2025 5-6 G Avery Huffman – Georgia Queen Elite – Denmark
Coming into the spring after missing her sophomore season at Denmark due to injury, Avery wasted no time in making up for lost time as she lit up defenses throughout the weekend. Huffman sank five threes over her first two games on Saturday. Avery had 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in a 48-22 win over GA Dominance before netting a game-high 16 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals in a 36-35 overtime victory against Net Rippers. Huffman has a pretty release on her jump shot, providing perimeter offense. She ran the floor for buckets in transition and was able to covert And-1s. Huffman has room to grow with her left hand and will need to be shot-ready on the catch at all times. She will make a major impact in Year 3 not only has a dangerous shooter but as a scrappy defender with a nose for the ball.
2025 5-6 G @Averyhuffmann (@GeorgiaQueenEl1/@DenmarkHoops) is red-hot to open Game 2.
She has all 11 of her team’s points, scoring with two three-pointers and two transition hoops.#TheShowdown @BballMedicine pic.twitter.com/vylE8us97x
— Kyle Sandy (@KyleSandy355) April 29, 2023
2026 5-2 PG Lillie Harris – Georgia Queen Elite – North Paulding
Harris saw quality minutes at the varsity level as a freshman and will continue to force her way into the rotation as a sophomore. She provides a spark with her energy. Though she’s often the smallest player on the floor, Lillie brings big heart as she frustrates ball handlers with her lateral quickness and overall effort. Harris drained a pair of threes as she finished with 8 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals in a win over GA Dominance.
2026 5-7 G Jailee Allen – Georgia Queen Elite – Warren County
Making the long trip up from Warrenton, Jailee Allen didn’t disappoint as she came up big down the stretch, helping Queen Elite force overtime and eventually knock off the Net Rippers 36-35. Already accustom to taking big shots, Allen, who led Warren County in scoring as a freshman at 12.8 points per game, posted 7 points, 4 rebounds and 1 steal for Queen Elite. She sank a deep three late in the game, showing her mettle as the moment wasn’t too big. Allen has a good future. She’s a strongly built athlete that scores at the rim and from the perimeter. Expect Warren County’s record to get better and better as long as Jailee is on the floor, already improving the Screaming Devils from 8-16 to 15-10 in her first season.
2025 5-0 PG Brooke Glasgow – GA Dominance – Rockdale County
One of the best first impressions made over the weekend came via Brooke Glasgow. The undersized, yet strong guard poured in points consistently. Glasgow hit a pair of threes in both of her games on Saturday, finishing with 10 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists against Georgia Queen Elite before posting 15 points, 1 rebound and 3 assists vs. Team Tiff Johnson. Glasgow plays hard and is comfortable shouldering the heavy burden of creating offense. Her aggressive mindset always has her in attack mode, stretching defenses with her three-point shot and able to slip her way into the paint where she cashes in floaters. Glasgow could play an important role for Rockdale County over her final two seasons.
2023 5-11 C Sataria Cantrell – GA Dominance – Habersham Central
Sataria asserted herself as a reliable post presence that could score up close and clean up rebounds. Over two games she averaged 8 points and 6.5 rebounds. Cantrell scored on putbacks and layups mainly, but also stepped outside to hit a mid-range jumper. The unsigned senior could be an interesting target for small schools looking for size.
2024 5-11 PF Jamya Easley – GA Dominance – Baldwin
I really liked what I saw out of Jamya Easley, bringing physicality and toughness to the interior. Easley isn’t shy about throwing her body around when carving out space for rebounds. Jamya tallied 8 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals in her first full game. She netted a mid-range jumper, scored on a putback, converted an And-1 and went 2-3 from the foul line. Easley is an important piece off the bench for Baldwin, serving as a key backup for Janaye Walker.
2025 4-10 PG Janiya McCoy – Team Tiff Johnson – Southwest DeKalb
The smallest player on the floor, Janiya makes an impact with her speed. She’s an instinctual defender that cuts off driving lanes and is an elusive scorer that breaks down defenders and gets to her spots. McCoy loves to get to her floater in traffic. On Saturday, her three-point shot was dialed in, hitting a pair of deep balls off the dribble while using a sidestep to let defenders fly by. Janiya served as a playmaker, finishing with 8 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal vs. GA Dominance.
2028 5-8 W Leah Bryan – 2027 Atlanta Cagers – North Forsyth
In what was the best game of the day, the Atlanta Cagers rallied from down 25-16 at the half to knock off Scott Henderson Elite 39-36. Leah Bryan carried the load, scoring from all three levels. Bryan’s mature game saw her net threes to stretch out the defense before implementing head fakes and one dribble pull-ups to find soft spots in the defense. Leah is a smooth scorer with her jumper. She is also capable of getting on the offensive glass. Bryan has some wiry length and should have a few more inches left to grow. Leah is an interesting prospect that will be fun to track for years to come.
2027 5-8 W Leah Bryan (@Cagers2027) has a smooth game.#TheShowdown @BballMedicine pic.twitter.com/0G4NuxZEyB
— Kyle Sandy (@KyleSandy355) April 29, 2023
2027 5-4 PG Ella Rainwater – 2027 Atlanta Cagers – Buford
I loved the toughness that Ella Rainwater displayed. Though she’s on the smaller side, Rainwater is physically strong and quickly negates any potential height disadvantages. Ella handles the ball with poise, able to beat pressure and set up the offense. She made an impact with her aggression hunting loose balls. Ella rebounded exceptionally well against the much bigger Team Scoot Henderson Elite and was a pest on defense.
2027 5-10 C Michelle Ezumah – 2027 Atlanta Cagers – Lanier
Much like older sister Christabel, who won a state championship at Lanier and is now anchoring Campbell University, Michelle is a defensive specialist that alters every shot that comes her way. The young post is long and lanky with plenty of height and strength to be added onto her frame over the next four years. Ezumah vacuums up rebounds at a high rate. She was a dominant force during Lanier Middle School’s run to the Gwinnett County championship. Offensively, Ezumah can finish with both hands. Michelle should see impactful minutes Day 1 on the varsity.
2028 5-9 G Keris Collins – Team Scoot Henderson Elite – Marietta
Keris caught my eye right away with her size and skill. She’s a big guard that can play all over the floor. Collins has great court vision in transition, pushing ahead lead passes to get her teammates easy layups. Collins fills up the stat sheet across the board. She rebounds, scores from multiple levels and can help defend nearly every position. Only a 2028, the amount of talent Marietta has coming up the pipeline is scary. It’s hard to envision a more talented group in the state of Georgia.
S.H.E gets a coast-to-coast bucket#TheShowdown @BballMedicine pic.twitter.com/txmchwt0T4
— Kyle Sandy (@KyleSandy355) April 29, 2023
2028 5-10 F August Branch – Team Scoot Henderson Elite – Marietta
Another 2028, Branch already has the length to make an impact at the varsity level. August is a talented combo-forward. She flashed upside as a full-time wing and as a low block scorer. She knocked down mid-range jumpers and had nice footwork inside, pirouetting her way to baskets in traffic. Her mobility and length allow her to defend both inside and out. Branch has an intriguing ceiling and plenty of tools to work with.
2028 5-10 F @augustbranch13 (@realteamscoot/@MariettaGBB) sinks the mid-range.#TheShowdown @BballMedicine pic.twitter.com/oW8b1VuDcn
— Kyle Sandy (@KyleSandy355) April 29, 2023
2028 5-10 F @augustbranch13 (@realteamscoot/@MariettaGBB) pirouettes for the bucket#TheShowdown @BballMedicine pic.twitter.com/RyaRbEfUak
— Kyle Sandy (@KyleSandy355) April 29, 2023