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2024-25 GHSA Boys Basketball All-State Honors


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DISCLAIMER: These are Sandy’s Spiel All-State Selections. The GHSA does NOT select All-State Teams.

All-Georgia

Sandy’s Spiel Mr. Basketball: Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Zac Foster, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – Justin Wise, North Oconee, So.
G – Caleb Holt, Grayson, Jr.
W – Colben Landrew, Wheeler, Jr.
F – Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Gregory Dunson, Alexander, Jr.
G – Caleb Jones, Benedictine, Sr.
G – Chase Lumpkin, McEachern, So.
G – JR Leonard, Riverwood, Sr.
W – Manny Green, Cedar Grove, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Eric Chatfield, Pace Academy, Sr.
G – Marcus Smith II, Newton, Sr.
G – Tre Keith, Tri-Cities, So.
G – Josh Dixon, Milton, Sr.
G – Rashund Washington, East Laurens, Sr.
W – Ted Neal, Newton, Sr.
W – Jacob Wilkins, Grayson, Sr.
W – Brock Bass-Bonner, North Cobb Christian, So.
F – Jalan Wingfield, Tri-Cities, Jr.
F – Tylis Jordan, Wheeler, Sr.
F – Kuol Deng, Calvary Day, Jr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Larry Thompson, Wheeler (29-3; State Champs; Outright Region 5 Champs; Avenged only in-state loss to Grayson)
Player of the Year: Colben Landrew, Wheeler, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Bryson Jatta, Hillgrove
Best Scorer: Chase Lumpkin, McEachern, So.
Best Shooter: Nikolas Avaliani, Walton, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Qwes Williams, East Coweta, Sr.
Best Passer: Marcus Smith II, Newton, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Braxton Rembert, Mill Creek, Jr.
Most Underrated: Jabarri Williams, Valdosta, Sr.
Most Improved: Carmelo Williams, Buford, So. (Improved from JV to 16.2 ppg/7.8 rpg)
Most Improved Team: Meadowcreek 21-9 (Improved from 7-18; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – Chase Lumpkin, McEachern, So.
G – Caleb Holt, Grayson, Jr.
W – Colben Landrew, Wheeler, Jr.
W – Ted Neal, Newton, Sr.
F – Tylis Jordan, Wheeler, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Marcus Smith II, Newton, Sr.
G – Kaeden Gilstrap, Walton, Sr.
W – Alex Young, Etowah, Sr.
W – Jacob Wilkins, Grayson, Sr.
F – Amir Taylor, Grayson, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Dillon Nixon, Buford, Jr.
G – Zyree Brown, Pebblebrook, Jr.
G – Cam Bland, Lambert, Sr.
G – Caesar Burrows, Walton, Sr.
G – CJ Geathers, Chapel Hill, Sr.
G – Kiwane Garris, Grayson, Sr.
G – David Culbreath-Martin, Duluth, Sr.
W – Jaron Saulsberry, Norcross, Jr.
W – Asa Montgomery, Hillgrove, So.
F – Will Dopfer, Lambert, Jr.
F – Qwes Williams, East Coweta, Sr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Omari Forts, Tri-Cities (26-6; State Champs; Beat three ranked teams in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Zac Foster, Woodward Academy, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: AJ Williams, Dutchtown
Best Scorer: JR Leonard, Riverwood, Sr.
Best Shooter: Ryan McCord, Chamblee, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Heze Kent, Brunswick, Jr.
Best Passer: Braden Moore, Lee County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Jalan Wingfield, Tri-Cities, Jr.
Most Underrated: Tatum Holmes, Johns Creek, Jr.
Most Improved: Malachi Hogan, South Paulding, Sr. (Improved from 6 ppg/4 apg to 18 ppg/6 apg)
Most Improved Team: Brunswick 22-5 (Improved from 13-17; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – Gregory Dunson, Alexander, Jr.
G – Josh Dixon, Milton, Sr.
G – Tre Keith, Tri-Cities, So.
G – Zac Foster, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – JR Leonard, Riverwood, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Braden Moore, Lee County, Sr.
G – Enzo Combs, Habersham Central, Sr.
G – Jerrin Samuel, Winder-Barrow, Jr.
W – Sean Van Dorn, Tri-Cities, Sr.
F – Jalan Wingfield, Tri-Cities, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Luke Jack, Creekview, Sr.
G – Malik Gillespie, Houston County, Jr.
G – Jarvis Hayes Jr., Woodward Academy, So.
G – Micah Hines, New Manchester, Sr.
G – JJ Winston, Rome, Jr.
G – AJ Williams, Dutchtown, Fr.
W – Deke Cooper, Woodward Academy, Sr.
W – Ethan Carter, Langston Hughes, Sr.
F – Daniel Ogunyemi, Milton, Sr.
C – JoJo McCurry, Habersham Central, Sr.
C – Heze Kent, Brunswick, Jr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Rick Rasmussen, North Oconee (30-2; Repeat State Champs; Outright Region 8 Champs)
Player of the Year: Justin Wise, North Oconee, So.
Freshman of the Year: Bentley Lusakueno, Pace Academy
Best Scorer: Caleb Jones, Benedictine, Sr.
Best Shooter: Caleb Jones, Benedictine, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Germani Wilson, Mays, Sr.
Best Passer: Messiah Boykin, Central-Carrollton, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Connor Williams, Central-Carrollton, Sr.
Most Underrated: Demari Bailey, Griffin, Jr.
Most Improved: Andre Dupree, Allatoona, Jr. (Improved from 4.5 ppg/3 rpg/1.5 apg to 16 ppg/5 rpg/3 apg)
Most Improved Team: Southwest DeKalb 26-4 (Improved from 12-16; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – Eric Chatfield, Pace Academy, Sr.
G – Justin Wise, North Oconee, So.
G – Caleb Jones, Benedictine, Sr.
F – Chandler Bing, Pace Academy, Sr.
F – Khamari Brooks, North Oconee, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – JaKobe Williams, Tucker, Jr.
G – Cortez Redding, Jonesboro, Jr.
G – Zion Greene, McDonough, Sr.
W – Davenport Cox, Mays, Sr.
F – Banks Pourchier, North Oconee, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Tim Prather, Jonesboro, Sr.
G – Donaven Thomas, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
G – Jarvis Wright, Ware County, Sr.
G – Gabe Jacobs, Warner Robins, Sr.
G – Tyson Moore, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
G – Khaven Cochran, Central-Carrollton, Sr.
G – Connor Staphylaris, Kell, Sr.
G – Zade Elshihabi, Westminster, Jr.
F – D’Marley Elliott, St. Pius X, Jr.
F – Caleb Peele, Union Grove, Sr.
F – Owen Ritger, Marist, Sr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Jon-Michael Nickerson, Sandy Creek (29-3; Three-peat State Champs; Graduated three starters from last year; Beat No. 1 & No. 2 in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Manny Green, Cedar Grove, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: TJ Foster, Ridgeland
Best Scorer: Manny Green, Cedar Grove, Jr.
Best Shooter: Brock Barton, Pickens, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Allan Mangual, Whitewater, Sr.
Best Passer: McCord Purdy, Pickens, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Javonte Floyd, Cedar Grove, Jr.
Most Underrated: Jalen Brown, Troup County, Jr.
Most Improved:  Malachi Edgell, Douglass, So. (Improved from 1.5 ppg/3.4 rpg/0.2 bpg to 11.2 ppg/10.9 rpg/3 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Windsor Forest 25-6 (Improved from 14-13; Final 4; Region 3 Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Yusef Bowyer, Cedar Grove, Sr.
G – Jared White, Sandy Creek, Sr.
G – Deven Nelson, Baldwin, Jr.
W – Manny Green, Cedar Grove, Jr.
F – Jaden Priester, Cross Creek, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Karez Demory, Baldwin, Jr.
G – Lorenzo Still, Monroe, Sr.
G – Jacobi Robinson, Sandy Creek, Sr.
G – Frashad Tisby, Cross Creek, So.
W – Boston Kersh, Cherokee Bluff, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Keith Gillespie, Cedar Grove, Sr.
G – Jawuan Jinks, Dougherty, Sr.
G – Dontrell Jackson, Westside-Augusta, Jr.
G – Favion Kirkwood, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
G – Landon Page, Windsor Forest, Sr.
G – Jamarcus Harrison, East Hall, Jr.
W – Braydon Langston, East Hall, So.
W – Chris Jones, Douglass, Sr.
F – Dodge Davis, Pickens, Sr.
C – Javonte Floyd, Cedar Grove, Jr.
C – Jordan Smith, Luella, Sr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Chaz Clark, Butler (21-8; State Champs; Outright Region 4 Champs; Beat No. 1 & No. 2 in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Marcus Scurry, Butler, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: De’Quayvian Lovette, Burke County
Best Scorer: Tony Montgomery, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
Best Shooter: Hayden Hughes, Union County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Duor Duor, South Atlanta, Jr.
Best Passer: Houston Henry, Union County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Zakariyya Dwight, Crisp County, Sr.
Most Underrated: Cullen Marti, Coahulla Creek, Sr.
Most Improved: Tucker Rountree, Cook, Sr. (Improved from 5.2 ppg/3.8 rpg/0.7 apg/0.6 spg/0.3 bpg to 18.3 ppg/11.4 rpg/1.2 apg/1.5 spg/2.3 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Tattnall County 25-5 (Improved from 6-20; First Final 4 in program history; Outright Region 3 Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Marcus Scurry, Butler, Sr.
G – Houston Henry, Union County, Sr.
G – Tony Montgomery, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
W – Kwamane Bridges, Butler, Jr.
W – Zakariyya Dwight, Crisp County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Xavier Lewis, Columbia, Sr.
G – Justin McMillian, Tattnall County, Sr.
W – Chane Bynum, KIPP Atlanta, Sr.
F – Duor Duor, South Atlanta, Jr.
C – Tobiaz Tolbert, Carver-Columbus, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Mekhi Nelson, Laney, Sr.
G – Jayvon Johnson, KIPP Atlanta, Sr.
G – Kobe Caslin, Carver-Columbus, Jr.
G – Kerry Griffin, Spencer, Sr.
G – De’Quayvian Lovette, Burke County, Fr.
G – Zeki Locus, Morgan County, Jr.
G – Yohance Nero, Salem, Sr.
G – Kurston Curry, Hart County, So.
G – Joshua Harden, Westside-Macon, Sr.
W – Zayd Muhammad, Columbia, Jr.
F – Michael Terry, Sumter County, Sr.

Class A D-I

Coach of the Year: Brian Weeden, BEST Academy (25-7; State Champs; First title in program history; Improved from 2-21; Rallied from down eight in the fourth quarter to win championship)
Player of the Year: Rashund Washington, East Laurens, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Jarvis Williams, Central-Macon
Best Scorer: Ashton Williams, Worth County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Maki Mitchell, Commerce, So.
Best Rebounder: Chase Allen, Model, Sr.
Best Passer: Huey Blalock, Rabun County, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Parker Stanley, Toombs County, Jr.
Most Underrated: Mike Polke, Toombs County, Sr.
Most Improved: AJ Brown, Elbert County, Jr. (Improved from 5.3 ppg/3.5 rpg/0.7 apg/0.8 spg to 15.9 ppg/8.1 rpg/2.7 apg/1.9 spg)
Most Improved Team: BEST Academy 25-7 (Improved from 2-21; State Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Huey Blalock, Rabun County, Jr.
G – Jacob Mickell, BEST Academy, Sr.
G – Josh Mickell, BEST Academy, Sr.
G – Chase Dupree, Southwest-Macon, Jr.
G – Rashund Washington, East Laurens, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Ashton Williams, Worth County, Sr.
G – CJ Howard, Southwest-Macon, Jr.
G – AJ Johnson, Dublin, Sr.
G – J’Mari Greene, Putnam County, Jr.
F – Chase Allen, Model, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Brandon Ashley, Southwest-Macon, Sr.
G – Nykez Farrow, Bleckley County, Sr.
G – Dan Meyer, Chattooga, Sr.
G – Jayon Coleman, Vidalia, Sr.
G – Jonathan Pickering, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
G – Tamaud Woodson, Putnam County, Jr.
G – Darren Drayton, Temple, Sr.
W – Alexander Banks, Temple, Sr.
W – Tylan Snead, East Laurens, Sr.
W – Kolton Kaylor, Fannin County, So.
F – Kolby Watson, Banks County, Sr.

Class A D-II

Coach of the Year: George Brown, Savannah (27-4; State Champs; Outright Region 3 Champs; Beat MCA three times; Rallied from down 10 with 3:31 left to win state championship)
Player of the Year: Maki Joyner, Savannah, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Canon Mullen, Lake Oconee Academy
Best Scorer: Miller McGowan, Atlanta Classical, Sr.
Best Shooter: Jayden Ellis, McIntosh County Academy, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Kaiden Prothro, Bowdon, Jr.
Best Passer: Neo West, McIntosh County Academy, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Deshawn Davis, Savannah, Sr.
Most Underrated: Joshua Fulks, Macon County, Sr.
Most Improved: Michael Wright, Wheeler County, So. (Improved from 6.1 ppg/1.1 rpg/0.5 apg/0.4 spg to 18 ppg/8 rpg/4.1 apg/2 spg)
Most Improved Team: Randolph-Clay 26-3 (Improved from 18-12; Sweet 16; Outright Region 1 Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Jaleen Gibson, Randolph-Clay, Sr.
G – CJ Battle, McIntosh County Academy, Sr.
G – Maki Joyner, Savannah, Sr.
F – Laryous Burt, Greene County, Sr.
C – Deshawn Davis, Savannah, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Miller McGowan, Atlanta Classical, Sr.
G – Champ Simpson, Chattahoochee County, Jr.
G – Raquavian Jones, Warren County, Sr.
W – Brayden Ellison, Taylor County, Sr.
C – Kaiden Prothro, Bowdon, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Bryson Singletary, Hawkinsville, Sr.
G – Aaron Bryant, Clinch County, Sr.
G – Elijah Mincey, Bryan County, Sr.
G – Jermontae Brown, Savannah, Sr.
G – Josiah Ingram, Hancock Central, So.
G – Dre McGhee, Manchester, Jr.
G – Jayden Ellis, McIntosh County Academy, Sr.
W – Xavier Buckner, Mt. Zion-Carrollton, Jr.
W – Jabril Lindsey, Early County, Sr.
W – Zechariah Canidate, Calhoun County, Sr.
F – MJ Quarterman, McIntosh County Academy, Sr.

Class 3A-1A Private

Coach of the Year: Chuck Frierson, Mt. Paran (20-14; First Final 4/Elite 8 in program history; Won five games as nine-seed to win Region 5 A D-I Championship)
Player of the Year: Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Peter Julius, Mt. Bethel
Best Scorer: Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Best Shooter: Anderson Carey, Walker, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Best Passer: Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Most Underrated: Blake Pollock, Landmark Christian, Sr.
Most Improved: Trustin Mercer, Darlington, Sr. (Improved from 3 ppg to 17 ppg/7 rpg)
Most Improved Team: Prince Avenue 20-9 (Improved from 6-20; State playoff berth)

FIRST TEAM
G – Greg Howard, St. Francis, Sr.
W – Brock Bass-Bonner, North Cobb Christian, So.
F – Xavier Butler, North Cobb Christian, So.
F – Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
F – Kuol Deng, Calvary Day, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – CJ Harper, Paideia, Jr.
G – Anderson Carey, Walker, Jr.
W – Devin Hutcherson, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
F – Orion Wilson, Greenforest, Sr.
C – Peter Julius, Mt. Bethel, Fr.

Honorable Mention
G – Reynolds Escher, St. Francis, Sr.
G – Cameron Cannon, Lovett, So.
G – Grant Robich, North Cobb Christian, So.
G – Devon McField, Hebron Christian, Jr.
G – Mario Hill, GAC, Sr.
G – Mikey Carpenter, GAC, Sr.
G – KD Hernandez, Walker, Fr.
G – Chris Park, Mt. Paran, Sr.
W – Cameron Hewling, Mt. Paran, Sr.
W – David Oglesby-Smith, Paideia, Jr.
C – Daniel Daramola, Greenforest, Sr.

Girls Honors

2024-25 GHSA Girls Basketball All-State Honors


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DISCLAIMER: These are Sandy’s Spiel All-State Selections. The GHSA does NOT select All-State Teams.

All-Georgia

Sandy’s Spiel Miss Basketball: Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – C’India Dennis, Creekside, So.
G – Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, Jr.
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
W – Bella Ragone, Mill Creek, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek, Fr.
G – London Smith, Newton, So.
F – Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, Sr.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Sr.
F – Danielle Osho, Hebron Christian, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Tatum Brown, Grayson, Sr.
G – Lydia Ledford, Buford, Jr.
G – Londyn Walker, Milton, Sr.
G – Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis, So.
G – Leah DeWitt, Marietta, Fr.
W – London Weaver, North Forsyth, Sr.
W – Finley Parker, River Ridge, So.
W – Jocelyn Faison, Langston Hughes, Sr.
C – Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, Sr.
C – Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Sr.
C – Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Jawan Bailey, Newton (25-5; State Champs; First title in program history; Beat four ranked teams in state playoffs; Beat Grayson for state title after losing three times; Improved from 19-12)
Player of the Year: London Smith, Newton, So.
Freshman of the Year: Leah DeWitt, Marietta
Best Scorer: Leah DeWitt, Marietta, Fr.
Best Shooter: Avery Huffman, Denmark, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Kyann Senior, Marietta, So.
Best Passer: Ansley Dunn, Cherokee, Fr.
Best Shot Blocker: Aeris Macon, Hillgrove, Jr.
Most Underrated: Alex Whitecliffe, Cherokee, Sr.
Most Improved: E’miah Fields, Buford, So. (Improved from 7.7 ppg/6 rpg/2 apg/1 spg to 18 ppg/9 rpg/3 apg/3 spg)
Most Improved Team: Brookwood 18-12 (Improved from 7-22; Region 7 Runner-Up; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – Tatum Brown, Grayson, Sr.
G – London Smith, Newton, So.
G – Lydia Ledford, Buford, Jr.
W – Bella Ragone, Mill Creek, Jr.
W – London Weaver, North Forsyth, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Nalani Gainey, Central Gwinnett, Jr.
G – Daija Preston, Carrollton, Sr.
G – Leah DeWitt, Marietta, Fr.
G – Coco Rudolph, Grayson, Jr.
W – Ava Andrews, North Paulding, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Justyce McCoy, Brookwood, Jr.
G – Ansley Dunn, Cherokee, Fr.
G – Madison Moody, Cherokee, Jr.
G – Kaci Demps, Lowndes, Sr.
G – Annarose Tyre, Lambert, Sr.
G – Kaleigh Heywood, Collins Hill, Jr.
G – Gabbie Gliatta, North Forsyth, Jr.
W – E’miah Fields, Buford, So.
W – Miyah Holmes, Carrollton, Sr.
F – Morgan Landrum, North Paulding, So.
F – Justus Fitzgerald, Norcross, Sr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Jason Taylor, River Ridge (31-1; State Champs; Undefeated in Georgia; 12 wins vs. teams in final Top 10; Rallied from 12-point fourth quarter deficit in state championship)
Player of the Year: Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Madelyn Drucker, Jackson County
Best Scorer: Nariah Nelson, Veterans, Jr.
Best Shooter: Sha’nya Heath, Arabia Mountain, So.
Best Rebounder: Kobi Barnes, Lakeside-Evans, Jr.
Best Passer: Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Kobi Barnes, Lakeside-Evans, Jr.
Most Underrated: Gabriella Benjamin, Lakeside-DeKalb, So.
Most Improved: Devin Furgess, New Manchester, So. (Improved from 6.7 ppg/2 rpg/2.3 apg/0.5 spg to 15.9 ppg/3.1 rpg/3.5 apg/1.8 spg)
Most Improved Team: Evans 24-4 (Improved from 5-22; Sub-Region 1 Regular Season Champion; State Playoff Berth)

FIRST TEAM
G – Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, Sr.
G – Londyn Walker, Milton, Sr.
W – Jocelyn Faison, Langston Hughes, Sr.
W – Finley Parker, River Ridge, So.
F – Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Cornelia Ellington, Langston Hughes, Sr.
G – Nariah Nelson, Veterans, Jr.
W – Parris Parham, Bradwell Institute, Sr.
F – Nimah Ibidunni, Alexander, So.
C – Kobi Barnes, Lakeside-Evans, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Chabria Tate, Evans, So.
G – Sha’nya Heath, Arabia Mountain, So.
G – J’Bionna Robinson, Morrow, Sr.
G – Kailyn Hamby, Creekview, Jr.
G – Makayla Roberson, River Ridge, Jr.
G – Abbey Bensman, Pope, Jr.
G – Lauryn Dennis-Cooper, Woodward Academy, Jr.
G – Kayla Whitner, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – Jermiya Winston, Rome, Sr.
C – Lexie Bradford, Coffee, Jr.
C – Amilya Taft, Creekview, Sr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Akennia Ellis, Creekside (32-0; State Champs; First title in program history; Only one in-state win by single digits)
Player of the Year: C’India Dennis, Creekside, So.
Freshman of the Year: Leah Pollack, North Oconee
Best Scorer: Kate Harpring, Marist, Jr.
Best Shooter: Hailey Hiddema, East Forsyth, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Kendall Wells, North Oconee, Sr.
Best Passer: C’India Dennis, Creekside, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Hailey Wortmann, Midtown, Jr,
Most Underrated: Kate Bobo, North Oconee, Jr.
Most Improved: Layla Adams, Union Grove, So. (Improved from 2.1 ppg/1.9 rpg/0.3 apg/0.2 bpg to 10.8 ppg/9.3 rpg/1.4 apg/1.7 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Drew 14-10 (Improved from 1-22)

FIRST TEAM
G – C’India Dennis, Creekside, So.
G – Devin Bockman, Midtown, Jr.
G – Aubriyana Camp, Dalton, So.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, Jr.
C – Kendall Wells, North Oconee, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Cayden Cornish, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
G – Trinitee Thomas, Warner Robins, So.
W – Teaira Kelley, Walnut Grove, Sr.
W – Kennedy Deese, Kell, Jr.
C – Hailey Wortmann, Midtown, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Ja’Niya Broome, Harris County, Sr.
G – Korevanna Slaughter, Warner Robins, Sr.
G – Mya Anderson, Jones County, Sr.
G – Laura Frances Willis, North Oconee, Jr.
G – Tamariana Bivins, Northview, Jr.
G – Ayla Heard, East Forsyth, Sr.
G – Taylor Crawford, Hiram, Sr.
G – Kahli Ingram, Stockbridge, Sr.
W – Rhianna Mateyka, Ware County, Sr.
W – Aijah Manning, Ola, Sr.
C – Lindsey Kopacek, Starr’s Mill, So.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Kassie Scott, Cherokee Bluff (25-8; State Champs; First title in program history; Three-seed in Region 8 Tournament before winning Region Championship)
Player of the Year: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
Freshman of the Year: Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek
Best Scorer: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
Best Shooter: Emma Lightsey, White County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Sr.
Best Passer: Kayla Lopez, Heritage-Catoosa, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
Most Underrated: Camdyn Carter, Heritage-Catoosa, So.
Most Improved: Suri Clark, Baldwin, So. (Improved from 2.7 ppg/3.1 rpg/0.7 spg to 10.8 ppg/7.7 rpg/1.7 spg)
Most Improved Team: Sandy Creek 23-7 (Improved from 10-15; Region 2 Runner-Up; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek, Fr.
G – Ellison Steinhauer, Pickens, Jr.
G – Claire Carlson, Cherokee Bluff, Jr.
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
C – Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Bristol Kersh, Cherokee Bluff, So.
G – Julie Azeltine, Oconee County, Sr.
G – Michel Robbins, Jefferson, So.
F – Kylie Watkins, White County, Sr.
F – Jasmine Baxter, Luella, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Sa’Niah Dorsey, Calhoun, Sr.
G – Emeri Billings, Jefferson, Sr.
G – Taylor McKinzy, Monroe, So.
G – Emma Lightsey, White County, Sr.
G – Aniyah Browner, Jenkins, Jr.
G – Mariah Reid, Beach, So.
G – Jatiana Chambers, Dougherty, Sr.
W – Megan Ohonde, Fayette County, Sr.
W – Kassidy Neal, Baldwin, Sr.
F – Macie Collins, Heritage-Catoosa, Sr.
F – Eva Bishop, Dawson County, Sr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Kelly Ellison, Hardaway (26-6; State Champs; First title in program history; 39-point average margin of victory in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, So.
Freshman of the Year: Blaklee Ledford, Murray County
Best Scorer: Christen Collins, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Sr.
Best Shooter: Jaden Young, Morgan County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, So.
Best Passer: Blaklee Ledford, Murray County, Fr.
Best Shot Blocker: Akilah Shelton, Hardaway, Sr.
Most Underrated: Alexandria Berk, Spencer, Sr.
Most Improved: Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, So. (Improved from 4.6 ppg/5.6 rpg/0.3 apg/0.8 spg/1.9 bpg to 17.4 ppg/11.9 rpg/1 apg/2.2 spg/1.9 bpg)
Most Improved Team: KIPP Atlanta 15-12 (Improved from 0-17; State Playoff Berth)

FIRST TEAM
G – Kerri Fluellen, Josey, Jr.
G – Blaklee Ledford, Murray County, Fr.
G – Jesstynie Scott, Sumter County, Sr.
W – Mikayla Johnson, Hardaway, Sr.
F – Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jaden Young, Morgan County, Sr.
G – Callan Ledford, Murray County, Jr.
W – Jada Kendrick, Thomson, Sr.
W – Shaniya Sanders, Josey, Sr.
F – Akilah Shelton, Hardaway, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Christen Collins, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Sr.
G – Keniyah White, Appling County, Sr.
G – Brayla Harris, Butler, Sr.
G – Ke’Asia Henderson, Josey, Sr.
G – Raina Burns, Laney, Sr.
G – Ella Kate Walraven, Sonoraville, Sr.
G – Adazha Burrell, Hardaway, Sr.
W – Rania Curry, Butler, Sr.
F – Bayleigh Winkler, Murray County, Sr.
F – Za’Miyah Jenkins, Josey, Jr.
F – Aalon Turner, Columbia, Sr.

Class A D-I

Coach of the Year: Ryan Chastain, Fannin County (29-2; State Champs; Undefeated in Class A D-I; Beat four ranked teams in state playoffs including No. 1 & No. 2)
Player of the Year: Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Jaziyah Foster, Lamar County
Best Scorer: Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Sara Rhett Farmer, ACE, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.
Best Passer: Izzie Jabaley, Fannin County, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Makayla Thomas, Bacon County, So.
Most Underrated: Hannah Nichols, Vidalia, Sr.
Most Improved: Tonia Ricks, Swainsboro, Sr. (Improve from 6 ppg/2.7 rpg/0.1 apg/0.8 spg/0.3 bpg to 15.2 ppg/6.5 rpg/1 apg/1.5 spg/1.6 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Elbert County 24-5 (Improved from 8-22; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – McKayela Tanner, East Laurens, Sr.
G – Reese Murphy, Banks County, Sr.
W – Mackenna Nix, Temple, Sr.
C – Reese Lewis, Fannin County, Jr.
C – Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Adelyn Thompson, Rabun County, So.
G – Journey Waller, Putnam County, So.
G – Jazmin Maddox, Jasper County, Fr.
W – Jazlyn Johnson, Central-Macon, Sr.
F – Jaziyah Foster, Lamar County, Fr.

Honorable Mention
G – Izzie Jabaley, Fannin County, So.
G – Audrey Lunsford, Elbert County, So.
G – Maggie Ledford, Fannin County, Jr.
G – Ryleigh Murphy, Banks County, Sr.
G – Azhia Kendall, Heard County, Fr.
G – Jade Kitchens, Washington County, So.
G – Sara Rhett Farmer, ACE, Sr.
G – Jariah Williams, Worth County, So.
F – Ava Jenkins, Bleckley County, Fr.
F – Kamri Sanders, Model, Fr.
F – Frances Anyakudo, Central-Macon, Sr.

Class A D-II

Coach of the Year: Santita Coon, Wilcox County (28-1; State Champs; First title in program history; Undefeated in Class A D-II; 23.4-point average margin of victory in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, So.
Freshman of the Year: Samaria Young, Washington-Wilkes
Best Scorer: Christiona Farmer, Charlton County, Jr.
Best Shooter: Ansleigh Padgett, Lake Oconee Academy, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, So.
Best Passer: Shamauri Martin, Wilcox County, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, So.
Most Underrated: Syriah Hogan, Lincoln County, Sr.
Most Improved: Ca’Tavia Bennett, Greenville, Jr. (Improved from 11.1 ppg/6.2 rpg/1.6 spg to 18.9 ppg/8.3 rpg/4.1 apg/4.6 spg/1.3 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Bowdon 17-9 (Improved from 1-20; Region 7 Champs; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – Shamauri Martin, Wilcox County, So.
G – Jaliah Roberts, Screven County, So.
W – Morgan Cochran, Macon County, Jr.
F – Ashanti Brown, Bryan County, Sr.
C – Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Zariah Martin, Wilcox County, Jr.
G – Christiona Farmer, Charlton County, Jr.
G – Aalunah Edwards, Turner County, So.
G – Ca’Tavia Bennett, Greenville, Jr.
W – Amariah Dean, Clinch County, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Imani Hall, Brooks County, Jr.
G – Ansleigh Padgett, Lake Oconee Academy, Jr.
G – Passion Clay, Telfair County, Sr.
G – Ja’Kari Northcutt, Atkinson County, So.
G – Za’kyah Byrd, Metter, Jr.
G – Zyi’Kiera King, Seminole County, Sr.
W – Samaria Young, Washington-Wilkes, Fr.
F – Jamesen Hollomon, Schley County, So.
F – Jaydah Ford, Taylor County, Jr.
F – Kaleigh Beaver, Towns County, Sr.
C – Ta’Kyrah Jones, Randolph-Clay, Sr.

Class 3A-1A Private

Coach of the Year: Nichole Dixon, Holy Innocents’ (25-5; State Champs; Beat No. 1 & No. 2 in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Loriel Murray, Holy Innocents’
Best Scorer: Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Best Shooter: Desi Taylor, St. Francis, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, Sr.
Best Passer: Kendall Lawson, Athens Academy, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Sr.
Most Underrated: Annaka Hembree, Christian Heritage, Fr.
Most Improved: Reese Anderson, Trinity Christian, So. (Improved from 4.8 ppg/6.2 rpg/0.5 apg/0.2 bpg to 14.5 ppg/10.9 rpg/1.5 apg/1.2 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Lovett 16-12 (Improved from 1-24; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis, So.
F – Danielle Osho, Hebron Christian, Sr.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Sr.
C – Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Mia James, Hebron Christian, Sr.
G – Jacalyn Myrthil, Mt. Paran, Sr.
G – Taryn Thompson, Galloway, Jr.
W – Nicora Patrick, SACA, Sr.
W – Nakhai Worthy, Holy Innocents’, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Camryn Golston, St. Francis, Jr.
G – Desi Taylor, St. Francis, Sr.
G – Destini Gooddine, Calvary Day, Sr.
G – Elyse Norris, Trinity Christian, So.
G – Ella Truong, Providence Christian, Sr.
G – Amelia Newman, Whitefield Academy, Fr.
W – Sophia Louis-Pierre, Galloway, So.
F – Zora Geiger, Calvary Day, Sr.
F – Johanna Potter, Wesleyan, Sr.
C – Loriel Murray, Holy Innocents’, Fr.
C – Amelia Basit, St. Francis, Sr.

Honors

2023-24 GHSA Boys Basketball All-State Honors


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All-Georgia

Sandy’s Spiel Mr. Basketball: Ace Bailey, McEachern, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – CJ Brown, Kell, Sr.
G – Gicarri Harris, Grayson, Sr.
W – Ace Bailey, McEachern, Sr.
F – Braedan Lue, Alexander, Sr.
F – Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – JR Leonard, Riverwood, Jr.
W – Jullien Cole, Shiloh, Sr.
W – Jacob Wilkins, Grayson, Jr.
W – Micah Smith, Sandy Creek, Sr.
W – Josiah Lawson, Tucker, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Josh Dixon, Milton, Jr.
G – Karris Bilal, Riverwood, Sr.
G – Jax Abernathy, Christian Heritage, Sr.
G – Tre Keith, Tri-Cities, Fr.
G – Luke Flynn, Walton, Sr.
W – Manny Green, Cedar Grove, So.
W – Dominic Eason, Toombs County, Sr.
F – Xavier Shegog, Mt. Vernon, Sr.
F – Tylis Jordan, Shiloh, Jr.
F – Colton Wilbanks, Chestatee, Sr.
C – Jackson McVey, Gilmer, Jr.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Geoffrey Pierce, Grayson (30-2; State Champs; Outright Region 4 Champs; First state title in program history; Undefeated in Georgia)
Player of the Year: Ace Bailey, McEachern, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Omari Chaudhry, Osborne
Best Scorer: Ace Bailey, McEachern, Sr.
Best Shooter: Dylan Williams, Camden County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Ace Bailey, McEachern, Sr.
Best Passer: CJ Hyland, Grayson, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Israel Jenrette, Valdosta, Sr.
Most Underrated: Eli Pippins, Carrollton, Sr.
Most Improved: Elahi Akida, Dacula, Sr. (Improved from 3 ppg/3 rpg/0.5 bpg to 12 ppg/12 rpg/2.5 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Dacula 20-9 (Improved from 6-20; State playoff berth)

FIRST TEAM
G – Josh Dixon, Milton, Jr.
G – Luke Flynn, Walton, Sr.
G – Gicarri Harris, Grayson, Sr.
W – Jacob Wilkins, Grayson, Jr.
W – Ace Bailey, McEachern, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Connor Teasley, Peachtree Ridge, Jr.
G – Kahmare Holmes, Archer, Sr.
G – Lawrence Sanford, Cherokee, Jr.
F – Josh Hill, Wheeler, Sr.
C – Elyiss Williams, Camden County, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Caleb Jones-Dicks, North Gwinnett, Sr.
G – Cameron Bland, Lambert, Jr.
G – Will Moore, West Forsyth, Sr.
G – Anthony Gause, Milton, Sr.
G – Jabez Jenkins, Newton, Sr.
G – O’Brien Watkins, Carrollton, Sr.
G – Fe’Royre High, Campbell, Sr.
G – Chase James-Robinson, Buford, Sr.
G – Ricky McKenzie, Wheeler, Sr.
F – Amir Taylor, Grayson, Jr.
C – Mekhi Ragland, Berkmar, Jr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Buck Jenkins, Riverwood (25-7; State Champs; First state title in program history; Won title as four-seed)
Player of the Year: Braedan Lue, Alexander, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Taj Saragba, Woodstock
Best Scorer: JR Leonard, Riverwood, Jr.
Best Shooter: Dimitri Angelakos, Etowah, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Taj Saragba, Woodstock
Best Passer: Gregory Dunson, Alexander, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Chastan Brown, Northside-Warner Robins, Jr.
Most Underrated: Jaron LeMelle, Langston Hughes, Jr.
Most Improved: Gregory Dunson, Alexander, So. (Improved from 4.1 ppg/1.2 rpg/1.6 apg/0.5 spg to 13.8 ppg/2.8 rpg/4.8 apg/1.5 spg)
Most Improved Team: Woodstock 20-10 (Improved from 6-21; First Elite 8 appearance in school history; First region championship in school history; Most wins in school history)

FIRST TEAM
G – Karris Bilal, Riverwood, Sr.
G – JR Leonard, Riverwood, Jr.
W – Jullien Cole, Shiloh, Sr.
F – Braedan Lue, Alexander, Sr.
F – Tylis Jordan, Shiloh, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Montez Redding, Jonesboro, Sr.
G – Gregory Dunson, Alexander, So.
G – Harris Reynolds, St. Pius X, So.
G – Zach Bleshoy, Pope, Jr.
F – Josiah Parker, Lee County, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Brandon Peters, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – Zachary Foster, Woodward Academy, Jr.
G – Zay Howard, Grovetown, Sr.
G – Tobias Brinkley, St. Pius X, So.
G – Brentis Schaeffer, Langston Hughes, Sr.
G – Dimitri Angelakos, Etowah, Sr.
G – Jamier Nowell, Woodstock, Sr.
G – Taj Ford, Evans, Sr.
W – Chandler Thomas, Veterans, Sr.
W – Deke Cooper, Woodward Academy, Jr.
F – Allen Stoddard, Alexander, Sr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Jermaine Sellers, Kell (28-3; Repeat State Champs; Outright Region 6 Champs; Finished season on 27-game winning streak)
Player of the Year: CJ Brown, Kell, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Tre Keith, Tri-Cities
Best Scorer: Marcus Gillespie, Clarke Central, Jr.
Best Shooter: Yusef Bowyer, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Emaree Winston, Calhoun, Jr.
Best Passer: Tyler Baldwin-Hughes, Mays, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Ramon Soyoye, Chapel Hill, Sr.
Most Underrated: Esmer Madesko, North Springs, Sr.
Most Improved: Derron Lindsey II, Mays, Sr. (Improved from 10.5 ppg/3.2 rpg/2.4 apg/1.3 spg to 22.4 ppg/3.7 rpg/4.7 apg/2.4 spg)
Most Improved Team: ML King 18-11 (Improved from 6-20; State playoff berth)

FIRST TEAM
G – CJ Brown, Kell, Sr.
G – Tre Keith, Tri-Cities, Fr.
G – Marcus Gillespie, Clarke Central, Jr.
W – Joah Chappelle, Dutchtown, Sr.
W – Josiah Lawson, Tucker, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Derron Lindsey II, Mays, Sr.
G – Jaylen Colon, Kell, Sr.
G – Jerrin Samuel, Winder-Barrow, So.
W – Chase Tyler, Hiram, Sr.
C – Ramon Soyoye, Chapel Hill, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Tahshaun Frasier, Bradwell Institute, Sr.
G – Clark Mastin, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
G – Luke Brooks, Decatur, Sr.
G – Yusef Bowyer, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
G – Khayri Dunn, Tucker, Sr.
G – Camryn Perkins, Warner Robins, Sr.
W – Chris Morris II, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
W – Cam Dover, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
F – Cannon Richards, Kell, Sr.
F – Rich Rojas, GAC, Sr.
F – Jaden Baskin, Winder-Barrow, Sr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Rick Rasmussen, North Oconee (30-3; State Champ; Outright Region 8 Champs; First title in school history)
Player of the Year: Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Justin Wise, North Oconee
Best Scorer: Caleb Jones, Benedictine, Jr.
Best Shooter: Isaiah Dennis, Baldwin, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Colton Wilbanks, Chestatee, Sr.
Best Passer: Toland Daughtry, New Hampstead, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
Most Underrated: Masiah Jones, Riverdale, Sr.
Most Improved: Zion Greene, McDonough, Jr. (Improved from 4.4 ppg/1.7 rpg/0.5 apg/0.9 spg to 15.1 ppg/4.2 rpg/1.5 apg/2.1 spg)
Most Improved Team: New Hampstead 23-6 (Improved from 12-14; Elite 8; Outright Region 3 Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Eric Chatfield, Pace Academy, Jr.
G – Byrd Carter, North Oconee, Sr.
G – Caleb Jones, Benedictine, Jr.
F – Colton Wilbanks, Chestatee, Sr.
F – Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Marcus Smith II, Walnut Grove, Sr.
G – Tre Lawrence, Baldwin, Sr.
G – Mason Lewis, Woodland-Stockbridge, Sr.
G – Keenan Gray, McDonough, Sr.
W – Devin Hutcherson, Holy Innocents’, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Justin Payne, North Oconee, Sr.
G – Justin Wise, North Oconee, Fr.
G – Carter Watkins, Seckinger, Sr.
G – Mason Smith, Madison County, Sr.
G – Khaven Cochran, Central-Carrollton, Jr.
G – Zion Greene, McDonough, Jr.
G – Kyle Greene, Pace Academy, Sr.
G – Christian McAllister, Fayette County, Jr.
G – Toland Daughtry, New Hampstead, Sr.
G – Isaiah Dennis, Baldwin, Sr.
F – Khamari Brooks, North Oconee, So.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Chuck Campbell, Johnson-Savannah (20-12; State Runner-Up; Region 3 Regular Season Champ; Started year 2-4; Beat three ranked teams in state tournament)
Player of the Year: Micah Smith, Sandy Creek, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Rudy Anderson, Savannah Country Day
Best Scorer: Tony Montgomery, Carver-Columbus, Jr.
Best Shooter: Caleb Lanford, Pickens, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Trip Griffith, Monroe Area, Jr.
Best Passer: Vonte Newell, Monroe Area, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Zakariyya Dwight, Crisp County, Jr.
Most Underrated: Trey Harvey, Dawson County, Sr.
Most Improved: Trip Griffith, Monroe Area, Jr. (Improved from 8 total points to 17.1 ppg/14.3 rpg)
Most Improved Team: Carver-Columbus 24-6 (Improved from 6-20; Final 4)

FIRST TEAM
G – Amari Brown, Sandy Creek, Sr.
W – Manny Green, Cedar Grove, So.
W – Micah Smith, Sandy Creek, Sr.
F – Blake Wilson, Hebron Christian, Sr.
C – Jackson McVey, Gilmer, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Vonte Newell, Monroe Area, Sr.
G – Noah Treadwell, Douglass, Sr.
G – Josh Quarterman, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
G – Tony Montgomery, Carver-Columbus, Jr.
W – Justin Burns, Monroe, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Kaleke Singletary-Jinks, Dougherty, Jr.
G – Jacobi Robinson, Sandy Creek, Jr.
G – Josh Mickell, Douglass, Jr.
G – MaTaj Glover, Hebron Christian, Sr.
G – Carmelo Williams, Upson-Lee, Jr.
G – Favion Kirkwood, Johnson-Savannah, Jr.
G – Jai’on Burns, Dougherty, Sr.
W – Robert Spaulding IV, Savannah Country Day, Sr.
W – Justin Mims, Richmond Academy, Sr.
W – Zakariyya Dwight, Crisp County, Jr.
F – Jaden Priester, Cross Creek, Jr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Jared Goodwin, Toombs County (29-3; State Runner-Up; Outright Region 3 Champs; First state title appearance in school history; Beat three ranked teams in state tournament)
Player of the Year: Dominic Eason, Toombs County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Brock Bass-Bonner, North Cobb Christian
Best Scorer: Landon Bonner, Putnam County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Samuel Thacker, Providence Christian, Sr.
Best Rebounder: JaMarcus Hatcher, Columbia, Sr.
Best Passer: Houston Henry, Union County, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Morion McWhorter, Therrell, Fr.
Most Underrated: Kameron Warford, ELCA, Sr.
Most Improved: Ashton Williams, Worth County, Jr. (Improved from 3.4 ppg to 23.3 ppg/3.6 rpg/2.8 apg/3 spg/72 3PTM)
Most Improved Team: ELCA 23-7 (Improved from 9-17; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – Samuel Thacker, Providence Christian, Sr.
G – DeMarco Middleton, Westside-Augusta, Sr.
W – DaQuan Young, Thomson, Sr.
W – Dominic Eason, Toombs County, Sr.
F – Moustapha Diop, Walker, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – LaVonta Ivery, Westside-Augusta, Sr.
G – Treylin Davis, Rockmart, Sr.
W – Roosevelt Brown, Butler, Sr.
W – Quay Wallace, Columbia, Sr.
W – Justen Goudelock, Athens Academy, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jaedon McClendon, Dodge County, Sr.
G – Houston Henry, Union County, Jr.
G – Jude Ellis, Union County, Jr.
G – Kymel Williams, Athens Academy, Sr.
G – Trevian Callaway, Columbia, Sr.
G – Gabe Bolden, North Cobb Christian, Sr.
G – Ashton Williams, Worth County, Jr.
G – Landon Bonner, Putnam County, Sr.
G – Gary Gaither, Spencer, Sr.
W – Joshua Harris, Landmark Christian, Sr.
F – Chase Allen, Model, Jr.

Class A D-I

Coach of the Year: Eddie Johnson, Paideia (17-13; State Runner-Up; Improved from 9-14; Started 5-10; Started one upperclassman)
Player of the Year: Xavier Shegog, Mt. Vernon, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Tristan Mitchell, Paideia
Best Scorer: Kiwane Garris, Mt. Vernon, Jr.
Best Shooter: Jaydon Cole, King’s Ridge, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Xavier Shegog, Mt. Vernon, Sr.
Best Passer: Huey Blalock, Rabun County, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Deshawn Davis, Savannah, Jr.
Most Underrated: Gabe Alterman, Mt. Vernon, So.
Most Improved: Kanilyn Jones, Brooks County, Jr. (Improved from 7.9 ppg/2.8 rpg/1.9 apg/2.2 spg/0.3 bpg to 17.4 ppg/7.1 rpg/2.4 apg/2.6 spg/1.2 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Bleckley County 21-9 (Improved from 10-16; Elite 8)

FIRST TEAM
G – Kiwane Garris, Mt. Vernon, Jr.
G – CJ Harper, Paideia, So.
G – Maki Joyner, Savannah, Jr.
W – Sha’yah Goba, Mt. Vernon, Sr.
F – Xavier Shegog, Mt. Vernon, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – D’Marion Floyd, Darlington, Sr.
G – Greg Howard, St. Francis, Jr.
G – Reynolds Escher, St. Francis, Jr.
G – Rashund Washington, East Laurens, Jr.
F – Dennis Scott III, Mt. Vernon, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jaydon Cole, King’s Ridge, Jr.
G – Huey Blalock, Rabun County, So.
G – Caleb Farrow, Bleckley County, Sr.
G – Josh Cornett, Trion, Sr.
G – Hampton Ford, Athens Christian, Sr.
W – Javaun Pittard, Oglethorpe County, Sr.
W – O’Neill Connolly, Mt. Pisgah, Sr.
W – Jackson Williams, Mt. Pisgah, So.
W – Harry Kitey, Weber, Sr.
F – Cole Buker, Mt. Bethel, Sr.
F – Grant Hutton, Darlington, Sr.

Class A D-II

Coach of the Year: Rory Griffin, Greenforest (27-4; State Champs; Outright Region 7 Champs; Finished season on 21-game winning streak; Won by margin of 37.4 points per game in playoffs)
Player of the Year: Jax Abernathy, Christian Heritage, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Torossie Leslie, Warren County
Best Scorer: Jax Abernathy, Christian Heritage, Sr.
Best Shooter: Brandon Johnson, McIntosh County Academy, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Darius Anderson, Hawkinsville, Sr.
Best Passer: Neo West, McIntosh County Academy, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Daniel Daramola, Greenforest, Jr.
Most Underrated: Jeremiah Kincey, Wheeler County, Sr.
Most Improved: DeMarcus White, Central-Talbotton, Jr. (Improved from 8.2 ppg to 16.9 ppg)
Most Improved Team: Atlanta Classical Academy 18-9 (Improved from 5-15; State playoff berth)

FIRST TEAM
G – Frankie Raines, Macon County, Jr.
G – Joseph Thomas, Portal, Sr.
G – Elijah Lewis, Greenforest, Sr.
G – Jasiyah Suber, Calhoun County, Sr.
G – Jax Abernathy, Christian Heritage, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Elijah Coleman, Portal, Sr.
G – Miller McGowan, Atlanta Classical, Jr.
G – Landen Quimbley, Mitchell County, Sr.
W – Dontavious Collier, Macon County, Sr.
F – Amir Jackson, Portal, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Daryus Bryant, Manchester, Jr.
G – Jalen Hall, Dooly County, Sr.
G – Jordan Coney, Treutlen, Jr.
G – Michael Robinson, Greenforest, Sr.
G – Jeremy Bell, Clinch County, Sr.
G – James Clarkson, Lanier County, Sr.
G – Cosa Pender, Warren County, Jr.
W – Zane Floyd, Towns County, Sr.
W – Jabril Lindsey, Early County, Jr.
F – MJ Quarterman, McIntosh County Academy, Jr.
F – Caleb Kawela, Greenforest, Sr.

Girls Honors

2023-24 GHSA Girls Basketball All-State Honors


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All-Georgia

Sandy’s Spiel Miss Basketball: Danielle Carnegie, Grayson, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Danielle Carnegie, Grayson, Sr.
G – Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, Sr.
G – Ava Grace Watson, Buford, Sr.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, So.
G – Tianna Thompson, Galloway, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Bryanna Preston, Wesleyan, Sr.
G – Aubrey Beckham, Hebron Christian, Jr.
F – Ciara Alexander, Mt. Paran, Sr.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Jr.
F – Sa’Mya Wyatt, St. Francis, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – C’India Dennis, Creekside, Fr.
G – Madison Ruff, Baldwin, Sr.
G – Riley Black, Chestatee, Sr.
G – Gabbie Grooms, Trinity Christian, Sr.
G – Lucy Hood, Rabun County, Sr.
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, Fr.
W – London Weaver, North Forsyth, Jr.
W – Nya Smith, Milton, Sr.
W – Toni Warren, Cherokee, Sr.
F – Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, Jr.
C – Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Jr.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Wesley Willis, North Paulding (25-7; State Runner-Up; Deepest run in school history; Region 3 Champs)
Player of the Year: Danielle Carnegie, Grayson, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Morgan Landrum, North Paulding
Best Scorer: Danielle Carnegie, Grayson, Sr.
Best Shooter: Ava Grace Watson, Buford, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Erin Rodgers, Grayson, Sr.
Best Passer: Danielle Carnegie, Grayson, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Ari Bell, Central Gwinnett, So.
Most Underrated: Nia Morgan, Osborne, Sr.
Most Improved: Caroline Young, Milton, So. (Improved from 0.5 ppg/1.8 rpg/0.5 apg/0.8 spg to 9.8 ppg/9.4 rpg/1.4 apg/2 spg)
Most Improved Team: Marietta 17-12 (Improved from 1-24; State playoff berth; 7 wins over ranked opponents)

FIRST TEAM
G – Danielle Carnegie, Grayson, Sr.
G – Ava Grace Watson, Buford, Sr.
G – Nya Smith, Milton, Sr.
G – Brooke Suttle, Campbell, Sr.
W – Toni Warren, Cherokee, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Ja’Quoia Jones, Westlake, Sr.
W – Lydia Ledford, Buford, So.
W – Bella Ragone, Mill Creek, So.
W – Erin Rodgers, Grayson, Sr.
W – Ava Andrews, North Paulding, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Tatum Brown, Grayson, Jr.
G – Mearah Whitehead, Archer, Jr.
G – Sanaa Tripp, Newton, Sr.
G – Kalise Hill, McEachern, Sr.
G – Daija Preston, Carrollton, Jr.
G – Londyn Walker, Milton, Jr.
G – Anna Rose Tyre, Lambert, Jr.
G – Nalani Gainey, Central Gwinnett, So.
W – Kaleigh Heywood, Collins Hill, So.
F – Justus Fitzgerald, Norcross, Jr.
F – Taylor Rietveld, Camden County, Sr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Kim Hixon, Marist (30-1; State Champs; Beat No. 1 and No. 2 in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Kate Harpring, Marist, So.
Freshman of the Year: Finley Parker, River Ridge
Best Scorer: Kate Harpring, Marist, So.
Best Shooter: London Weaver, North Forsyth, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Allie Sweet, River Ridge, Sr.
Best Passer: Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Kobi Barnes, Lakeside-Evans, So.
Most Underrated: Kenzie Wyman, Lassiter, Jr.
Most Improved: Morghan Slater, Woodstock, So. (Improved from 1.8 ppg/2.8 rpg/0.3 apg/0.6 spg to 11.7 ppg/5.5 rpg/1.5 apg/1.5 spg)
Most Improved Team: Glynn Academy 17-12 (Improved from 8-20; Sweet 16; Region 2 Regular Season Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, Jr.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, So.
W – London Weaver, North Forsyth, Jr.
W – Jocelyn Faison, New Manchester, Jr.
F – Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kameron Herring, Woodward Academy, Jr.
G – Tre’Miyah Berry, Rockdale County, Sr.
W – Gabby Minus, Veterans, So.
F – Amaya Broadus, New Manchester, Sr.
C – Allie Sweet, River Ridge, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jimmya Cushion, Tift County, Jr.
G – Nariah Nelson, Veterans, So.
G – Kyla Greene, Langston Hughes, Sr.
G – Abbey Bensman, Pope, So.
G – Makayla Roberson, River Ridge, So.
G – Kyia Barrett, Habersham Central, Sr.
W – Jalaya Miller, Tift County, Jr.
W – Breana Griffin, Rome, Sr.
F – Jasmine Baxter, Langston Hughes, Jr.
C – McKayla Taylor, Langston Hughes, Jr.
C – Kobi Barnes, Lakeside-Evans, So.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Maurice Miles, Maynard Jackson (29-1; State Champs; Outright Region 5 Champs; Undefeated in 5A; 11 wins over ranked opponents)
Player of the Year: C’India Dennis, Creekside, Fr.
Freshman of the Year: C’India Dennis, Creekside, Fr.
Best Scorer: C’India Dennis, Creekside, Fr.
Best Shooter: Sha’nya Heath, Arabia Mountain, Fr.
Best Rebounder: Alyssa Staten, Statesboro, Sr.
Best Passer: Jordan Brooks, Union Grove, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Cequoyah Harris, ML King, Sr.
Most Underrated: Emma Hefner, Dalton, Sr.
Most Improved: Hailey Wortmann, Midtown, So. (Improved from 5.4 ppg/6.9 rpg/0.5 bpg to 12.4 ppg/8.6 rpg/1 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Jefferson 25-4 (Improved from 10-18; Sweet 16; Outright Region 8 Champs; Zero seniors)

FIRST TEAM
G – C’India Dennis, Creekside, Fr.
G – Taliah Cornish, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
G – Jordan Brooks, Union Grove, Sr.
F – Grace Ridley, Dalton, Sr.
C – Alyssa Staten, Statesboro, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kennedie Cooper, Maynard Jackson, So.
G – Devin Bockman, Midtown, So.
W – Shakira Gresham, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
W – Parris Parham, Bradwell Institute, Jr.
F – Nadea Smith, Union Grove, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Sha’nya Heath, Arabia Mountain, Fr.
G – Reya Johnson, Statesboro, Sr.
G – Brooke Bass, Harris County, Sr.
G – Kendall Davis, McIntosh, Sr.
G – Amaris Ridgeway, Jones County, Sr.
G – Michel Robbins, Jefferson, Fr.
G – Sa’Niah Dorsey, Calhoun, Jr.
W – Trinitee Thomas, Warner Robins, Fr.
W – Chloe Evans, Mays, Jr.
C – Hailey Wortmann, Midtown, So.
C – Emaya Lewis, Loganville, Sr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Kizzi Walker, Baldwin (29-2; State Champs; Outright Region 2 Champs; Rallied from down 16 in third quarter of state title game; 12 wins over ranked opponents)
Player of the Year: Madison Ruff, Baldwin, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Nakhai Worthy, Holy Innocents’
Best Scorer: Riley Black, Chestatee, Sr.
Best Shooter: Gabbie Grooms, Trinity Christian, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Riley Black, Chestatee, Sr.
Best Passer: Kayla Lopez, Heritage-Catoosa, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Akilah Shelton, Hardaway, Jr.
Most Underrated: Tiara Tucker, Shaw, Sr.
Most Improved: Anaya Ferguson, Fayette County, So. (Improved from 4.6 ppg/4.8 rpg/0.7 bpg to 10.9 ppg/7.8 rpg/2.7 bpg)
Most Improved Team: North Clayton 15-10 (Improved from 7-18)

FIRST TEAM
G – Madison Ruff, Baldwin, Sr.
G – Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
G – Gabbie Grooms, Trinity Christian, Sr.
G – Riley Black, Chestatee, Sr.
C – Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Carrington Wilson, Stockbridge, Sr.
G – Stella Chartrand, Westminster, Sr.
W – Mikayla Johnson, Hardaway, Jr.
F – Jah’Naesia Spiers, Southwest DeKalb, Jr.
F – Akilah Shelton, Hardaway, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Zaynah Preston, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Aiyanna Peavy, North Oconee, Sr.
G – Claire Carlson, Cherokee Bluff, So.
W – Megan Ohonde, Fayette County, Jr.
W – Kennedy Baker, Northwest Whitfield, Jr.
W – Milani Smith, Luella, Sr.
W – Macie Collins, Heritage-Catoosa, Jr.
F – Teaira Kelley, Walnut Grove, Jr.
F – Kendall Wells, North Oconee, Jr.
F – Kassidy Neal, Baldwin, Jr.
C – Anaya Ferguson, Fayette County, So.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Brandon Thomas, Pickens (25-5; Sweet 16; Only one loss outside of Hebron Christian and Wesleyan)
Player of the Year: Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe
Best Scorer: Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, Sr.
Best Shooter: Averie Jones, Lumpkin County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, Jr.
Best Passer: Jatiana Chambers, Dougherty, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Miranda Moore, Crisp County, Jr.
Most Underrated: Mariah Reid, Beach, Fr.
Most Improved: Julie Azeltine, Oconee County, Jr. (Improved from 7.5 ppg to 16 ppg)
Most Improved Team: Douglass 13-12 (Improved from 3-15)

FIRST TEAM
G – Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, Sr.
G – Bryanna Preston, Wesleyan, Sr.
G – Aubrey Beckham, Hebron Christian, Jr.
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, Fr.
C – Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Michaela Bogans, Cross Creek, Sr.
G – Averie Jones, Lumpkin County, Sr.
G – Dakota Phillips, Hart County, Sr.
G – Ellison Steinhauer, Pickens, So.
F – Danielle Osho, Hebron Christian, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jatiana Chambers, Dougherty, Jr.
G – Destini Gooddine, Calvary Day, Jr.
G – Emma Lightsey, White County, Jr.
G – Christen Collins, Lakeside-Fort Oglethorpe, Jr.
G – Aubri Wilkins, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
G – Tahjae Hawes, Cross Creek, Sr.
G – Caroline Mullins, Pickens, Sr.
G – Abby Slaton, Dawson County, Sr.
G – Julie Azeltine, Oconee County, Jr.
W – Jazmin Thornton, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
F – Kylie Watkins, White County, Jr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Chris Tipton, Murray County (24-7; Final 4 – first since 1966; Outright Region 1 Champs; 2-win improvement after graduating top two players; 3 Seniors)
Player of the Year: Ciara Alexander, Mt. Paran, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Miley McClure, Murray County
Best Scorer: Ciara Alexander, Mt. Paran, Sr.
Best Shooter: Brayla Harris, Butler, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Lyric Green, Dodge County, Jr.
Best Passer: Addison Hoard, Banks County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Jr.
Most Underrated: Callan Ledford, Murray County, So.
Most Improved: Paula Robertson, Union County, So. (Improved from JV to 10 ppg/4 rpg/2 apg/1 spg)
Most Improved Team: Sumter County 20-9 (Improved from 5-20; Sweet 16; Region 1 Regular Season Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Jacalyn Myrthil, Mt. Paran, Jr.
G – Alaya Grane, Central-Macon, Sr.
F – Ciara Alexander, Mt. Paran, Sr.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Jr.
C – Lyric Green, Dodge County, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jesstynie Scott, Sumter County, Jr.
G – Kerri Fluellen, Josey, So.
G – Courtney Davis, Fannin County, Sr.
G – Brayla Harris, Butler, Jr.
W – Jada Kendrick, Thomson, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Kitali Youmans, Mt. Paran, Jr.
G – Addison Hoard, Banks County, Sr.
G – KeAsia Henderson, Josey, Jr.
G – Analee Morris, Rockmart, Sr.
G – Nia Anderson, Columbia, Sr.
G – Taliah Grier, Central-Macon, Sr.
G – Ariel McCarter, Union County, Jr.
W – Karen Nimo, Butler, Sr.
F – Za’miyah Jenkins, Josey, So.
F – Lacey Thomas, Callaway, Sr.
C – Carley Segars, Banks County, Sr.

Class A D-I

Coach of the Year: Kiesha Brown, Galloway (19-11; State Runner-Up; Returned to state title game after graduating three college signees)
Player of the Year: Tianna Thompson, Galloway, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis
Best Scorer: Tianna Thompson, Galloway, Sr.
Best Shooter: Ellie Southards, Rabun County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Tanyia Williams, Swainsboro, Sr.
Best Passer: Lucy Hood, Rabun County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Brianna Pelote, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
Most Underrated: Amelia Basit, St. Francis, Jr.
Most Improved: Marlene Mbilima, Athens Christian, So. (Improved from 7 ppg/8 rpg to 15 ppg/12 rpg)
Most Improved Team: Metter 17-6 (State playoff berth; 1 senior)

FIRST TEAM
G – Lucy Hood, Rabun County, Sr.
G – Tianna Thompson, Galloway, Sr.
G – Shakiria Foster, Lamar County, Sr.
F – Sa’Mya Wyatt, St. Francis, Sr.
C – Tanyia Williams, Swainsboro, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – I’ziah McCutchins, Trion, Sr.
G – Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis, Fr.
G – Taryn Thompson, Galloway, So.
W – Morgan Blake, Mt. Pisgah, Sr.
C – Marlene Mbilima, Athens Christian, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Denim Goddard, Oglethorpe County, Sr.
G – Camryn Golston, St. Francis, So.
G – Kayley Wedlow, Bryan County, Sr.
G – Sariyah Chester, Pelham, Jr.
G – Jayden Boykin, Heard County, Sr.
W – Ellie Southards, Rabun County, Sr.
W – Natalee Goff, Athens Christian, Sr.
W – Malay Mitchell, Commerce, Sr.
F – Mackenna Nix, Temple, Jr.
F – Kenzie Henderson, Oglethorpe County, Jr.
C – Brianna Pelote, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.

Class A D-II

Coach of the Year: Tyrone Madison, Montgomery County (30-2; State Runner-Up; Outright Region 3 Champs)
Player of the Year: Marley Bell, Montgomery County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County
Best Scorer: Marley Bell, Montgomery County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Ansleigh Padgett, Lake Oconee Academy, So.
Best Rebounder: Marley Bell, Montgomery County, Sr.
Best Passer: Georgia Bosart, Lake Oconee Academy, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Arek Angui, Greenforest, Sr.
Most Underrated: Ndate Ndiaye, Greenforest, Sr.
Most Improved: Ansleigh Padgett, Lake Oconee Academy, So. (Improved from 3.5 ppg/2.2 rpg/0.7 apg/0.5 apg/19 3PTM to 11.4 ppg/5.4 rpg/1.8 apg/1.9 spg/66 3PTM)
Most Improved Team: Atkinson County 19-10 (Improved from 4-22; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – Marley Bell, Montgomery County, Sr.
G – Georgia Bosart, Lake Oconee Academy, Sr.
W – Milica Lazarevic, Greenforest, Jr.
F – Jacorra Russell, Early County, Jr.
C – Arek Angui, Greenforest, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Amire Banks, Montgomery County, Sr.
G – Courtney Bray, Warren County, So.
F – Jaydah Ford, Taylor County, So.
F – Amariah Dean, Clinch County, So.
C – Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, Fr.

Honorable Mention
G – Zah’Mya McDuffie, Telfair County, Sr.
G – Zyi’Kiera King, Seminole County, Jr.
G – Ja’Kari Northcutt, Atkinson County, Fr.
G – Jessika Carter, Chattahoochee County, Sr.
G – Brelan Sieveking, Towns County, Sr.
G – Tadreuna Rogers, Terrell County, Sr.
G – Te’Ahja Hardwick, Randolph-Clay, Sr.
G – Jailee Allen, Warren County, So.
G – Brooklyn Stallion, Christian Heritage, Sr.
F – Carly Bramlett, Christian Heritage, So.
C – Tyana Dorsey, Clinch County, Sr.

Honors

2022-23 GHSA Boys Basketball All-State Honors


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DISCLAIMER: These are Sandy’s Spiel All-State Selections. The GHSA does NOT select All-State Teams.

All-Georgia

Sandy’s Spiel Mr. Basketball: Isaiah Collier, Wheeler, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Isaiah Collier, Wheeler, Sr.
G – Stephon Castle, Newton, Sr.
W – Ace Bailey, McEachern, Jr.
F – Dylan Faulkner, Calhoun, Sr.
C – Arrinten Page, Wheeler, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Christian Anderson, Lovett, Jr.
G – David Thomas, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
G – Gicarri Harris, Grayson, Jr.
F – Braedan Lue, Alexander, Jr.
F – Osmar Garcia, Lanier, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Brandon Rechsteiner, Etowah, Sr.
G – CJ Brown, Kell, Jr.
G – Micah Tucker, Mt. Pisgah, So.
G – Jadon Yeh, White County, Sr.
G – Jax Abernathy, Christian Heritage, Jr.
W – Micah Smith, Sandy Creek, Jr.
F – Khalon Hudson, Westside-Augusta, Sr.
F – Albert Wilson III, North Cobb Christian, Sr.
F – Derrion Reid, Grovetown, Jr.
F – Brigham Rogers, Blessed Trinity, Sr.
C – Peyton Marshall, Kell, Jr.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Joe Veihman, Cherokee (25-7; State Runner-Up; First state title appearance since 1982)
Player of the Year: Isaiah Collier, Wheeler, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: William Dopfer, Lambert
Best Scorer: Isaiah Collier, Wheeler, Sr.
Best Shooter: Evan Dunston, Brookwood, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Dastin Hart, Cherokee, Sr.
Best Passer: Isaiah Collier, Wheeler, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Arrinten Page, Wheeler, Sr.
Most Underrated: Braylin Giddens, Cherokee, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Peachtree Ridge 22-7 (Improved from 10-15; Sweet 16)
Most Improved: Lawrence Sanford, Cherokee, So. (Improved from 3.8 ppg/0.9 rpg/0.4 apg/0.4 spg to 12.7 ppg/3.6 rpg/1.0 apg/2.0 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Isaiah Collier, Wheeler, Sr.
G – Stephon Castle, Newton, Sr.
G – Gicarri Harris, Grayson, Jr.
W – Ace Bailey, McEachern, Jr.
C – Arrinten Page, Wheeler, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Luke Flynn, Walton, Jr.
G – Mier Panoam, Norcross, Sr.
W – Jelani Hamilton, Wheeler, Sr.
W – David Clark, Campbell, Jr.
F – Jaiun Simon, Pebblebrook, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jamichael Davis, McEachern, Sr.
G – Josh Dixon, Milton, So.
G – Cameron Pope, Cherokee, Sr.
G – Niko Wilson, Lambert, Sr.
G – Akai Fleming, Osborne, So.
G – Trajen Greco, Mill Creek, Jr.
G – Tyler Husband, Westlake, Sr.
W – Kahmare Holmes, Archer, Jr.
W – Lamariyon Jordan, Norcross, Sr.
F – Jacob Wilkins, Parkview, So.
F – Caleb Odom, Carrollton, Jr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Kirven Davis, Lee County (28-4; State Runner-Up; Outright Region 1 Champs; Improved from 18-10)
Player of the Year: Braedan Lue, Alexander, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Jalan Wingfield, Thomas County Central
Best Scorer: Karris Bilal, Riverwood, Jr.
Best Shooter: Brandon Rechsteiner, Etowah, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Osmar Garcia, Lanier, Sr.
Best Passer: DJ Taylor, Lee County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Spencer Elliott, St. Pius X, Sr.
Most Underrated: Marvin McGhee IV, Alexander, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Riverwood 19-11 (Improved from 6-20; Sweet 16; Region 4 two-seed)
Most Improved: Chandler Thomas, Veterans, Jr. (Improved from 2.0 ppg/1.4 rpg/0.4 apg/0.8 spg to 14.7 ppg/9.5 rpg/2.1 apg/2.7 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Brandon Rechsteiner, Etowah, Sr.
F – Derrion Reid, Grovetown, Jr.
F – Braedan Lue, Alexander, Jr.
F – Osmar Garcia, Lanier, Sr.
F – Brigham Rogers, Blessed Trinity, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Karris Bilal, Riverwood, Jr.
G – Jeremiah Taylor, South Paulding, Sr.
W – Devon Rainey, Jonesboro, Sr.
W – Jayce Nathaniel, Lanier, Jr.
C – Spencer Elliott, St. Pius X, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Malik Ferguson, Grovetown, Sr.
G – DJ Taylor, Lee County, Sr.
G – Tahai Morgan, Lanier, Jr.
G – Preston Parker, Sequoyah, Sr.
G – Jay’Quan Nelson, Alexander, Sr.
G – Jesse Gaynes, Marist, Sr.
G – Jaquez Akins, Jonesboro, Sr.
G – Randy Latham, Langston Hughes, Sr.
G – Brandon Peters, Woodward Academy, Jr.
G – Camarion Johnson, Brunswick, Sr.
F – Frankquon Sherman, Grovetown, Sr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Elliott Montgomery, Eagle’s Landing (29-2; State Runner-Up; Outright Region 2 Champs; Third-straight finals appearance)
Player of the Year: Dylan Faulkner, Calhoun, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Jerrin Samuel, Winder-Barrow
Best Scorer: David Thomas, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
Best Shooter: Jaylen Colon, Kell, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Dylan Faulkner, Calhoun, Sr.
Best Passer: Mykel Williams, Mays, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Dylan Faulkner, Calhoun, Sr.
Most Underrated: Oray Towns, Chapel Hill, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Dalton 16-9 (Improved from 1-24)
Most Improved: Chaz Ramsey, Dalton, Sr. (Improved from 10.2 ppg/7.4 rpg/1.5 bpg to 18.9 ppg/10.4 rpg/2.0 apg/1.3 spg/2.3 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – David Thomas, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
G – Kory Mincy, Tri-Cities, Sr.
G – CJ Brown, Kell, Jr.
F – Dylan Faulkner, Calhoun, Sr.
C – Peyton Marshall, Kell, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Mykel Williams, Mays, Sr.
G – Jeremiah Holloway, Winder-Barrow, Sr.
G – Jaylen Sanford, Jones County, Sr.
W – Chase Tyler, Hiram, Jr.
F – Josiah Lawson, Tucker, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Yusef Bowyer, Maynard Jackson, So.
G – Khylan McKennie, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
G – Jeremiah Edwards, Dutchtown, Sr.
G – Jay Boyd, Hiram, Sr.
G – Saulamon Evans, Mays, Sr.
F – Chaz Ramsey, Dalton, Sr.
F – Cannon Richards, Kell, Jr.
F – Kelvin Hunter, Chapel Hill, Sr.
F – Mekhi Turner, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
C – Walter Matthews, Hiram, Jr.
C – Uche Iloh, McIntosh, Jr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Sharman White, Pace Academy (25-7; State Champs; Regular Season Region 5 Champs)
Player of the Year: Christian Anderson, Lovett, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Devin Hutcherson, Holy Innocents’
Best Scorer: Christian Anderson, Lovett, Jr.
Best Shooter: Christian Anderson, Lovett, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, So.
Best Passer: Marcus Smith II, Walnut Grove, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Alex Cannon, Walnut Grove, Sr.
Most Underrated: Cal Rich, Southeast Whitfield, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Sonoraville 21-8 (Improved from 6-19; Sweet 16; Region 7 Tournament Champs)
Most Improved: RJ Kennedy, Fayette County, Sr. (Improved from 13.3 ppg/1.4 rpg/2.0 apg/1.2 spg to 23.6 ppg/3.8 rpg/4.0 apg/1.8 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Christian Anderson, Lovett, Jr.
G – RJ Kennedy, Fayette County, Sr.
G – Caleb Jones, Benedictine, So.
G – Kyle Greene, Pace Academy, Jr.
F – Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Da’Avion Thomas, McDonough, Sr.
G – Marcus Smith II, Walnut Grove, So.
G – Jay Carruth, Madison County, Jr.
G – Byrd Carter, North Oconee, Jr.
G – Kemari Leverette, Westover, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Daveon Henderson, Westside-Macon, Sr.
G – Mason Smith, Madison County, Jr.
G – Tremarius Lawrence, Baldwin, Jr.
G – Eric Chatfield, Pace Academy, So.
G – Amon McDowell, McDonough, Sr.
G – Keenan Gray, McDonough, Jr.
W – Avante Nichols, McDonough, Sr.
W – Mason Lewis, Woodland-Stockbridge, Jr.
F – KJ Cochran, Bainbridge, Sr.
F – Colton Wilbanks, Chestatee, Jr.
F – Deston Christian, Walnut Grove, Sr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Jon-Michael Nickerson, Sandy Creek (26-6; State Champs; First state title; Outright Region 5 Champs)
Player of the Year: Micah Smith, Sandy Creek, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Manny Green, Cedar Grove
Best Scorer: Jadon Yeh, White County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Brent Bowman, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Sr.
Best Rebounder: James Leach, Beach, Sr.
Best Passer: Vonte Newell, Monroe Area, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Zakariyya Dwight, Crisp County, So.
Most Underrated: Cal Faulkner, Lumpkin County, So.
Most Improved Team: Cedar Grove 20-10 (Improved from 4-16; State Runner-Up)
Most Improved: Zakariyya Dwight, Crisp County, So. (Improved from 1.2 ppg/0.5 rpg/0 apg/0.2 spg/0.2 bpg to 11.5 ppg/6.9 rpg/1.0 apg/1.0 spg/3.0 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Antonio Baker, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
G – Jadon Yeh, White County, Sr.
W – Shamarrie Hugie, Beach, Sr.
W – Micah Smith, Sandy Creek, Jr.
F – Antoine Lorick, Cross Creek, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Amari Brown, Sandy Creek, Jr.
G – Brent Bowman, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Sr.
W – Manny Green, Cedar Grove, Fr.
W – AJ Dent, Thomasville, Sr.
F – Jeremy Anderson, Monroe Area, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Vonte Newell, Monroe Area, Jr.
G – Jaylen Adside, Cedar Grove, Sr.
G – Josh Kavel, Wesleyan, Jr.
G – Jai’on Burns, Dougherty, Jr.
G – Vic Newsom, Sandy Creek, Sr.
G – Josh Mickell, Douglass, So.
G – Kemarion Alston, Upson-Lee, Sr.
G – Joshua Quarterman, Johnson-Savannah, Jr.
W – Tre Winters, Adairsville, So.
F – Tahj Johnson, Hart County, Sr.
C – Jackson McVey, Gilmer, So.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Joey Thacker, Providence Christian (27-5; State Runner-Up; Graduated two D-I signees; Region 8 Tournament Champs; 333 3PTM)
Player of the Year: Khalon Hudson, Westside-Augusta, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Moustapha Diop, Walker
Best Scorer: Albert Wilson III, North Cobb Christian, Sr.
Best Shooter: Samuel Thacker, Providence Christian, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Khalon Hudson, Westside-Augusta, Sr.
Best Passer: Houston Henry, Union County, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Terrell Wright, Columbia, Sr.
Most Underrated: Keyni Crawford, Putnam County, Sr.
Most Improved Team: North Murray 23-4 (Improved from 7-19; Sweet 16)
Most Improved: Eli Underwood, Union County, Sr. (Improved from 4.0 ppg/4.0 rpg to 15.0 ppg/13.0 rpg/53% FG)

FIRST TEAM
G – Eren Banks, Putnam County, Sr.
G – AuMauri Tillman, Westside-Augusta, Sr.
G – Qurahn Anderson, Windsor Forest, Sr.
F – Khalon Hudson, Westside-Augusta, Sr.
F – Albert Wilson III, North Cobb Christian, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Samuel Thacker, Providence Christian, Jr.
G – Jalexs Ewing, Westside-Augusta, Sr.
W – Cedric Taylor, Drew Charter, Sr.
F – Tycen McDaniels, Spencer, Sr.
C – Terrell Wright, Columbia, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Heaven Carson, Dodge County, Jr.
G – Landon Bonner, Putnam County, Jr.
G – Lavonta Ivery, Thomson, Jr.
G – Nook Prigeon, Tattnall County, Sr.
G – Kymel Williams, Athens Academy, Jr.
W – Devin McClain, Providence Christian, Sr.
W – Thomas Malcolm, Providence Christian, Sr.
W – Brandon Pope, Sumter County, Sr.
F – Steven Moore, South Atlanta, Sr.
F – Jakenes Heard, Model, Sr.
C – Jeremias Heard, Model, Jr.

Class A D-I

Coach of the Year: Bob Martin, King’s Ridge (23-10; State Champs as four-seed; Beat four ranked teams in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Micah Tucker, Mt. Pisgah, So.
Freshman of the Year: Aiden Aponte, Galloway
Best Scorer: Lamarius Jackson, Social Circle, Sr.
Best Shooter: Isaac Martin, King’s Ridge, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Xavier Shegog, Mt. Vernon, Jr.
Best Passer: Isaac Martin, King’s Ridge, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Deshawn Davis, Savannah, So.
Most Underrated: AJ Vinson, Social Circle, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Savannah 21-8 (Improved from 8-15; Sweet 16)
Most Improved: Reynolds Escher, St. Francis, So. (Improved from 4.9 ppg/2.3 rpg/1.0 apg/1.0 spg to 16.4 ppg/6.8 rpg/3.9 apg/2.6 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Micah Tucker, Mt. Pisgah, So.
G – Lamarius Jackson, Social Circle, Sr.
G – Alfonzo Ross, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
F – Micah Hoover, King’s Ridge, Sr.
F – Xavier Shegog, Mt. Vernon, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Isaac Martin, King’s Ridge, Sr.
G – Jackson Bell, Mt. Bethel, Sr.
F – Grant Randall, Mt. Pisgah, Sr.
F – Anfernee Hanna, Tallulah Falls, Sr.
C – Keith Williams, Mt. Vernon, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – D’Marion Floyd, Darlington, Jr.
G – Jackson Morris, Commerce, Sr.
G – Reynolds Escher, St. Francis, So.
G – James White, Mt. Bethel, Sr.
G – Zak Thomas, King’s Ridge, Sr.
G – Alexander Banks, Temple, So.
G – Thrasher Wilkins, Athens Christian, So.
W – Javaun Pittard, Oglethorpe County, Jr.
W – Kenan Orlovic, Paideia, Sr.
W – Dennis Scott III, Mt. Vernon, Jr.
W – Maki Joyner, Savannah, So.

Class A D-II

Coach of the Year: Xavier Whipple, Wilkinson County (26-6; State Champs; Outright Region 5 Champs)
Player of the Year: Jax Abernathy, Christian Heritage, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Tamari Curry, Washington-Wilkes
Best Scorer: Jax Abernathy, Christian Heritage, Jr.
Best Shooter: Jax Abernathy, Christian Heritage, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Elyiss Williams, Charlton County, So.
Best Passer: Elijah Coleman, Portal, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Elyiss Williams, Charlton County, So.
Most Underrated: Zane Floyd, Towns County, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Telfair County 21-6 (Improved from 9-15; Sweet 16; Region 4 Regular Season Champs)
Most Improved: Jakobe Mobley, Montgomery County, So. (Improved from 2.8 ppg/2.2 rpg/0.6 apg/0.1 spg to 14.7 ppg/4.7 rpg/1.4 apg/1.2 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Elijah Coleman, Portal, Jr.
G – Deonte Lowe, Hancock Central, Sr.
G – Jax Abernathy, Christian Heritage, Jr.
F – Derrick Lester, Macon County, Sr.
C – Elyiss Williams, Charlton County, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Justin Stanley, Wilkinson County, Sr.
G – Jasiyah Suber, Calhoun County, Jr.
G – Jarvis Wright, Charlton County, So.
G – Joseph Thomas, Portal, Jr.
C – DK Manyiel, Greenforest, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jalen Hall, Dooly County, Jr.
G – Antonio Scott, Telfair County, Jr.
G – Frankie Raines, Macon County, So.
G – Landen Quimbley, Mitchell County, Jr.
W – Dexter Holloman, Chattahoochee County, Sr.
F – Kwaveon Hill, Wilkinson County, Sr.
F – RJ Winegarner, Fulton Leadership Academy, Jr.
F – Zyjuan Gray, Manchester, Sr.
F – Amir Jackson, Portal, Jr.
C – Amir Boyce, WD Mohammed, Sr.
C – Gai Chol, Greenforest, Sr.