2027 5-9 G MacKenzee Williams – Woodward Academy
Williams opened up GBCA Live with a bang, erupting for 37 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 steals in the first game of the event against Washington County, propelling the War Eagles to a 65-58 victory. MacKenzee is a top-notch athlete. She’s got size, strength and speed. Williams loves attacking the basket. Against Washington County’s 2-3 zone, Zee thrived as a flasher and slasher. She found open areas around the foul line, caught and looked to get downhill if the 12-15-footer wasn’t available. MacKenzee’s body control in traffic allowed her to stay on balance and absorb contact on finishes. Williams peppered the defense with three mid-range jumpers along with a handful of floaters and putbacks. Where Zee really made her mark was at the foul line. All coming in the second half, Williams shot 6-8 from the free throw line. Equipped with a 4.0 GPA, MacKenzee is flying under the radar as a D-I guard. She nabbed an offer from Memphis last August and should be hearing from more schools in the near future.

2027 5-7 G Jade Kitchens – Washington County
D-II programs are hot after Jade Kitchens. The All-State guard cooked up Woodward Academy for 24 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 6 steals and 2 blocks. Kitchens got to the rim with ease using a quick first step. Jade has some shiftiness to her downhill approach, keeping defenders off balance as to whether she will pull-up, drop in a floater or get all the way to the hoop. When she is able to elevate her jumper, Kitchens can knock down threes. Her tenacity on defense extends full court as she reads passing lanes and is athletic enough to get up to block shots in the paint. The do-everything playmaker had no back down in her game going up against Woodward Academy. Her competitiveness and consistent production should garner more offers.

2027 5-9 W Jasiah Wymbs – Cedar Shoals
A physical do-everything wing that plays 1-5, Wymbs was the lone bright spot in Cedar Shoals’ 22-20 loss to North Murray, posting 14 points, 12 rebounds, 1 steal and 2 blocks as she carried the Jaguars. Wymbs is a strong interior presence. She rips away rebounds and is a solid shot blocker for her height. Jasiah can score in a variety of ways. She’s adept at playing bully-ball inside, throwing her weight around with backdowns before finishing with drop steps and spin moves. She works hard on the offensive glass for putbacks and is a good at positioning herself in the lane when teammates drive the ball, getting into windows for dump-offs. Wymbs has grab-and-go skill in her game, capable of pushing the length of the floor to score with either hand. When guarded by bigger opponents, Jasiah stretches the floor and utilizes a tight handle to get to the rack. Wymbs’ robust hard-nosed game could be attractive for schools searching for ball players that love to get after it. Her positional versatility is intriguing.

2027 6-0 G Carly Bass – Sequoyah
The hotly sought after D-I prospect powered Sequoyah’s three-point shooting barrage all weekend long as the Chiefs finished 3-1, falling in the Purple Bracket Championship. Sequoyah nailed 12 threes in Round 2 against White County, winning 59-41 with Bass setting the tone with five in the opening frame, finishing with a game-high 19 points, 3 assists and 3 steals. Carly was automatic whenever given space, punishing the defense for late close outs. With her deep range commanding respect, once defenders rushed out to guard her, Bass slyly was able to get to the basket finishing with either hand. Carly made it look easy on a baseline drive on the left–hand side, her body parallel with the backboard but effortlessly able to reach back into lane to finish with her right hand while floating away from the rim. The smooth big guard has had a busy offseason racking up offers from North Alabama, Jacksonville State, Boston, Kennesaw State and Wofford.

2027 5-8 G Ella Kate Shedd – White County
Non-D-I schools were chattering about Ella Kate Shedd throughout the weekend as I heard programs from numerous levels ask about the coach’s daughter. Shedd’s toughness and high IQ are attractive traits. Ella Kate doesn’t take plays off. She’s a scrappy defender with a rugged mindset, quick to sniff out plays. Shedd rebounds well for her size and is an active defender, good at shooting into passing lanes. Her physicality is on display when making things happen inside the arc. She’s a good cutter, an effective offensive rebounder and heady when it comes to using her body on drives, skilled at playing through contact off two feet. EK uses slight of hand to trick longer defenders, pivoting and using Rondo ball fakes to get them up in the air before scoring. In a loss to Sequoyah, the versatile Shedd contributed 9 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals. I think she’s got tremendous value, especially at the NAIA and D-III levels.

2027 5-9 W E’miah Fields – Buford
Boss Lady was in charge against Putnam County, putting up 29 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals to win 55-50, igniting a perfect 4-0 weekend resulting in a Blue Bracket Championship. Fields is now the unquestioned number one option for the Wolves after seeing Lydia Ledford (Chattanooga) graduate. Coming off an All-State campaign last season, even more will be asked of the relentless lefty. Fields’ greatest trait is her motor. Standing around 5-foot-9, her hunger for the ball and willingness to outwork others aways shows up in the box score. She is a tenacious rebounder and an effective sideline-to-sideline defender in the full court. Continuing to expand her shooting range will be an area of focus. E’miah cashed in on a pair of threes against Putnam County but is typically most known for her terrific mid-range and in game. Fields does well to elevate with her southpaw release and it is her twitchy-quick first step that gets her to the rim in a blink on drives. Fields’ consistent double-double production from the perimeter has begun to catch D-I eyes as East Tennessee State and Georgia State offered before the event while Georgia Southern popped a bid at the conclusion of GBCA Live.

2027 5-9 W @myabosslady (@Buford_WBB) hangs and hits from the mid-range. #GBCAGirlsLive pic.twitter.com/LXLRDUelSB

— Kyle Sandy (@KyleSandy355) June 18, 2026

2027 5-6 G Journey Waller – Putnam County
The immense on-ball pressure of Journey Waller along with her composure against Buford’s press allowed the War Eagles a chance to win it late before falling 55-50. Waller didn’t hunt her offense until the second half but was a defensive menace the entire game. Journey’s lateral quickness and aggressive hands dug out numerous steals. Any time a ball handler tried to go nose-to-nose and cross over Waller, Journey expertly swiped away steals. Against Buford’s pressure, Waller helped advance the ball up the floor with timely cross court passing and sure-handed dribbling. Once in the front court, she did well as a penetrator kicking to open teammates. Journey netted a corner three, went coast-to-coast on a full court inbound and had a right-handed finish on the left side in transition for her three field goals. She finished with 11 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Waller is a sneaky good two-way guard whose energy could make a major impact at the next level.

2027 5-10 F Jayda Clark – Parkview
Jayda was a game wreaker defensively in Parkview’s 41-31 win over Jackson County. Her length and activity thwarted numerous possessions, lunging over shoulders to knock away entry passes and blocking shots at the rim. Jayda was everywhere with her athleticism. She scored on a drop step and hit a free throw but it was her defense that was key. Clark recorded 4 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 5 blocks.

2027 5-6 PG Kaylin Smallwood – Ola
A lefty, Kaylin Smallwood had one of the fastest triggers in all of GBCA Live. The southpaw pulled up from beyond the arc whenever given a chance. Kaylin has a bit of a unique shot as she has a low starting point, but once she gets full extension with her follow through-less release, Smallwood can swing momentum in a hurry with her range. Aside from her shooting, Kaylin’s quick to the ball. She did a nice job forcing turnovers and in the halfcourt, had a quick low dribble to penetrate as both a scorer and facilitator. Smallwood tallied 12 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals with a pair of threes in a 57-33 win over Jackson County in which the Mustangs bombed seven long balls.

2027 5-10 PF Jaidyn Taylor – North Cobb
Now a senior, I’ve been high on Jaidyn Taylor since I first watched her as an underclassman. I love her physicality on the low block, but what makes her different and not just a banger, is her soft touch on the perimeter and her guard skills which have improved each season. Taylor can consistently knock down mid-range jumpers and is a threat to clean the glass and push coast-to-coast where she makes good reads off the dribble in transition. In a late night 48-44 win over Whitefield Academy, Taylor battled the Wolfpack’s massive frontcourt to produce 13 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. It’s time for more programs in the southeast to get involved. D-III Webster University offered in May out of Missouri. With her toughness, polish and physical yet skilled stretch-four skill set, the 3.9 GPA student feels like a great value get if she doesn’t land on a D-II roster.

2027 5-10 F Mackenzie Holliday – Tift County
I liked what I saw from Mackenzie Holliday in a 57-28 win over Thomasville. Smaller programs looking for a high-energy forward with versatility in the frontcourt should check in. Holliday set the tone at the top of the press as her activity and overall nose for the ball led to countless positive outcomes. Mackenzie’s length and strength forced turnovers but was also utilized on the glass as Holliday recorded 13 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists and 6 steals. While most of her points came in the paint whether off steals or putbacks, Mackenzie also managed to show a soft touch as she hit a baseline jumper and a mid-range shot to balance her output.

2027 5-4 PG Camya Hutcherson – Lee County
Lee County won the Lime Division Championship, routing Central-Macon 57-33 behind Camya Hutcherson. As the game wore on, Hutcherson got stronger and stronger. She is one of the most potent guards not only in South Georgia, but all of the state. Her scoring usually catches the headlines, but Camya is a complete player who habitually fills up the stat sheet. She went for 18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals in the title game, netting two threes and a pull-up jumper to go along with slashes to the basket. Hutcherson has a knack for penetrating. She’s good at playing low, able to weave into the paint where she’s comfortable having the defense collapse before dishing out to shooters. Offers are starting to trickle in for the 4.0 GPA student. Bishop State and Reid State offered earlier this month. D-II programs should look past her lack of height and get involved.

2027 5-11 F Taliyah Porter – Lee County
Long and springy, Taliyah Porter dominated the offensive glass against Central-Macon, scoring on three putbacks en route to 13 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 steals. Porter’s quickness off the floor allowed her to clean up misses at a high rate. She didn’t use her left hand on the left side to finish, an area she could stand to shore up, but her overall effectiveness was undeniable. Even on defense, her length and activity were influential. I like Porter’s game. She didn’t need to show it against Central-Macon, but she is typically effective at the high post with her jumper and downhill attack. Taliyah could be an interesting get for JUCO, NAIA or maybe even D-II programs.

2027 5-6 G Lawren Anderson – Central-Macon
I liked how tough Lawren was against Lee County, a physical slasher with an aggressive mindset. Anderson loved to get to the rim, showing great body control and concentration as she converted three And-1 drives. Lawren’s strength and maturity in the backcourt led to a team-best 10 points, 1 assist, 2 steals and 1 block in the defeat.

2027 6-3 C Aila Courtenay – St. Francis
Hands down, the most dominant post presence at GBCA Live was Aila Courtenay. The Knights won the Red Bracket Championship riding the play of Aila, an unstoppable force in the paint with her brute strength and terrific back to the basket moves. D-I coaches called her a monster as they watched the High Major big tear up Sandy Creek for 29 points, 15 rebounds and 2 steals in a thrilling 75-72 sudden death double overtime victory, the best game of the week. Courtenay, who has seen offers start pouring in from the likes of Florida, Illinois, Alabama, Michigan State, Oregon and South Florida, used her elite physicality to bury opponents under the rim when sealing. She looked terrific drop stepping to get to her left hand. Aila utilized up-and-under moves, scored on lobs and scored on five putbacks against the Patriots. Courtenay scored six times with her non-dominant left hand and shot 4-7 from the foul line. Aila is the best pure post player in Georgia. Her attention to detail when it comes to scoring on the block with deft footwork and strong moves is a pleasure to watch.

2027 5-7 G Bella Rosene – Franklin County
Daughter of Emmanuel University Men’s Head Coach TJ Rosene, Bella got hot against Banneker swishing five threes on her way to 17 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist in a 33-16 win. Bella’s got a pretty shot along the perimeter, netting all of her jumpers off the catch. At 5-foot-7, Rosene has a solid frame, one that can guard with physicality when needed and can help rebound from the perimeter. I liked how she handled the ball although she didn’t drive to the basket much. Rosene has translatable skills to the college level, likely an option for NAIA and D-III programs.

2027 5-3 PG Devin Furgess – New Manchester
Pound-for-pound one of the best scorers in the state, the diminutive dynamo was at it again in a 50-42 win over Westlake, dropping in 16 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Furgess has been producing at a high level since her freshman year, doing so in the exact same manner. Devin used her deep range to blast four threes against Westlake, all of her points coming in the first half. With her low center of gravity, Furgess is crafty as she weaves through defenders. Her knowledge of the game coupled with her aggressiveness puts her in the middle of nearly every play. Devin has the skill to play D-II or maybe even D-I. Her height is seemingly the only thing potentially holding her back. It will be interesting to see where she lands. If she somehow slips a level, Furgess could be an immediate program changer with her high-octane offense.

2027 5-10 G Aria Paulk – Coffee
A cornerstone of Coffee’s recent success as a South Georgia power, Aria Paulk continues to trend up. A big guard with strength, an aggressive mindset and perimeter shooting touch, Aria is a sneaky good prospect. She’s athletic off the bounce, getting to the rim with a tight handle. Aria absorbs contact on drives, able to stop on a dime to get to her pull-up which features a nice release. Using her size to her advantage, Paulk periodically posts up and scores with turnaround jumpers if power moves aren’t an option. In 56-51 win over North Forsyth, Aria went 4-4 from the foul line and sank a three as she pumped in 26 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. I like her game at the D-II level if JUCO isn’t an option.

2027 6-3 F Finley Parker – River Ridge
The Indiana-commit poured in 28 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks in a 65-57 win against Cartersville. The smaller Canes had no answer for Finley inside. Parker has filled out her frame, each and every season adding more muscle to prepare for the rigors of the college game. The inside-out combo-forward used physical post moves to score inside with drop steps. She got to her short turnaround jumper in the lane, shooting over the contests of smaller defenders. When applicable, Finley did a nice job keeping the ball high in traffic to score. Parker netted three threes and went 3-5 from the foul line as the blue-chipper found points from all three levels.

2027 5-11 PF Laila Streetman – Madison County
When Laila gets deep post position, she is highly effective. In a loss to Sonoraville, Laila got a heavy load of touches as she scored four times on post-ups, finishing with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 1 block. The A to B to C pinpoint passing of the Red Raiders often resulted in getting the ball to Streetman. They were successful on numerous occasions pinballing passes through the press before pitching ahead to Laila for easy layups. Streetman is physical when it comes to offensive rebounding and is efficient when scoring against smaller players. She sometimes can lack vertical explosion when finishing and can get her shot blocked from behind. In one-on-one settings however, Laila has a variety of moves to turn to which she can score without having her shot impacted. NAIA and D-III programs searching for a serviceable post presence who can stretch the floor and rebound should evaluate Streetman further.

2027 5-9 G Regan Trlica – Union County
D-II and D-I programs are starting to buzz about Regan Trlica. Highly skilled with the ball in her hands, Trlica can serve multiple roles in an offense. She can play off ball to catch-and-shoot or have the ball in her hands to get downhill looking to score or distribute. Trlica has a smooth game. When she attacks the rim, she’s crafty with subtle shiftiness to score the ball. She can spin her way into pull-up jumpers, pass-fake and go up to score with either hand or she can probe the defense and laser in dump-off assists or kick outs to shooters. With her vision, Regan is a keen decision maker. In the Navy Bracket Championship, a narrow 58-50 loss to St. Pius X, Trlica totaled 21 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals and 1 block with a pair of made threes on her ledger. Avoiding the injury bug and continuing to play in front of college coaches will help her carry her momentum into the regular season. Regan is a serious stock riser.

2027 5-9 PG Sofia Pihera – St. Pius X
The grizzled veteran exploded in the Navy Bracket Championship, leading the Golden Lions to their second consecutive GBCA Live title, beating Union County 58-50. Pihera was unconscious from deep, drilling five of St. Pius’ eight threes. Sofia netted three from the corners and added one from the top of the key along with a step-back bomb. Inside the arc, Pihera had a baseline drive and a baseline pull-up to go with 2-4 shooting from the foul line. Sofia’s improved shooting touch along with her quickened fluidity getting into her shot led to 23 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. Known for her court vision since Year 1, Sofia still maintained her playmaking senses as she hooked up with fellow senior Heidi Beck for a few baskets with wrap around passes in the paint. Pihera’s performance on the big stage had D-II programs talking afterwards.

2027 5-10 SG Kenzie Johnson – North Oconee
Back after a sabbatical at George Walton Academy, Kenzie is sure to draw the attention of college programs with her size, skill and shooting touch. The big guard chips in in a variety of ways. She spaces the floor with her three-point shot. Johnson is a sneaky good passer, impressively able to thread the needle with left-handed passes. Her physical strength and height help her make a difference on the glass and gives her positional versatility, able to switch on defense. In a 62-50 win against Trinity Christian, Kenzie finished with three three-pointers en route to 11 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. D-III schools had her name circled.

2027 5-4 G Madison Bennett – Trinity Christian
Madison Bennett can fill it up. The small yet explosive guard has terrific speed and big time shot making ability along the perimeter. Looking to build upon a New Orleans offer and further establish herself as a legitimate D-I prospect, Bennett drained four threes to finish with 20 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal in a loss to North Oconee. Madison caught fire quickly with 16 first half points forcing the Titans to face guard her in the second half. Bennett’s speed in the open floor is difficult to corral. She’s very good at quickly converting steals into transition layups. Madison is one of the state’s top scorers, looking to improve upon last year’s 22.6 points per game as she heads into her senior season.

2027 6-0 F Reese Anderson – Trinity Christian
There is a lot to like about Reese’s game. Anderson picked up her first offer back in January from LaGrange and should have more coming down the pike as the 4.5 GPA student impressed against North Oconee. Standing around 6-foot tall, Reese has exceptional offensive versatility in the front court. Her skill set fits pick-and-pop offenses, a dangerous shooter who can stretch the floor from deep. Reese is good at rolling out of high ball screens, able to catch and finish on the move through contact. When guards drive the ball, she does well to drift behind them into safety valve windows for pitch back threes. Anderson can do damage at the high post with her 15-footer and vision to pass. Defensively, Reese has the length and enough foot speed to guard inside and out. In a 62-50 loss to North Oconee, Anderson sank a three and went 3-4 from the free throw line to finish with 18 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals and 1 block. Reese is flying under the radar for what she can provide at the next level. I love her consistent production.