A-Town Showcase Sleepers
Analysis

A-Town Showdown Sleepers

2021 6-4 PG Steven Lyles – MVA Outlawz – Johns Creek
Steven Lyles has been a major bright spot for the MVA Outlawz and should see some more opportunities on offense his senior season at Johns Creek. Lyles has been consistent in every single game I’ve seen him play this offseason. The first thing that pops out about him is his size and elite athleticism. I first saw Lyles last June at Georgia State Team Camp and felt like something special could be brewing. Fast forward 13 months and it looks like things are starting to come together. Lyles has improved his playmaking and is getting better with his on-ball creativity. He’s a respectable shooter, hitting 2 threes in both games I saw this past weekend. He had 19 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals and 3 blocks vs. SBT before tallying 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks against ATL Timberwolves Green. Lyles has major value on the defensive side of the ball. He’s a sneaky good guard with tons of tools that are being refined daily.

2022 5-10 PG AJ Williams – GA Elite Sports Invasion – Southeast Bulloch
A quick little guard with a tight handle, AJ Williams finished with 11 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in a loss to Atlanta Select Elite. Williams uses his body well and is crafty when getting into the paint. Once he got amongst the trees he didn’t panic. He had a soft floater and a dangerous pull-up. Williams never backed down against bigger guards.

Nick Hein2021 6-2 G Nick Hein – SEBA FCI Warriors – Kennesaw Mountain
Hein had a quiet, yet steady start to the tournament with 4 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in a blowout of Team Work. As the weekend went on, Hein started to warmup. He saved his best for last on the biggest stage in the Passion Bracket Championship as he piled in 19 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. Once Hein saw two early threes drop, his confidence rose as he shifted into attack mode for the duration of the game. A strong well-built guard, Hein has surprising quickness when he decides to get to the rim. Mixing his speed with his durable frame that was able to absorb contact and take some bumps, Hein would either finish at the rim or dish to open teammates. Defensively he uses that same strength to keep ball handlers out of the lane. It was a gutty performance for Hein.

LePra George2021 6-2 CG LePra George – SEBA FCI Warriors – Sprayberry
The rebuilding Sprayberry Yellow Jackets have their man in LePra George. The svelte combo guard was silky smooth with the ball in his hands. He could create off the dribble with quick moves and free himself for open shots. He sizzled in Game 1 with 3 threes going for 14 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. He hardly played in the first half in the title game but once he stepped on the floor, he made a huge difference and helped bust the game open, scoring 7 points to go with his 4 rebounds and 1 assist. He’s a three-level scorer that should surprise people his senior season.

2021 6-3 W Jordan James – SEBA FCI Warriors – Kennesaw Mountain
A southpaw with a funky looking shot, Jordan James is a bulky 2/3 that can play either on the wing or battle down low. He’s got a true-inside out game and his strong body opens avenues that most others are unable to go down. James posted up at times throughout the weekend and took advantage of smaller guards. He was a willing rebounder that hit the glass and he even blocked a handful of shots. James opened the weekend with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks before going for 19 points, 4 rebounds and 1 steal in the title game. He averaged 14 points and 6 rebounds throughout the tournament. James holds a 3.95 GPA.

2021 6-6 F Jackson Greene – ATL Wolfpack – Lambert
Blessed with a long and strong body, Jackson Greene is a solid forward that is a double-double threat every time he steps on the court. Greene runs the floor well and has a good base when sealing. The lefty is good around the rim and can finish through contact. He had 11 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 2 blocks while battling XFE’s front line. Greene should be a focal point in the Longhorn offense this season.

2021 5-11 PG Lucas Garabadian – ATL Timberwolves Green – Denmark
With North Oconee guards Jace Saxton and Dylan Garrington missing, Lucas Garabadian rose to the occasion and stepped up as the primary ball handler for the Timberwolves. He shined against the MVA Outlawz, going 9-10 from the line and finishing with 13 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal. Garabadian kept the offense flowing and when needed, got to the basket and drew fouls. He averaged 9.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists for the weekend.