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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.

Player Rankings

2024 GHSA Boys Player Rankings

DISCLAIMER: If you are not listed, that does not mean you are not an exceptional player. There will be players omitted from this list that will go on to have outstanding senior seasons and collegiate careers. Use these rankings as motivation to become the best player you can be. The state of Georgia is wide and vast with many talented players. With that said, here are my picks for the top players at each position.

*Rankings don’t necessarily denote best college prospects; more so best/most accomplished high school players for the upcoming season

*Players are evaluated on Production (stats), Potential (breakout season upcoming) & Pedigree (team success + personal accolades)

*Positions are defined by what the player most closely plays for his high school team

*RISING SENIORS ONLY*

2024 Boys PG Player RankingsPG

1. CJ Brown (Kell)
2. Jeremiah Wilkinson (McEachern)
3. Kyle Greene (Pace Academy)
4. Karris Bilal (Riverwood)
5. Luke Flynn (Walton)
6. Amari Brown (Sandy Creek)
7. Trajen Greco (Mill Creek)
8. Mike Matthews (Parkview)
9. O’Brien Watkins (Carrollton)
10. Brandon Peters (Woodward Academy)
11. CJ Hyland (Grayson)
12. Jaye Nash (McEachern)
13. Kymel Williams (Athens Academy)
14. Toby Ojukwu (Norcross)
15. Camryn Perkins (Warner Robins)
16. Clark Mastin (Eagle’s Landing)
17. Anthony Alston (Grayson)
18. Tahai Morgan (Lanier)
19. Malique Johnson (Tri-Cities)
20. Elijah Coleman (Portal)

2024 Boys SG Player RankingsSG

1. Gicarri Harris (Grayson)
2. Jax Abernathy (Christian Heritage)
3. Moses Hipps (McEachern)
4. Will Moore (West Forsyth)
5. Ricky McKenzie (Wheeler)
6. Jaylen Colon (Kell)
7. Jabez Jenkins (Newton)
8. Jasiyah Suber (Calhoun County)
9. Michael White (Mountain View)
10. Mason Smith (Madison County)
11. Andrew LaVigne (South Paulding)
12. Josh Kavel (Wesleyan)
13. Joseph Thomas (Portal)
14. Joshua Quarterman (Johnson-Savannah)
15. Tahmar Mann (Columbia)
16. Caleb Jones-Dicks (North Gwinnett)
17. Camden Parada (Greenbrier)
18. Ellis Pitts (Gainesville)
19. Stephen Jackson (Mill Creek)
20. Jackson Houston (Buford)

2024 Boys SF Player RankingsSF

1. Ace Bailey (McEachern)
2. Micah Smith (Sandy Creek)
3. David Clark (Wheeler)
4. Josiah Lawson (Tucker)
5. Caleb Odom (Carrollton)
6. Chase Tyler (Hiram)
7. Kahmare Holmes (Archer)
8. Joah Chappelle (Dutchtown)
9. Cameron James (Chattahoochee)
10. Mason Lewis (Woodland-Stockbridge)
11. John McQueen (McEachern)
12. Ahmad Clark (Grayson)
13. Keenan Gray (McDonough)
14. Chris Morris II (Eagle’s Landing)
15. Cameron Catholic (Langston Hughes)
16. LJ Moore (Pace Academy)
17. Will Hopkins (Holy Innocents’)
18. Jaquavious Wallace (Columbia)
19. Jay Johnson (Warner Robins)
20. Dennis Scott III (Mt. Vernon)

2024 Boys PF Player RankingsPF

1. Braedan Lue (Alexander)
2. Mekhi Turner (Maynard Jackson)
3. Cannon Richards (Kell)
4. Xavier Shegog (Mt. Vernon)
5. Colton Wilbanks (Chestatee)
6. Amir Jackson (Portal)
7. Deston Christian (Walnut Grove)
8. Blake Wilson (Hebron Christian)
9. Casey Williams (Norcross)
10. Jordan Howe (Harrison)
11. Cash Hare (Christian Heritage)
12. Bradley Kemp (Mt. Paran)
13. Ernesto Almonte (Trinity Christian)
14. Grant Hutton (Darlington)
15. Allen Stoddard (Alexander)
16. Kameryn Fountain (Washington)
17. Jaden Baskin (Winder-Barrow)
18. Cole Buker (Mt. Bethel)
19. Alden Daniels (Decatur)
20. Caleb Kawela (Greenforest)

2024 Boys C Player RankingsC

1. Josh Hill (Wheeler)
2. Walter Matthews (Hiram)
3. Uche Iloh (McIntosh)
4. Jeremias Heard (Model)
5. Matthew Hinton (Dutchtown)
6. Tobias Rice (Douglass)
7. Elyjah Thurmon (Bradwell Institute)
8. Adonai Mussie (Meadowcreek)
9. Ramon Soyoye (Chapel Hill)
10. Israel Jenrette (Valdosta)
11. Mamour Mbow (SACA)
12. Eli Starr (Chamblee)
13. DJ Cain (Cartersville)
14. Alpha Barry (Central Gwinnett)
15. Markelle Jones (Dougherty)
16. Dwight Brown (Eagle’s Landing)
17. Evan Montgomery (North Oconee)
18. Judd Anderson (Warner Robins)
19. Traveion Wheeler (Westover)
20. Damerius Putmon (Lithia Springs)

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Maki Joyner2025 6-4 G Maki Joyner – Savannah
Staying till 9 PM on Friday night for a side court game between Savannah and Columbia was worth it, not only for me but for the colleges still in attendance. Maki Joyner shined in a 46-39 loss and picked up a Kennesaw State offer afterwards, his second offer of the month just days after securing an East Carolina bid. Continue reading GBCA Live Top Performers →