2018-19 GHSA Boys Basketball All-State Teams

2018-19 GHSA All-State Boys Basketball Honors

All-Georgia

Sandy’s Spiel Mr. Basketball: Sharife Cooper, McEachern, Jr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Sharife Cooper, McEachern, Jr.
G – KD Johnson, Southwest DeKalb, Jr.
G – Brandon Boston, Norcross, Jr.
F – Marcus Watson, Buford, Sr.
C – Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Deivon Smith, Grayson, Jr.
G – Dwon Odom, St. Francis, Jr.
F – Tyrin Lawrence, Morgan County, Sr.
F – Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, Jr.
F – Isaac Okoro, McEachern, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Hunter McIntosh, GAC, Sr.
G – Jayce Moore, Coffee, Sr.
G – Devin Butts, Stratford Academy, Sr.
G – Mitch Ganote, Lambert, Sr.
G – AJ White, Chattahoochee, So.
G – Messiah Thompson, North Atlanta, Sr.
F – TJ Bickerstaff, Sandy Creek, Sr.
F – Jaylin Williams, Brantley County, Sr.
F – Robbie Armbrester, Therrell, So.
F – Joshua Lusane, Americus-Sumter, Sr.
C – Travon Walker, Upson-Lee, Sr.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Mike Thompson, McEachern (32-0 State Champs; No. 1 in Nation)
Player of the Year: Sharife Cooper, McEachern, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Bruce Thornton, Milton
Best Scorer: Sharife Cooper, McEachern, Jr.
Best Shooter: Fermandez Jones, East Coweta, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Kevin Hester, North Cobb, Sr.
Best Passer: Mitch Ganote, Lambert, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Jared Jones, McEachern, Sr.
Most Underrated: Sam Hines, Wheeler, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Discovery 24-6 (Improved from 11-15; Elite 8; First Region Championship; Best Record in School History)
Most Improved: Jabiri Smith, Collins Hill, Jr. (Improved from 12.7 ppg/2.5 rpg/1.5 apg to 21.1 ppg/4.5 rpg/2.2 apg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Sharife Cooper, McEachern, Jr.
G – Deivon Smith, Grayson, Jr.
G – Mitch Ganote, Lambert, Sr.
G – Brandon Boston, Norcross, Jr.
F – Isaac Okoro, McEachern, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Terrell Burden, Campbell, Sr.
G – Chase Hunter, Westlake, Sr.
G – Tre Clark, Newton, Sr.
G – Fermandez Jones, East Coweta, Sr.
G – Jamir Chaplin, Meadowcreek, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Marquavius Johnson, Tift County, Sr.
G – Damian Dunn, Meadowcreek, Sr.
G – Jalen Benjamin, Meadowcreek, Sr.
G – Jaxon Etter, Etowah, Sr.
G – Kyle Sturdivant, Norcross, Sr.
G – Nahiem Allenye, Mountain View, Sr.
G – Taihland Owens, Cherokee, So.
F – Kendall Lewis, Shiloh, Sr.
F – Armani Harris, Newton, Sr.
F – Brandon Stroud, East Coweta, Jr.
F – Toneari Lane, Shiloh, Jr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Omari Forts, Tri-Cities (26-6; State Champs; Outright Region 5 Champs)
Player of the Year: Jayce Moore, Coffee, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Zocko Littleton Jr., South Cobb
Best Scorer: AJ White, Chattahoochee, So.
Best Shooter: Jacksen Greco, Sequoyah, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Grant Van Beveren, Chattahoochee, Sr.
Best Passer: Messiah Thompson, North Atlanta, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Omarion Smith, Douglas County, So.
Most Underrated: Trelan Scott, Heritage-Conyers, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Houston County 17-10 (Improved from 5-18; Sweet 16; Region 1 Tournament Champs)
Most Improved: PJ Carter, Langston Hughes, Jr. (Improved from 6.7 ppg/3 rpg/3.8 apg/1.2 spg to 19 ppg/4.6 rpg/2.3 apg/1.5 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Messiah Thompson, North Atlanta, Sr.
G – AJ White, Chattahoochee, So.
G – Kalen Williams, Lakeside-Evans, Sr.
G – Peyton Daniels, Tri-Cities, So.
G – Jayce Moore, Coffee, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Mekhail Bethea, Dacula, Sr.
G – Brandon Barron, Alpharetta, Sr.
F – Tyrel Morgan, Langston Hughes, Sr.
F – Rayquan Brown, Mundy’s Mill, Sr.
F – Joyful Hawkins, Brunswick, Fr.

Honorable Mention
G – PJ Carter, Langston Hughes, Jr.
G – Malik Battle, Alexander, Sr.
G – Kamar Robertson, Cambridge, Sr.
G – Titus Hunter, Tri-Cities, Sr.
G – Brenden Tucker, Dacula, Sr.
G – Cam Sheffield, Chattahoochee, Jr.
G – Sion James, Lanier, Jr.
G – Rafael Rubel, Gainesville, Jr.
G – Jermontae Hill, Tucker, Jr.
F – Matthew Cleveland, Cambridge, So.
F – Mackenzie McFatten, Coffee, Sr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Jermaine Sellers, Kell (25-6; Improved from 13-13; Elite 8; Outright Region 7 Champs)
Player of the Year: Marcus Watson, Buford, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Scoota Henderson, Kell
Best Scorer: Caleb Byrd, Rome, Jr.
Best Shooter: JeKobe Coleman, Fayette County, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Anthony Grant, Wayne County, Sr.
Best Passer: Josh Dupree, Fayette County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Sincere Whitehead, Woodland-Stockbridge, Sr.
Most Underrated: Sean Rutledge, East Paulding, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Kell 25-6 (Improved from 13-13; Elite 8; Outright Region 7 Champs)
Most Improved: Sean Rutledge, East Paulding, Jr. (Improved from 9.8 ppg to 17.1 ppg/10.1 rpg/1.2 apg/1.8 spg/1.9 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – KD Johnson, Southwest DeKalb, Jr.
G – Caleb Byrd, Rome, Jr.
G – Eric Gaines, Lithonia, Jr.
F – Marcus Watson, Buford, Sr.
F – James Glisson III, Southwest DeKalb, Sr.

SECOND TEAM

G – Donell Nixon, Buford, Sr.
G – Anthony Hardy, Lithia Springs, Jr.
F – Eric Coleman, Buford, Sr.
F – Jamaine Mann, Starr’s Mill, Jr.
C – Nathan Presnell, Hiram, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Ricky Knight Jr., Fayette County, Sr.
G – Josh Dupree, Fayette County, Sr.
G – Tailique Williams, Harris County, Jr.
G – Rodney Smith, Chamblee, Sr.
G – Tyler Johnson, Cedar Shoals, Jr.
G – Liron Thomas, Columbia, So.
G – CJ Hood, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
G – CJ Henderson, Kell, Sr.
G – Marcellious Lockett, Carrollton, Jr.
F – Anthony Grant, Wayne County, Sr.
F – Quincy Canty, Cedar Shoals, Jr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Warren Beaulah, Carver-Columbus (26-5 State Champs; Outright Region 1 Champs)
Player of the Year: Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Chase Cormier, St. Pius X
Best Scorer: Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, Jr.
Best Shooter: Julian Alexander, Sandy Creek, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Travon Walker, Upson-Lee, Sr.
Best Passer: Sutton Smith, Denmark, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, Jr.
Most Underrated: Jahleel Roundtree, Burke County, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Thomson 21-6 (Improved from 7-18; Elite 8; Region 3 Tournament Champs)
Most Improved: Jabari Smith, Sandy Creek, So. (Improved from 2 ppg/1.5 rpg/0.3 apg/0.1 spg/0.1 bpg to 12.9 ppg/6.8 rpg/2 apg/1.2 spg/2.1 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – AJ Watts, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
F – TJ Bickerstaff, Sandy Creek, Sr.
F – Joshua Lusane, Americus-Sumter, Sr.
C – Travon Walker, Upson-Lee, Sr.
C – Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Matt Gonzalo, St. Pius X, Sr.
G – Sutton Smith, Denmark, So.
G – Jordan Brown, Westover, Sr.
G – Zyrice Scott, Upson-Lee, Sr.
G – Wisdom Uboh, Henry County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jhaquez Anderson, Northside-Columbus, Sr.
G – Alex Kelehear, LaFayette, Sr.
G – Lance Smith, Salem, Sr.
G – Cameron Gwyn, Chestatee, Sr.
G – Rodrick Jones, Dougherty, Jr.
F – BJ Wright, Perry, So.
F – Michael Isler Jr., Westover, Sr.
F – Zander Hamilton, Thomson, Sr.
F – Ty Nails, Stephens County, Sr.
F – Jabari Smith, Sandy Creek, So.
F – Xavier Valley, North Clayton, Jr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Harry Marsh, Hart County (24-8; State Runner-Up as #3 seed; Three 4Q Comeback Wins in State Tournament)
Player of the Year: Tyrin Lawrence, Morgan County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Domonic Henderson, Monroe
Best Scorer: Hunter McIntosh, GAC, Sr.
Best Shooter: Hunter McIntosh, GAC, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Jaylin Williams, Brantley County, Sr.
Best Passer: Ben Sheppard, GAC, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Ryan Mutombo, Lovett, So.
Most Underrated: Bryson Dennis, Stone Mountain, Sr.
Most Improved Team: North Murray 24-5 (Improved from 9-15; Sweet 16; Outright Region 6 Champs; Best Record in School History)
Most Improved: Desmon Foston, Westside-Macon, Sr. (Improved from 6.1 ppg/2.2 rpg/3.4 apg/1.2 spg to 15.6 ppg/9.3 rpg/6.4 apg/1.7 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Hunter McIntosh, GAC, Sr.
G – Ben Sheppard, GAC, Sr.
G – Alec Woodard, Morgan County, Sr.
G – Tyrin Lawrence, Morgan County, Sr.
F – Jaylin Williams, Brantley County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Stevin Green, Morgan County, Sr.
G – Jasper Gibson, Dawson County, Jr.
G – Zim Fields, Windsor Forest, Sr.
F – Luke Chism, Dawson County, Sr.
F – Quay Primas, Central-Macon, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Rex McCord, Hart County, Sr.
G – Devon Barnes, Cedar Grove, Sr.
G – Kowacie Reeves Jr., Westside-Macon, So.
G – Desmon Foston, Westside-Macon, Sr.
G – Emondre Bowles, Johnson-Savannah, So.
G – JaVen Smith, Redan, So.
G – Jordan Stephens, Rutland, Sr.
G – Griffin Neville, Cherokee Bluff, Jr.
G – Titus Brown, Franklin County, Jr.
F – Kalib Clinton, Jackson County, So.
F – Shone Webb, Hart County, So.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Eddie Johnson, Therrell (27-8; State Champs)
Player of the Year: Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Alfred Coaxum, Woodville-Tompkins
Best Scorer: Carl Cleveland, Banks County, Jr.
Best Shooter: Pierce Martin, Banks County, So.
Best Rebounder: Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, Jr.
Best Passer: Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, Jr.
Most Underrated: Charleston Willingham, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Callaway 13-11 (Improved from 3-16; Elite 8; 2 Seniors)
Most Improved: Nykeem Farrow, Bleckley County, Sr. (Improved from 9 ppg/2.2 rpg/3.7 apg/1.7 spg to 22.7 ppg/4.1 rpg/4.8 apg/3.2 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Ja’Quavian Florence, South Atlanta, Jr.
F – Ra’Sean Frederick, Therrell, Jr.
F – Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, Jr.
F – Carl Cleveland, Banks County, Jr.
F – Robbie Armbrester, Therrell, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Nykeem Farrow, Bleckley County, Sr.
G – Preston Crisp, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
G – Darius Dunn, Northeast-Macon, Sr.
F – John Whitehead, Glenn Hills, Jr.
F – AJ James, Elbert County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Demetrius Coleman, Callaway, So.
G – Jaylin Sellers, Spencer, So.
G – Alijah Huzzie, Heard County, Sr.
G – Kenon Dixon, Coosa, Sr.
G – Keandre Graham, Early County, Sr.
G – Jamarious Pledger, Douglass, Jr.
G – Jamarius Dixon, Washington County, Sr.
F – Emmanuel Jones, Glenn Hills, Jr.
F – Jyheem Rollins, Butler, Sr.
F – Tyrese Powers, Fitzgerald, Jr.
F – Bernard Pelote, Woodville-Tompkins, Jr.

Class A-Private

Coach of the Year: Drew Catlett, St. Francis (28-4 State Champs; Outright Region 6 Champs)
Player of the Year: Dwon Odom, St. Francis, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Anthony Arrington, Galloway
Best Scorer: Micah McAllister, Landmark Christian, Sr.
Best Shooter: Devin Butts, Stratford Academy, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Felix Uadiale, ELCA, Sr.
Best Passer: Dwon Odom, St. Francis, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Jordan Meka, Mt. Bethel, Jr.
Most Underrated: Jusaun Holt, St. Francis, So.
Most Improved Team: Savannah Country Day 20-8 (Improved from 7-19; Elite 8; Region 3 Regular Season Champs)
Most Improved: Felix Uadiale, ELCA, Sr. (Improved from 3 ppg/3.6 rpg/0.2 bpg to 9 ppg/9.4 rpg/1.7 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Dwon Odom, St. Francis, Jr.
G – Devin Butts, Stratford Academy, Sr.
G – Micah McAllister, Landmark Christian, Sr.
G – Chance Moore, Holy Innocents’, So.
F – Stanley Eze, Mt. Bethel, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Trevon Reddish, ELCA, Sr.
G – Mekhi Cameron, ELCA, Sr.
F – Chase Ellis, St. Francis, Jr.
F – Chandler Baker, Walker, Jr.
C – Jordan Meka, Mt. Bethel, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Quinn Richey, Mt. Pisgah, Sr.
G – Blake McIntyre, Lakeview Academy, Sr.
G – Kelvin Jones III, ELCA, Sr.
G – Jalen Fulwood, Wesleyan, So.
G – Zy Wright, Aquinas, Jr.
G – Lamar Oden, Greenforest, Jr.
G – Shad Dabney, Riverside Military, So.
G – Brelan Holston, George Walton Academy, Sr.
F – AJ Hopkins, Whitefield Academy, Jr.
F – Brady Burnett, Trinity Christian, Jr.
F – Burke Chebuhar, Walker, Jr.

Class A-Public

Coach of the Year: Marcus Shaw, Calhoun County (32-0 State Champs)
Player of the Year: Jalen Lamar, Wilkinson County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Cam Long, Manchester
Best Scorer: Keundre Campbell, Webster County, Jr.
Best Shooter: Jalen Lamar, Wilkinson County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Zeff Felton, Dooly County, Sr.
Best Passer: Devonta Brown, Portal, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Marquis Martin, Seminole County, Sr.
Most Underrated: Kolby Moss, Towns County, So.
Most Improved Team: Chattahoochee County 20-9 (Improved from 5-19; Sweet 16; First winning record in 8+ years)
Most Improved: Chris Parker, Bowdon, Sr. (Improved from 14.2 ppg/2.8 rpg/0.5 apg to 24 ppg/3.6 rpg/1.1 apg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Malik Foston, Georgia Military, Sr.
G – Jalen Lamar, Wilkinson County, Sr.
G – Keundre Campbell, Webster County, Jr.
G – Josh Rodgers, Marion County, Sr.
G – Marcus Foster, Drew Charter, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – DJ Wright, Greene County, Jr.
G – Kamron Jordan, Treutlen, Jr.
G – Tykevious Curry, Calhoun County, So.
F – Tyquan Baker, Lanier County, Sr.
F – Arkavias Lovett, Treutlen, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Carlos Dixon, Manchester, Sr.
G – Lakeviyon Walker, Macon County, Jr.
G – Chris Parker, Bowdon, Sr.
G – Bryan Smith, Calhoun County, Sr.
G – Asher McGee, Drew Charter, Sr.
F – Ke’Monterius Byrd, Pelham, Sr.
F – Desmond Tisdol, Wilcox County, Jr.
F – Javon Stanley, Irwin County, Sr.
F – Makevion Bonner, Macon County, Sr.
F – Zeff Felton, Dooly County, Sr.
F – Reginald Reynolds, Hancock Central, Sr.