2026 5-11 W Morgan Cochran – GDT Blue – Macon County
The biggest stock riser from this weekend was also the biggest sleeper for the simple fact that she plays in Class A D-II. Morgan Cochran was a First Team All-State performer this past season at Macon County, averaging 18.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.9 steals and 2.3 blocks per game, guiding the Bulldogs to the Final Four. Cochran is a long-armed, bouncy athlete. She has raw God given tools which she uses to dominate. Every time I turned my head to watch Cochran when I wasn’t on her court, she was making plays downhill. She has a highly skilled handle, using crossovers and slick behind the back dribbles to free herself before getting into the paint where she hung in the air to finish tough shots or even more impressively, deliver laser passes to teammates. I didn’t see Cochran hit too many three-point shots, but her form is nice and MaxPreps had her at 19-54 (35%) for her junior season. In a loss to Team Hickory, Cochran filled up the box score with 5 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks. Morgan has the length and athleticism to be a terrific defender, but she didn’t give much effort on that side of the ball as consistently as needed, but was still able to make plays thanks to her instincts. If Morgan shores up her motor and plays hard for the full 32 minutes, there is no doubt that she could land on a D-II roster. Cochran may be a great option for JUCO programs. I love her ceiling and I think she may be the best pure overall talent in Class A D-II, especially offensively.
2026 5-11 W Jordan Lartey – Hoops United – Archer
There is intrigue surrounding Jordan Lartey. She immediately passes the eye-test, a long, strong guard that plays on the perimeter and shoots the three well. Lartey has 3&D written all over her as her mobility and wingspan project well on the defensive side of the ball, a switchable defender 1-5 at the high school level. Growing Jordan’s off the dribble game has been an area of focus this offseason. If she can consistently hit catch-and-shoot threes, defend inside and out and add some downhill playmaking, her stock could soar. D-III programs are starting to buzz about her upside.
2026 5-2 PG Paris Floyd – Team Elite Hubbard 3SGB – Grovetown
In a foul fest that saw Team Elite Hubbard go 23-44 from the foul line, Paris Floyd led her team to a 52-39 win, going 7-16 from the line but still finishing with a game-high 20 points, 5 rebounds and 8 steals. Floyd was a foul magnet, the undersized guard assaulting the rim non-stop. Paris helped turn over the BBA Nets with her full court pressure, leading to transition points. Floyd sank a pull-up three on a fastbreak and hit a mid-range jumper off the bounce in the half court. Maintaining composure during the stop-and-start game was important. Paris ran down a ref, got in his face, grabbed him by the arm and swung him out of the way – a first in my many years of watching basketball. Luckily no technical foul was assessed but it is something that can’t happen during the GHSA season, no matter the frustration level. It was quite the sight for upwards of nine different college programs in attendance watching. Regardless, Floyd’s move to Grovetown will add another key ball handler with big game experience, coming off a season at Butler in which she averaged 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 6.1 steals per game.
2026 6-1 F Rayne Long – Team Passion – Woodland-Stockbridge
The long athletic forward stands out with her length. Rayne did her damage around the basket, scoring on a putback and dump-offs. Long netted a mid-range jumper. While she is a bit raw, when Rayne lets her physical traits play, she is effective. After averaging just 1.1 points and 2.1 rebounds per game as a junior, Long contributed 11 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks in a loss to Britt Basketball Academy.