2022 6-2 SG Dylan Wolle – Georgia Legacy – Sequoyah
An explosion. That is what took place in Emerson. An offensive explosion that netted him his first scholarship offer – a D-I ride to Mercer. Dylan Wolle has been tremendous all offseason. He’s scored the ball in a variety of ways and has been a consistent 20 point-per-game producer. He took his game to another level this weekend however, pouring in 37 points and 38 points in two statement games. He blistered Tri-City Elite for 37 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. Wolle netted 7 threes and scored at will. His mid-range game was elite, getting to his spots and floating in the air to shoot over top of defenders. When he decided to get all the way to the rim, Wolle used great body control and underrated bounce to get clean looks at the basket. I said a month ago that Wolle was a stock riser and even that he was ahead of schedule compared to former teammate and current Mercer Bear Jacksen Greco and it turns out that Mercer confirmed those sentiments with their offer. Sequoyah is expected to take a slight step back with the loss of a great 2020 class, but with the meteoric emergence of Wolle, the Chiefs may not be as far behind as the rest of the state once had presumed.
2022 6-10 C Braden Pierce – Georgia Legacy – River Ridge
As the summer has rolled on, so has the play of Braden Pierce who has gotten better and better. The developing big man has strung together consecutive tournaments of game-altering production. He had 12 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist and 5 blocks vs. Tri-City Elite. Pierce does a good job of blocking shots without fouling and has started to rebound with more consistency and strength. His offensive game has also looked more refined, scoring on close up shots with a soft touch and even with some solid back-to-the-basket duck ins in the lane along with his hook shot. He doesn’t quite run the floor or play above the rim as easily as River Ridge teammate Jared Russo does, but Pierce is really shaping into a productive center that will draw the attention of college coaches.
2022 6-6 W Jaylon Taylor – Team Forrest – Buford
Going up against a loaded Atlanta Xpress team, it was Jaylon Taylor that stole the show with a “wow” performance. When I first saw Taylor last summer at the GHSA NCAA Team Camp, I knew nothing about him other than the fact that he had some intriguing tools and upside. Since then, it is apparent that Taylor has both worked on his game and has gained major confidence. At times last season it looked as if his defense was a bit ahead of his offense. He would score on some leftover scraps and hit baseline jumpers and the occasional three; a really nice role player but not someone that was ready to have the offense ran through him. Fast forward to this past weekend and take into account the great summer he’s already had and its clear to see that Taylor is ready to be Buford’s go-to guy this upcoming season. UAB wisely offered him back in June, but after the past month of play I think its safe to say he will be swimming in offers in due time. Taylor torched the Xpress with 25 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals. He was incredibly efficient and didn’t need a ton of shots to fill it up. He was lights out from deep, drilling 4 triples. Taylor showcased a feathery soft touch on drives to the basket and pull-ups off the dribble from the mid-range. With his length and defensive instincts, now throw in a well-rounded offensive game, Taylor looks ready to emerge as one of the best wings Georgia has to offer in the 2022 class.
2022 6-4 SG Keith Robbins – Team Dickerson – St. Francis
From Class A-Public to Class A-Private, Keith Robbins should have no problem making an immediate impact in the St. Francis backcourt. A big strong guard, Robbins has a pretty three-point stroke and an effective mid-range game. He’s got enough ball skills and quickness to beat his man off the dribble and get to the rim where he can finish through contact. He went for 15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block in a win over the CM Knights. Already having a big summer, Robbins should draw some major college attention over the next two seasons at St. Francis.
2022 6-6 F Jeremiah Flournoy – CM Knights – Salem
A strong forward that isn’t afraid to mix it up inside, Jeremiah Flournoy grinded his way to 16 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block vs. Team Dickerson. He’s comfortable working out of the high and low post. Flournoy has a powerful drop step and is good at cleaning up misses. He even stepped outside to knock down a three. He’s got some potential to be a name to remember.
2022 6-4 F Jahmil Barber – CM Knights – Miller Grove
Jahmil Barber gave great effort as somewhat of a combo forward. Barber was aggressive in the first half, slashing to the basket and scoring from the mid-range. He had all 12 of his points in the opening stanza and finished with 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 steals to boot. He’s got long arms and is active on defense. Barber’s nose for the ball should help him have a productive high school career.