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2023-24 GHSA Girls Preseason All-State Teams


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Class AAAAAAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Danielle Carnegie, Grayson, Sr.
G – Ava Grace Watson, Buford, Sr.
G – Sanaa Tripp, Newton, Sr.
W – Bella Ragone, Mill Creek, So.
W – Toni Warren, Cherokee, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Tatum Brown, Grayson, Jr.
G – Kalise Hill, McEachern, Sr.
G – Jania Akins, Norcross, Sr.
G – Nya Smith, Milton, Sr.
W – Brooke Suttle, Campbell, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Ja’Quoia Jones, Westlake, Sr.
G – Yasmine Allen, Archer, Sr.
W – Jada Bates, McEachern, Sr.
W – Erin Rodgers, Grayson, Sr.
W – Ava Andrews, North Paulding, Jr.

Class AAAAAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, Jr.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, So.
G – Kameron Herring, Woodward Academy, Jr.
W – London Weaver, North Forsyth, Jr.
F – Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kyla Greene, Langston Hughes, Sr.
G – Tre’Miyah Berry, Rockdale County, Sr.
W – Jocelyn Faison, New Manchester, Jr.
F – Gabby Minus, Veterans, So.
C – McKayla Taylor, Langston Hughes, Jr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Nariah Nelson, Veterans, So.
G – Asunti Porter, Lakeside-Evans, Jr.
W – Breana Griffin, Rome, Sr.
W – Miyah Holmes, Grovetown, Jr.
C – Amaya Broadus, New Manchester, Sr.

Class AAAAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Taliah Cornish, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
G – C’India Dennis, Creekside, Fr.
F – Grace Ridley, Dalton, Sr.
C – Emaya Lewis, Loganville, Sr.
C – Alyssa Staten, Statesboro, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jordan Brooks, Union Grove, Sr.
G – Tori Ambroselli, Centennial, So.
G – Sa’Niah Dorsey, Calhoun, Jr.
W – Shakira Gresham, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
W – Parris Parham, Bradwell Institute, Jr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Brooke Bass, Harris County, Sr.
G – Kendall Davis, McIntosh, Sr.
G – Chloe Evans, Mays, Jr.
W – Briaiah Lewis, Midtown, Sr.
F – Nadea Smith, Union Grove, Sr.

Class AAAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
G – Gabbie Grooms, Trinity Christian, Sr.
G – Riley Black, Chestatee, Sr.
F – Akilah Shelton, Hardaway, Jr.
C – Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Madison Ruff, Baldwin, Sr.
G – Carrington Wilson, Stockbridge, Sr.
W – Mikayla Johnson, Hardaway, Jr.
W – Jah’Naesia Spiers, Southwest DeKalb, Jr.
W – Ivona Djikanovic, Trinity Christian, Jr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Zaynah Preston, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Cameria Reed, Walnut Grove, Sr.
G – Kennedy Baker, Northwest Whitfield, Jr.
G – Stella Chartrand, Westminster, Sr.
F – Shamaria Arnold, Southwest DeKalb, Sr.

Class AAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, Sr.
G – Bryanna Preston, Wesleyan, Sr.
G – Averie Jones, Lumpkin County, Sr.
G – Aubrey Beckham, Hebron Christian, Jr.
C – Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Michaela Bogans, Cross Creek, Sr.
G – Dakota Phillips, Hart County, Sr.
G – Ellison Steinhauer, Pickens, So.
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, Fr.
F – Danielle Osho, Hebron Christian, Jr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Jatiana Chambers, Dougherty, Jr.
G – Camryn Thomas, Carver-Columbus, Jr.
W – Jazmin Thornton, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
F – Johanna Potter, Wesleyan, Jr.
F – Morgan Chester, Dawson County, Sr.

Class AA

FIRST TEAM
G – Courtney Davis, Fannin County, Sr.
G – Jesstynie Scott, Sumter County, Jr.
F – Ciara Alexander, Mt. Paran, Sr.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Jr.
C – Lyric Green, Dodge County, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jacalyn Myrthil Mt. Paran, Jr.
G – Addison Hoard, Banks County, Sr.
G – Taliah Grier, Central-Macon, Sr.
G – Alaya Grane, Central-Macon, Sr.
W – Jada Kendrick, Thomson, Jr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Kerri Fluellen, Josey, So.
G – Ryleigh Murphy, Banks County, Jr.
W – Karen Nimo, Butler, Sr.
W – Shaniya Sanders, Josey, Jr.
C – Lacey Thomas, Callaway, Sr.

Class A D-I

FIRST TEAM
G – Lucy Hood, Rabun County, Sr.
G – Shakiria Foster, Lamar County, Sr.
G – Tianna Thompson, Galloway, Sr.
W – Natalee Goff, Athens Christian, Sr.
F – Sa’Mya Wyatt, St. Francis, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Taryn Thompson, Galloway, So.
G – Kayley Wedlow, Bryan County, Sr.
W – Ellie Southards, Rabun County, Sr.
F – Kenzie Henderson, Oglethorpe County, Jr.
C – Brianna Pelote, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – I’ziah McCutchins, Trion, Sr.
G – Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis, Fr.
W – Morgan Blake, Mt. Pisgah, Sr.
F – Mackenna Nix, Temple, Jr.
F – Tanyia Williams, Swainsboro, Sr.

Class A D-II

FIRST TEAM
G – Marley Bell, Montgomery County, Sr.
G – Georgia Bosart, Lake Oconee Academy, Sr.
F – Jacorra Russell, Early County, Jr.
F – Amariah Dean, Clinch County, So.
C – Tyana Dorsey, Clinch County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Brelan Sieveking, Towns County, Sr.
G – Christiona Farmer, Charlton County, So.
G – Jailee Allen, Warren County, So.
G – Caitlyn Burgess, Turner County, Sr.
F – Jaydah Ford, Taylor County, So.

THIRD TEAM
G – Te’Ahja Hardwick, Randolph-Clay, Sr.
G – Tadreuna Rogers, Terrell County, Sr.
G – Passion Clay, Telfair County, Jr.
G – Amire Banks, Montgomery County, Sr.
F – Kaleigh Beaver, Towns County, Jr.

Analysis

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Jaeden Burns2024 6-4 F Jaeden Burns – Warner Robins
Keep an eye on Jaeden Burns his senior season. The rangy combo-forward brings great energy on both sides of the ball. He is a versatile defender that can guard on the perimeter and in the post. Burns has a quick second leap when rebounding. His activity on the backboards earns second chances.

2024 6-4 F Markelle Jones – Dougherty
Jones is a defensive ace. Listed at 6-foot-4, he plays bigger with his wingspan and timing off the ground. The lefty changes shots routinely and crashes in for rebounds. Markelle is agile enough to attack from 15 feet. Jones averaged 10.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.9 blocks as a junior.

Brent Williams2026 6-7 PF Brent Williams – Loganville
Williams is a bit of a throwback post. While he can play above the rim and shoot the three, the lefty does some of his best work with his back to the basket. Quickening his post moves and overall agility will help at the next level, but the skill set is a well-rounded one for a big man his age.

Hunter Amick2024 6-4 W Hunter Amick – Brookwood
The fruits of Hunter Amick’s labor are about to show his senior year. Since the Sandy’s Spiel Spring Showcase, Amick has put in the work necessary to become a legitimate college prospect. It’s easy to harp on his athleticism and effort, but Hunter’s ball skills have improved as well. The versatile swingman is becoming a playmaker off the dribble. He’s a steady slasher and an improving jump shooter.

Chasion Williams2025 6-5 F Chasion Wilson – Lake Worth Community
Chasion Wilson makes this list Every. Single. Time. The high-flyer from Florida is exciting to watch as he routinely leads all campers in dunks when he shows out at PRO events. Wilson’s ability to get downhill and elevate above others is impressive. Growing his perimeter skill set will allow him to unlock new heights.

Grant Jackson2024 6-6 F Grant Jackson – Valdosta
Count on Grant Jackson to explode past the numbers he put up as a junior, averaging just 1 point and 1.7 rebounds per game. I came away impressed with what Grant was able to do at the four-spot. Jackson was able to score in the paint, gathering himself with balance and exploding to the rim. He made good decisions out of the high post as a passer.

Tahai Morgan2024 6-0 PG Tahai Morgan – Lanier
Entering camp as the most established prospect, Boogie wasted no time getting to work. The three-level scorer changed speeds exceptionally well, throttling up with bursts to the basket to leave defenders in the dust. Morgan is a crafty finisher. Not only can he score through the trees from tough angles, he can chop down the lumber with highlight jams. Brevard College offered last month.

Amari Morgan2025 6-5 W Amari Morgan – Lanier
Amari checks a lot of boxes. Morgan has very good size on the wing and is an explosive athlete that glides to the rim. The junior is knocking on the door of producing a breakout campaign, especially if he starts knocking down outside shots consistently.

Benjamin Harper2024 6-3 W Benjamin Harper – Veritas Classical
Harper turned some heads with his flowing locks but more substantially his skill. Harper is an athletic swingman that explodes to the rim. He hangs in the air for tough finishes and showed on Saturday the ability to get to his spots in the mid-range. His subtle yet smooth game can catch opponents off guard from all levels.

Stefan Todorovic2024 6-3 SG Stefan Todorovic – Furtah Prep
Give Stefan some space and he will make you pay. Todorovic is a physically strong guard with college-ready size. He can bury teams with catch-and-shoot threes. As he gets more comfortable with the speed and athleticism of the American game, expect Stefan to find success consistently.

Bryson Henry2025 6-5 F Bryson Henry – Valdosta
Another potential long-term hidden gem for small programs, Bryson Henry made an impact in the paint with his scoring touch and rebounding. Henry has a pretty baby hook in the middle of the lane which is tough to defend.

Brayden Holiday2026 6-1 PG Brayden Holiday – Mountain View
Holiday has the ball on a string. He does a nice job balancing his scoring with his facilitating. Expect Holiday to see some minutes in Year 2, but really take off as a junior once a large 2024 class graduates. He feels like the type of guard that can see an offense run through him consistently, serving as a point producer.

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Nayel Camper2024 5-8 G Nayel Camper – Cartersville
Cartersville has broken out of the doldrums, improving from 4-14 to 17-11 a season ago, earning Class 5A Most Improved Team honors. Expect the Lady Canes to improve on that mark with nearly their entire roster back including a much improved Nayel Camper, a breakout candidate. Camper has had a strong offseason after averaging 5.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2 assists and 2.3 steals per game as a junior. At camp on Saturday, Nayel showcased her improved offensive game and aggressive mindset. She is very good at getting downhill and finishing through contact. Camper is a skillful finisher that puts just the right amount of English on her reverse layups. Nayel can also step outside to shoot the three. Defensively, she can help guard all three spots on the perimeter. Wesleyan College offered at the conclusion of camp. I expect her name to start appearing on more NAIA and D-III radars.

Gracie Byford2025 5-5 PG Gracie Byford – Villa Rica
Gracie always has the neon green light at PRO camps. Confidence is never an issue for the offensive sparkplug. Byford piles in points in bunches and is a must-watch for mixtape producers like Bonafyde. Gracie pulls threes from way beyond the arc, getting her full body into her launches. Once she sees one shot drop, plenty more are to follow. Aside from her endless jump shooting range, for me it was the glimpses of Byford’s upside as a playmaker that stood out. Gracie is a shifty attacker that draws the entire defense’s attention when driving. She can use that to her advantage by either dumping off to teammates on the block or kick out to open shooters on the perimeter.

Jayla Walton2027 5-3 G Jayla Walton – Southwest DeKalb
Even though she was one of the youngest players in camp, there was no avoiding that fact that Jayla Walton was one of the best players in camp. Walton, who played with Southwest DeKalb in GBCA Live, looked more than comfortable playing with older competition. Walton is a knockdown shooter. Though she can fill it up from deep, Jayla isn’t a one-trick pony. She is a skilled ball handler that can beat pressure by getting to her spots. Walton could play a key role as a floor spacer this upcoming season.

Devin Bockman2026 5-4 PG Devin Bockman – Midtown
It’s hard not to like the activity of Devin Bockman. She provides great effort on both sides of the ball, easily apparent by what she did as a freshman last season averaging 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.6 steals. Devin flies around the floor defensively and is a heady decision maker in transition. She likes to get to her pull-up jumper but also has a burst of speed to get all the way to the hoop. With their entire team intact from last year’s 22-9 Elite Eight group, Midtown is a sneaky sleeper to make a run at the Class 5A title.

Hailey Wortmann2026 6-1 C Hailey Wortmann – Midtown
Wortmann shows flashes of her long-term potential. Blessed with great size and an athletic frame, Hailey immediately passes the eye test. She was able to be effective in the paint earning second chance opportunities and displayed a soft touch when finishing five feet away from the basket. Continuing to play her size – exploding up when finishing around the rim – will help her reach her ceiling.

Maya Crawford2024 6-1 C Maya Crawford – Central-Macon
Maya turned heads at camp. Standing 6-foot-1, Crawford was not bashful about competing in the paint. Her physical brand of basketball could be seen on both ends of the floor. Crawford carved out space with her power drop steps and was able to change shots inside defensively. The more reps she gets, the better Crawford can be. There is a spot on a college roster somewhere for the hard playing post. Wesleyan College has already offered.

Kacie Reeves
2027 5-6 G Kacie Reeves – Central-Macon
It wasn’t long ago that Kacie started taking basketball seriously, following in the footsteps of older brother Kowacie Reeves Jr. (Georgia Tech). Much like her sibling, it looks like Kacie is ascending on an impressive trajectory. Reeves has a good build for a freshman but more importantly, she has a pretty form on her outside shot. Kacie knocked down three after three, especially in stations. Don’t be surprised to see her play off the ball as a freshman as a catch-and-shoot three-point specialist alongside All-State guards Alaya Grane and Taliah Grier. Reeves adds another integral scoring threat to a team rooted in physical defense.

Dailey Jefferson2024 5-10 F Dailey Jefferson – Sprayberry
Dailey gets a crack at public school ball her final season after starring at Walker. Jefferson is a springy forward that is quick off her feet to secure rebounds and finish inside. She isn’t afraid to throw her muscle around when carving out opportunities to score and has shown the ability to attack from the perimeter. D-III programs are wisely tracking her.

Jaden Young
2025 5-8 G Jaden Young – Morgan County
Fresh off the soccer pitch, Jaden Young didn’t look rusty at all on Saturday. Young looked confident as a scorer. She was able to get to her shot in rhythm, not hesitating to catch and let it fly. Young moves well with nimble footwork but also can serve as a big guard, able to provide some power when attacking the hoop. An elite academic student, with basketball becoming her primary focus over the next two seasons, expect D-III programs to start honing in.

Cameron Terry
2027 5-5 G Cameron Terry – Chapel Hill
Terry should provide a lift for Chapel Hill in Year 1. She is a strong athlete that can handle the ball and absorb contact when getting downhill. When the ball isn’t in her hands, she runs the floor hard to find openings. Cameron’s physical tools are impressive.

Janiya McCoy
2025 5-0 PG Janiya McCoy – Southwest DeKalb
Not many players in the state can say defense is their calling card. ClampGod Janiya McCoy takes great pride in her on-ball defense. The wiry undersized guard is a bundle of athleticism and energy. She is an absolute pest that can pick up and defend the entire length of the floor.

Ella Rainwater2027 5-5 G Ella Rainwater – Buford
Ella Rainwater is the perfect fit at Buford. She plays incredibly hard and is the first to get on every loose ball. The hustler wasn’t afraid to mix it up with bigger opponents. Offensively, Ella profiles as a heady decision maker that can knockdown threes consistently.

Honors

2023-24 GHSA Boys Preseason All-Area Teams


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All-Coastal Georgia

G – Elijah Coleman, Portal, Sr.
G – Caleb Jones, Benedictine, Jr.
G – Joshua Quarterman, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
G – Maki Joyner, Savannah, Jr.
F – Amir Jackson, Portal, Sr.

All-East Georgia

G – Demarco Middleton, Westside-Augusta, Sr.
G – Byrd Carter, North Oconee, Sr.
G – Mason Smith, Madison County, Sr.
G – Marcus Gillespie, Clarke Central, Jr.
F – DaKylan Hill, Evans, Jr.

All-Metro Georgia

G – CJ Brown, Kell, Sr.
G – Gicarri Harris, Grayson, Sr.
W – Micah Smith, Sandy Creek, Sr.
W – Ace Bailey, McEachern, Sr.
F – Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Jr.

All-Middle Georgia

G – Camryn Perkins, Warner Robins, Sr.
G – Landon Bonner, Putnam County, Sr.
G – Tre Lawrence, Baldwin, Sr.
G – Malik Gillespie, Houston County, So.
G – Rashund Washington, East Laurens, Jr.

All-North Georgia

G – D’Marion Floyd, Darlington, Sr.
G – Jude Ellis, Union County, Jr.
G – Jax Abernathy, Christian Heritage, Sr.
F – Colton Wilbanks, Chestatee, Sr.
C – Jackson McVey, Gilmer, Jr.

All-South Georgia

G – Jai’on Burns, Dougherty, Sr.
G – Jasiyah Suber, Calhoun County, Sr.
G – Isaiah Camon, Lowndes, Jr.
F – Josiah Parker, Lee County, Jr.
C – Elyiss Williams, Camden County, Jr.

All-West Georgia

G – Ryan Williams, Hiram, Sr.
G – O’Brien Watkins, Carrollton, Sr.
W – Chase Tyler, Hiram, Sr.
F – Caleb Odom, Carrollton, Sr.
F – Braedan Lue, Alexander, Sr.