South Georgia Elite 80 Girls Top Performers
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2024 6-0 C Tyana Dorsey – Clinch County
No question, Tyana Dorsey was the best low block scorer at camp. Standing around 6-foot tall with a strong upper body and nimble feet, Dorsey reminded me of a miniature Aaliyah Hunt (Peachtree Ridge – Georgia State) with her build and effectiveness. Tyana showed a variety of post moves, scoring with drop steps, short turnaround fadeaways and an up-and-under step-through. Dorsey was difficult to keep off the glass and drew multiple fouls throughout the day. Dorsey has a soft touch from the foul line with nice form. Defensively, she was able to alter and block shots by walling up and not fouling. Down in Class 1A D-II, she is a game-changing presence. With another year of development and more exposure against high quality competition, Dorsey could start popping up on small school radars.

2026 5-10 F Amariah Dean – Clinch County
An incoming freshman, Amariah Dean looks like she has a chance to be one of the best Pantherettes in recent memory, bringing to the table some traits that led 2021 graduate Angel McRae (Brewton-Parker) to earning multiple All-State honors. Dean is a naturally gifted athlete that blends speed, length and great leaping ability together. The lefty wasn’t shy about snagging rebounds and igniting her own one-woman fastbreak as she beat everyone down the floor with her ball handling speed. Dean elevates over defenders for easy layups and will occasionally go into the post and call for the ball when she sees a mismatch. Amariah can play 3-5 but looks most effective as a combo-forward capable of attacking inside and out with getting to the paint as her primary goal. I expect Dean to be an immediate impact maker and possibly a frontrunner for Class 1A D-II Freshman of the Year. Amariah’s added aggressiveness and versatility to a roster that brings back their top four players from last season’s 16-4 Sweet 16 team could push Clinch County to a deep run come March.

2024 5-7 PG Joi Hubbard – Deerfield-Windsor
Hubbard was the first player that stood out to me when I walked in the gym. Her athleticism and strength were noteworthy as she had strong legs and great coordination. Her ability to make hard dribbles and deliver one-handed passes on target with zip was the best I saw in camp. Hubbard has a burst of speed and is a threat to crash in for offensive rebounds as an explosive leaper. The softball standout will be one of the best guards transitioning back to the GIAA.

2025 5-1 PG Jatiana Chambers – Dougherty
The reigning Class 4A Freshman of the Year brought her playmaking to camp on Sunday. Chambers is a small guard with a strong frame. She’s a bowling ball with a great center of gravity. Jatiana has a quick handle with sharp moves, allowing her to get to her spots without hinderance. She showed an ability to shoot off the dribble from the mid-range and beyond.

2023 5-9 SG TyKhia Burgess – Turner County
Statistically speaking the most dominant player returning to Class 1A D-II this season is Tykhia Burgess. The First Team All-State guard averaged 25.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 3.5 steals and 2.2 blocks as a junior. Burgess is an electric athlete with a non-stop motor. She flies around the floor, blocking shots, gobbling up rebounds and thriving in the open court. Burgess never gives up on plays and can be seen sprinting the length of the floor to come out of nowhere for chase down blocks and poke away steals. Burgess is wiry with long arms and springy legs. While she’s capable of slicing her way to the basket, TyKhia gets a lot of hustle points by outworking opponents. Adding a consistent jump shot will be imperative for her development, but her energy and effort alone will draw the attention of colleges.

2025 6-0 F Rhianna Mateyka – Ware County
After standing out at the PrepGirlsHoops Top 250 Expo, Rhianna Mateyka did so again closer to home. I love her length and mobility but what separated her from most at camp was that she was more than just an athlete; she had the skill to pair with her frame. Mateyka, a combo-forward that can play inside and out, has a good-looking jumper with three-point range. When serving as a stretch-forward or wing, Mateyka is also quick enough to take her man off the dribble. She does a good job collecting rebounds and pushing in transition where she has impressive foot speed and long strides to beat guards down the floor. I really like how versatile she is not only on offense, but defensively as well, capable of switching onto guards and moving her feet laterally to stay in front. I think Rhianna has a real chance at drawing serious college looks if she continues to develop and gets the correct exposure.