With summer ball winding down, here’s an early preview of some of the top players in the GHSA’s newly formed Class 6A.

2028 5-11 PG Jahmar Maurice – Woodstock
More and more D-I schools are starting to get involved with Jahmar Maurice, overlooking his slight lack of height and instead placing value in his mature game. Maurice has been the most productive point guard in Georgia’s 2028 class. As a sophomore he led Woodstock to a 25-win season averaging 24.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2.2 steals. Listed at 5-foot-11, Maurice is packed with savvy, muscle and heart. He’s crafty with the ball, explosive when turning corners as he draws fouls at an alarming rate, shooting 205-263 (78%) from the free throw line. Jahmar’s downhill pressure is highlighted by his body control and ability to finish off two feet in traffic. With so much attention on him, Maurice is adept at creating for others, often times getting teammates into a groove first before hunting his offense. Jahmar makes others around him better but when Woodstock needs a play to be made, best believe the ball will find Maurice. He’s a steady shooter at 33% with 62 made threes. Defensively, he moves well laterally and is physical enough to use his body to keep ball handlers from penetrating. Georgia State offered in June after Kennesaw State made a bid in January.

2027 6-3 PG Tre Keith – Tri-Cities
The First Team All-State point guard has a stable of D-I offers to choose from. Keith has been a high-octane scorer his entire career, averaging 19.7 points over the course of his career. The eventual four-year starter is coming off a junior season in which he posted 20.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals. A 2025 state champion, Tre is a proven three-level scorer who does so efficiently. He’s a career 37% shooter from beyond the arc and 79% at the foul line.

2027 6-6 G Jarvis Hayes Jr. – Woodward Academy
Jarvis has raised his production each and every season as the War Eagles are on the hunt for their first title since 2020. The slender guard is a smooth scorer from all over. Initially debuting as a mid-range assassin, Hayes’ range has steadily expanded, raising his shooting percentage from 34% to 35% to 40% as a junior, netting 59 threes. Jarvis averaged 17.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.2 steals. His point production has leapt from 5.1 as a freshman to 13.7 as a sophomore before taking another step forward last season. With his height, Hayes gets the elevation to shoot over defenders with pull-ups and turnarounds. He’s an electric leaper with an easy glide through the air. His wingspan makes him an effective perimeter defender both on ball and when shooting gaps.

2028 6-9 F Bentley Lusakueno – Woodward Academy
Bentley was in and out of the lineup last season at times, but when he was healthy he was effective averaging 15.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.9 blocks. Boasting the height and length of a post player, Luskueno has a five-star ceiling with his perimeter skills. He sank 40-102 (39%) of his three-point attempts as a sophomore. Bentley is a defensive anchor with his shot blocking. Lusakueno is continuing to fill into his frame. As his physicality and durability upticks, as will his consistency to dominate inside and out.

2028 6-5 G Myles Hayes – Woodward Academy
Myles took a big step forward his sophomore season, sometimes looking like the best player on the floor for a loaded Woodward Academy team. The five-star prospect averaged 14.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game. Not only does Myles have a shot-maker’s profile on offense, he displays a killer instinct on defense as well with his motor leading to splash plays. In Woodward Academy’s loss to Alexander in the Class 5A State Championship, Myles led the War Eagles with 17 points.

2029 6-6 W MaKari Townsend – Gainesville
After averaging 14.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1 block per game in the GIAA at The Heritage School, MaKari now finds himself at Gainesville. Mississippi State offered in June. Townsend is a mismatch. He’s got the size and athleticism to go to work in the paint on post ups and putbacks, but it’s his perimeter skill which is most noteworthy. MaKari is an exceptional shooter. He excels at getting to his spots in the mid-range and is lethal off the catch from the three-point line. Townsend’s well-rounded game paired with his motor places him near the top of his class.

2027 6-5 G Tiago Lee – Gainesville
Tiago is a pure scorer. The big guard netted a 51-point game last season at Mays where he enjoyed a breakout season averaging 18.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.2 steals. Now on his third school, Lee will play a prominent role in Gainesville’s retooled backcourt. Tiago’s jump shot is a main weapon, shooting 101-255 (40%) from three last year. He’s got the size and athleticism to score downhill at the basket. Lee’s firepower should draw serious college recruitment.

2027 6-8 F Solomon Bratton – Milton
It’s been a busy offseason for Solomon, picking up offers from Georgia Southern, Mercer, Norfolk State, Tennessee Tech, UNC Asheville, Ball State, UNC Greensboro, Illinois Chicago, Richmond and West Georgia. Bratton had a monster junior season earning Second Team All-State as a double-double machine with the versatility to play inside and out. Solomon runs the floor well and is comfortable handling on the perimeter. He’s got speed with the ball, able to create off the dribble when guarded by traditional forwards. Bratton plays above the rim routinely as he catches lobs and putback dunks off the glass. His outside shot is reliable with range extending to the three-point line. When it comes to forwards, Bratton is one of the most dynamic there is in Georgia.