Sandy's Spiel Shootout Top Performers
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Sandy’s Spiel Shootout Top Performers



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Jerrin Samuel
2026 6-5 SG Jerrin Samuel – Winder-Barrow
In a career full of sterling efforts, Saturday’s performance against Jonesboro has to be right up there as one of the finest games of Jerrin Samuel’s decorated career. The Furman-signee willed Winder-Barrow to a 64-61 overtime win, erupting for 35 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, forcing overtime with a floater in the lane with 4.8 seconds left before netting 12 of the Bulldoggs’ 14 points in the extra frame to secure the victory. The silent assassin scored from all over. Jerrin hit five threes including a devastating step-back out of a crossover with a hand in his face to push Winder-Barrow’s lead to four points with around a minute left to play in overtime. Samuel scored with floaters, pull-ups and putbacks. He went 4-5 from the foul line, all coming in overtime. Jerrin made it look easy with immense pressure. Jonesboro tried multiple defenses to try and slow down Samuel but none worked, even face guarding full court. What makes the lefty so special is his never-rattled demeanor and his impact across the floor. Trash talk and physical play never effects the machine-like workmanship of Jerrin. And while he is heavily relied upon to score the ball nearly every other possession, Samuel doesn’t take plays off. He rebounds at an extremely high level, makes the right play as a passer and is an effective defender both on the perimeter and around the rim. His style of play as far as his stoic poise and do-it-all skill reminds me of Kawhi Leonard. Samuel may be the most valuable player in the state and possibly the most complete and consistent with the heavy load placed on his shoulders.

Calvin Goss2028 6-0 G Calvin Goss – Jonesboro
With Cortez Redding and Jontavius Wyman abruptly leaving school to enroll early at Miami, Goss was thrust into even more lead guard duties as he shared a bulk of the ball handling with Isaiah Turman who just returned from his second ACL tear. One of the top guards in Georgia’s 2028 class, Calvin scored throughout the game with his southpaw approach. Que loves to shoot jumpers, netting four pull-ups as he got to his spots in a crafty manner with shifty handles. Calvin is a tricky cover when getting into his shot as he can bait fouls on jumpers as his legs tend to flare out which creates contact and puts referees in a precarious position to blow the whistle which benefited him late in the game as Calvin was fouled with 5.5 seconds left on a three which gave Jonesboro a chance to tie at the line in overtime. Goss is an explosive finisher when he gets to the basket, able to absorb contact and can finish with highlight jams. Calvin led Jonesboro with 20 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals in a 64-61 overtime loss to Winder-Barrow. Jacksonville State and Georgia State have offered.

2028 6-9 C Tenaje Freeman – Jonesboro
Following a quiet first half, Tenaje asserted himself after halftime scoring 14 points to finish with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 1 block. The long big man played harder in the second half, getting the ball off the backboard for putbacks. Freeman scored thrice on offensive rebounds, converting through contact for an And-1. He had a nice reverse layup in the fourth quarter and his most impressive play was a two-handed slam dunk. When Freeman plays with energy and strength, he is a gamechanger as Winder-Barrow had no answers for him inside once he got rolling. Continuing to develop go-to back-to-the-basket moves will help him become a more credible and consistent low block scorer. I am a fan of Tenaje’s upside. After an injury wasted much of his freshman season, expect Freeman to improve with more and more reps as his sophomore season is really his first year getting varsity minutes.

Bryson Parks2028 6-2 W Bryson Parks – Commerce
In a rematch of last year’s 72-63 Sweet 16 loss at Putnam County, the Tigers scored an eye-opening 83-60 win over the War Eagles to dethrone Putnam for the No. 1 ranking in Class 1A D-I, using a 52-21 landslide in the second half to erase an eight-point halftime deficit. Bryson Parks was the ultimate X-Factor, posting a career-day with 30 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block. In a game full of length and athleticism, it was Parks who shined the brightest, using his bouncy energy to outhustle the opposition. Bryson crashed the boards, ran the floor and made things happen in the paint and from beyond the arc. Parks sank a pair of corner threes and scored in the post with a baby hook and putbacks. Off the bounce he added floaters and showed the touch to score with both hands. At 6-foot-2, Parks plays bigger than his height with how well he elevates. He took over in the second half, dumping in 21 points matching Putnam County’s entire team over the stretch. Bryson’s effort for the undersized Tigers will be imperative throughout the season as he can negate any height disadvantages and brings a level of competitiveness that is tough to match in Class 1A D-I.

Essien Lockleer2027 6-2 G Essien Lockleer – Commerce
Essien’s growth in Year 3 has made Commerce a legit title threat. Lockleer is a dynamic presence on the perimeter. He impacts games across the box score with his do-everything approach. Lockleer helped open the flood gates in the second half with his facilitating, thriving as a drive-and-dump playmaker as he set up Bryson Parks and others to score at the rim. Essien’s motor and IQ led to splash plays on both sides of the ball. Lockleer netted a corner three, scored off two steals, had a putback and scored on a reverse layup to account for 13 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals and 1 block. His versatility along the perimeter bodes well for his upside at the next level.

Tamaud Woodson
2026 5-11 G Tamaud Woodson – Putnam County
Tamaud came ready to play for Putnam County, delivering a consistent effort across the board with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. Woodson made good reads, especially in transition as he sparked the War Eagles’ vaunted fastbreak game. When he wasn’t dishing out assists, Tamaud was getting to the basket. All seven of Woodson’s field goals came in the paint, scoring with floaters, putbacks and drives with both hands, scoring a pair of And-1s in the process. The sneaky good lead guard could be a strong late addition at the next level.

Daelyn Wilson
2026 5-8 G Daelyn Wilson – Mountain View
Daelyn was the catalyst of a remarkable 31-point third quarter which saw the Bears go from trailing 28-18 at the half to leading 49-43 heading into the fourth quarter before clinching just their second win of the season, 59-56 against host Monroe Area. Wilson caught fire over the final 16 minutes, scoring 14 points in the third quarter and another six in the fourth as he finished with a game-high 22 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Wilson accounted for three of the Bears’ eight three-pointers including a dagger with 1:24 left to extend the lead to nine points. Aside from his marksmanship, Daelyn impressed with his overall energy. He has a quick first step and plays off two feet in the paint. Three of his hoops came in transition while he also added a putback, a floater and netted a short pull-up in the lane.

2027 6-2 W Justice Reddish – Monroe Area
From the opening tip, Justice had an attacking mindset. I loved his activity in the paint as he scored Monroe Area’s first nine points of the game against Mountain View. Effort was Reddish’s elixir for success as he got on the offensive glass and scored on downhill takes while drawing fouls. Justice went 9-11 from the foul line as he finished with 21 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block.

Carmelo Williams
2027 6-1 G Carmelo Williams – Buford
Buford led Cherokee Bluff 42-33 at halftime before Carmelo Williams broke the game open with 10 of the Wolves’ 22 third quarter points to balloon the lead to 64-43 before winning 81-62. Williams, often times the barometer of Buford’s success, piled in 25 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in roughly three quarters of action. Carmelo gracefully attacked the rim, the wiry guard gliding to the basket on drives. He ignited his explosive third quarter onslaught with an alley-oop in transition before later hammering down a baseline slam as the Wolves furthered their advantage on the scoreboard. Versatile with how he scores, Williams also mixed in two threes, a mid-range jumper and two putbacks. Carmelo’s motor routinely leads to him having well-rounded games as a stat sheet stuffer. I think college programs should start moving toward offering.

2026 6-7 C Dream Rashad – Buford
With an abundance of great guard play over the years, impactful post presences and legit size have been something the Wolves have lacked. I loved what the North Carolina football-signee brought to the hardwood on Saturday and even more so appreciate his commitment to the basketball program for playing out his senior year, showcasing his competitiveness and hunger to win no matter the sport. Dream was a load in the 81-62 win over Cherokee Bluff, posting 10 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 2 blocks. Rashad was extremely effective, the Bears with limited options to keep him off the glass. Dream rebounds the ball in traffic with two hands and is a foul magnet when going up to finish. He went 4-6 from the line while scoring on a dump off pass with his right hand on the left side, a baseline out of bounds set and a putback. Rashad is an intimidating presence inside and with his length and strength giving Buford a much-needed interior anchor.

Cole Brooks
2027 5-10 PG Cole Brooks – Cherokee Bluff
I came away extremely impressed with Cole Brooks in Cherokee Bluff’s 81-62 loss to Buford. With Cooper Glover at less than 100%, Brooks stepped up and looked good as the Bears’ top option. I liked how aggressive he was out of the chute, hunting his offense early as he drained a pull-up three to open his scoring, one of four triples on the night as he finished with a team-high 22 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block. Brooks played with football toughness and even a bit of a chip on his shoulder. He was not afraid to attack off the dribble, scoring on a spin move, an And-1 floater and sneaking onto the offensive glass for a left-handed putback. When fouled, Cole capitalized at the line shooting 4-4. Defensively, he stepped in to draw a charge. Only a junior, I think Brooks’ role will continue to expand especially after a large 2026 class graduates. He is trending up as one of the better guards in Hall County.