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9. 6-10 C Tenaje Freeman – Jonesboro
Healthy in Year 2 after a freshman campaign marred with injuries, Tenaje has boosted his stock tremendously, shining as a rim protecting post with an underrated offensive game. Freeman averaged 5.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game, his defense carrying his production. When Tenaje did get post touches however, he showed spurts of dominance with his ability to finish with slams and putbacks while hinting at a blossoming back to the basket game. Freeman’s summer saw his offers get bigger and bigger as the months got hotter, nabbing bids from Mississippi Gulf Coast, Albany State, West Georgia, Queens and Kennesaw State.
12. 6-6 F Landon Evans – St. Francis
Landon is a unique power wing with explosive downhill offense and a silky smooth three-point shot. Evans can play bully-ball toward the rim and in the paint, muscling his way to the basket for dunks and carving out space for rebounds. Landon’s expanding perimeter game has turned into a consistent weapon with how well he shoots the three off the catch and his mid-range touch off the dribble. Evans bursts into passing lanes for steals, turning them into highlight slams. Landon’s a trending name with offers right around the corner to match his four-star rating.
16. 6-6 F Merrick Ham – Marietta
Merrick’s future is on the gridiron, a four-star tight end and defensive end, but Ham is also extremely impactful on the hardwood, more than good enough to earn bids to play at the next level. Ham is a physical specimen: 240 pounds with a 33-inch standing vertical, benching and power cleaning over 300 pounds. While his chiseled frame catches your eye, Merrick isn’t just a bruiser on the block. He’s a top-notch shooter with a quick release. He works extremely well away from the ball, coming off screens to catch and shoot immediately from deep. Ham is smooth when attacking from the wing with tight moves as he blends using his strength with his finesse ball skills to get to his spots. Defensively, Ham meets opponents at the rim as a backline eraser. Merrick’s typically the best athlete on the floor and his robust stat lines prove it.
22. 6-2 SG De’Quayvian Lovette – Burke County
By way of Waynesboro, De’Quayvian Lovette and his smooth offensive profile are beginning to draw attention not only statewide but nationwide as D-I programs across the southeast are starting to get involved. Lovette is a bucket getter along the perimeter, averaging 21 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 3.1 steals per game as a sophomore. De’Quayvian’s jump shot is among his best weapons, efficient off the catch from beyond the arc and comfortable maneuvering his way to the basket off the bounce for pull-ups when he can’t slice all the way to the rim.
37. 6-9 PF Stevie Shields – Paideia
Only a junior but already heavily experienced at the varsity and 17U level, Shields is starting to piece things together, a puzzle with tantalizing talent. Stevie will figure into a more prominent role offensively after an accolade heavy 2027 class graduates. At 6-foot-9, Shields is a true inside-out presence. He stretches the floor with an accurate three-point shot. On the block, Stevie has gotten more and more physical, able to score with drop steps, baby hooks and turnaround jumpers. He’s got thoughtful footwork in the pivot and is impactful as a shot blocker. Stevie’s pick-and-pop game along with his high academic standing will likely draw serious recruitment. Shields is trending up.
38. 6-0 PG Donovan DeGourville – Sequoyah
Donovan’s motor is a real skill. DeGourville plays extremely hard, a two-way difference maker with his hustle. Donny is a gifted scorer who can get hot with his outside shot. He’s a solid three-point shooter with a crafty handle to get him to his floater and in-between pull-up. While DeGourville’s scoring touch stands out, he’s also able to influence games when he’s not hyper-aggressive looking for his shot. His floor game leads to stuffed box scores – rebounding, dishing out assists and quick to force turnovers. Coming off a First Team All-Region selection in which he averaged 19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals as a sophomore, DeGourville’s work ethic and consistency should to draw college attention soon.
63. 5-11 PG Dominic LoPresti – The King’s Academy
There is a fire that Dominic plays with that is hard to replicate. LoPresti has shined over the offseason as a catalyst with the ball in his hands. He’s a dazzling playmaker willing to whip in daring passes. Dom sets up his shooters well, playing with pace and understanding how to draw the attention of defenders before swinging the ball at the last moment. When looking for his own offense, LoPresti has an effortless three-point shot with a quick release and little lift. He’s crafty toward the rim, capable of finishing with both hands. Dom brings a pitbull mentality on defense as well, quick to dig out steals and dive on 50/50 balls. LoPresti’s toughness and polish have him quickly moving up the rankings as one of the best non-GHSA players in Georgia.