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2026 6-0 G Jakobe Williams – Tucker
The emergence of Jakobe Williams has elevated Tucker into remaining one of the top teams in the state. The lefty has seen his stock rise tremendously with his well-rounded attack. Jakobe scores the ball from all three levels. In a 69-60 win over Baldwin, Williams hit a pair of threes, used a spin move to free himself for a mid-range pull-up and scored on three drives, two of them And-1s. Jakobe is shifty when wriggling his way to the rim. He drew fouls and converted at the line shooting 9-11. Defensively he wasn’t afraid to step in and draw charges. Williams finished with a game-high 23 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. Jakobe is quietly moving up the ranks as one of Georgia’s best 2026 guards.

2026 6-1 G Karez Demory – Baldwin
Karez is a live body with the ball. He’s quick and slithery. On Saturday, his jump shot was keyed in, peppering the defense with six perimeter scores. Demory drained three three-pointers and scored from the mid-range thrice, hitting turnaround jumpers and pull-ups. Demory tallied 18 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Karez’s blend of athleticism and shot making bode well for his future.

2027 6-7 PF Isaiah Wright – Decatur
I liked what I saw from Isaiah Wright in a loss to Greenforest. Wright is a big, sturdy young post with offensive firepower when getting to his left hand. He has a reliable jump hook, a shot he scored with three times. Isaiah runs the floor for catch-and-finish opportunities and is a defensive presence in the paint. Wright had 8 points, 4 rebounds and 1 block against the Eagles.

2025 6-9 C Daniel Daramola – Greenforest
Everything clicked for Daniel in Greenforest’s 63-39 win over Decatur, a game in which the Eagles trailed 29-28 at the half. The bouncy big man collected 21 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 4 blocks. I liked what I saw from Daniel with his back to the basket, implementing post moves while showing a comfortability scoring with both hands. Daramola dropped in hook shots with either hand. He scored on high-lows feeds, hit a face-up jumper along the baseline and even sank a three from the top of the key after the Eagles played inside-out. Daniel’s best move came on a quick spin baseline to setup an And-1 baby hook. Georgia College and Augusta were in to watch Daramola the night before at Putnam County. His size, athleticism and growing offensive skill set are intriguing.

2025 6-7 F Orion Wilson – Greenforest
Less than 24 hours after stealing the show at Putnam County with a dominant performance of 24 points and 26 rebounds, Wilson continued his breakout season with 10 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 block against Decatur. Orion’s motor and nose for the ball are impressive, never taking a play off as he pursues every rebound. Wilson scored on a pair of putbacks and two post ups. He has perimeter shooting in his back pocket, able to steal possessions on the perimeter with his stretch-forward skills. Orion is forcing his way onto college recruiting boards as a late bloomer with a knack for producing. D-II offers might not be far off for the Canadian.

2025 6-0 G Connor Staphylaris – Kell
One of the top competitors in the state, Connor Staphylaris has been a key cog in the Kell machine since his freshman season. Instead of transferring out to chase more minutes early in his career, Connor trusted the process and saw his role grow exponentially each season. Connor has gone from being a sparkplug off the bench with his defense and three-point shooting to being relied upon as one of the team’s top options his senior season. In a loss to Woodward Academy, Staphylaris nearly ignited a comeback as he caught fire from beyond the arc in the second half, sinking four threes as he finished with a team-high 19 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. Connor’s three-point shooting has always been his calling card, but he also shows toughness when attacking the rim, able to get to the line and convert where he shot 5-5 on Saturday. While Staphylaris might not pass the initial eye-test walking off the bus, it is hard to argue with his resume and overall production while playing against elite competition over the course of his career. Connor is a producer. He will immediately bring grittiness and firepower to whatever college program lands him. If he ends up at the D-III level, he could thrive.

2027 5-11 PG Zach Graves – Kell
You won’t find many point guards stronger than Zach Graves. He is a stout bowling ball of a guard, a fire hydrant that can physically impose his will when barreling to the rim. The southpaw gets to where he wants on the floor. He excels at playing through contact, using his body to punish opponents. While Graves looks like a bruiser, he has so many more dimensions to his game. Zach is a good scorer from the perimeter. He shoots the mid-range pull-up accurately and can hit the three. He has court awareness and can riffle in sharp passes through the teeth of the defense. Graves tallied 18 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals in an 11-point loss to Woodward Academy. Zach is one of the most productive 2027 guards in the state.

2027 6-4 W Jarvis Hayes Jr. – Woodward Academy
Jarvis Hayes Jr. dumped in 27 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in a 77-66 win over Kell. Hayes nailed four threes, scored in transition with a pair of slams and converted off putbacks and floaters. Already with a handful of D-I offers, Jarvis is one of the most sought-after sophomores in the state. His activity level and smooth shot from all levels makes him tough to defend. When Kell was making a late push to get back in the game, Hayes snuffed it out with 10 points in the fourth including a wild turnaround banked in three to beat the shot clock to extend the lead to five points with 47 seconds left.

2027 6-4 SG Chase Lumpkin – McEachern
Chase Lumpkin has emerged out of nowhere to become one of the hottest stock risers in Georgia. After seeing limited to no minutes on varsity last season, Lumpkin has announced his presence in unmissable fashion his sophomore season, leading the Indians to a 15-3 start. The 6-foot-4 guard is a bucket getter. In a 64-59 win over Pace Academy, Lumpkin poured in 27 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals while sinking five threes. Chase hit all kinds of shots, scoring on mid-range pull-ups, floaters through contact and scoring in transition with his left hand. Offered by Auburn back in August, Lumpkin is enjoying a meteoric rise. Without his incredible leap, the Indians are nowhere near as successful as they have been. If he isn’t already, Chase Lumpkin will become a household name in a blink.

2025 6-6 W Chandler Bing – Pace Academy
Chandler did everything he could to keep Pace with McEachern. He worked extremely hard for every hoop he got, producing a physical 21 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Bing sank a three to get his night started and from there moved closer and closer to the rim. He hit a mid-range jumper before pounding away at the interior, scoring on two putbacks, a cut, an alley-oop and an And-1 drive. Bing carried the Knights but left a few points at the foul line shooting 4-11 in a 64-59 loss. The Texas State decommit should have a nice handful of offers to choose from. He has shown the ability to take over games against tough competition.

2026 6-6 W Colben Landrew – Wheeler
In a 77-64 win over Newton, Landrew netted 22 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. Colben played bully-ball in the paint, pounding his way to the rim on drives as he drew contact. He scored on a pair of And-1s and shot 8-10 from the charity stripe. I liked how physical Landrew was. He seals deep in the paint and scores with his back to the basket, using a patient pivot to make moves where he finishes with both hands. A slew of High Major programs have offered.

2025 6-0 PG Marcus Smith II – Newton
Marcus was electric finding creases in the defense. The downhill guard attacked the rim relentlessly and found major success against Wheeler, leading to a game-high 23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal. Smith scored on five drives, two being And-1s. Marcus has such a quick first step, leaving defenders in the dust as he turns corners. He’s an elite leaper, the 6-footer routinely exploding to finish at the rim above taller defenders. He went 5-8 from the foul line. The Fresno State offeree has the athleticism and court vision to be an exciting playmaker at the next level.