, we had an event in Georgia that featured some highly-touted prospects from the Southeast. The Tip-Off Classic included numerous sponsored programs in its Black Lives Matter Bracket, to go along with some of the top independent teams in the Peach State. These groups more than held their own with some impressive wins and players who took advantage of the stage. Here’s a recap of the local independent programs who were in the event’s 17U BLM Division. By: Trent Markwith Team Dickerson It was a statement......
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Atlanta, Ga – The big names were present at The Opening, but there were also a host of guys in 2021 who aren’t as well-known that helped their team and their own stock at the event. We also had a few 2023 prospects playing up in the 16U Division and they more than held their own. Here are 4 guys from each of those categories who made things happen throughout the day. By: Trent Markwith 6’3” SG Javian Mosley & 6’5” W Travis Harper (Team Georgia Magic) Mosley and Harper provide TGM......
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Many of the top teams from around the south participated in The Opening. Atlanta, Ga – The Opening brought some of the best 17U teams in the Southeast together last Saturday, but there were also some impressive 16U groups that were in action over at ISA throughout the event. Here are a few new faces in the 2022 class as well as some familiar names that have made strides in their games over the last couple of months. By: Trent Markwith 6’2” G Tre Donaldson (TSF Mack 2022) Pairing Donaldson with Bruce......
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Wheeler (GA) won Georgia’s biggest classification last year and will be moving down to 6A. Photo – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga -The GHSA released its reclassification and realignment plans this winter, and these will be implemented starting with the 2020-21 school year. There were numerous shifts among the different regions and classifications that could shake things up and make next basketball season even more interesting in Georgia. We will start off with Georgia’s highest classification and look over some of the changes that are taking place in 7A. By: Trent Markwith Additions:......
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Kowacie Reeves Jr. is set to make his college announcement on April 30th. By: Trent Markwith Atlanta, Ga – The 2ndand final April Live Period would have finished up this past weekend. Even though we haven’t been able to play any basketball this spring, college coaches have still been active in their recruitment of prospects with numerous players receiving offers over the last few weeks. Georgia is a heavily recruited state and that has continued during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some quick hitters for what has been going on within Peach......
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Terrence Edwards is one of the best available players in the state of Georgia. Photo – Ty Freeman By: Trent Markwith Atlanta, Ga – There are 2 notable HS duos in 2020 that are still on the board in Jermontae Hill & Terrence Edwards from Tucker, and then Roman Son & Ra’Sean Frederick from Therrell. Hill and Edwards are both taller perimeter players who are competitive and do a variety of things to help their teams. Hill started to pick up a lot of new suitors in the winter, Edwards released a Final 4 of VCU,......
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Auburn recently landed a commitment from 4-Star forward JT Thor of Norcross (GA). Atlanta, Ga– Things are starting to wind down with the Class of 2020 and guys are committing to schools every day. The past few weeks has seen some of the top guys left on the board make their college decision, but there are others who are still picking up offers and waiting things out. Let’s take a look at some notable Georgia recruiting developments over the last 2 weeks. A 2021 update will be coming next. By: Trent Markwith......
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Max Harris got better each game as the season went on for Wheeler (GA). Atlanta, Ga– This past weekend would have been the 1stLive Period for this travel season where prospects could show college coaches their abilities. But with the current situation, we’re all at home without basketball being played. Each spring, there are a handful of guys who might not get a ton of offers yet, but have their names marked down for further evaluation. Here are 5 such prospects who don’t have a ton of buzz surrounding them but I......
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Ryan Mutombo is one of the top post players in the Country and one of Georgia’s best. Atlanta, Ga– Everyone likes offense, but the defensive side of the game has to be given some attention as well. While perimeter defenders are recognized fairly often, the big guys who are helping their teams defensively in the paint are not considered as much. Georgia’s 2021 class has numerous players who provide a boost with their ability to alter shots and make opponents think twice when going towards the basket. Here are 5 prospects who......
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