Getting to know Jaxon Etter, class of 2019 from Etowah High School in Woodstock, Georgia. Jaxon completed his junior year and burst onto the scene as a player to watch for next year after earning All-State honors.
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2018 GACA All-Star Games
Junior (2019) Girls Game
STATS
MVP: Deasia Merrill – 20p 6r 1a 1s 1b
MVP: India Bellamy – 23p 8r 5b
North
Nekiyah Thompson – 5p 3a 2s
Torrion Starks – 6p 5a 2s
Tomiyah Alford – 7p 3r 3s
Georgia Stockton – 2p 3r 2s 1b
Kaylee Sticker – 13p 7r 2a 1b
Sydney Rosant – 13p 3r 2b
Amari Robinson – 8p 3r 2s 1b
Jordan Bailey – 9p 6r 2s 2b
Ashlee Austin – 8p 8r 2b
Chellia Watson – 7p 5r 4a
Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu – 6p 4r 2a 3s
South
Zamiya Passmore – 3p
Mataea Boyd – 4p 4r
Kianni Westbrook – 2p 6r
Jada Claude – 5p 3r 2s
Nia Allen – 2p 6r 2a 2s 2b
Destanee Wright – 8p 3r 4a 1b
Janya Love-Hill – 17p 3r 2a 2b
Kayla Garrett – 6p 5r 1b
Jailyn Shaw – 7p 4r 2s
Jasmine Blevins – 10p 2r 2a 1b
Paris Mullins – 0p 3r
NOTES
- North: SG Tomiyah Alford (Lamar County) was impressive with her size (5-8) and athleticism. She posted 7 points and 3 steals. Her on-ball defense was suffocating at times, using her length to disrupt ball handlers. A three-sport athlete, as she improves her feel for the game Alford will continue to improve. She averaged 22.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 5.7 steals this season.
- North: SG Kaylee Sticker (Dawson County) was active on the wing and crashed the glass, collecting 13 points and 7 rebounds. As a 6-foot swingman, Sticker showed that she could score at all three levels. Knocking down a three, hitting jumpers and cleaning up around the rim. The lean athlete averaged 17.6 points and 6 rebounds.
- North: A streaky shooter, SG Sydney Rosant (Sequoyah) was locked in from the beginning. She knocked down three trifectas and finished with 13 points and 2 blocks. Rosant likes crafty finishes when heading to the basket, using floaters and tear drops. Being able to get all the way to the rim consistently will strengthen her offensive game.
- North: Class 7A Player of the Year PG Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu (Norcross) finished with 6 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals. Robinson is no stranger to filling up stat sheets, averaging 15.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 4.1 steals and 1.1 blocks. She was one of the smallest players on the floor at 5-foot-7, but the powerhouse guard was a playmaker, seeing the court and dropping passes in tight quarters to set up her teammates.
- South: F India Bellamy (Dutchtown) took over down the stretch. The post presence showed that she could step out and knock down the open three and displayed enough agility to start her own fast breaks and finish in transition with either hand. She posted a game-high 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 steals.
- South: C Kianna Westbrook (Burke County) didn’t score a field goal in the game, but at 6-foot-2, her ability to run the floor, rebound and alter shots shows that her best basketball is still ahead of her. She didn’t get too many low block opportunities, but if she can develop a go-to move in the post, she could have a bright future. She finished with 2 points and 6 rebounds.
- South: G Janya Love-Hill (Carver-Columbus) is a microwave scorer on the perimeter. She isn’t afraid to pull the trigger from deep, but likes to attack the hoop. Love-Hill netted 17 points to go with her 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks.
- South: F Jailyn Shaw (Carver-Columbus) loves to throw her body around and attack the boards. She’s a physical player that can mix it up and sticks her nose in 50/50 balls. She is a high effort player. Shaw tacked on 7 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals.
Senior (2018) Girls Game
STATS
MVP: Tory Ozment – 13p 6r 2s 2b
MVP: Taylor Hosendove – 23p 15r 2a
North
Harper Vick – 12p 3r
Taylor Sutton – 8p 4a 3s
Lexii Chatman – 11p 7r
Kaila Hubbard – 14p 3r 4s
Amaya Register – 10p 3r 2a
Mya Jones – 8p 3r
Taniyah Worth – 4p 3r 2s 1b
Audrey Jordan – 5p 2r
Victaria Saxton – 4p 10r 3b
Devyn Wilson – 8p 6r 2a 1b
South
Jykiera Long – 0p 6r 3a
Brooke Moore – 10p
Jamesha Samuel – 8p 2s
Diamond Hall – 15p 7r 2a 2s
Za’Nautica Downs – 8p 2a 4s 1b
Ashley Foster – 8p
Brittany Davis – 13p 6r 2a 5s
Jewell Smalls – 11p 11r 2a
NOTES
- South: G Jewel Smalls (McEachern) provided good work on the glass, grabbing 11 rebounds to go with her 11 points. She hit two first half threes. She often found herself in the right spot on the floor.
- South: G/F Diamond Hall (Colquitt County) put up 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. She can provide minutes at positions 2-4 at the high school level but will need to find the right fit at the next level.
Junior (2019) Boys Game
STATS
MVP: Hunter McIntosh – 28p 5r 3a 2s
MVP: Jaxon Etter – 23p 3r 3a 3s
North
Brenden Tucker – 15p 3r 4a 2s
Markeith Browning – 5p
TJ Bickerstaff – 8p 9r 4a
Tyrin Lawrence – 9p 7r 2a 2s
Malachi Rhodes – 3p 10r 2b
Alec Woodard – 15p 9r 2a 3s 1b
Nathan Presnell – 4p 6r 2s 2b
Ahmir Langlais – 8p 3a 1b
Jayvion Rucker – 9p
Jager Dickson – 2p 3r
South
Kalen Williams – 10p 7r 3a
Jordan Brown – 6p 3a
Quinton McElroy – 0p 2s
Dontavius King – 14p 9r 1b
Donovan Grant – 0p 4r 2a
Joshua Lusane – 11p 15r 5b
Mackenzie McFatten – 8p 5r
Jevon Tatum – 14p 7r 2a
Shamar Jones – 19p
Jayce Moore – 13p 3r
NOTES
- North: PG Hunter McIntosh (GAC) put on his cape in the second half and nearly carried the North back from a 19-point halftime deficit. The heady guard drilled three of his five three-pointers in succession. He dumped in 28 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. McIntosh is among Georgia’s elite at the point guard position.
- North: Coaches want players that have more than just one skill set and game-by-game, SG Alec Woodard (Morgan County) proves he’s more than just a great shooter. Woodard did his damage attacking the basket, finishing with 15 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. He is a producer that relies on substance more than flash.
- North: F Jayvion Rucker (East Hall) is a blossoming 6-foot-5 wiry athlete. If he can pack on some muscle to his frame, he could turn into one of North Georgia’s best big men. He had 9 points and held his own against bigger names.
- South: It’s easy to see how F Dontavius King turned Dutchtown’s season around. The 6-foot-7 post is a physical presence with a big body. He has very good hands and is a pain to keep off the glass. He tacked on 14 points, 9 rebounds and 1 block. King is already one of the best back-to-the basket scorers in the class. He is more of a positional defender than a shot blocker.
- South: F Joshua Lusane (Americus-Sumter) quietly did everything you want from a post player. At 6-foot-7, Lusane finished with 11 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks. He cleaned up the trash around the basket and defended without fouling.
- South: G Shamar Jones (Johnson-Savannah) is a free scoring guard. He likes to pull up from the mid-range, working the key and the baseline well. He will have to prove that he is more than just a scorer.
- South: G Jevon Tatum (Tucker) is a steady scorer. He is strong enough to get into the paint and finish through contact, but also has a nice jump shot. He netted 14 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
- South: G Jaxon Etter (Etowah) might be the state’s hottest prospect. A true winner that rises to the occasion, Etter knocked down four threes, dove on loose balls and powered his team to a win, earning MVP honors with 23 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Etter will suit up with the Atlanta All-Stars this off-season, marking just his second year of AAU basketball.
Senior (2018) Boys Game
STATS
MVP: Landers Nolley – 20p 6r 6a 2s
MVP: Kris Gardner – 27p 6r 5a 3s
North
Travis Anderson – 8p 4r 4a 2s
Nick Edwards – 9p 2r 7a 3s
Adam Flagler – 9p 4r
JoJo Toppin – 15p 5r
Spencer Rodgers – 15p 3r 2s
Dre Butler – 16p 4r
Devin Vassell – 17p 2r 2a 2s
Isaiah Kelly – 29p 3r
Christian Koneman – 4p 5r 2a
South
Tahj Jones – 11p
Dwight Murray – 15p 5r 2s
Timmy Sellers – 8p 2r 2s
Grant Howard – 6p
Kylan Hill – 10p 6r 3a
Amanze Ngumezi – 30p 3r 2s
Rashun Williams – 26p 3r 2a
Carlos Curry – 6p 3r
Adrian Cohen – 8p 3a
NOTES
- North: G Nick Edwards (Grayson) is a quality guard that comes up big when it matters most. He should be in the discussion at the LM/D2 level. He needs to add some weight to his frame, but the 6-foot-1 guard is battle-tested and improved by leaps and bounds his senior season. Edwards finished his night with 9 points, 7 assists and 3 steals.
- North: G Adam Flagler (Duluth) is an elite shooter left on the board. He canned three threes to finish with 9 points. He will add a great floor spacer to whichever team nabs him.
- South: PG Kris Gardner (Westover) has the ball on a string. He is a precise dribbler that creates opportunities for his teammates off the bounce. When his jump shot is locked in, he is tough to slow down. He led the South to a 144-142 win, collecting 27 points (5 threes), 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.
- South: G Kylan Hill (Central-Macon) has transformed his game from being more of a forward and rebounder into being a strong guard on the wing. Outside of one lapse in judgement, Hill took the All-Star setting seriously and produced 10 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists while drilling two threes.
- South: The biggest knock on PG Dwight Murray’s (Pebblebrook) game is something out of his control: his size. Murray is quick with the ball and a dangerous threat from deep. He will make a program happy with his ability to lead. He had 15 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals.
Coaching Carousel
Updated 11/16
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BOYS
North Forsyth – David Sokol – Flowery Branch
Marietta – Markus Hood – Allatoona
Gainesville – Chuck Graham – Asst. on staff
Flowery Branch – Chezley Watson – Jefferson girls asst.
Lovett – Mike Harner – Asst. on staff
Central-Carrollton – Kenny Edwards – Former West Georgia Tech WBB HC
East Paulding – JW Cantrell – Lithia Springs
Peachtree Ridge – Marcus Diggs – Asst. on staff
Pickens – Mike Duffie – Dalton
Pinecrest Academy – John Bauersfeld – Calvert Hall, MD
Taliaferro County – Edna Smith – Girls HC
Johnson-Savannah – Rico Campbell – Asst. on staff
Starr’s Mill – Charlemagne Gibbons – Florida Atlantic University asst.
Luella – Lorenzo Bailey – Northwest Rankin, MS
Johnson County – Filled
Jenkins – Derrick Allen – Lovejoy asst.
Johnson-Gainesville – Brandon Pickell – Lanier asst.
Denmark – Tyler Whitlock – Johnson-Gainesville
Cherokee Bluff – Benjie Wood – Gainesville
Jeff Davis – Bo Boatright – Asst. on staff
Islands – Dave Corder – Former Lakeside-DeKalb HC
Ware County – Kingston Clark – Woodstock
Dalton – David Brock – Cass
Monroe Area – Bryan Richerson – West Hall girls
First Presbyterian Day – Gavin Chapman – Brewton-Parker HC
Fellowship Christian – Marvin Williams – Asst. on staff
Bradwell Institute – Kenny Wilkinson – JV coach
Habersham Central – Brandon Hutchins – Starr’s Mill
Centennial – Matt Barksdale – LEAD Academy, TN
King’s Ridge– Bob Martin – Lambert asst.
Putnam County – Derrick Arrington – Fitzgerald
Veterans – Brett Hardy – Former Perry HC
Hart County – Harry Marsh – Former Franklin County HC
Randolph-Clay – Wally West – Former Ocoee County, FL Associate HC
Fitzgerald – Dayon Toomer – McIntosh County Academy asst.
Allatoona – Chad Phillips – Former Valencia, CA
Athens Christian – Carlos Strong – Team Strong AAU
Southwest-Macon – Darin Clark
Creekside – Anthony McKissic – Girls asst.
Lithia Springs – Duane Kelley – Cross Keys
Hiram – Keyon Boyd – Hillgrove asst.
Cass – Sean Glaze – Kell girls HC
Apalachee – Ty Rowland – TN
Cross Keys – Toby Davis
Bleckley County – Garrett Collins – Middle school coach
Collins Hill – Joe Dix – East Hall
Whitewater – Matt Martin – Asst. on staff
Harris County – Mario Walker – Football asst.
Mt. Zion-Jonesboro – Earl Simmons – Asst. on staff
Decatur – Luke Cross – Asst. on staff
Stewart County – Mark Taylor – Girls HC
Woodstock – Josh Pierce – Asst. on staff
East Hall – Seth Thompson – Asst. on staff
Atlanta International – Greg Little
Bainbridge – Jeff Page – Rabun County
Maynard Jackson – Doug Lipscomb – Former Wheeler HC
White County – Wade Mawdesley – Liberty Christian Academy, VA
Madison County – Bryan Bird – Asst. on staff
South Gwinnett – Qaree Howard – Interim HC/Asst. on staff
Rabun County – David Adcock – Asst. on staff
Fannin County
Rockmart – Vic Calhoun – Villa Rica asst.
Jordan – Jon Nolton – Mary Persons asst.
Pace Academy – Sharman White – Georgia State asst.
Greene County – Gregory Freeman – Creekside
Wilkinson County – Xavier Whipple – Asst. on staff
Lakeside-DeKalb – Clay Crump – Harrison
Trion – Lanny Thomas – Former Trion HC
Harrison – Douglas Byrd – Cedar Grove asst.
Worth County – Anthony Webb – Hancock Central
Hancock Central – Ricky Chapman – Asst. on staff
Mitchell County – Ricardo Rivera
Wheeler County – Tim McArthur – Football HC
GIRLS
Denmark – Jaime Maxey – Chattahoochee volleyball HC
Redan – Charlcye Henderson – Girls soccer HC
Milton – Russ Triaga – Dacula boys
Discovery – Kandra Bailey – Pearl-Cohn (TN)
Lakeside-DeKalb – Lakia Morton – Asst. on staff
Paideia – Monique Dawson
Lambert – Chris Roy – Asst. on staff
Pinecrest Academy – Jonathan Oshinski – Middle school HC
Effingham County – Patrick McClure
Lanier – Tim Slater – Rome asst.
Chestatee – Sutton Shirley – East Hall asst.
Mill Creek – Jeremy Huckaby – Mountain View boys asst.
Johnson-Gainesville – Jared Hodge – Baseball HC
Etowah – Rob Graner – Former Etowah Asst.
Stockbridge – Cynthia Cornelius
Central-Macon – Tamara Bolston-Williams – Asst. on staff
Cherokee Bluff – Lindsey Justice – Flowery Branch asst.
Woodstock – Regina Tate – Mt. Pisgah HC
King’s Ridge – Dee Brown – Lady Pumas AAU
Dalton – Bradley Beck – Golf coach
Taylor County – Sheryl Brown
Worth County – Kim Taylor – Former Brookwood (GISA)
Tallulah Falls – Brandy Corbett – Asst. on staff
Long County – Bragg Thompson – Long County boys asst.
Lovett – Riikka Lehtonen– Asst. on staff
Lithonia – Pamela Johnson
ML King – Vincent Gatling
Alexander – Dallas Smith – Asst. on staff
Monroe Area – Brenda Hill-Gilmore – Gainesville
Riverwood – Darryl Ellis – Campbell asst.
Kennesaw Mountain – Lisa Chapman – Softball HC
Locust Grove – Antione Ford – Boys asst.
Bowdon – Jan Fendley – Former LaGrange HC
Randolph-Clay – Marlon Gilbert – Boys asst.
Darlington – Hazel Hall – Asst. on staff
Miller Grove – Ashley De Marr – Former Morrow
Stephens County – Laura Baker – Franklin County asst.
Shiloh – Azure Agnew – Former Timberland, SC HC
Trion – Justin Gentry
Hampton – Molly Tideback – Former Grayson HC
Fannin County – Ryan Chastain – Pickens boys asst.
Crawford County – Nigel Carter – Shiloh
Jefferson – Greg Brown – Northwest Whitfield
Jackson – Karisma Boykin – Carrollton asst.
Mt. Pisgah – Angela Crosby – Whitefield Academy
Gainesville – Alan Griffin – White County AD/Former St. Anne-Pacelli boys HC
Sprayberry – Kellie Avery – Hillgrove asst.
Seminole County – Truette Johnson – Softball HC
Turner County – Tia Lewis
Warner Robins – Rebecca White – Asst. on staff
Newnan – Earl Caruthers – Mundy’s Mill Boys asst.
Temple – Jake Shirley – Carrollton boys asst.
Rockdale County – Sean Turley – Asst. on staff
West Hall – Shawana Harrison – Gainesville asst.
Jonesboro – Telly Turner – North Clayton asst.
Northwest Whitfield – Bob Williams – Walker Valley, TN boys
Lowndes – Antonia Tookes – Pelham
Pelham – Jeray Randall – Boys asst.
Norcross – Dani Wright – Interim HC
Kell – Tony Ingle
ELCA – Andy Whitlock – 2016/17 HC
East Jackson – Donnie Byrom – Asst. on staff
Vidalia – Brad Thompson – Asst. on staff
Elbert County – Josh Jones – Asst. on staff
Hawkinsville – April Daniely – Central-Macon Boys asst.
Perry – Montay Park – Boys Asst.
Mitchell County – Monte Killins – Hancock Central Boys asst.
McIntosh – Rick Fontaine
Griffin – DeAndra Brown – Georgia State graduate asst
2017-18 GHSA All-State Girls Basketball Honors
All-Georgia
Sandy’s Spiel Mrs. Basketball: Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Winder-Barrow, Sr.
FIRST TEAM
G – Tory Ozment, Buford, Sr.
F – Morgan Jones, Our Lady of Mercy, Sr.
F – De’Sha Benjamin, Laney, Sr.
C – Victaria Saxton, Model, Sr.
C – Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Winder-Barrow, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Jenna Brown, Lovett, Sr.
G – Amaya Register, Wesleyan, Sr.
G – Cameron Swartz, Fellowship Christian, Sr.
G – Brittany Davis, Greenville, Sr.
C – Jessika Carter, Harris County, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu, Norcross, Jr.
G – Genesis Bryant, Lovejoy, So.
G – Anaya Boyd, Lovejoy, So.
G – Kaila Hubbard, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Jasmine Carson, McEachern, Sr.
G – Brooke Moore, Henry County, Sr.
F – Taniyah Worth, Flowery Branch, Sr.
F – Amari Robinson, Douglas County, Jr.
F – Taylor Hosendove, Westlake, Sr.
F – Deasia Merrill, Villa Rica, Jr.
F – AC Carter, Wesleyan, So.
Class AAAAAAA
Coach of the Year: Hilda Hankerson, Westlake
Player of the Year: Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu, Norcross, Jr.
FIRST TEAM
G – Lexii Chatman, Newton, Sr.
G – Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu, Norcross, Jr.
G – Jasmine Carson, McEachern, Sr.
F – Jaron Stallworth, Collins Hill, Sr.
F – Taylor Hosendove, Westlake, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Raven Johnson, Westlake, Fr.
G – Lacie McCoy, Cherokee, Jr.
G – Catherine Shope, North Forsyth, Sr.
F – Javyn Nicholson, Collins Hill, Jr.
F – Lillian Kennedy, Mountain View, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Anastasia Warren, Westlake, Sr.
G – Jurnee Smith, Newton, Sr.
G – Bria Harmon, Collins Hill, Jr.
G – Diamond Hall, Colquitt County, Sr.
G – Victoria Agyin, McEachern, Sr.
G – Taylor Smith, Marietta, Sr.
F – Asia McCoy, Archer, Sr.
F – Cassie Markle, North Forsyth, Sr.
F – Kierra Adams, Brookwood, Jr.
F – Jazmine Robinson, Grayson, Jr.
F – Devyn Wilson, Norcross, Sr.
Class AAAAAA
Coach of the Year: Cedric King, Lovejoy
Player of the Year: Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Winder-Barrow, Sr.
FIRST TEAM
G – Genesis Bryant, Lovejoy, So.
G – Anaya Boyd, Lovejoy, So.
F – Amari Robinson, Douglas County, Jr.
F – Ashlee Austin, Northview, Jr.
C – Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Winder-Barrow, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Sydnie Ward, Alpharetta, Sr.
G – Savannah Samuel, River Ridge, So.
G – Azhana Maxwell, ML King, Sr.
G – Chellia Watson, Winder-Barrow, Jr.
F – Audrey Jordan, Harrison, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Harper Vick, Harrison, Sr.
G – Kassidy Broussard, Stephenson, So.
G – Kennedy Cater, Creekview, Sr.
G – Latrice Perkins, Winder-Barrow, Sr.
G – Jamyah Montissol, Lanier, Sr.
G – Asjah Inniss, Northview, So.
F – Shekinah Guthrie, Centennial, Sr.
F – Ayana Collins, Grovetown, Sr.
C – Kayla Brown, Lovejoy, Sr.
C – Sania Feagin, Forest Park, Fr.
C – Destiny Thomas, Tri-Cities, Jr.
Class AAAAA
Coach of the Year: Gene Durden, Buford
Player of the Year: Tory Ozment, Buford, Sr.
FIRST TEAM
G – Tory Ozment, Buford, Sr.
G – Nadia Marshall, Bainbridge, Sr.
F – Taniyah Worth, Flowery Branch, Sr.
F – Deasia Merrill, Villa Rica, Jr.
C – Jessika Carter, Harris County, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Ashley Foster, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
G – Zamiya Passmore, Locust Grove, Jr.
G – Keshuna Patterson, Miller Grove, Sr.
G – Iyanna McMillan, Arabia Mountain, Sr.
C – India Bellamy, Dutchtown, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Shamyia Johnson, Banneker, Sr.
G – Caroline Wysocki, Flowery Branch, Jr.
G – Audrey Weiner, Buford, Sr.
G – Maegan Barkley, Fayette County, Sr.
G – Tamara White, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
F – Shynia Jackson, Warner Robins, Sr.
F – Jada Claude, Whitewater, Jr.
C – Elexus Bell, Carrollton, Sr.
C – Taya Gibson, Rome, Sr.
C – Taziha Fanning, Harris County, Jr.
C – Shondell Vickers, Ware County, Sr.
Class AAAA
Coach of the Year: Tykira Gilbert, Spalding
Player of the Year: Brooke Moore, Henry County, Sr.
FIRST TEAM
G – Anna McKendree, West Hall, Sr.
G – Tyler Collins, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – Brooke Moore, Henry County, Sr.
F – Corriana Evans, Spalding, So.
C – Oliva Cochran, Carver-Columbus, So.
SECOND TEAM
G – Jy’Kiera Long, Americus-Sumter, Sr.
G – Kamya Hollingshed, Luella, Sr.
G – Mariah Igus, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
G – Diarra Oden, Marist, Sr.
F – Jordan Bailey, Madison County, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Aryan Dozier, LaGrange, Sr.
G – Zaria Bankston, Luella, Sr.
G – Crystal Corley, Baldwin, Jr.
G – Janya Love-Hill, Carver-Columbus, Jr.
G – Adryana Maxwell, Madison County, Sr.
F – Kiana Banks, Spalding, Sr.
F – Keely Brown, Luella, So.
F – Jazmin Allen, Jefferson, Sr.
C – Daija Powell, Sandy Creek, So.
C – Brittany Reeves, Howard, Sr.
C – Jada Griffin, Northwest Whitfield, Jr.
Class AAA
Coach of the Year: Brandon Lindsey, Johnson-Savannah
Player of the Year: Jenna Brown, Lovett, Sr.
FIRST TEAM
G – Jenna Brown, Lovett, Sr.
G – Bubbles Williams, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
G – Carly Winters, East Hall, Sr.
G – Mya Jones, Franklin County, Sr.
G – Taylor Sutton, GAC, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Alexis Boykin, Haralson County, Sr.
G – Torrion Starks, Hart County, Jr.
G – J’Mya Cutter, Johnson-Savannah, Jr.
F – Caria Reynolds, GAC, Sr.
C – Jada Clowers, Central-Macon, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Lou Reid, Morgan County, Jr.
G – Kaylee Sticker, Dawson County, Jr.
G – Tatiannya Morris, Beach, Sr.
G – Macey Gregg, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Jr.
G – Da’Nasia Shaw, Peach County, Jr.
G – Kashay Hankerson, Tattnall County, Sr.
G – Kennedi Williams, GAC, Jr.
F – Jabreika Bass, Beach, Sr.
F – Mary Martha Turner, GAC, Sr.
F – Jasmine Thompson, Johnson-Savannah, Jr.
C – Giana Copeland, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
Class AA
Coach of the Year: Otis Smart, Laney
Player of the Year: De’Sha Benjamin, Laney, Sr.
FIRST TEAM
G – Dynesha Brown, Swainsboro, Jr.
G – Jhesskya Williams, Laney, Sr.
G – Georgia Stockton, Rabun County, Jr.
F – De’Sha Benjamin, Laney, Sr.
C – Victaria Saxton, Model, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Kirstin Crook, Fitzgerald, Sr.
F – Allison Smith, Banks County, Sr.
F – Rykia Pennamon, Putnam County, Sr.
F – Tykedra Rolland, Josey, Jr.
C – Makayla Timpson, Early County, Fr.
Honorable Mention
G – Tomiyah Alford, Lamar County, Jr.
G – Nekiyah Thompson, Douglass, Jr.
G – Ashanti Cobb, South Atlanta, So.
G – Jashanti Simmons, Putnam County, So.
G – Mercedes Coleman, Gordon Central, Fr.
G – Destanee Wright, Dodge County, Jr.
G – Europe Brown, Dodge County, Jr.
F – Nijeria Jordan, Washington County, Sr.
F – Jahnaria Brown, Bleckley County, Sr.
F – Keyarah Berry, Rockmart, Fr.
C – Shatara Goodman, Coretta Scott King, Sr.
Class A-Private
Coach of the Year: Jan Azar, Wesleyan
Player of the Year: Morgan Jones, Our Lady of Mercy, Sr.
FIRST TEAM
G – Amaya Register, Wesleyan, Sr.
G – Kaila Hubbard, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Cameron Swartz, Fellowship Christian, Sr.
F – Morgan Jones, Our Lady of Mercy, Sr.
F – AC Carter, Wesleyan, So.
SECOND TEAM
G – Elizabeth Gibbs, Landmark Christian, Jr.
G – Weronika Hipp, ELCA, Fr.
F – Sutton West, Wesleyan, Sr.
F – Kennedy Suttle, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
C – Jillian Hollingshead, Holy Innocents’, Fr.
Honorable Mention
G – Kai Carter, Paideia, Jr.
G – Alex Widener, Calvary Day, Sr.
G – Ansley Hall, Prince Avenue, So.
G – Paige Aronhalt, Landmark Christian, Jr.
G – Regina Metz, Pinecrest Academy, Sr.
G – Jada Farrell, Holy Innocents’, So.
G – Nadia Reese, Stratford Academy, So.
G – Mia Moore, St. Francis, Fr.
F – Jordan Isaacs, St. Francis, Jr.
F – Arynn Eady, St. Francis, Sr.
C – Aminata Ly, Greenforest, Jr.
Class A-Public
Coach of the Year: Waqueisha Tenney, Greenville
Player of the Year: Brittany Davis, Greenville, Sr.
FIRST TEAM
G – Brittany Davis, Greenville, Sr.
G – India Wells, Telfair County, Jr.
G – Mahogany Randall, Pelham, Sr.
F – Jamiya McDaniel, Terrell County, Sr.
C – Trajata Colbert, Wilcox County, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Jasmine Larry, Macon County, Sr.
G – Maci Holloway, Bowdon, Sr.
G – Miya Byrd, Turner County, So.
F – Zakiyah Office, Turner County, Sr.
C – Ansley Whitley, Marion County, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Brianna Hinton, Wheeler County, Sr.
G – Ny’Asia Howard, Telfair County, Sr.
G – Ty’Shemia Ceaser, Quitman County, Sr.
G – Gracie Brunel, Lanier County, Jr.
G – Natera Perkins, Wheeler County, Jr.
F – Angel McCrae, Clinch County, Fr.
F – Cire Foston, Georgia Military, Jr.
F – Torri Myers, Marion County, Sr.
C – Rylee Robinson, Bowdon, Sr.
C – Erykah Skinner, Macon County, Sr.
C – Tykira Campbell, Manchester, Jr.
2017-18 GHSA All-State Boys Basketball Honors
All-Georgia
Sandy’s Spiel Mr. Basketball: Ashton Hagans, Newton, Jr.
FIRST TEAM
G – Ashton Hagans, Newton, Jr.
G – Tye Fagan, Upson-Lee, Sr.
G – Nelson Phillips, Warner Robins, Sr.
G – Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Sr.
C – EJ Montgomery, Wheeler, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Sharife Cooper, McEachern, So.
G – Isaac Okoro, McEachern, Jr.
G – Jacolbey Owens, Warner Robins, Sr.
G – Devin Vassell, Peachtree Ridge, Sr.
F – Khavon Moore, Westside-Macon, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Alex Jones, Buford, Sr.
G – Dwon Odom, St. Francis, So.
G – Hunter McIntosh, GAC, Jr.
G – Eli Lawrence, Tri-Cities, Sr.
G – Kyle Sturdivant, Norcross, Jr.
F – Jamari Dean, Cedar Grove, Sr.
F – Marcus Watson, Buford, Jr.
F – Reggie Perry, Thomasville, Sr.
F – Jamari Smith, Jonesboro, Sr.
C – Travon Walker, Upson-Lee, Jr.
C – Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, So.
Class AAAAAAA
Coach of the Year: Curtis Gilleylen, Meadowcreek (26-6 State Champs)
Player of the Year: Ashton Hagans, Newton, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Tai Owens, Cherokee
Best Scorer: EJ Montgomery, Wheeler, Sr.
Best Shooter: Adam Flagler, Duluth, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Kalu Ezkipe, Discovery, Sr.
Best Passer: Ashton Hagans, Newton, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Amari Kelly, Meadowcreek, Sr.
Most Underrated: Montae Terrell, Tift County, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Peachtree Ridge 24-5 (Region 6 regular season/tournament champs; Sweet 16; Improved from 16-13)
Most Improved: Devin Vassell, Peachtree Ridge, Sr. (Improved from 13 ppg/4.7 rpg/0.8 apg/1.2 spg/0.5 bpg to 22.3 ppg/7.3 rpg/2.5 apg/1.5 spg/1.3 bpg)
FIRST TEAM
G – Ashton Hagans, Newton, Jr.
G – Sharife Cooper, McEachern, So.
G – Devin Vassell, Peachtree Ridge, Sr.
G – Isaac Okoro, McEachern, Jr.
C – EJ Montgomery, Wheeler, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Kyle Sturdivant, Norcross, Jr.
G – Jamir Chaplin, Meadowcreek, Jr.
G – Tony Jonhson, Berkmar, Sr.
F – Jalyn McCreary, Kennesaw Mountain, Jr.
C – Kalu Ezkipe, Discovery, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Dwight Murray, Pebblebrook, Sr.
G – Nick Edwards, Grayson, Sr.
G – Terrell Burden, Campbell, Jr.
G – Brandon Boston, Norcross, So.
G – Jaxon Etter, Etowah, Jr.
G – Spencer Rodgers, Mountain View, Sr.
G – Adam Flagler, Duluth, Sr.
G – Christian Wright, Milton, So.
F – Mervin James, Pebblebrook, Sr.
C – Babatunde Akingbola, McEachern, Jr.
C – Ahmir Langlais, Parkview, Jr.
Class AAAAAA
Coach of the Year: Rory Welsh, Langston Hughes (27-5 Repeat State Champs)
Player of the Year: Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Peyton Daniels, Tri-Cities
Best Scorer: Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Sr.
Best Shooter: Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Jamari Smith, Jonesboro, Sr.
Best Passer: Xavier Bledson, Gainesville, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Brady Spence, Alexander, Jr.
Most Underrated: Joe Jones, Northview, Jr.
Most Improved Team: North Atlanta 21-10 (Region 7 tournament champs; Elite 8; Improved from 7-18)
Most Improved: Jackson Greco, Sequoyah, So. (Improved from 4.2 ppg/1.7 rpg/0.4 apg to 19 ppg/3.1 rpg/ 1.7 apg)
FIRST TEAM
G – Eli Lawrence, Tri-Cities, Sr.
G – Jayce Moore, Coffee, Jr.
G – Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Sr.
F – Jamari Smith, Jonesboro, Sr.
F – Tyson Jackson, Creekside, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Messiah Thompson, North Atlanta, Jr.
G – Mekhail Bethea, Dacula, Jr.
G – Kamar Robertson, Cambridge, Jr.
G – KJ Jenkins, Creekview, Sr.
F – KJ Buffen, Gainesville, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Brenden Tucker, Dacula, Jr.
G – Adrian Martin, Lanier, Sr.
G – Kalen Williams, Lakeside-Evans, Jr.
G – Marcus Scott, Brunswick, Sr.
G – Khalyn Weekley, Bradwell Institute, Sr.
G – Jackson Greco, Sequoyah, So.
G – Malik Battle, Douglas County, Jr.
G – Brandon Barron, Alpharetta, Jr.
G – Xavier Bledson, Gainesville, Sr.
F – Khadim Samb, Sprayberry, Sr.
C – Brady Spence, Alexander, Jr.
Class AAAAA
Coach of the Year: Darius Hodge, Hiram (23-10; Region 7 tournament champs; Final 4; Allowed only 41.3 points per game in state tournament; Started season 8-6; Most Improved Team)
Player of the Year: Nelson Phillips, Warner Robins, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Omarion Smith, Lithia Springs
Best Scorer: Nelson Phillips, Warner Robins, Sr.
Best Shooter: Brandon Thomas, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Lorenzo McGhee, Columbia, Sr.
Best Passer: Alex Jones, Buford, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Omarion Smith, Lithia Springs, Fr.
Most Underrated: Vinnie Viana, North Springs, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Hiram 23-10 (Region 7 tournament champs; Final 4; Improved from 11-15)
Most Improved: Demonte Demore, Banneker, Sr. (Improved to 25.1 ppg)
FIRST TEAM
G – Alex Jones, Buford, Sr.
G – Jacolbey Owens, Warner Robins, Sr.
G – KD Johnson, Southwest DeKalb, So.
G – Nelson Phillips, Warner Robins, Sr.
F – Marcus Watson, Buford, Jr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Maurice Harvey, Miller Grove, Jr.
G – Brandon Thomas, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
F – Lorenzo McGhee, Columbia, Sr.
F – Kavonte Ivery, Stockbridge, Sr.
F – Dontavius King, Dutchtown, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Marquavius Carter, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
G – Justin Quick, Flowery Branch, Sr.
G – Ziven Alexander, Lithonia, Sr.
G – Daniel Cooper, Statesboro, Sr.
G – Javonte Hart, Villa Rica, Sr.
G – Lorenzo Anderson, Miller Grove, Sr.
F – Drew Hudson, Starr’s Mill, Sr.
F – Josh Taylor, Columbia, So.
F – Quamonte Monfort, Clarke Central, Sr.
F – David Viti, Buford, Sr.
C – Nathan Presnell, Hiram, Jr.
Class AAAA
Coach of the Year: Darrell Lockhart, Upson-Lee (31-0 Repeat State Champs, 63-straight wins)
Player of the Year: Tye Fagan, Upson-Lee, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Breylon Davis, Hephzibah
Best Scorer: Tye Fagan, Upson-Lee, Sr.
Best Shooter: Everett Lane, St. Pius X, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Travon Walker, Upson-Lee, Jr.
Best Passer: Matt Gonzalo, St. Pius X, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, So.
Most Underrated: Kam Miller, Sandy Creek, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Jefferson 18-11 (Sweet 16; Only 4 seniors; Improved from 4-21)
Most Improved: Joshua Lusane, Americus-Sumter, Jr. (Improved from 5.7 ppg/2.5 rpg/0.8 spg/0.4 bpg to 15.1 ppg/8 rpg/2.6 spg/1 bpg)
FIRST TEAM
G – Everett Lane, St. Pius X, Sr.
G – Tye Fagan, Upson-Lee, Sr.
G – Cam Holden, Mary Persons, Sr.
C – Travon Walker, Upson-Lee, Jr.
C – Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, So.
SECOND TEAM
G – Jarred Godfrey, Sandy Creek, Sr.
G – Jaylon Pugh, Cartersville, Sr.
G – Jay Jefferson, Troup, Sr.
G – AJ Watts, Carver-Columbus, Jr.
F – TJ Bickerstaff, Sandy Creek, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Kris Gardner, Westover, Sr.
G – TJ Horton, Cartersville, Sr.
G – Zyrice Scott, Upson-Lee, Jr.
G – Jhaquez Anderson, Northside-Columbus, Jr.
G – Zayveon Williams, Burke County, Sr.
G – Jordan Brown, Westover, Jr.
G – Brenden Robertson, Baldwin, Sr.
F – Joshua Lusane, Americus-Sumter, Jr.
F – Tabais Long, Salem, Sr.
F – Jon Morgan, LaFayette, Sr.
C – De’Undra Singleton, Stephens County, Sr.
Class AAA
Coach of the Year: David Eaton, GAC (28-3 State Champs, Two seniors, Beat regular season No. 1, No. 2, No. 5, No. 9 on way to state title)
Player of the Year: Khavon Moore, Westside-Macon, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: JaVen Flowers-Smith, Redan
Best Scorer: Khavon Moore, Westside-Macon, Sr.
Best Shooter: Alec Woodard, Morgan County, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Jamari Dean, Cedar Grove, Sr.
Best Passer: Kanuri Williams, Central-Macon, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Elavian Bowles, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
Most Underrated: David Manigo, Towers, Sr.
Most Improved Team: East Jackson 16-13 (State Playoff berth; Improved from 2-23)
Most Improved: Greg Holloway, Westside-Macon, Sr. (Improved from 7.1 ppg/5.7 rpg/0.6 apg to 18.5 ppg/11.9 rpg/2.1 apg)
FIRST TEAM
G – Hunter McIntosh, GAC, Jr.
F – Khavon Moore, Westside-Macon, Sr.
F – Jaylin Williams, Brantley County, Jr.
F – Jamari Dean, Cedar Grove, Sr.
F – Amanze Ngumezi, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Alec Woodard, Morgan County, Jr.
G – Tyrin Lawrence, Morgan County, Jr.
F – Greg Holloway, Westside-Macon, Sr.
F – Kylan Hill, Central-Macon, Sr.
F – Isaiah Kelly, Pace Academy, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Eleik Bowles, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
G – Stevin Greene, Morgan County, Jr.
G – JaVen Flowers-Smith, Redan, Fr.
G – Tyrone Scott, Jenkins, Sr.
G – Ben Sheppard, GAC, Jr.
G – Wil Walraven, Sonoraville, Sr.
G – Cullen Reed, Dawson County, Sr.
G – Shamar Jones, Johnson-Savannah, Jr.
G – Brice Paster, Peach County, Sr.
G – Zimbabwe Fields, Windsor Forest, Jr.
C – Carlos Curry, Dougherty, Sr.
Class AA
Coach of the Year: Benjamin Tillman, Thomasville (28-3 State Champs; Beat regular season No. 3, No. 4, No. 8 on way to state title)
Player of the Year: Reggie Perry, Thomasville, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Robbie Armbrester, Therrell
Best Scorer: Kameron Pauldo, Dublin, Sr.
Best Shooter: Chris Jennings, Berrien, So.
Best Rebounder: Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, So.
Best Passer: Darius Bonds, Banks County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Dylan Orr, Banks County, Sr.
Most Underrated: Nicholas Clifton, Screven County, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Spencer 22-8 (Elite 8; Best record since 2005-06; Improved from 10-17)
Most Improved: D’Mario Reid, Putnam County, Sr. (Improved from 13.3 ppg/5.4 rpg to 21.6 ppg/9.4 rpg)
FIRST TEAM
G – Kameron Pauldo, Dublin, Sr.
G – Jaylan McKinney, Swainsboro, Sr.
F – Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, So.
F – Reggie Perry, Thomasville, Sr.
F – Timmy Sellers, Glenn Hills, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Tim Williamson, Glenn Hills, Sr.
G – Ashton Bonner, Monticello, Sr.
G – Dondre Barnes, South Atlanta, Sr.
G – Deandre Brown, Therrell, So.
F – Clarence Jackson, Dublin, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Mardrez McBride, Butler, Sr.
G – Tahj Jones, Vidalia, Sr.
G – Nick Cummings, Dodge County, Sr.
G – Jalen Stegall, South Atlanta, Sr.
G – Donald Henley, Laney, Sr.
G – Darius Dunn, Northeast-Macon, Jr.
G – Vonterius Woolbright, Thomasville, Jr.
F – Torenio Davis, Bleckley County, Sr.
F – Carl Cleveland, Banks County, So.
F – Dylan Orr, Banks County, Sr.
F – AJ James, Elbert County, Jr.
Class A-Private
Coach of the Year: Tyler Watkins, Christian Heritage (27-3; Region 6 tournament champs; Elite 8; Best season in school history; Most Improved Team)
Player of the Year: Dwon Odom, St. Francis, So.
Freshman of the Year: Garrison Powell, Holy Innocents’
Best Scorer: Lamar Oden, SACA, So.
Best Shooter: Micah McAllister, Landmark Christian, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Tre Gomillion, Aquinas, Sr.
Best Passer: Dwon Odom, St. Francis, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Christian Koneman, Christian Heritage, Sr.
Most Underrated: Dalton Meeler, Prince Avenue, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Christian Heritage 27-3 (Region 6 tournament champs; Elite 8; Best season in school history)
Most Improved: Tahj Moss, Tallulah Falls, Sr. (Improved from JV to 17.1 ppg/8.6 rpg/2.6 apg/1.7 spg)
FIRST TEAM
G – Dwon Odom, St. Francis, So.
G – Tre Gomillion, Aquinas, Sr.
F – Lamar Oden, SACA, So.
F – Christian Koneman, Christian Heritage, Sr.
F – Malachi Rhodes, ELCA, Jr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Quinn Richey, Mt. Pisgah, Jr.
G – Devin Butts, Stratford Academy, Jr.
G – Christian Jackson, Greenforest, Sr.
G – Daniel Parrish, Aquinas, Sr.
F – Eric Coleman, King’s Ridge, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Garrison Powell, Holy Innocents’, Fr.
G – Micah McAllister, Landmark Christian, Jr.
G – Drew Cottrell, Lakeview Academy, Sr.
G – Ahmad Abdur-Rahman, WD Mohammed, So.
G – Hunter Norman, North Cobb Christian, Sr.
G – Jaylyn Clark, Greenforest, Sr.
F – Jamaine Mann, ELCA, So.
F – JD Hull, Darlington, Jr.
F – Sutton Eggena, Brookstone, Sr.
F – Chase Ellis, St. Francis, So.
F – Tahj Keeton, Mt. Vernon Presbyterian, Sr.
Class A-Public
Coach of the Year: Dr. Aaron Geter, Wilkinson County (26-6 Repeat State Champs; Region 7 tournament champs; 10th state title)
Player of the Year: Rashun Williams, Calhoun County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Darreonte Gainer, Randolph-Clay
Best Scorer: Daveaun Coglin, Montgomery County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Clayton Jenkins, Macon County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Tylan Grable, Wilkinson County, Sr.
Best Passer: Jamaal Rice II, Macon County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Amari McGriff, Lanier County, So.
Most Underrated: TJ Cagle, Mt. Zion-Carrollton, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Georgia Military 24-4 (Sweet 16; Best record in 13+ years; Improved from 12-10)
Most Improved: Jahiem Lucas, Taylor County, Jr. (Improved from 1.1 ppg/0.5 rpg/0.4 spg to 21 ppg/8.3 rpg/3.9 spg)
FIRST TEAM
G – Jah’Nile Hill, Manchester, Sr.
G – Jaylen Lamar, Wilkinson County, Jr.
G – Daveaun Coglin, Montgomery County, Sr.
F – ZyTavian Hill, Central-Talbotton, Sr.
F – Rashun Williams, Calhoun County, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Preston Crisp, Woodville-Tompkins, Jr.
G – Clayton Jenkins, Macon County, Sr.
G – Malik Foston, Georgia Military, Jr.
F – Jahleel Wilson, Montgomery County, Sr.
C – Tylan Grable, Wilkinson County, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – JaQuavius Smith, Central-Talbotton, Sr.
G – Shahee Billings, Quitman County, Sr.
G – Arkavias Lovett, Treutlen, Jr.
G – Charleston Willingham, Woodville-Tompkins, Jr.
G – Kamron Jordan, Treutlen, So.
G – Jarquavius Brown, Dooly County, Sr.
G – Yizar Rainwater II, Fulton Leadership Academy, Sr.
G – Keundre Campbell, Webster County, So.
G – Shaw Robinson, Montgomery County, Sr.
G – Josh Rodgers, Marion County, Jr.
F – Kerry Richardson, Elite Scholars Academy, Sr.