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2023-24 Preseason GHSA Boys State Rankings


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Class AAAAAAA

1. McEachern
2. Grayson
3. Wheeler
4. Newton
5. Berkmar
6. Norcross
7. Osborne
8. Milton
9. Carrollton
10. Walton

Class AAAAAA

1. Alexander
2. Woodward Academy
3. Riverwood
4. St. Pius X
5. Jonesboro
6. Lanier
7. Lakeside-Evans
8. Shiloh
9. South Paulding
10. Langston Hughes

Class AAAAA

1. Kell
2. Eagle’s Landing
3. Maynard Jackson
4. Dutchtown
5. Hiram
6. Chapel Hill
7. Mays
8. Tri-Cities
9. Warner Robins
10. Union Grove

Class AAAA

1. Pace Academy
2. McDonough
3. Holy Innocents’
4. North Oconee
5. Madison County
6. Central-Carrollton
7. Seckinger
8. Fayette County
9. Walnut Grove
10. Benedictine

Class AAA

1. Sandy Creek
2. Douglass
3. Cedar Grove
4. Cross Creek
5. Dougherty
6. Johnson-Savannah
7. Calvary Day
8. Long County
9. Hebron Christian
10. Adairsville

Class AA

1. Columbia
2. Westside-Augusta
3. Butler
4. Southwest-Macon
5. Dodge County
6. Thomson
7. Spencer
8. North Cobb Christian
9. Walker
10. Vidalia

Class A D-I

1. Mt. Vernon
2. Darlington
3. Paideia
4. Savannah
5. St. Francis
6. Mt. Pisgah
7. King’s Ridge
8. Oglethorpe County
9. Swainsboro
10. Temple

Class A D-II

1. Christian Heritage
2. Portal
3. Calhoun County
4. Greenforest
5. Mitchell County
6. Macon County
7. Charlton County
8. Clinch County
9. Randolph-Clay
10. Jenkins County

The end of the seven-classification era is nearly upon us, which means it will be even harder to win a state title next year but in the present day, there are still banners to be hung. This season is a little hazier than others as a plethora of top players across the state are committed as big time football prospects leaving uncertainty as to who will suit up on the hardwood for their final season and who will be early enrolling, leaving massive voids for their respective schools to fill. Continue reading 2023-24 Preseason GHSA Boys State Rankings →

Honors

2023-24 GHSA Boys Preseason All-State Teams


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Class AAAAAAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Josh Dixon, Milton, Jr.
G – Gicarri Harris, Grayson, Sr.
G – Akai Fleming, Osborne, Jr.
W – Ace Bailey, McEachern, Sr.
W – Jacob Wilkins, Grayson, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Luke Flynn, Walton, Sr.
G – Trajen Greco, Mill Creek, Sr.
G – Will Moore, West Forsyth, Sr.
W – Kahmare Holmes, Archer, Sr.
F – Caleb Odom, Carrollton, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Jaye Nash, McEachern, Sr.
G – Anthony Gause, Milton, Sr.
G – Ricky McKenzie, Wheeler, Sr.
W – David Clark, Wheeler, Sr.
C – Elyiss Williams, Camden County, Jr.

Class AAAAAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Karris Bilal, Riverwood, Sr.
G – Zachary Foster, Woodward Academy, Jr.
G – Zach Bleshoy, Pope, Jr.
G – Jalen Leonard, Riverwood, Jr.
F – Braedan Lue, Alexander, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Tahai Morgan, Lanier, Sr.
G – Montez Redding, Jonesboro, Sr.
G – Brandon Peters, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – Cameron Stephen, Shiloh, Jr.
F – Charlie Gersmehl, Gainesville, So.

THIRD TEAM
G – Gregory Dunson, Alexander, So.
G – DeAndre Cowan, Lanier, Sr.
F – Josiah Parker, Lee County, Jr.
F – Tylis Jordan, Shiloh, Jr.
C – Taj Saragba, Woodstock, Fr.

Class AAAAA

FIRST TEAM
G – CJ Brown, Kell, Sr.
G – Marcus Gillespie, Clarke Central, Jr.
F – Josiah Lawson, Tucker, Sr.
F – Jalan Wingfield, Tri-Cities, So.
F – Mekhi Turner, Maynard Jackson, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Clark Mastin, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
G – Camryn Perkins, Warner Robins, Sr.
W – Cameron James, Chattahoochee, Sr.
W – Chase Tyler, Hiram, Sr.
F – Cannon Richards, Kell, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Yusef Bowyer, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
G – Jerrin Samuel, Winder-Barrow, So.
G – Malique Johnson, Tri-Cities, Sr.
F – Joah Chappelle, Dutchtown, Sr.
C – Uche Iloh, McIntosh, Sr.

Class AAAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Marcus Smith II, Walnut Grove, Jr.
G – Kyle Greene, Pace Academy, Sr.
G – Caleb Jones, Benedictine, Jr.
G – Mason Lewis, Woodland-Stockbridge, Sr.
F – Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Eric Chatfield, Pace Academy, Jr.
G – Byrd Carter, North Oconee, Sr.
G – Mason Smith, Madison County, Sr.
G – Keenan Gray, McDonough, Sr.
F – Colton Wilbanks, Chestatee, Jr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Jay Carruth, Madison County, Sr.
G – Curt Clark, Spalding, Sr.
G – Tre Lawrence, Baldwin, Sr.
W – Devin Hutcherson, Holy Innocents’, So.
W – Nigel Thomas, McDonough, Jr.

Class AAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Amari Brown, Sandy Creek, Sr.
W – Manny Green, Cedar Grove, So.
W – Micah Smith, Sandy Creek, Sr.
F – RJ Winegarner, Douglass, Sr.
C – Jackson McVey, Gilmer, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Vonte Newell, Monroe Area, Sr.
G – Jai’on Burns, Dougherty, Sr.
G – Josh Mickell, Douglass, Jr.
G – Joshua Quarterman, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
F – Blake Wilson, Hebron Christian, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Josh Kavel, Wesleyan, Sr.
W – Tre Winters, Adairsville, Jr.
W – Robert Spaulding, Savannah Country Day, Sr.
W – Justin Burns, Monroe, Sr.
F – Jaden Priester, Cross Creek, Jr.

Class AA

FIRST TEAM
G – Samuel Thacker, Providence Christian, Sr.
G – Jude Ellis, Union County, Jr.
G – Landon Bonner, Putnam County, Sr.
F – Moustapha Diop, Walker, So.
C – Jeremias Heard, Model, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jahkiaus Jones, Thomson, Sr.
G – Trevian Callaway, Columbia, Sr.
G – Demarco Middleton, Westside-Augusta, Sr.
W – Jaquavious Wallace, Columbia, Sr.
W – Chane Bynum, KIPP Atlanta, Jr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Houston Henry, Union County, Jr.
G – Brandon Ashley, Southwest-Macon, Jr.
G – Heaven Carson, Dodge County, Sr.
G – Joshua Harris, Landmark Christian, Sr.
W – Tahmar Mann, Columbia, Sr.

Class A D-I

FIRST TEAM
G – Reynolds Escher, St. Francis, Jr.
G – Kiwane Garris, Mt. Vernon, Jr.
G – Maki Joyner, Savannah, Jr.
G – Frank Jackson, Paideia, So.
F – Xavier Shegog, Mt. Vernon, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – D’Marion Floyd, Darlington, Sr.
G – Rashund Washington, East Laurens, Jr.
W – Sha’Yah Goba, Mt. Vernon, Sr.
W – Harry Kitey, Weber, Sr.
W – Grant Hutton, Darlington, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Avery White, King’s Ridge, Jr.
G – CJ Harper, Paideia, So.
G – Jaydon Cole, King’s Ridge, Jr.
W – Javaun Pittard, Oglethorpe County, Sr.
F – Dennis Scott III, Mt. Vernon, Sr.

Class A D-II

FIRST TEAM
G – Elijah Coleman, Portal, Sr.
G – Jasiyah Suber, Calhoun County, Sr.
G – Joseph Thomas, Portal, Sr.
G – Jax Abernathy, Christian Heritage, Sr.
F – Amir Jackson, Portal, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Frankie Raines, Macon County, Jr.
G – Elijah Lewis, Greenforest, Sr.
G – Jarvis Wright, Charlton County, Jr.
G – Landen Quimbley, Mitchell County, Sr.
G – Jalen Hall, Dooly County, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Miller McGowan, Atlanta Classical, Jr.
G – Daryus Bryant, Manchester, Jr.
G – DJ Yarbrough, Seminole County, Sr.
G – Zane Floyd, Towns County, Sr.
W – Dontavious Collier, Macon County, Sr.

Analysis

PRO Fall Fastbreak Boys Top Performers


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Jaeden Burns2024 6-4 F Jaeden Burns – Warner Robins
Keep an eye on Jaeden Burns his senior season. The rangy combo-forward brings great energy on both sides of the ball. He is a versatile defender that can guard on the perimeter and in the post. Burns has a quick second leap when rebounding. His activity on the backboards earns second chances.

2024 6-4 F Markelle Jones – Dougherty
Jones is a defensive ace. Listed at 6-foot-4, he plays bigger with his wingspan and timing off the ground. The lefty changes shots routinely and crashes in for rebounds. Markelle is agile enough to attack from 15 feet. Jones averaged 10.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.9 blocks as a junior.

Brent Williams2026 6-7 PF Brent Williams – Loganville
Williams is a bit of a throwback post. While he can play above the rim and shoot the three, the lefty does some of his best work with his back to the basket. Quickening his post moves and overall agility will help at the next level, but the skill set is a well-rounded one for a big man his age.

Hunter Amick2024 6-4 W Hunter Amick – Brookwood
The fruits of Hunter Amick’s labor are about to show his senior year. Since the Sandy’s Spiel Spring Showcase, Amick has put in the work necessary to become a legitimate college prospect. It’s easy to harp on his athleticism and effort, but Hunter’s ball skills have improved as well. The versatile swingman is becoming a playmaker off the dribble. He’s a steady slasher and an improving jump shooter.

Chasion Williams2025 6-5 F Chasion Wilson – Lake Worth Community
Chasion Wilson makes this list Every. Single. Time. The high-flyer from Florida is exciting to watch as he routinely leads all campers in dunks when he shows out at PRO events. Wilson’s ability to get downhill and elevate above others is impressive. Growing his perimeter skill set will allow him to unlock new heights.

Grant Jackson2024 6-6 F Grant Jackson – Valdosta
Count on Grant Jackson to explode past the numbers he put up as a junior, averaging just 1 point and 1.7 rebounds per game. I came away impressed with what Grant was able to do at the four-spot. Jackson was able to score in the paint, gathering himself with balance and exploding to the rim. He made good decisions out of the high post as a passer.

Tahai Morgan2024 6-0 PG Tahai Morgan – Lanier
Entering camp as the most established prospect, Boogie wasted no time getting to work. The three-level scorer changed speeds exceptionally well, throttling up with bursts to the basket to leave defenders in the dust. Morgan is a crafty finisher. Not only can he score through the trees from tough angles, he can chop down the lumber with highlight jams. Brevard College offered last month.

Amari Morgan2025 6-5 W Amari Morgan – Lanier
Amari checks a lot of boxes. Morgan has very good size on the wing and is an explosive athlete that glides to the rim. The junior is knocking on the door of producing a breakout campaign, especially if he starts knocking down outside shots consistently.

Benjamin Harper2024 6-3 W Benjamin Harper – Veritas Classical
Harper turned some heads with his flowing locks but more substantially his skill. Harper is an athletic swingman that explodes to the rim. He hangs in the air for tough finishes and showed on Saturday the ability to get to his spots in the mid-range. His subtle yet smooth game can catch opponents off guard from all levels.

Stefan Todorovic2024 6-3 SG Stefan Todorovic – Furtah Prep
Give Stefan some space and he will make you pay. Todorovic is a physically strong guard with college-ready size. He can bury teams with catch-and-shoot threes. As he gets more comfortable with the speed and athleticism of the American game, expect Stefan to find success consistently.

Bryson Henry2025 6-5 F Bryson Henry – Valdosta
Another potential long-term hidden gem for small programs, Bryson Henry made an impact in the paint with his scoring touch and rebounding. Henry has a pretty baby hook in the middle of the lane which is tough to defend.

Brayden Holiday2026 6-1 PG Brayden Holiday – Mountain View
Holiday has the ball on a string. He does a nice job balancing his scoring with his facilitating. Expect Holiday to see some minutes in Year 2, but really take off as a junior once a large 2024 class graduates. He feels like the type of guard that can see an offense run through him consistently, serving as a point producer.

Honors

2023-24 GHSA Boys Preseason All-Area Teams


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All-Coastal Georgia

G – Elijah Coleman, Portal, Sr.
G – Caleb Jones, Benedictine, Jr.
G – Joshua Quarterman, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
G – Maki Joyner, Savannah, Jr.
F – Amir Jackson, Portal, Sr.

All-East Georgia

G – Demarco Middleton, Westside-Augusta, Sr.
G – Byrd Carter, North Oconee, Sr.
G – Mason Smith, Madison County, Sr.
G – Marcus Gillespie, Clarke Central, Jr.
F – DaKylan Hill, Evans, Jr.

All-Metro Georgia

G – CJ Brown, Kell, Sr.
G – Gicarri Harris, Grayson, Sr.
W – Micah Smith, Sandy Creek, Sr.
W – Ace Bailey, McEachern, Sr.
F – Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Jr.

All-Middle Georgia

G – Camryn Perkins, Warner Robins, Sr.
G – Landon Bonner, Putnam County, Sr.
G – Tre Lawrence, Baldwin, Sr.
G – Malik Gillespie, Houston County, So.
G – Rashund Washington, East Laurens, Jr.

All-North Georgia

G – D’Marion Floyd, Darlington, Sr.
G – Jude Ellis, Union County, Jr.
G – Jax Abernathy, Christian Heritage, Sr.
F – Colton Wilbanks, Chestatee, Sr.
C – Jackson McVey, Gilmer, Jr.

All-South Georgia

G – Jai’on Burns, Dougherty, Sr.
G – Jasiyah Suber, Calhoun County, Sr.
G – Isaiah Camon, Lowndes, Jr.
F – Josiah Parker, Lee County, Jr.
C – Elyiss Williams, Camden County, Jr.

All-West Georgia

G – Ryan Williams, Hiram, Sr.
G – O’Brien Watkins, Carrollton, Sr.
W – Chase Tyler, Hiram, Sr.
F – Caleb Odom, Carrollton, Sr.
F – Braedan Lue, Alexander, Sr.