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Girls Analysis

Georgia College Girls Team Camp Top Performers

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Hannah Cail2023 5-7 G Hannah Cail
Hannah Cail entered camp as one of the highest touted prospects in attendance and the All-State guard lived up to the billing. Cail poured in 28 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal on 10-18 shooting, going 5-11 from deep with no turnovers against Dacula. Continue reading Georgia College Girls Team Camp Top Performers →

Analysis

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Samuel Shoptaw2025 6-2 PG Samuel Shoptaw – Lowndes
Samuel Shoptaw was the talk of the camp. The Kentucky-native will quickly earn his respect as one of the better 2025 point guards in Georgia once he is seen. Hidden in South Georgia, Shoptaw made the most of his invaluable trip to Metro Atlanta, earning rave reviews as possibly the best player in attendance. Shoptaw has great size at the lead guard position. He’s very vocal, not afraid to organize his teammates and demand excellence. Samuel is a true point guard, a real playmaker that manipulates defenses with his tight handle and savvy no-look passes. Shoptaw is a creative passer that will use backspin to get the ball to streaking teammates. When hunting his own offense, Samuel scores from all three-levels. He uses jab steps and quick twitch moves to get defenders spinning. Shoptaw is strong to the hoop, protecting the ball on low gathers and able to snap off sharp eurosteps that jolt him across the lane. Samuel does a good job of getting to his spots in the mid-range and doesn’t get forced into any low percentage chances. He identifies mismatches and exploits them. Shoptaw likes to go into the post when he sees a matchup he likes and is patient when deciding whether to make a move or whip a crosscourt pass to an open shooter. If Shoptaw continues to improve and if he gets enough exposure, he could find himself with multiple D-I offers by his senior season.

Camryn Perkins2024 5-11 PG Camryn Perkins – Warner Robins
Now an upperclassman, Camryn Perkins is a known commodity. He’s a dazzling playmaker that makes others around him better with his passing and creativity with the ball. The lefty is shifty. He changes speeds well, using hesitation moves to get defenders on their heels before blowing by. Perkins knows how to finish against length, using scoop shots and keeping the ball extended away from shot blockers. When Perkins gets in the lane, he always knows where his teammates are in case a drive-and-kick opportunity presents itself. Cam has improved each year as a scorer. He can get his shot off the bounce, utilizing step-backs from the mid-range. When Perkins had space, he cashed in from the three-point line. If you’re looking for a floor general with big game experience, Cam Perkins is it. He will make a college program very happy in two years.

Kaleb Rigsby2023 6-4 W Kaleb Rigsby – Franklin County (TN)
Coming from out of state, Rigsby immediately caught my attention with his polished brand of basketball. He has quality size and strength, giving him the versatility to play both inside and out. He has good post moves with his back to the basket, using quick feet to spin before gathering himself and going into the chest of the defender to draw fouls. Kaleb is a sturdy rebounder that plays through contact. When on the wing, Rigsby is a threat to drive-and-kick to open shooters. He also has a push floater in his arsenal.

Antonio Scott2024 6-2 PG Antonio Scott – Telfair County
McRae’s two-sport star doubles as a point guard and quarterback at Telfair County. On the hardwood, it’s Scott’s aggressiveness that stands out. He attacks relentlessly in transition, putting his head down to go coast-to-coast at all costs. Scott has the bounce to punish the rim but also the vision to drive and dump off to open teammates downlow whenever their man steps up to cut off the attack. Antonio was one of the best competitors at camp.

Dylan James2024 6-5 F Dylan James – River Ridge
The skills are there for Dylan James to make an impact at the varsity level. He’s a well-built strong forward with stretch capabilities. He gets off the ground with ease when snatching rebounds and uses his sturdy lower half to play with balance. James is a true-inside out threat. He’s got the ability to score around the rim with hook shots and drop steps and is a mismatch when stepping outside where he has a dangerous three-point shot. As his confidence grows, as will his consistency. James has always impressed me.

Jake Whitaker
2024 6-5 F Jake Whitaker – Kennesaw Mountain
Jake Whitaker is a true combo-forward. He has a projectable frame that will add on even more muscle. He likes to play on the perimeter, using a pretty stroke with a high release. As he adds more to his handle, Whitaker will be able to grow his off the dribble attack. He could quickly master the one dribble pull-up. Expect a strong junior season, part of a nice Kennesaw Mountain nucleus that now has some continuity.

Cade Costanzo2023 5-11 G Cade Costanzo – Bremen
No question, the best shooter I saw at camp was Cade Costanzo. He was automatic from deep with serious range. Costanzo worked well with Samuel Shoptaw, the two having a quick synergy as Shoptaw always knew where Costanzo was and would feed him the ball in his sweet spot routinely. Cade is a premier floor spacer that knows his role and thrives in it.

Chasion Wilson2025 6-4 F Chasion Wilson – Lake Worth (FL)
There is upside in Chasion Wilson’s game. He’s a naturally gifted athlete with great length and mobility. Listed at 6-foot-4, he’s likely taller by the time this story posts and could squeeze out a few more inches when all is said and done. Wilson has a solid motor and likes to play above the rim. He rebounded and alter shots throughout camp. Chasion has burgeoning footwork, shown off by a pretty spinning finish. Wilson has tools to develop into an interesting prospect.

Garrett Fettinger2024 6-7 F Garrett Fettinger – River Ridge
With 7-foot and 6-foot-10 walking out the door, Garrett Fettinger is now next in line to help anchor the River Ridge interior. Fettinger has an interesting skill set. While he is capable of playing inside, Garrett has enough perimeter skills to project more as a combo-forward. He can put the ball on the floor and will eurostep his way through traffic. Fettinger has a soft touch with three-point range. Garrett can be a mismatch with his offensive versatility.

Girls Analysis

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Jada Williams2023 5-4 PG Jada Williams – Lake Oconee Academy
Jada Williams is no longer an unknown. After winning the Class A-Public State Championship, Williams had even more to prove at camp on Saturday and she did so, turning the heads of college coaches in attendance. Williams is a dynamic athlete. She’s cut with muscle and has a powerful lower half that gives her elite leaping ability. Her bounciness and quickness make her an impact defender. Williams has cat-like instincts, able to change directions swiftly to dart into passing lanes. Jada plays bigger than her size. She had multiple blocks, many on players over 6-foot tall. On the perimeter, Williams sits down in stance and keeps opposing ballhandlers in front of her with relative ease. She’s a vocal leader that communicates consistently on defense. Williams’ motor is non-stop. Offensively she was able to use her first step to blow past defenders and get to the rim. Jada averaged 12.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 5.5 steals as a junior while hitting 45-140 (32%) from three.  While her height may hurt her at first glance, Williams’ competitiveness and elite athleticism will surely draw the attention of D-III and D-II programs.

Frankee Payne2024 5-4 G Frankee Payne – South Gwinnett
As camp went on, the hotter Frankee Payne got. The high-volume scorer is a human microwave. Once she sees one shot drop, plenty will pile in after. The little lefty loves to pull-up from deep, making her a threat from anywhere along the three-point line. Payne’s jump shot is unquestionably her top weapon, but she also has a nice handle which helps create space on the perimeter. Payne can initiate offense out of the pick-and-roll and hit the slip with tight bounce passes. When Frankee decides to turn the corner on drives, she finishes with skilled scoop layups in traffic. Pound-for-pound, Payne was the best scorer in camp.

Miyah Holmes2025 5-11 W Miyah Holmes – Grovetown
Long term, Miyah Holmes might have the highest upside out of anyone in camp. She made a huge first impression with her length, mobility and skill. Holmes is an inside-out threat. She moves extremely well and is comfortable playing on the wing, creating her own offense off the dribble. For her size and age, Holmes is very smooth getting downhill using her long strides to cover ground. She finishes well inside and is a tough-nosed rebounder. With Grovetown graduating their top two scorers, it’s now Miyah’s team. She should at least double her 5.2 point-per-game average as a freshman. Holmes is a name we will be hearing a lot more of over her final three seasons. College coaches may want to put her on their radar.

Paige Fears2025 5-5 PG Paige Fears – New Manchester
Paige first caught my eye back at the Sandy’s Spiel Fall League a season ago. Her development is right on track as she’s becoming one of the more entertaining playmakers west of Atlanta. Fears has a compact build, but she has some strength to her frame to keep bigger guards from trying to overpower her. Paige can play either on or off the ball. Fears has the ball on a string, with quick and precise dribbles to release from any traps and when she wants to find an angle to attack. She uses a eurostep to avoid defenders on her way to the rim. I liked what I saw out of her ability to read the pick-and-roll. Fears delivers accurate catchable balls to her bigs when rolling. Paige is a dangerous three-point shooter. She can get her shot off the dribble or off the catch. I like her outside shot as her best weapon at this point in her career. With New Manchester graduating their top three scorers, I foresee Fears competently filling the outside shooting void left by India Johnson and the creative playmaking of Kamryn Bates.

Kalisha Phillips2023 5-9 W Kalisha Phillips – Hiram
The wiry wing’s calling card was defense. Kalisha flew around the court guarding a variety of positions. Her length on-ball stifled smaller guards and her quickness to rotate over to block shots erased many scoring opportunities. Phillips’ goal on offense was to get to the rim. Adding a reliable outside shot will greatly help with her development, but Kalisha’s energy and athleticism are enough to positively influence games. She averaged 10.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.8 blocks over a breakout junior season.

Chassidy Fedd2023 5-9 G Chassidy Fedd – Valor Christian
Chassidy Fedd closed camp strong, trading buckets with Frankee Payne. Fedd has nice size and length at the guard position. Throughout the day, defenses could never seem to keep Chassidy out of the paint. She impressed by getting to the rim when she wanted but also knowing when to kick out to shooters. When Fedd did decide to take it herself, she absorbed contact and finished And-1s. Chassidy impressed with her outside shot. When she got hot, she was knocking down threes off the bounce, an important shot for her to make to mix in with her slashing skills. Fedd is a sneaky good player hidden in the Freelance league.

Alexcia Murphy2023 5-10 F Alexcia Murphy – Troup County
There are no surprises when it comes to Alexcia Murphy’s game. I’ve seen her play since freshman year and I know exactly what to expect. Murphy is a bulldozer. She’s got an uncanny nose for the ball with a pit bull mentality. Murphy is a tenacious rebounder that overwhelms opponents with her bully-ball play inside. The lefty can start fastbreaks and weave her way coast-to-coast. Murphy is always looking to attack off the dribble. Her range is expanding, as she hit a career-high 14 threes this past season part of her All-State campaign which saw her post 18.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.6 steals and 2.1 blocks per game. Schools looking for a rugged rebounder and downhill slasher will want to circle Alexcia’s name. Her toughness is covetable.

Kendall Davis2024 5-9 G Kendall Davis – McIntosh
Kendall Davis is a strong guard that can play multiple spots. Her physicality and quality size make her an effective rebounder. She likes to push the ball in transition and can catch defenses scrambling in cross matchups. Kendall averaged 11.3 points, 7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game as a sophomore. Davis found her offense on hard drives to the basket on Saturday. She hit some tough shots going left, scoring in traffic. As she adds onto her outside shot, it will help keep defenses honest. Kendall holds a lot of value defensively with her ability to help guard multiple positions both inside and out.

Alyssa Mullholand2025 5-6 CG Alyssa Mullholand – Valor Christian
Alyssa has quickly become a favorite at PRO events with her offensive firepower and style of play. She’s a knockdown shooter, both off the catch and off the bounce. Mullholand has a tight handle when attacking the basket and can finish with crafty scoop layups with either hand.

Marlo Simms2023 6-2 C Marlo Simms – Decatur
Marlo is still coming into her own, but she shows flashes of how good she can be. She has a soft touch from 10-feet. She’s at her best when she plays within the flow of the game. Moves come to her naturally when she doesn’t try to over think things. She implements pump fakes well to let defenders fly by and she has a turnaround jumper in the lane.  As the day went on, she found more and more success blocking shots inside.

Girls Transfers

2022 GHSA Girls Basketball Transfer List

Here is a rundown of some transfers I have heard through the grapevine. If you know of any other movement or have any corrections, please shoot me a tweet @KyleSandy355 or email [email protected]

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Class 7A

2024 5-11 Mary Kate Leonard – (Denmark to West Forsyth)
2024 6-0 Sanaa Harris – (Holy Innocents’ to Archer)
2023 6-2 Jade Weathersby – (Parkview to Brookwood)
2024 5-8 Taj Hunter – (Stephenson to Archer)
2024 5-8 Sanaa Tripp – (Newton to Peachtree Ridge)
2025 5-5 Madison Reese – (South Paulding to Carrollton)
2023 6-0 Olivia Orsley – (Archer to Central Gwinnett)
2024 6-0 Brooke Suttle – (Holy Innocents’ to Campbell)
2023 5-3 Veronaye Charlton – (Tallulah Falls to Norcross)
2023 5-9 Hayda Toro – (Mountain View to Norcross)
2025 6-0 Mariyah Valrie – (Mountain View to Norcross)
2024 6-0 Shaniya Farmer – (Duluth to Norcross)
2023 5-9 Libby Hein – (Mt. Paran to Harrison)
2023 5-3 Kennedy Daniels – (Redan to Brookwood)
2023 5-8 Asiana Britt – (DME Academy, FL to Camden County)
2023 6-0 Payton O’Bryant – (St. Pius X to Brookwood)
2023 5-6 Samiya Wayne – (Buford to Archer)

Class 6A

2024 6-0 Ashantes Lewis – (Pebblebrook to New Manchester)
2024 5-9 Des’teyn Seaton – (Northside-Warner Robins to Veterans)
2024 5-7 Jayla Holden – (Northside-Warner Robins to Houston County)
2025 5-7 Savannah Robinson-Holmes – (Mt. Vernon Presbyterian to Langston Hughes)
2024 6-1 Rionna Byrd – (Tattnall Square Academy to Veterans)
2024 5-9 Michell Besong – (Creekside to Langston Hughes)
2025 6-0 Jaleia Robinson – (Woodland-Stockbridge to Forest Park)
2024 5-11 Amaya Broadus – (Therrell to New Manchester)
2025 5-10 Kyara Lawrence – (Alexander to New Manchester)
2024 5-9 Tre’Miyah Berry – (Newton to Rockdale County)
2025 5-4 Mattie White – (Lakeview Academy to Gainesville)
2024 5-9 Asja Howell – (Duluth to Lanier)
2024 5-2 Aoife Flynn – (Veterans to Allatoona)
2025 5-3 Malia Haney – (Harvester Christian to Douglas County)
2023 5-4 Jada McCladdie – (Greenbrier to Grovetown)
2023 5-10 Jada Wood – (Valor Christian to Riverwood)
2025 5-10 Jermiya Winston – (Cass to Rome)
2023 5-9 Morgan Bone – (East Hamilton, TN to Lovejoy)

Class 5A

2023 5-7 Janaya Evans – (North Paulding to Hiram)
2024 6-2 Za’Kyra McGee – (Kendrick to Northside-Columbus)
2023 5-7 Zuri Goldsberry – (North Augusta, SC to Greenbrier)
2023 5-8 MaKayah Harris – (Marietta to Kell)
2025 5-3 Zariyah Jones – (Groveport-Madison, OH to Banneker)
2023 5-9 Jordyn London – (Arlington Christian to Banneker)
2023 5-7 Phallan Thomas – (Wheeler to Banneker)
2023 5-7 Jayda Smith – (Alpharetta to Banneker)
2024 5-10 Victoria Johnson – (South Atlanta to Banneker)
2024 5-6 Jayla Gudz – (Buford to Flowery Branch)
2025 5-4 Neela Lamar – (Hancock Central to Greenbrier)
2023 5-10 Elizabeth Luick – (Arlington Christian to GAC)

Class 4A

2024 5-9 Niera Ovalles – (Brookwood to Walnut Grove)
2025 5-5 Olivia Bobo – (Auburn, AL to North Oconee)
2025 5-5 Ava Bobo – (Auburn, AL to North Oconee)
2025 6-0 Jah’Naesia Spiers – (Arabia Mountain to Southwest DeKalb)
2023 5-5 McKinley Heiden – (Trinity Christian to Starr’s Mill)
2024 5-2 Quinn Davis – (Lakeview Academy to Cherokee Bluff)
2025 6-2 Zana Justice – (Dutchtown to Luella)

Class 3A

2023 5-10 Trinity Butler – (Winder-Barrow to Hebron Christian)
2025 6-0 Jakerra Butler – (Winder-Barrow to Hebron Christian)
2025 5-5 Mia James – (Mt. Vernon Presbyterian to Hebron Christian)
2024 5-2 Ta’Nyjah Williams – (Hardaway to Carver-Columbus)
2025 Triniti Walker – (Shaw to Carver-Columbus)
2024 5-7 Audrey Ekoue-Bla – (Johns Creek to Wesleyan)
2024 5-6 Analee Morris – (Rockmart to Adairsville)
2025 5-7 Camryn Thomas – (Shaw to Carver-Columbus)
2023 5-8 Madyson Burney – (Shining Star Sports Academy, VA to Carver-Columbus)
2025 5-10 Rania Curry – (Augusta Christian to Carver-Columbus)
2024 6-2 Elyshah Huntley – (Holmes County Central, MS to Carver-Columbus)
2023 5-9 Anna Sparks – (Mansfield Christian, OH to Wesleyan)
2024 5-7 Sophia Riblet – (North Georgia Christian Academy to Gilmer)
2024 5-6 Kewanna Lane – (Putnam County to Morgan County)
2025 5-5 Camryn Register – (Wesleyan to Hebron Christian)

Class 2A

2024 5-4 Jada Deadwyler – (Mays to Coretta Scott King)
2024 5-5 Alaya Grane – (Northside-Warner Robins to Central-Macon)
2024 6-0 Ciara Alexander – (Holy Innocents’ to Mt. Paran)
2024 6-0 Addie English – (Cherokee to North Cobb Christian)
2023 6-2 Ja’Siiyah Holmes – (Cross Creek to Josey)
2025 5-8 Isabella Ramirez – (Holy Spirit Prep to Mt. Paran)
2024 5-7 Jaquoia Jones – (Wilson Academy to KIPP Atlanta)

Class A D-I

2024 5-6 Kayley Wedlow – (Statesboro to Bryan County)
2025 5-8 Olivia Brabazon – (South Forsyth to King’s Ridge)

Class A D-II

2024 5-5 Brelan Sieveking – (White County to Towns County)
2024 5-7 Caitlyn Burgess – (Tift County to Turner County)
2025 5-4 Amira Walters-Smith – (Westwood to Mitchell County)
2025 5-7 Sonovia Reynolds – (Hancock Central to Greene County)

Non-GHSA

2025 6-3 Taliah Gaither – (Cherokee Bluff to Lakeview Academy)
2024 5-11 Sofia McNabb – (Union County to Rabun Gap)
2023 5-8 Loren Nelson – (Marietta to Wakefield, VA)
2023 6-2 Jordy Griggs – (Osborne to Montverde Academy, FL)
2023 6-0 Liz Boyd – (Darlington to North Oldham, KY)
2024 6-0 Jazmin Thornton – (Callaway to LaGrange Academy)
2025 5-7 J’Bionna Robinson – (Mt. Vernon Presbyterian to Springfield, OR)