2027 5-6 G Journey Waller – Putnam County
Waller is one of my favorite guards outside of the Metro Atlanta area. I appreciate how hard she plays and her overall consistency as a decision maker. Waller has a feel for the game and understands what is needed of her. While she can go get a bucket when needed, Journey is much more comfortable trying to elevate those around her as a playmaker first. She does a good job getting two feet in the paint on drives and likes to kick the ball to the corner for open threes. Journey’s effort on defense separates her from a lot of other guards. She flies around for steals and loves to apply tight on-ball defense – a pick-pocketer. Waller is a stat sheet stuffer with a nice ceiling to strive toward. She’s a college level guard.
2027 5-6 G Jade Kitchens – Washington County
I liked what I saw out of Jade Kitchens. The Golden Hawk did a nice job using her athleticism to get into advantageous positions. Jade has good instincts on both ends of the floor. She penetrates consistently showcasing a tight handle. Kitchens has quick hands on defense, able to force turnovers whether as an on-ball defender or when reading passes. Coming off a season in which she averaged 12.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.4 steals, Jade has plenty of upside over her final two years. She is one of Middle Georgia’s better guards.
2026 5-9 G Aleeah Smith – Pebblebrook
Aleeah was a new face that took full advantage of the PRO platform. Smith caught my eye with her length and smooth athleticism. With size on the perimeter, Aleeah provides versatility. She was comfortable with the ball in her hands making plays off the dribble as a distributor. She kept her head up to see the floor, finding rollers out of ball screens. Aleeah has a subtle first step and can get to spots with quick one-dribble moves. She has upside as a 1-3 defender. Smith is a sleeper that could sneak onto college radars her senior season.
2026 5-6 W Alyssia Bandele – Tri-Cities
Where Alyssia might fall short of when it comes to height, she makes up for with her heart, strength and aggressiveness. I loved what she brought to the table on Sunday, battling for every 50/50 ball in her area. Bandele is an undersized tweener that does her best work in the paint. The physical forward posted 11.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 3.7 steals per game as a junior, helping set the tone inside for a dangerous Tri-Cities team that reached the Sweet 16. Bandele plays bigger than her size and displays defensive versatility, guarding on the perimeter and in the post. Alyssia rips away rebounds from bigger opponents and has good body control, deftly maneuvering her frame to outwit and outmuscle bigger players. Bandele is a quintessential glue-guy that impacts winning.
2026 5-5 PG Nalani Gainey – Seckinger
The All-State guard will close out her career on her fourth school. She is an immediate program changer, an elite athlete and the best steal merchant in the state of Georgia. Gainey averaged over 21 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 steals per game en route to breaking Central Gwinnett school records for steals and assists as she won Region 8-6A Player of the Year. Nalani flashed her blazing speed at camp, racking up countless steals. The flag football star is a true ballhawk who thrives in transition. Gainey will set multiple records in her one season at Seckinger. Piedmont has offered. D-II schools should track the electric sparkplug.
2027 6-2 F Suri Clark – Baldwin
With Janaye Walker and Kassidy Neal graduating from the Baldwin frontcourt after leading the Bravettes to three-straight state championship game appearances, the onus now falls on the broad shoulders of Suri Clark to keep Baldwin at a title contending level. Clark has all the physical tools to blossom into a dominant interior player and a D-I prospect. Suri rebounded the ball vigorously at camp, a handful to keep off the offensive glass. Finishing strong and going toward the basket instead of fading away will be a point of emphasis for her. Suri earns second and third chance opportunities with her quick second leap. She finished well with her left hand and ran the floor for easy buckets. Suri shows signs of a developing perimeter game with the potential to knock down 15-footers. Clark will be a focal point for Baldwin her final two seasons. If she keeps her motor high and continues to diversify her game, she will ascend as one of Georgia’s top frontcourt prospects.
2027 5-9 W Iyanna Beaty – Spencer
Iyanna made a name for herself with her hustle. Beaty wasn’t bashful about making plays, throwing herself into the middle of the action. Her activity resulted in rebounds and blocked shots. I liked her toughness in the paint. Beaty found hoops off putbacks, dump-offs and cuts. With her strength and aggressiveness, Iyanna is a switchable defender that can help guard inside and out.
2026 5-7 G Tamera Rudolph – Grayson
When coaches talk about being tough with the ball, they mean how Tamera Rudolph plays. Tammy is never one to be loose with the rock. She uses her strong build to fend off opponents to get to where she wants to go, all while providing physical defense of her own. Rudolph did a great job penetrating on Sunday, using a strong gather in traffic to get to layups and floaters, never having the ball stripped out of her hands. Listed at 5-foot-7, pound-for-pound and inch-for-inch Tammy is one of the better rebounders in the state. She uses her body well and has a nose for the ball when it comes off the rim. On offense, Rudolph keeps the ball flowing but can score when needed. She will knock down threes off the catch and dribble and is a strong finisher through contact, squaring her shoulders around the rim. Rudolph is a winning player that can sometimes get overshadowed at Grayson but her importance to the program can’t be overstated. Schools of multiple levels should check in on Tammy.
2026 5-10 W Saniya Binion – Campbell
Saniya has an interesting skill set and superior length and athleticism that should draw attention from D-II programs and possibly D-I schools. Binion has been a major contributor since Day 1 at the varsity level. Saniya averaged 15.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 3.1 steals as a junior narrowly missing out on All-State Honors. Binion stands out with her physical gifts. She’s a lanky pogo stick with great wingspan and bounce. Saniya is capable of guarding 1-5. Her ability to rebound and her upside as a shot blocker makes her a defensive standout. On Sunday, Binion’s motor was revved up, attacking rebounds to finish putbacks. Throughout the course of her career Saniya has flashed expanding range on her jump shot. If Saniya can consistently hit corner threes it could open up a future as a valuable 3&D wing at the next level.