Region 6 A D-I Semifinals Boys Top Performers
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Region 6 A D-I Semifinals Boys Top Performers


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2026 5-8 PG Gabe Alterman – Mt. Vernon
On a team loaded with stars, Gabe Alterman is the perfect point guard to highlight all of the Mustangs’ best attributes. Alterman shines in his own way. Often times the smallest player on the floor, Gabe’s savvy and overall court awareness allows him to be successful. He’s a great decision maker, especially in the full court, delivering perfect bounce passes on the money to lead teammates to layups. When Alterman isn’t dissecting the defense with his court vision, he’s sneaking his way to the hoop by changing speeds. Gabe’s an exceptional finisher. He uses his body to shield to ball from shot blockers, plays off two feet and has sneaky hangtime when floating through the air to score tough layups. In Mt. Vernon’s 68-64 overtime win over St. Francis, Alterman orchestrated the Mustangs with 8 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal. Good things happen when the ball is in Gabe’s hands.

2024 6-10 F Dennis Scott III – Mt. Vernon
Trey is no stranger to battling through adversity. Even at less than 100%, Scott was effective with his unique ability to stretch the floor at 6-foot-10. It is almost impossible for defenders to contest Scott when he launches from the three-point line with his high release point. He’s the ultimate pick-and-pop stretch forward. When Scott found himself in the paint, he used his height advantage to finish with ease. Dennis isn’t an explosive athlete but understands how to impact games on both ends. He did a good job altering shots and was strong with the ball when rebounding in traffic. Trey netted three triples en route to finishing with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks. Georgia State is getting an interesting prospect.

2024 6-6 F Xavier Shegog – Mt. Vernon
The West Georgia-signee turned it on in overtime, scoring two key baskets to give the Mustangs the separation needed to extinguish St. Francis’ upset bid. Shegog’s work came in the paint, showcasing his trademark hustle. He ran the floor hard, exemplified by his putback at the buzzer to end the first half. In total, Shegog scored on three putbacks. He went to work in the low post and attacked baseline from the corners. St. Francis attempted to go small on Shegog but had no answers when push came to shove late in the game. Xavier tallied 20 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block, scoring 10 points between the fourth quarter and overtime.

2025 6-0 G Reynolds Escher – St. Francis
Reynolds is crafty and tough. He’s blossomed into a very strong athlete, a leaper that can play bigger than his height when it comes to rebounding and defending, likely a reason why he was tasked with trying to slow down Xavier Shegog. Escher is tough off the bounce. He wants to get downhill and play off two feet, swiveling around with his pivot to probe the defense seeing whether he has an angle to score or can find an open shooter. Reynolds got to his floater and netted a mid-range jumper to go along with a three-pointer in the half court. Escher scored with his left hand and ran the floor for a pair of hoops. Continuing to extend his range beyond the three-point line will help open up the floor even more. Escher collected 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. He’s one of the toughest guards in Georgia’s 2025 class. D-II and D-III schools should start tracking.

2026 6-2 G Triston McDonald – St. Francis
Triston came up big for the Knights as a three-level scorer. The sophomore scored in a variety of ways. He dropped in a pair of floaters, got downhill numerous times finishing with both hands, scored from the mid-range using one-dribble pull-ups and drilled a three to account for his team-high 17 points, 2 rebounds and 1 block. McDonald is a tough shot maker that will only get better and better. His growth in Year 2 is a major reason why the Knights are so dangerous.

2026 6-4 W Frank Jackson – Paideia
The fourth quarter belonged to Frank Jackson as the Pythons pulled away from Mt. Pisgah, turning a 48-47 lead into a 72-61 victory. Jackson scored nine of his 15 points in the final frame to pair with his 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block. More of a true perimeter player, Jackson is tasked with serving as a forward for the Pythons, doing the dirty work inside. His athleticism and toughness allows Paideia to run four and five-guard lineups. Jackson scored on a pair of putbacks, in the post and stepped outside to nail a three. The big guard has the physical tools and inside-out game to really take off over the next two years. Erskine and Florida Gulf Coast have already offered.

2026 6-3 G David Oglesby-Smith – Paideia
A standout baseball player, the multisport athlete showcased his versatility corralling 14 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. Another perimeter player that’s pressed into playing somewhat of a hybrid forward role at times, Oglesby-Smith’s effort allows him to influence games all over the floor. When on the wing, David can shoot the three, attack off the dribble or find the open man. Away from the ball, he does a good job cutting and slipping screens for layups. On a team full of positionless mismatches, David’s a dynamic piece that can hurt opponents in multiple ways.

2024 5-11 G Tyson Pittman – Mt. Pisgah
I was impressed with Tyson Pittman against Paideia. It didn’t take long to identify Pittman as Mt. Pisgah’s alpha, an aggressive playmaker and high-energy scorer. Tyson is a good three-point shooter and a dangerous driver that has a knack for drawing fouls. Pittman scored on a pair of drives in the halfcourt and went 8-10 from the foul line. He hunts his offense but is also creative when it comes to penetrating and finding the open man. Pittman posted 22 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.

2024 6-0 G Isaac Bealer – Mt. Pisgah
After missing his first shot, Bealer quickly settled in. He’s a steady off-guard that plays at his own pace. When defenders run at him on the perimeter, he doesn’t panic. Isaac uses ball fakes and one-dribble sidesteps to let opponents fly by allowing him a clean look at the basket. Bealer drilled three three-pointers and was effective on the glass, scoring on a left-handed putback. The Southeastern-signee finished with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals.