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Girls Basketball, Girls Honors

2018-19 GHSA All-State Girls Basketball Honors

All-Georgia

Sandy’s Spiel Ms. Basketball: Kayla McPherson, Madison County, So.

FIRST TEAM
G – Kayla McPherson, Madison County, So.
G – Raven Johnson, Westlake, So.
G – Anaya Boyd, Lovejoy, Jr.
F – Javyn Nicholson, Collins Hill, Sr.
C – Olivia Cochran, Carver-Columbus, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu, Norcross, Sr.
F – AC Carter, Wesleyan, Jr.
F – Deasia Merrill, Villa Rica, Sr.
C – Jillian Hollingshead, Holy Innocents’, So.
C – Makayla Timpson, Early County, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Torrion Starks, Hart County, Sr.
G – NeKiyah Thompson, Douglass, Sr.
G – Weronika Hipp, ELCA, Jr.
G – Elizabeth Gibbs, Landmark Christian, Sr.
G – Kaylee Sticker, Dawson County, Sr.
G – Chellia Watson, Winder-Barrow, Sr.
G – Genesis Bryant, Lovejoy, Jr.
F – Zoesha Smith, Glynn Academy, Jr.
F – Corriana Evans, Spalding, Jr.
F – Amari Robinson, Douglas County, Sr.
C – Sania Feagin, Forest Park, So.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Hilda Hankerson, Westlake (30-0 Repeat State Champs; 1 Senior)
Player of the Year: Raven Johnson, Westlake, So.
Freshman of the Year: Bridget Utberg, Woodstock
Best Scorer: Javyn Nicholson, Collins Hill, Sr.
Best Shooter: Katherine Fourie, Collins Hill, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Javyn Nicholson, Collins Hill, Sr.
Best Passer: Bria Harmon, Collins Hill, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Selma Kulo, Brookwood, Jr.
Most Underrated: Michelle Smith, Hillgrove, Sr.
Most Improved Team: West Forsyth 16-12 (Improved from 5-24)
Most Improved: Lydia Freeman, Westlake, Jr. (Improved from 2.3 ppg/2.7 rpg/0.1 bpg to 14.1 ppg/6.9 rpg/1.3 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Raven Johnson, Westlake, So.
G – Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu, Norcross, Sr.
G – Azonya Austin, North Cobb, Jr.
F – Javyn Nicholson, Collins Hill, Sr.
C – Sacha Washington, Parkview, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Bria Harmon, Collins Hill, Sr.
G – Myra Strickland, Norcross, Sr.
F – Kiki Adams, Brookwood, Sr.
F – Jazmin Robinson, Grayson, Sr.
C – Lydia Freeman, Westlake, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Caroline Martin, North Forsyth, Jr.
G – Sydney Thomas, North Cobb, Jr.
G – Janiah Ellis, Colquitt County, Jr.
G – Kennedy Powell, Roswell, Sr.
G – Katherine Fourie, Collins Hill, Sr.
G – Denim DeShields, McEachern, So.
G – Ashlyn Andrus, Cherokee, Jr.
G – Bridget Utberg, Woodstock, Fr.
G – Jada Alston, Campbell, Sr.
F – Milana Holmes, Pebblebrook, Jr.
F – Malia Fisher, North Gwinnett, So.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Tim Slater, Lanier (29-3 State Champs; Allowed 37.2 PPG in tournament)
Player of the Year: Anaya Boyd, Lovejoy, Jr.
Freshman of the Year:  Lazaria Spearman, Dacula
Best Scorer: Chellia Watson, Winder-Barrow, Sr.
Best Shooter: Sydney Rosant, Sequoyah, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Lazaria Spearman, Dacula, Fr.
Best Passer: Teya Holloman, Pope, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Christabel Ezumah, Lanier, Jr.
Most Underrated: Jodi Mullins, South Cobb, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Glynn Academy 26-5 (Improved from 14-13; Elite 8; Region 2 Champs)
Most Improved: Kaliyah Little, Northside-Warner Robins, Sr. (Improved from 10.4 ppg/3 rpg/3.2 apg/3.3 spg to 19 ppg/5 rpg/2.9 apg/3.2 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Genesis Bryant, Lovejoy, Jr.
G – Anaya Boyd, Lovejoy, Jr.
G – Chellia Watson, Winder-Barrow, Sr.
F – Zoesha Smith, Glynn Academy, Jr.
C – Sania Feagin, Forest Park, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kalen Surles, Lanier, Sr.
G – Sydney Rosant, Sequoyah, Sr.
F – Amari Robinson, Douglas County, Sr.
F – Ashlee Austin, Northview, Sr.
C – Lazaria Spearman, Dacula, Fr.

Honorable Mention
G – Alana Denson, Forest Park, Sr.
G – Asjah Inniss, Northview, Jr.
G – Jasmine Blevins, Bradwell Institute, Sr.
G – Cheyenne Holloman, Pope, So.
G – Tamia Stargell, Langston Hughes, Fr.
F – Tija Blackwell, Gainesville, Sr.
F – Sade Harrell, Heritage-Conyers, So.
F – Nia Allen, Valdosta, Sr.
C – Josie Johnson, Creekview, Sr.
C – Sierra Wynn, Stephenson, Jr.
C – Christabel Ezumah, Lanier, Jr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Gene Durden, Buford (29-2 Three-peat State Champs; 3 Seniors; Lost two 2018 D-1 signees)
Player of the Year: Deasia Merrill, Villa Rica, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Xaviera Dyer, Maynard Jackson
Best Scorer: Zamiya Passmore, Locust Grove, Sr.
Best Shooter: Lacy Robins, Statesboro, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Jada Claude, Whitewater, Sr.
Best Passer: Deasia Merrill, Villa Rica, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Emily Greek, Thomas County Central, Sr.
Most Underrated: Trinity Edwards, Chamblee, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Columbia 22-8 (Improved from 6-19; Final 4)
Most Improved: Madison Perez, Veterans, Sr. (Improved from 5.8 ppg/17 3PM/0.9 rpg/1.9 apg/1.8 spg to 12.7 ppg/73 3PM/1.3 rpg/2.2 apg/1.1 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Zamiya Passmore, Locust Grove, Sr.
G – Lacy Robins, Statesboro, Jr.
F – Jada Claude, Whitewater, Sr.
F – Taziaha Fanning, Harris County, Sr.
F – Deasia Merrill, Villa Rica, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – De’Mauri Flournoy, Carrollton, So.
G – Constance Thomas, Columbia, Jr.
G – Tate Walters, Buford, Jr.
C – Stacie Jones, Veterans, Jr.
C – Kennedi Manning, Arabia Mountain, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Courtney Smith, Whitewater, Sr.
G – Patsy Mosley, Maynard Jackson, So.
G – Trinity Edwards, Chamblee, Sr.
G – Shontrice Austin, Columbia, Sr.
G – Mikaylyn Glover, Clarke Central, Jr.
G – Alice Anne Hudson, Starr’s Mill, Jr.
G – Ty’kerria Richardson, Jones County, Sr.
F – Raven Thurman, Southwest DeKalb, Sr.
F – Unique Miller, Maynard Jackson, So.
F – Ny’Azjha Carter-Ransom, Harris County, Sr.
C – Tolisha Walker, Locust Grove, Jr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Anson Hundley, Carver-Columbus (32-0 State Champs)
Player of the Year: Kayla McPherson, Madison County, So.
Freshman of the Year: Sydney Bowles, Woodward Academy
Best Scorer: Kayla McPherson, Madison County, So.
Best Shooter: Ashley Scott, Flowery Branch, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Olivia Cochran, Carver-Columbus, Jr.
Best Passer: Ja’Kerra Wilbur, West Laurens, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Olivia Cochran, Carver-Columbus, Jr.
Most Underrated: Jamiah Lane, Thomson, Sr.
Most Improved Team: LaFayette 13-12 (Improved from 4-17)
Most Improved: Paris Mullins, Henry County, Sr. (Improved from 6 ppg/4.4 rpg/0.6 spg/0.3 bpg to 12.8 ppg/9 rpg/1.6 spg/1 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Kayla McPherson, Madison County, So.
G – Caroline Wysocki, Flowery Branch, Sr.
G – Briana Juniel, Henry County, Sr.
F – Corriana Evans, Spalding, Jr.
C – Olivia Cochran, Carver-Columbus, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Aniaya Jester, Spalding, Sr.
G – Janya Love-Hill, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
F – Keely Brown, Luella, Jr.
F – Jordan Bailey, Madison County, Sr.
C – Paris Mullins, Henry County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Kyia Craft, Druid Hills, Fr.
G – Sydney Bowles, Woodward Academy, Fr.
G – Asjah Harrell, Perry, Sr.
G – Calmela Mack, West Laurens, Sr.
G – Crystal Corley, Baldwin, Sr.
G – Ansley Hall, North Oconee, Jr.
F – Jada Griffin, Northwest Whitfield, Sr.
F – Emily Wiley, Heritage-Catoosa, Sr.
F – A’Maiya Jackson, Henry County, Sr.
F – Jordyn Dorsey, Cross Creek, So.
C – Daija Powell, Sandy Creek, Jr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Brandon Lindsey, Johnson-Savannah (22-8 Repeat State Champs; Beat 4 ranked teams in tournament)
Player of the Year: Torrion Starks, Hart County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Kaleigh Addie, GAC
Best Scorer: Torrion Starks, Hart County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Miranda Powell, Morgan County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Taniya Alexander, Hart County, So.
Best Passer: Torrion Starks, Hart County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Da’Nasia Shaw, Peach County, Sr.
Most Underrated: BreAsia Davis, Rutland, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Lumpkin County 17-9 (Improved from 9-15; Beat R7 #1 GAC)
Most Improved: Jaida Burgess, Beach, Jr. (Improved from 6.4 ppg/2.5 rpg/2.1 apg/2.6 spg to 17.3 ppg/3.9 rpg/3.1 apg/5.6 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Torrion Starks, Hart County, Sr.
G – J’Mya Cutter, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
G – Da’Nasia Shaw, Peach County, Sr.
G – Kaylee Sticker, Dawson County, Sr.
C – Taniya Alexander, Hart County, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jaida Burgess, Beach, Jr.
G – Sydney Johnson, Lovett, Sr.
G – Kaleigh Addie, GAC, Fr.
G – Bailee Breedlove, Franklin County, So.
F – Jasmine Thompson, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Livi Blackstock, Jefferson, So.
G – Miranda Powell, Morgan County, Sr.
G – Madison Evans, Beach, Jr.
G – Lou Reid, Morgan County, Sr.
G – Kaila Rougier, Beach, So.
G – Macey Gregg, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Sr.
G – Isabel Davenport, Lumpkin County, So.
G – Sarah Plemons, North Murray, Sr.
F – Maliyah Parks, Sonoraville, Jr.
F – Natalia Bolden, Jefferson, Fr.
C – Kayla Garrett, Tattnall County, Sr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Alana Allen, Douglass (27-6 State Champs; Toughest schedule in state; Eliminated Laney)
Player of the Year: Makayla Timpson, Early County, So.
Freshman of the Year: Ava Hunter, Union County
Best Scorer: Olonna Rawls, Bryan County, Jr.
Best Shooter: Charlsey Kelly, Swainsboro, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Makayla Timpson, Early County, So.
Best Passer: NeKiyah Thompson, Douglass, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Makayla Timpson, Early County, So.
Most Underrated: Megan Kent, Model, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Fitzgerald 27-1 (Improved from 17-6; Undefeated regular season; Outright Region 1 Champs; Elite 8)
Most Improved: Miracle Parker, Washington County, So. (Improved from 7.2 ppg/3.3 rpg/1 apg/2.2 spg to 18.3 ppg/6 rpg/2.2 apg/2.8 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Olonna Rawls, Bryan County, Jr.
G – Tomiyah Alford, Lamar County, Sr.
G – NeKiyah Thompson, Douglass, Sr.
F – Destanee Wright, Dodge County, Sr.
C – Makyala Timpson, Early County, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Trinity Jones, Fitzgerald, Jr.
G – Jashanti Simmons, Putnam County, Jr.
G – Europe Brown, Dodge County, Sr.
G – Jaiden Hamilton, Laney, Sr.
F – Keyarah Berry, Rockmart, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Madison Abbott, Monticello, Sr.
G – Jazmin Grayson, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
G – Miracle Parker, Washington County, So.
G – Ashuntee Weems, Douglass, So.
G – Dynesha Brown, Swainsboro, Sr.
G – Heather Vaughan, Banks County, Jr.
G – Laken Stiles, Rabun County, Jr.
G – Mercedes Coleman, Gordon Central, So.
G – Hayleigh Ross, Fitzgerald, Sr.
F – Jaycie Bowen, Banks County, Sr.
F – Brooke Henricks, Rabun County, Sr.

Class A-Private

Coach of the Year: Nichole Dixon, Holy Innocents’ (25-7; State Champs; Started 0-2)
Player of the Year: Jillian Hollingshead, Holy Innocents’, So.
Freshman of the Year: Kara Dunn, Mt. Paran
Best Scorer: Weronika Hipp, ELCA, Jr.
Best Shooter: Nicole Azar, Wesleyan, So.
Best Rebounder: AC Carter, Wesleyan, Jr.
Best Passer: Paige Lyons, Wesleyan, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Jillian Hollingshead, Holy Innocents’, So.
Most Underrated: Cierra Foster, Holy Innocents’, So.
Most Improved Team: Mt. Paran 24-4 (Improved from 13-12; Elite 8; 1 Senior, 6 Freshmen, 6 Sophomores)
Most Improved: Lovie Ballard, SACA, Jr. (Improved from 7.1 ppg/6.7 rpg/1.1 spg to 19.3 ppg/8.4 rpg/0.8 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Weronika Hipp, ELCA, Jr.
G – Elizabeth Gibbs, Landmark Christian, Sr.
F – AC Carter, Wesleyan, Jr.
F – India Bellamy, ELCA, Sr.
C – Jillian Hollingshead, Holy Innocents’, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Paige Lyons, Wesleyan, So.
G – Mia Moore, St. Francis, So.
G – Eliza Snyder, Lakeview Academy, Jr.
F – Jordan Isaacs, St. Francis, Sr.
F – Kai Carter, Paideia, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Nadia Reese, Stratford Academy, Jr.
G – Mary Elaine Mitchell, Stratford Academy, Jr.
G – Mahkayla Premo, Calvary Day, Fr.
G – Jasmine Akins, Calvary Day, Jr.
G – Christina Walker, Paideia, Jr.
G – Caroline Dingler, Darlington, Jr.
G – Jada Ryce, Galloway, So.
G – Jada Farrell, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
F – Kara Dunn, Mt. Paran, Fr.
C – Aminita Ly, Greenforest, Sr.
C – Ali Rumpel, Athens Academy, So.

Class A-Public

Coach of the Year: Fran McPherson, Marion County (29-1 State Champs)
Player of the Year: Ansley Whitley, Marion County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Layla Hood, Elite Scholars Academy
Best Scorer: Gracie Brunel, Lanier County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Gracie Brunel, Lanier County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Ansley Whitley, Marion County, Sr.
Best Passer: Mya Byrd, Turner County, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Takia Davis, Calhoun County, So.
Most Underrated: Morgan Hill, Echols County, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Clinch County 21-7 (Improved from 11-15; Final 4; 1 Senior)
Most Improved: JaBrica Leslie, Greenville, So. (Improved from 8 ppg/5 rpg/1 apg/1.4 spg/0.3 bpg to 18.2 ppg/8.7 rpg/0.8 apg/3.5 spg/1.2 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Gracie Brunel, Lanier County, Sr.
G – Jameisha Williams, Marion County, Jr.
F – JaBrica Leslie, Greenville, So.
F – Prencis Harden, ECI, So.
C – Ansley Whitley, Marion County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Zyhia Johnson, Clinch County, So.
G – Sameria Bryant, Wheeler County, Jr.
G – Mya Byrd, Turner County, Jr.
F – Angel McRae, Clinch County, So.
F – ShaBrica Leslie, Greenville, So.

Honorable Mention
G – India Wells, Telfair County, Sr.
G – Kanashas Enocher, Calhoun County, Sr.
G – Anyla Bell, Mitchell County, So.
G – Brandy Mackey, Telfair County, Sr.
G – Keonya Mincey, Wheeler County, Jr.
G – Destiny McClendon, Lake Oconee Academy, So.
F – Yakia Temple, Turner County, So.
F – Deandria Stephens, Georgia Military, So.
F – Bernyla Sparks, Central-Talbotton, So.
C – Ashley Whitley, Marion County, Sr.
C – Alayshia Dixon, Wilcox County, So.

GHSA, GHSA Basketball, Honors

2018-19 GHSA All-State Boys Basketball Honors

All-Georgia

Sandy’s Spiel Mr. Basketball: Sharife Cooper, McEachern, Jr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Sharife Cooper, McEachern, Jr.
G – KD Johnson, Southwest DeKalb, Jr.
G – Brandon Boston, Norcross, Jr.
F – Marcus Watson, Buford, Sr.
C – Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Deivon Smith, Grayson, Jr.
G – Dwon Odom, St. Francis, Jr.
F – Tyrin Lawrence, Morgan County, Sr.
F – Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, Jr.
F – Isaac Okoro, McEachern, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Hunter McIntosh, GAC, Sr.
G – Jayce Moore, Coffee, Sr.
G – Devin Butts, Stratford Academy, Sr.
G – Mitch Ganote, Lambert, Sr.
G – AJ White, Chattahoochee, So.
G – Messiah Thompson, North Atlanta, Sr.
F – TJ Bickerstaff, Sandy Creek, Sr.
F – Jaylin Williams, Brantley County, Sr.
F – Robbie Armbrester, Therrell, So.
F – Joshua Lusane, Americus-Sumter, Sr.
C – Travon Walker, Upson-Lee, Sr.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Mike Thompson, McEachern (32-0 State Champs; No. 1 in Nation)
Player of the Year: Sharife Cooper, McEachern, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Bruce Thornton, Milton
Best Scorer: Sharife Cooper, McEachern, Jr.
Best Shooter: Fermandez Jones, East Coweta, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Kevin Hester, North Cobb, Sr.
Best Passer: Mitch Ganote, Lambert, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Jared Jones, McEachern, Sr.
Most Underrated: Sam Hines, Wheeler, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Discovery 24-6 (Improved from 11-15; Elite 8; First Region Championship; Best Record in School History)
Most Improved: Jabiri Smith, Collins Hill, Jr. (Improved from 12.7 ppg/2.5 rpg/1.5 apg to 21.1 ppg/4.5 rpg/2.2 apg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Sharife Cooper, McEachern, Jr.
G – Deivon Smith, Grayson, Jr.
G – Mitch Ganote, Lambert, Sr.
G – Brandon Boston, Norcross, Jr.
F – Isaac Okoro, McEachern, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Terrell Burden, Campbell, Sr.
G – Chase Hunter, Westlake, Sr.
G – Tre Clark, Newton, Sr.
G – Fermandez Jones, East Coweta, Sr.
G – Jamir Chaplin, Meadowcreek, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Marquavius Johnson, Tift County, Sr.
G – Damian Dunn, Meadowcreek, Sr.
G – Jalen Benjamin, Meadowcreek, Sr.
G – Jaxon Etter, Etowah, Sr.
G – Kyle Sturdivant, Norcross, Sr.
G – Nahiem Allenye, Mountain View, Sr.
G – Taihland Owens, Cherokee, So.
F – Kendall Lewis, Shiloh, Sr.
F – Armani Harris, Newton, Sr.
F – Brandon Stroud, East Coweta, Jr.
F – Toneari Lane, Shiloh, Jr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Omari Forts, Tri-Cities (26-6; State Champs; Outright Region 5 Champs)
Player of the Year: Jayce Moore, Coffee, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Zocko Littleton Jr., South Cobb
Best Scorer: AJ White, Chattahoochee, So.
Best Shooter: Jacksen Greco, Sequoyah, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Grant Van Beveren, Chattahoochee, Sr.
Best Passer: Messiah Thompson, North Atlanta, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Omarion Smith, Douglas County, So.
Most Underrated: Trelan Scott, Heritage-Conyers, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Houston County 17-10 (Improved from 5-18; Sweet 16; Region 1 Tournament Champs)
Most Improved: PJ Carter, Langston Hughes, Jr. (Improved from 6.7 ppg/3 rpg/3.8 apg/1.2 spg to 19 ppg/4.6 rpg/2.3 apg/1.5 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Messiah Thompson, North Atlanta, Sr.
G – AJ White, Chattahoochee, So.
G – Kalen Williams, Lakeside-Evans, Sr.
G – Peyton Daniels, Tri-Cities, So.
G – Jayce Moore, Coffee, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Mekhail Bethea, Dacula, Sr.
G – Brandon Barron, Alpharetta, Sr.
F – Tyrel Morgan, Langston Hughes, Sr.
F – Rayquan Brown, Mundy’s Mill, Sr.
F – Joyful Hawkins, Brunswick, Fr.

Honorable Mention
G – PJ Carter, Langston Hughes, Jr.
G – Malik Battle, Alexander, Sr.
G – Kamar Robertson, Cambridge, Sr.
G – Titus Hunter, Tri-Cities, Sr.
G – Brenden Tucker, Dacula, Sr.
G – Cam Sheffield, Chattahoochee, Jr.
G – Sion James, Lanier, Jr.
G – Rafael Rubel, Gainesville, Jr.
G – Jermontae Hill, Tucker, Jr.
F – Matthew Cleveland, Cambridge, So.
F – Mackenzie McFatten, Coffee, Sr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Jermaine Sellers, Kell (25-6; Improved from 13-13; Elite 8; Outright Region 7 Champs)
Player of the Year: Marcus Watson, Buford, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Scoota Henderson, Kell
Best Scorer: Caleb Byrd, Rome, Jr.
Best Shooter: JeKobe Coleman, Fayette County, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Anthony Grant, Wayne County, Sr.
Best Passer: Josh Dupree, Fayette County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Sincere Whitehead, Woodland-Stockbridge, Sr.
Most Underrated: Sean Rutledge, East Paulding, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Kell 25-6 (Improved from 13-13; Elite 8; Outright Region 7 Champs)
Most Improved: Sean Rutledge, East Paulding, Jr. (Improved from 9.8 ppg to 17.1 ppg/10.1 rpg/1.2 apg/1.8 spg/1.9 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – KD Johnson, Southwest DeKalb, Jr.
G – Caleb Byrd, Rome, Jr.
G – Eric Gaines, Lithonia, Jr.
F – Marcus Watson, Buford, Sr.
F – James Glisson III, Southwest DeKalb, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Donell Nixon, Buford, Sr.
G – Anthony Hardy, Lithia Springs, Jr.
F – Eric Coleman, Buford, Sr.
F – Jamaine Mann, Starr’s Mill, Jr.
C – Nathan Presnell, Hiram, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Ricky Knight Jr., Fayette County, Sr.
G – Josh Dupree, Fayette County, Sr.
G – Tailique Williams, Harris County, Jr.
G – Rodney Smith, Chamblee, Sr.
G – Tyler Johnson, Cedar Shoals, Jr.
G – Liron Thomas, Columbia, So.
G – CJ Hood, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
G – CJ Henderson, Kell, Sr.
G – Marcellious Lockett, Carrollton, Jr.
F – Anthony Grant, Wayne County, Sr.
F – Quincy Canty, Cedar Shoals, Jr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Warren Beaulah, Carver-Columbus (26-5 State Champs; Outright Region 1 Champs)
Player of the Year: Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Chase Cormier, St. Pius X
Best Scorer: Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, Jr.
Best Shooter: Julian Alexander, Sandy Creek, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Travon Walker, Upson-Lee, Sr.
Best Passer: Sutton Smith, Denmark, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, Jr.
Most Underrated: Jahleel Roundtree, Burke County, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Thomson 21-6 (Improved from 7-18; Elite 8; Region 3 Tournament Champs)
Most Improved: Jabari Smith, Sandy Creek, So. (Improved from 2 ppg/1.5 rpg/0.3 apg/0.1 spg/0.1 bpg to 12.9 ppg/6.8 rpg/2 apg/1.2 spg/2.1 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – AJ Watts, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
F – TJ Bickerstaff, Sandy Creek, Sr.
F – Joshua Lusane, Americus-Sumter, Sr.
C – Travon Walker, Upson-Lee, Sr.
C – Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Matt Gonzalo, St. Pius X, Sr.
G – Sutton Smith, Denmark, So.
G – Jordan Brown, Westover, Sr.
G – Zyrice Scott, Upson-Lee, Sr.
G – Wisdom Uboh, Henry County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jhaquez Anderson, Northside-Columbus, Sr.
G – Alex Kelehear, LaFayette, Sr.
G – Lance Smith, Salem, Sr.
G – Cameron Gwyn, Chestatee, Sr.
G – Rodrick Jones, Dougherty, Jr.
F – BJ Wright, Perry, So.
F – Michael Isler Jr., Westover, Sr.
F – Zander Hamilton, Thomson, Sr.
F – Ty Nails, Stephens County, Sr.
F – Jabari Smith, Sandy Creek, So.
F – Xavier Valley, North Clayton, Jr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Harry Marsh, Hart County (24-8; State Runner-Up as #3 seed; Three 4Q Comeback Wins in State Tournament)
Player of the Year: Tyrin Lawrence, Morgan County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Domonic Henderson, Monroe
Best Scorer: Hunter McIntosh, GAC, Sr.
Best Shooter: Hunter McIntosh, GAC, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Jaylin Williams, Brantley County, Sr.
Best Passer: Ben Sheppard, GAC, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Ryan Mutombo, Lovett, So.
Most Underrated: Bryson Dennis, Stone Mountain, Sr.
Most Improved Team: North Murray 24-5 (Improved from 9-15; Sweet 16; Outright Region 6 Champs; Best Record in School History)
Most Improved: Desmon Foston, Westside-Macon, Sr. (Improved from 6.1 ppg/2.2 rpg/3.4 apg/1.2 spg to 15.6 ppg/9.3 rpg/6.4 apg/1.7 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Hunter McIntosh, GAC, Sr.
G – Ben Sheppard, GAC, Sr.
G – Alec Woodard, Morgan County, Sr.
G – Tyrin Lawrence, Morgan County, Sr.
F – Jaylin Williams, Brantley County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Stevin Green, Morgan County, Sr.
G – Jasper Gibson, Dawson County, Jr.
G – Zim Fields, Windsor Forest, Sr.
F – Luke Chism, Dawson County, Sr.
F – Quay Primas, Central-Macon, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Rex McCord, Hart County, Sr.
G – Devon Barnes, Cedar Grove, Sr.
G – Kowacie Reeves Jr., Westside-Macon, So.
G – Desmon Foston, Westside-Macon, Sr.
G – Emondre Bowles, Johnson-Savannah, So.
G – JaVen Smith, Redan, So.
G – Jordan Stephens, Rutland, Sr.
G – Griffin Neville, Cherokee Bluff, Jr.
G – Titus Brown, Franklin County, Jr.
F – Kalib Clinton, Jackson County, So.
F – Shone Webb, Hart County, So.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Eddie Johnson, Therrell (27-8; State Champs)
Player of the Year: Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Alfred Coaxum, Woodville-Tompkins
Best Scorer: Carl Cleveland, Banks County, Jr.
Best Shooter: Pierce Martin, Banks County, So.
Best Rebounder: Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, Jr.
Best Passer: Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, Jr.
Most Underrated: Charleston Willingham, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Callaway 13-11 (Improved from 3-16; Elite 8; 2 Seniors)
Most Improved: Nykeem Farrow, Bleckley County, Sr. (Improved from 9 ppg/2.2 rpg/3.7 apg/1.7 spg to 22.7 ppg/4.1 rpg/4.8 apg/3.2 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Ja’Quavian Florence, South Atlanta, Jr.
F – Ra’Sean Frederick, Therrell, Jr.
F – Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, Jr.
F – Carl Cleveland, Banks County, Jr.
F – Robbie Armbrester, Therrell, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Nykeem Farrow, Bleckley County, Sr.
G – Preston Crisp, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
G – Darius Dunn, Northeast-Macon, Sr.
F – John Whitehead, Glenn Hills, Jr.
F – AJ James, Elbert County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Demetrius Coleman, Callaway, So.
G – Jaylin Sellers, Spencer, So.
G – Alijah Huzzie, Heard County, Sr.
G – Kenon Dixon, Coosa, Sr.
G – Keandre Graham, Early County, Sr.
G – Jamarious Pledger, Douglass, Jr.
G – Jamarius Dixon, Washington County, Sr.
F – Emmanuel Jones, Glenn Hills, Jr.
F – Jyheem Rollins, Butler, Sr.
F – Tyrese Powers, Fitzgerald, Jr.
F – Bernard Pelote, Woodville-Tompkins, Jr.

Class A-Private

Coach of the Year: Drew Catlett, St. Francis (28-4 State Champs; Outright Region 6 Champs)
Player of the Year: Dwon Odom, St. Francis, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Anthony Arrington, Galloway
Best Scorer: Micah McAllister, Landmark Christian, Sr.
Best Shooter: Devin Butts, Stratford Academy, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Felix Uadiale, ELCA, Sr.
Best Passer: Dwon Odom, St. Francis, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Jordan Meka, Mt. Bethel, Jr.
Most Underrated: Jusaun Holt, St. Francis, So.
Most Improved Team: Savannah Country Day 20-8 (Improved from 7-19; Elite 8; Region 3 Regular Season Champs)
Most Improved: Felix Uadiale, ELCA, Sr. (Improved from 3 ppg/3.6 rpg/0.2 bpg to 9 ppg/9.4 rpg/1.7 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Dwon Odom, St. Francis, Jr.
G – Devin Butts, Stratford Academy, Sr.
G – Micah McAllister, Landmark Christian, Sr.
G – Chance Moore, Holy Innocents’, So.
F – Stanley Eze, Mt. Bethel, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Trevon Reddish, ELCA, Sr.
G – Mekhi Cameron, ELCA, Sr.
F – Chase Ellis, St. Francis, Jr.
F – Chandler Baker, Walker, Jr.
C – Jordan Meka, Mt. Bethel, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Quinn Richey, Mt. Pisgah, Sr.
G – Blake McIntyre, Lakeview Academy, Sr.
G – Kelvin Jones III, ELCA, Sr.
G – Jalen Fulwood, Wesleyan, So.
G – Zy Wright, Aquinas, Jr.
G – Lamar Oden, Greenforest, Jr.
G – Shad Dabney, Riverside Military, So.
G – Brelan Holston, George Walton Academy, Sr.
F – AJ Hopkins, Whitefield Academy, Jr.
F – Brady Burnett, Trinity Christian, Jr.
F – Burke Chebuhar, Walker, Jr.

Class A-Public

Coach of the Year: Marcus Shaw, Calhoun County (32-0 State Champs)
Player of the Year: Jalen Lamar, Wilkinson County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Cam Long, Manchester
Best Scorer: Keundre Campbell, Webster County, Jr.
Best Shooter: Jalen Lamar, Wilkinson County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Zeff Felton, Dooly County, Sr.
Best Passer: Devonta Brown, Portal, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Marquis Martin, Seminole County, Sr.
Most Underrated: Kolby Moss, Towns County, So.
Most Improved Team: Chattahoochee County 20-9 (Improved from 5-19; Sweet 16; First winning record in 8+ years)
Most Improved: Chris Parker, Bowdon, Sr. (Improved from 14.2 ppg/2.8 rpg/0.5 apg to 24 ppg/3.6 rpg/1.1 apg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Malik Foston, Georgia Military, Sr.
G – Jalen Lamar, Wilkinson County, Sr.
G – Keundre Campbell, Webster County, Jr.
G – Josh Rodgers, Marion County, Sr.
G – Marcus Foster, Drew Charter, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – DJ Wright, Greene County, Jr.
G – Kamron Jordan, Treutlen, Jr.
G – Tykevious Curry, Calhoun County, So.
F – Tyquan Baker, Lanier County, Sr.
F – Arkavias Lovett, Treutlen, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Carlos Dixon, Manchester, Sr.
G – Lakeviyon Walker, Macon County, Jr.
G – Chris Parker, Bowdon, Sr.
G – Bryan Smith, Calhoun County, Sr.
G – Asher McGee, Drew Charter, Sr.
F – Ke’Monterius Byrd, Pelham, Sr.
F – Desmond Tisdol, Wilcox County, Jr.
F – Javon Stanley, Irwin County, Sr.
F – Makevion Bonner, Macon County, Sr.
F – Zeff Felton, Dooly County, Sr.
F – Reginald Reynolds, Hancock Central, Sr.

GHSA, Girls Basketball, Girls Honors

2017-18 GHSA All-State Girls Basketball Honors

All-Georgia

Sandy’s Spiel Mrs. Basketball: Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Winder-Barrow, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Tory Ozment, Buford, Sr.
F – Morgan Jones, Our Lady of Mercy, Sr.
F – De’Sha Benjamin, Laney, Sr.
C – Victaria Saxton, Model, Sr.
C – Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Winder-Barrow, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jenna Brown, Lovett, Sr.
G – Amaya Register, Wesleyan, Sr.
G – Cameron Swartz, Fellowship Christian, Sr.
G – Brittany Davis, Greenville, Sr.
C – Jessika Carter, Harris County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu, Norcross, Jr.
G – Genesis Bryant, Lovejoy, So.
G – Anaya Boyd, Lovejoy, So.
G – Kaila Hubbard, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Jasmine Carson, McEachern, Sr.
G – Brooke Moore, Henry County, Sr.
F – Taniyah Worth, Flowery Branch, Sr.
F – Amari Robinson, Douglas County, Jr.
F – Taylor Hosendove, Westlake, Sr.
F – Deasia Merrill, Villa Rica, Jr.
F – AC Carter, Wesleyan, So.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Hilda Hankerson, Westlake
Player of the Year:  Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu, Norcross, Jr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Lexii Chatman, Newton, Sr.
G – Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu, Norcross, Jr.
G – Jasmine Carson, McEachern, Sr.
F – Jaron Stallworth, Collins Hill, Sr.
F – Taylor Hosendove, Westlake, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Raven Johnson, Westlake, Fr.
G – Lacie McCoy, Cherokee, Jr.
G – Catherine Shope, North Forsyth, Sr.
F – Javyn Nicholson, Collins Hill, Jr.
F – Lillian Kennedy, Mountain View, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Anastasia Warren, Westlake, Sr.
G – Jurnee Smith, Newton, Sr.
G – Bria Harmon, Collins Hill, Jr.
G – Diamond Hall, Colquitt County, Sr.
G – Victoria Agyin, McEachern, Sr.
G – Taylor Smith, Marietta, Sr.
F – Asia McCoy, Archer, Sr.
F – Cassie Markle, North Forsyth, Sr.
F – Kierra Adams, Brookwood, Jr.
F – Jazmine Robinson, Grayson, Jr.
F – Devyn Wilson, Norcross, Sr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Cedric King, Lovejoy
Player of the Year: Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Winder-Barrow, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Genesis Bryant, Lovejoy, So.
G – Anaya Boyd, Lovejoy, So.
F – Amari Robinson, Douglas County, Jr.
F – Ashlee Austin, Northview, Jr.
C – Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Winder-Barrow, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Sydnie Ward, Alpharetta, Sr.
G – Savannah Samuel, River Ridge, So.
G – Azhana Maxwell, ML King, Sr.
G – Chellia Watson, Winder-Barrow, Jr.
F – Audrey Jordan, Harrison, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Harper Vick, Harrison, Sr.
G – Kassidy Broussard, Stephenson, So.
G – Kennedy Cater, Creekview, Sr.
G – Latrice Perkins, Winder-Barrow, Sr.
G – Jamyah Montissol, Lanier, Sr.
G – Asjah Inniss, Northview, So.
F – Shekinah Guthrie, Centennial, Sr.
F – Ayana Collins, Grovetown, Sr.
C – Kayla Brown, Lovejoy, Sr.
C – Sania Feagin, Forest Park, Fr.
C – Destiny Thomas, Tri-Cities, Jr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Gene Durden, Buford
Player of the Year: Tory Ozment, Buford, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Tory Ozment, Buford, Sr.
G – Nadia Marshall, Bainbridge, Sr.
F – Taniyah Worth, Flowery Branch, Sr.
F – Deasia Merrill, Villa Rica, Jr.
C – Jessika Carter, Harris County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Ashley Foster, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
G – Zamiya Passmore, Locust Grove, Jr.
G – Keshuna Patterson, Miller Grove, Sr.
G – Iyanna McMillan, Arabia Mountain, Sr.
C – India Bellamy, Dutchtown, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Shamyia Johnson, Banneker, Sr.
G – Caroline Wysocki, Flowery Branch, Jr.
G – Audrey Weiner, Buford, Sr.
G – Maegan Barkley, Fayette County, Sr.
G – Tamara White, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
F – Shynia Jackson, Warner Robins, Sr.
F – Jada Claude, Whitewater, Jr.
C – Elexus Bell, Carrollton, Sr.
C – Taya Gibson, Rome, Sr.
C – Taziha Fanning, Harris County, Jr.
C – Shondell Vickers, Ware County, Sr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Tykira Gilbert, Spalding
Player of the Year: Brooke Moore, Henry County, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Anna McKendree, West Hall, Sr.
G – Tyler Collins, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – Brooke Moore, Henry County, Sr.
F – Corriana Evans, Spalding, So.
C – Oliva Cochran, Carver-Columbus, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jy’Kiera Long, Americus-Sumter, Sr.
G – Kamya Hollingshed, Luella, Sr.
G – Mariah Igus, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
G – Diarra Oden, Marist, Sr.
F – Jordan Bailey, Madison County, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Aryan Dozier, LaGrange, Sr.
G – Zaria Bankston, Luella, Sr.
G – Crystal Corley, Baldwin, Jr.
G – Janya Love-Hill, Carver-Columbus, Jr.
G – Adryana Maxwell, Madison County, Sr.
F – Kiana Banks, Spalding, Sr.
F – Keely Brown, Luella, So.
F – Jazmin Allen, Jefferson, Sr.
C – Daija Powell, Sandy Creek, So.
C – Brittany Reeves, Howard, Sr.
C – Jada Griffin, Northwest Whitfield, Jr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Brandon Lindsey, Johnson-Savannah
Player of the Year: Jenna Brown, Lovett, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Jenna Brown, Lovett, Sr.
G – Bubbles Williams, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
G – Carly Winters, East Hall, Sr.
G – Mya Jones, Franklin County, Sr.
G – Taylor Sutton, GAC, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Alexis Boykin, Haralson County, Sr.
G – Torrion Starks, Hart County, Jr.
G – J’Mya Cutter, Johnson-Savannah, Jr.
F – Caria Reynolds, GAC, Sr.
C – Jada Clowers, Central-Macon, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Lou Reid, Morgan County, Jr.
G – Kaylee Sticker, Dawson County, Jr.
G – Tatiannya Morris, Beach, Sr.
G – Macey Gregg, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Jr.
G – Da’Nasia Shaw, Peach County, Jr.
G – Kashay Hankerson, Tattnall County, Sr.
G – Kennedi Williams, GAC, Jr.
F – Jabreika Bass, Beach, Sr.
F – Mary Martha Turner, GAC, Sr.
F – Jasmine Thompson, Johnson-Savannah, Jr.
C – Giana Copeland, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Otis Smart, Laney
Player of the Year: De’Sha Benjamin, Laney, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Dynesha Brown, Swainsboro, Jr.
G – Jhesskya Williams, Laney, Sr.
G – Georgia Stockton, Rabun County, Jr.
F – De’Sha Benjamin, Laney, Sr.
C – Victaria Saxton, Model, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kirstin Crook, Fitzgerald, Sr.
F – Allison Smith, Banks County, Sr.
F – Rykia Pennamon, Putnam County, Sr.
F – Tykedra Rolland, Josey, Jr.
C – Makayla Timpson, Early County, Fr.

Honorable Mention
G – Tomiyah Alford, Lamar County, Jr.
G – Nekiyah Thompson, Douglass, Jr.
G – Ashanti Cobb, South Atlanta, So.
G – Jashanti Simmons, Putnam County, So.
G – Mercedes Coleman, Gordon Central, Fr.
G – Destanee Wright, Dodge County, Jr.
G – Europe Brown, Dodge County, Jr.
F – Nijeria Jordan, Washington County, Sr.
F – Jahnaria Brown, Bleckley County, Sr.
F – Keyarah Berry, Rockmart, Fr.
C – Shatara Goodman, Coretta Scott King, Sr.

Class A-Private

Coach of the Year: Jan Azar, Wesleyan
Player of the Year: Morgan Jones, Our Lady of Mercy, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Amaya Register, Wesleyan, Sr.
G – Kaila Hubbard, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Cameron Swartz, Fellowship Christian, Sr.
F – Morgan Jones, Our Lady of Mercy, Sr.
F – AC Carter, Wesleyan, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Elizabeth Gibbs, Landmark Christian, Jr.
G – Weronika Hipp, ELCA, Fr.
F – Sutton West, Wesleyan, Sr.
F – Kennedy Suttle, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
C – Jillian Hollingshead, Holy Innocents’, Fr.

Honorable Mention
G – Kai Carter, Paideia, Jr.
G – Alex Widener, Calvary Day, Sr.
G – Ansley Hall, Prince Avenue, So.
G – Paige Aronhalt, Landmark Christian, Jr.
G – Regina Metz, Pinecrest Academy, Sr.
G – Jada Farrell, Holy Innocents’, So.
G – Nadia Reese, Stratford Academy, So.
G – Mia Moore, St. Francis, Fr.
F – Jordan Isaacs, St. Francis, Jr.
F – Arynn Eady, St. Francis, Sr.
C – Aminata Ly, Greenforest, Jr.

Class A-Public

Coach of the Year: Waqueisha Tenney, Greenville
Player of the Year: Brittany Davis, Greenville, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Brittany Davis, Greenville, Sr.
G – India Wells, Telfair County, Jr.
G – Mahogany Randall, Pelham, Sr.
F – Jamiya McDaniel, Terrell County, Sr.
C – Trajata Colbert, Wilcox County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jasmine Larry, Macon County, Sr.
G – Maci Holloway, Bowdon, Sr.
G – Miya Byrd, Turner County, So.
F – Zakiyah Office, Turner County, Sr.
C – Ansley Whitley, Marion County, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Brianna Hinton, Wheeler County, Sr.
G – Ny’Asia Howard, Telfair County, Sr.
G – Ty’Shemia Ceaser, Quitman County, Sr.
G – Gracie Brunel, Lanier County, Jr.
G – Natera Perkins, Wheeler County, Jr.
F – Angel McCrae, Clinch County, Fr.
F – Cire Foston, Georgia Military, Jr.
F – Torri Myers, Marion County, Sr.
C – Rylee Robinson, Bowdon, Sr.
C – Erykah Skinner, Macon County, Sr.
C – Tykira Campbell, Manchester, Jr.

GHSA, GHSA Basketball, Honors

2017-18 GHSA All-State Boys Basketball Honors

All-Georgia

Sandy’s Spiel Mr. Basketball: Ashton Hagans, Newton, Jr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Ashton Hagans, Newton, Jr.
G – Tye Fagan, Upson-Lee, Sr.
G – Nelson Phillips, Warner Robins, Sr.
G – Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Sr.
C – EJ Montgomery, Wheeler, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Sharife Cooper, McEachern, So.
G – Isaac Okoro, McEachern, Jr.
G – Jacolbey Owens, Warner Robins, Sr.
G – Devin Vassell, Peachtree Ridge, Sr.
F – Khavon Moore, Westside-Macon, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Alex Jones, Buford, Sr.
G – Dwon Odom, St. Francis, So.
G – Hunter McIntosh, GAC, Jr.
G – Eli Lawrence, Tri-Cities, Sr.
G – Kyle Sturdivant, Norcross, Jr.
F – Jamari Dean, Cedar Grove, Sr.
F – Marcus Watson, Buford, Jr.
F – Reggie Perry, Thomasville, Sr.
F – Jamari Smith, Jonesboro, Sr.
C – Travon Walker, Upson-Lee, Jr.
C – Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, So.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Curtis Gilleylen, Meadowcreek (26-6 State Champs)
Player of the Year: Ashton Hagans, Newton, Jr.
Freshman of the Year:  Tai Owens, Cherokee
Best Scorer: EJ Montgomery, Wheeler, Sr.
Best Shooter: Adam Flagler, Duluth, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Kalu Ezkipe, Discovery, Sr.
Best Passer: Ashton Hagans, Newton, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Amari Kelly, Meadowcreek, Sr.
Most Underrated: Montae Terrell, Tift County, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Peachtree Ridge 24-5 (Region 6 regular season/tournament champs; Sweet 16; Improved from 16-13)
Most Improved: Devin Vassell, Peachtree Ridge, Sr. (Improved from 13 ppg/4.7 rpg/0.8 apg/1.2 spg/0.5 bpg to 22.3 ppg/7.3 rpg/2.5 apg/1.5 spg/1.3 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Ashton Hagans, Newton, Jr.
G – Sharife Cooper, McEachern, So.
G – Devin Vassell, Peachtree Ridge, Sr.
G – Isaac Okoro, McEachern, Jr.
C – EJ Montgomery, Wheeler, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kyle Sturdivant, Norcross, Jr.
G – Jamir Chaplin, Meadowcreek, Jr.
G – Tony Jonhson, Berkmar, Sr.
F – Jalyn McCreary, Kennesaw Mountain, Jr.
C – Kalu Ezkipe, Discovery, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Dwight Murray, Pebblebrook, Sr.
G – Nick Edwards, Grayson, Sr.
G – Terrell Burden, Campbell, Jr.
G – Brandon Boston, Norcross, So.
G – Jaxon Etter, Etowah, Jr.
G – Spencer Rodgers, Mountain View, Sr.
G – Adam Flagler, Duluth, Sr.
G – Christian Wright, Milton, So.
F – Mervin James, Pebblebrook, Sr.
C – Babatunde Akingbola, McEachern, Jr.
C – Ahmir Langlais, Parkview, Jr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Rory Welsh, Langston Hughes (27-5 Repeat State Champs)
Player of the Year:  Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Peyton Daniels, Tri-Cities
Best Scorer: Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Sr.
Best Shooter: Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Sr.
Best Rebounder:  Jamari Smith, Jonesboro, Sr.
Best Passer: Xavier Bledson, Gainesville, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Brady Spence, Alexander, Jr.
Most Underrated: Joe Jones, Northview, Jr.
Most Improved Team: North Atlanta 21-10 (Region 7 tournament champs; Elite 8; Improved from 7-18)
Most Improved: Jackson Greco, Sequoyah, So. (Improved from 4.2 ppg/1.7 rpg/0.4 apg to 19 ppg/3.1 rpg/ 1.7 apg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Eli Lawrence, Tri-Cities, Sr.
G – Jayce Moore, Coffee, Jr.
G – Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Sr.
F – Jamari Smith, Jonesboro, Sr.
F – Tyson Jackson, Creekside, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Messiah Thompson, North Atlanta, Jr.
G – Mekhail Bethea, Dacula, Jr.
G – Kamar Robertson, Cambridge, Jr.
G – KJ Jenkins, Creekview, Sr.
F – KJ Buffen, Gainesville, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Brenden Tucker, Dacula, Jr.
G – Adrian Martin, Lanier, Sr.
G – Kalen Williams, Lakeside-Evans, Jr.
G – Marcus Scott, Brunswick, Sr.
G – Khalyn Weekley, Bradwell Institute, Sr.
G – Jackson Greco, Sequoyah, So.
G – Malik Battle, Douglas County, Jr.
G – Brandon Barron, Alpharetta, Jr.
G – Xavier Bledson, Gainesville, Sr.
F – Khadim Samb, Sprayberry, Sr.
C – Brady Spence, Alexander, Jr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Darius Hodge, Hiram (23-10; Region 7 tournament champs; Final 4; Allowed only 41.3 points per game in state tournament; Started season 8-6; Most Improved Team)
Player of the Year: Nelson Phillips, Warner Robins, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Omarion Smith, Lithia Springs
Best Scorer: Nelson Phillips, Warner Robins, Sr.
Best Shooter: Brandon Thomas, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Lorenzo McGhee, Columbia, Sr.
Best Passer: Alex Jones, Buford, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Omarion Smith, Lithia Springs, Fr.
Most Underrated: Vinnie Viana, North Springs, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Hiram 23-10 (Region 7 tournament champs; Final 4; Improved from 11-15)
Most Improved: Demonte Demore, Banneker, Sr. (Improved to 25.1 ppg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Alex Jones, Buford, Sr.
G – Jacolbey Owens, Warner Robins, Sr.
G – KD Johnson, Southwest DeKalb, So.
G – Nelson Phillips, Warner Robins, Sr.
F – Marcus Watson, Buford, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Maurice Harvey, Miller Grove, Jr.
G – Brandon Thomas, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
F – Lorenzo McGhee, Columbia, Sr.
F – Kavonte Ivery, Stockbridge, Sr.
F – Dontavius King, Dutchtown, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Marquavius Carter, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
G – Justin Quick, Flowery Branch, Sr.
G – Ziven Alexander, Lithonia, Sr.
G – Daniel Cooper, Statesboro, Sr.
G – Javonte Hart, Villa Rica, Sr.
G – Lorenzo Anderson, Miller Grove, Sr.
F – Drew Hudson, Starr’s Mill, Sr.
F – Josh Taylor, Columbia, So.
F – Quamonte Monfort, Clarke Central, Sr.
F – David Viti, Buford, Sr.
C – Nathan Presnell, Hiram, Jr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Darrell Lockhart, Upson-Lee (31-0 Repeat State Champs, 63-straight wins)
Player of the Year: Tye Fagan, Upson-Lee, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Breylon Davis, Hephzibah
Best Scorer: Tye Fagan, Upson-Lee, Sr.
Best Shooter: Everett Lane, St. Pius X, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Travon Walker, Upson-Lee, Jr.
Best Passer: Matt Gonzalo, St. Pius X, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, So.
Most Underrated: Kam Miller, Sandy Creek, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Jefferson 18-11 (Sweet 16; Only 4 seniors; Improved from 4-21)
Most Improved: Joshua Lusane, Americus-Sumter, Jr. (Improved from 5.7 ppg/2.5 rpg/0.8 spg/0.4 bpg to 15.1 ppg/8 rpg/2.6 spg/1 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Everett Lane, St. Pius X, Sr.
G – Tye Fagan, Upson-Lee, Sr.
G – Cam Holden, Mary Persons, Sr.
C – Travon Walker, Upson-Lee, Jr.
C – Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jarred Godfrey, Sandy Creek, Sr.
G – Jaylon Pugh, Cartersville, Sr.
G – Jay Jefferson, Troup, Sr.
G – AJ Watts, Carver-Columbus, Jr.
F – TJ Bickerstaff, Sandy Creek, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Kris Gardner, Westover, Sr.
G – TJ Horton, Cartersville, Sr.
G – Zyrice Scott, Upson-Lee, Jr.
G – Jhaquez Anderson, Northside-Columbus, Jr.
G – Zayveon Williams, Burke County, Sr.
G – Jordan Brown, Westover, Jr.
G – Brenden Robertson, Baldwin, Sr.
F – Joshua Lusane, Americus-Sumter, Jr.
F – Tabais Long, Salem, Sr.
F – Jon Morgan, LaFayette, Sr.
C – De’Undra Singleton, Stephens County, Sr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: David Eaton, GAC (28-3 State Champs, Two seniors, Beat regular season No. 1, No. 2, No. 5, No. 9 on way to state title)
Player of the Year: Khavon Moore, Westside-Macon, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: JaVen Flowers-Smith, Redan
Best Scorer: Khavon Moore, Westside-Macon, Sr.
Best Shooter: Alec Woodard, Morgan County, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Jamari Dean, Cedar Grove, Sr.
Best Passer: Kanuri Williams, Central-Macon, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Elavian Bowles, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
Most Underrated: David Manigo, Towers, Sr.
Most Improved Team: East Jackson 16-13 (State Playoff berth; Improved from 2-23)
Most Improved: Greg Holloway, Westside-Macon, Sr. (Improved from 7.1 ppg/5.7 rpg/0.6 apg to 18.5 ppg/11.9 rpg/2.1 apg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Hunter McIntosh, GAC, Jr.
F – Khavon Moore, Westside-Macon, Sr.
F – Jaylin Williams, Brantley County, Jr.
F – Jamari Dean, Cedar Grove, Sr.
F – Amanze Ngumezi, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Alec Woodard, Morgan County, Jr.
G – Tyrin Lawrence, Morgan County, Jr.
F – Greg Holloway, Westside-Macon, Sr.
F – Kylan Hill, Central-Macon, Sr.
F – Isaiah Kelly, Pace Academy, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Eleik Bowles, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
G – Stevin Greene, Morgan County, Jr.
G – JaVen Flowers-Smith, Redan, Fr.
G – Tyrone Scott, Jenkins, Sr.
G – Ben Sheppard, GAC, Jr.
G – Wil Walraven, Sonoraville, Sr.
G – Cullen Reed, Dawson County, Sr.
G – Shamar Jones, Johnson-Savannah, Jr.
G – Brice Paster, Peach County, Sr.
G – Zimbabwe Fields, Windsor Forest, Jr.
C – Carlos Curry, Dougherty, Sr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Benjamin Tillman, Thomasville (28-3 State Champs; Beat regular season No. 3, No. 4, No. 8 on way to state title)
Player of the Year: Reggie Perry, Thomasville, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Robbie Armbrester, Therrell
Best Scorer: Kameron Pauldo, Dublin, Sr.
Best Shooter: Chris Jennings, Berrien, So.
Best Rebounder: Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, So.
Best Passer: Darius Bonds, Banks County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Dylan Orr, Banks County, Sr.
Most Underrated: Nicholas Clifton, Screven County, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Spencer 22-8 (Elite 8; Best record since 2005-06; Improved from 10-17)
Most Improved: D’Mario Reid, Putnam County, Sr. (Improved from 13.3 ppg/5.4 rpg to 21.6 ppg/9.4 rpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Kameron Pauldo, Dublin, Sr.
G – Jaylan McKinney, Swainsboro, Sr.
F – Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, So.
F – Reggie Perry, Thomasville, Sr.
F – Timmy Sellers, Glenn Hills, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Tim Williamson, Glenn Hills, Sr.
G – Ashton Bonner, Monticello, Sr.
G – Dondre Barnes, South Atlanta, Sr.
G – Deandre Brown, Therrell, So.
F – Clarence Jackson, Dublin, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Mardrez McBride, Butler, Sr.
G – Tahj Jones, Vidalia, Sr.
G – Nick Cummings, Dodge County, Sr.
G – Jalen Stegall, South Atlanta, Sr.
G – Donald Henley, Laney, Sr.
G – Darius Dunn, Northeast-Macon, Jr.
G – Vonterius Woolbright, Thomasville, Jr.
F – Torenio Davis, Bleckley County, Sr.
F – Carl Cleveland, Banks County, So.
F – Dylan Orr, Banks County, Sr.
F – AJ James, Elbert County, Jr.

Class A-Private

Coach of the Year: Tyler Watkins, Christian Heritage (27-3; Region 6 tournament champs; Elite 8; Best season in school history; Most Improved Team)
Player of the Year: Dwon Odom, St. Francis, So.
Freshman of the Year: Garrison Powell, Holy Innocents’
Best Scorer: Lamar Oden, SACA, So.
Best Shooter: Micah McAllister, Landmark Christian, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Tre Gomillion, Aquinas, Sr.
Best Passer: Dwon Odom, St. Francis, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Christian Koneman, Christian Heritage, Sr.
Most Underrated: Dalton Meeler, Prince Avenue, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Christian Heritage 27-3 (Region 6 tournament champs; Elite 8; Best season in school history)
Most Improved: Tahj Moss, Tallulah Falls, Sr. (Improved from JV to 17.1 ppg/8.6 rpg/2.6 apg/1.7 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Dwon Odom, St. Francis, So.
G – Tre Gomillion, Aquinas, Sr.
F – Lamar Oden, SACA, So.
F – Christian Koneman, Christian Heritage, Sr.
F – Malachi Rhodes, ELCA, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Quinn Richey, Mt. Pisgah, Jr.
G – Devin Butts, Stratford Academy, Jr.
G – Christian Jackson, Greenforest, Sr.
G – Daniel Parrish, Aquinas, Sr.
F – Eric Coleman, King’s Ridge, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Garrison Powell, Holy Innocents’, Fr.
G – Micah McAllister, Landmark Christian, Jr.
G – Drew Cottrell, Lakeview Academy, Sr.
G – Ahmad Abdur-Rahman, WD Mohammed, So.
G – Hunter Norman, North Cobb Christian, Sr.
G – Jaylyn Clark, Greenforest, Sr.
F – Jamaine Mann, ELCA, So.
F – JD Hull, Darlington, Jr.
F – Sutton Eggena, Brookstone, Sr.
F – Chase Ellis, St. Francis, So.
F – Tahj Keeton, Mt. Vernon Presbyterian, Sr.

Class A-Public

Coach of the Year: Dr. Aaron Geter, Wilkinson County (26-6 Repeat State Champs; Region 7 tournament champs; 10th state title)
Player of the Year: Rashun Williams, Calhoun County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Darreonte Gainer, Randolph-Clay
Best Scorer: Daveaun Coglin, Montgomery County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Clayton Jenkins, Macon County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Tylan Grable, Wilkinson County, Sr.
Best Passer: Jamaal Rice II, Macon County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Amari McGriff, Lanier County, So.
Most Underrated: TJ Cagle, Mt. Zion-Carrollton, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Georgia Military 24-4 (Sweet 16; Best record in 13+ years; Improved from 12-10)
Most Improved: Jahiem Lucas, Taylor County, Jr. (Improved from 1.1 ppg/0.5 rpg/0.4 spg to 21 ppg/8.3 rpg/3.9 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Jah’Nile Hill, Manchester, Sr.
G – Jaylen Lamar, Wilkinson County, Jr.
G – Daveaun Coglin, Montgomery County, Sr.
F – ZyTavian Hill, Central-Talbotton, Sr.
F – Rashun Williams, Calhoun County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Preston Crisp, Woodville-Tompkins, Jr.
G – Clayton Jenkins, Macon County, Sr.
G – Malik Foston, Georgia Military, Jr.
F – Jahleel Wilson, Montgomery County, Sr.
C – Tylan Grable, Wilkinson County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – JaQuavius Smith, Central-Talbotton, Sr.
G – Shahee Billings, Quitman County, Sr.
G – Arkavias Lovett, Treutlen, Jr.
G – Charleston Willingham, Woodville-Tompkins, Jr.
G – Kamron Jordan, Treutlen, So.
G – Jarquavius Brown, Dooly County, Sr.
G – Yizar Rainwater II, Fulton Leadership Academy, Sr.
G – Keundre Campbell, Webster County, So.
G – Shaw Robinson, Montgomery County, Sr.
G – Josh Rodgers, Marion County, Jr.
F – Kerry Richardson, Elite Scholars Academy, Sr.

GHSA, GHSA Basketball, Honors

2016-17 GHSA All-State Boys Basketball Honors

Sandy’s Spiel Mr. Basketball: Chuma Okeke, Westlake, Sr.

All-Georgia

FIRST TEAM
G – Collin Sexton, Pebblebrook, Sr.
G – Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Jr.
F – Isaac Okoro, McEachern, So.
F – Chuma Okeke, Westlake, Sr.
C – Wendell Carter, Pace Academy, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Will Richardson, Liberty County, Jr.
G – MJ Walker, Jonesboro, Sr.
F – Khavon Moore, Westside-Macon, Jr.
G – DeAundrae Ballard, SACA, Sr.
C – Ikey Obiagu, Greenforest, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Ashton Hagans, Newton, So.
F – Demiere Brown, North Cobb Christian, Sr.
F – Rayshaun Hammonds, Norcross, Sr.
G – Alex O’Connell, Milton, Sr.
G – Al Durham, Berkmar, Sr.
G – Davion Mitchell, Liberty County, Sr.
G – Isaiah Hart, Whitefield Academy, Sr.
G – Tye Fagan, Upson-Lee, Jr.
F – PJ Horne, Tift County, Sr.
F – Marcus Watson, Buford, So.
G – Phlan Fleming, Cedar Shoals, Sr.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Eric Holland, Tift County (29-2 State Champs; Defeated three nationally ranked teams en route to championship including No. 1, 2, 4 & 7 in the state)
Player of the Year: Chuma Okeke, Westlake, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Toneari Lane, Parkview
Best Scorer: Collin Sexton, Pebblebrook, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Chuma Okeke, Westlake, Sr.
Best Passer: Ashton Hagans, Newton, So.
Best Shot Blocker: TJ Massenburg, Shiloh, Sr.
Most Underrated: Adam Flagler, Duluth, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Roswell 21-6 (Region 4 regular season champs; Improved from 10-16)
Most Improved: CJ Smith, Forsyth Central, Sr. (Improved from 7.6 ppg/1.3 rpg/0.9 apg/0.4 spg to 19.1 ppg/3.5 rpg/2.7 apg/1.8 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Collin Sexton, Pebblebrook, Sr.
G – Ashton Hagans, Newton, So.
F – Chuma Okeke, Westlake, Sr.
F – Isaac Okoro, McEachern, So.
F – Rayshaun Hammonds, Norcross, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Alex O’Connell, Milton, Sr.
G – JD Notae, Newton, Sr.
G – Al Durham, Berkmar, Sr.
F – PJ Horne, Tift County, Sr.
F – EJ Montgomery, Wheeler, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Isaiah Miller, Newton, Sr.
G – Darius Perry, Wheeler, Sr.
G – Elias Harden, Pebblebrook, Sr.
F – Evan Cole, South Forsyth, Sr.
G – Travis Anderson, Grayson, Jr.
G – Bubba Parham, Brookwood, Sr.
G – DeMierre Black, Hillgrove, Sr.
F – Lance Thomas, Norcross, Sr.
F – TJ Massenburg, Shiloh, Sr
G – Jay Estime, Berkmar, Sr.
G – Danny Lewis, Westlake, Sr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Rory Welsh, Langston Hughes (25-8 State Champs; Won championship as three-seed with no home games; Played without D-I signee for final weeks of season)
Player of the Year: Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Donovan Shipp, Sequoyah
Best Scorer: MJ Walker, Jonesboro, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Deon Berrien, Lakeside-Evans, Sr.
Best Passer: Xavier Bledson, Gainesville, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Kyler Ingram, Cambridge, Jr.
Most Underrated: Bailey Minor, Gainesville, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Alpharetta 25-4 (Region 7 regular season champs; Improved from 10-18)
Most Improved: Arusha Hunter, Dacula, Jr. (Improved from 4.2 ppg/2.3 rpg to 17.3 ppg/4.9 rpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – MJ Walker, Jonesboro, Sr.
G – Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Jr.
G – Kane Williams, South Paulding, Sr.
G – Trey Doomes, Allatoona, Jr.
F – Ja’Cori Wilson, South Paulding, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Avery Wilson, Forest Park, Sr.
G – Jordan Thomas, Heritage-Conyers, Sr.
G – Trevin Wade, South Cobb, Jr.
G – Derrick Cook, Langston Hughes, Sr.
G – Isaiah Banks, Heritage-Conyers, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Arusha Hunter, Dacula, Jr.
G – Kalen Williams, Lakeside-Evans, So.
F – Deon Berrien, Lakeside-Evans, Sr.
G – Justin Brown, Northview, Jr.
G – LaTrell Tate, Osborne, Sr.
G – Brandon Barron, Alpharetta, So.
G – Grant Howard, Alexander, Jr.
F – Tyson Jackson, Creekside, Jr.
G – Alex Watson, Pope, Sr.
G – Dereck Lampkin, Brunswick, Sr.
G – Bryce Latimer, Stephenson, Jr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Eddie Martin, Buford (29-2 State Champs; Undefeated in Georgia; Defeated Cedar Shoals four times)
Player of the Year: Marcus Watson, Buford, So.
Freshman of the Year: Tailique Williams, Harris County
Best Scorer: Marcus Watson, Buford, So.
Best Rebounder: JaQuavius Hayes, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
Best Passer: Alex Jones, Buford, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Aquavious Fanning, Harris County, Sr.
Most Underrated: Jashun McNeil, Clarkston, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Buford 29-2 (State Champions; Improved from 16-12)
Most Improved: Kavonte Ivery, Stockbridge, Jr. (Improved from 11.1 ppg to 18.9 ppg/11.6 rpg/3 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Phlan Fleming, Cedar Shoals, Sr.
G – Alex Jones, Buford, Jr.
G – Nelson Phillips, Warner Robins, Jr.
F – Noah Gurley, Fayette County, Sr.
F – Marcus Watson, Buford, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Tae Hardy, Miller Grove, Sr.
G – Oronte’ Anderson, New Hampstead, Sr.
F – Kavonte Ivery, Stockbridge, Jr.
F – JaQuavius Hayes, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
F – Josh Linder, Veterans, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Elijah Jenkins, Riverwood, Sr.
G – Jalen Cobb, Columbia, Sr.
F – Terrance Boykin, Columbia, Jr.
G – Darius Giles, Arabia Mountain, Sr.
G – Austin Nesmith, Fayette County, Sr.
F – Mohammed Abubukar, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
G – Wesley Simpson, Union Grove, Jr.
F – Glenn Robinson, Chamblee, Sr.
G – Ceaunte Zachery, Lithia Springs, Sr.
G – Jacolbey Owens, Warner Robins, Jr.
F – Cameron Harvey, Statesboro, Sr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Aaron Parr, St. Pius (24-8 State Runner-Up; First championship appearance since 1992; No current D-I players; Started season 6-5)
Player of the Year: Tye Fagan, Upson-Lee, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Jacorrei Turner, Woodward Academy
Best Scorer: Javon Greene, Henry County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Travon Walker, Upson-Lee, So.
Best Passer: Kris Gardner, Westover, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Cordale Scott, Northside-Columbus, Sr.
Most Underrated: Julian Cameron, Woodward Academy, Sr.
Most Improved Team: LaFayette 23-5 (First home playoff win in school history; First Sweet 16 appearance in five years; Improved from 12-13)
Most Improved: Desmeontay Dyer, Eastside, Sr. (Improved from JV to 17.7 ppg/10.8 rpg/2.8 spg on Varsity)

FIRST TEAM
G – Tye Fagan, Upson-Lee, Jr.
G – Javon Greene, Henry County, Sr.
G – Keiodre Perry, Eastside, Sr.
G – Damion Rosser, Henry County, Sr.
G – Daniel Melvin, Carver-Columbus, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Cameron Holden, Mary Persons, Jr.
G – Jaylon Pugh, Cartersville, Jr.
G – Laperion Perry, LaGrange, Sr.
G – Kris Gardner, Westover, Jr.
F – Evan Jester, Sandy Creek, Sr.

Honorable Mention
C – Ahsan Asadullah, North Clayton, Sr.
G – Zyrice Scott, Upson-Lee, So.
F – Jordan Foote, Druid Hills, Sr.
F – Moses Williams, Richmond Academy, Sr.
G – DT Stephens, Richmond Academy, Jr.
G – Radaren Johnson, Thomson, Sr.
G – Alex Kelehear, LaFayette, So.
G – Everett Lane, St. Pius, Jr.
F – John Ward, White County, Sr.
F – De’Undra Singleton, Stephens County, Jr.
G – Desmeontay Dyer, Eastside, Sr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Jamond Sims, Morgan County (25-6 State Runner-Up; Returned to title game after losing three D-I signees; Only three seniors; Three sophomores play prominent role – two start)
Player of the Year: Wendell Carter, Pace Academy, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Courtney Greene, Rutland
Best Scorer: Will Richardson, Liberty County, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Wendell Carter, Pace Academy, Sr.
Best Passer: Porter Law, Calhoun, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Wendell Carter, Pace Academy, Sr.
Most Underrated: Tyonn Stuckey, Redan, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Sonoraville 22-8 (Best record in school history; Improved from 11-13)
Most Improved: Ulysses Williams, Monroe, Sr. (Improved from 6.7 ppg/3 rpg/1.1 spg to 21.2 ppg/7.2rpg/2.9 spg/1.7 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Will Richardson, Liberty County, Jr.
G – Davion Mitchell, Liberty County, Sr.
F – Khavon Moore, Westside-Macon, Jr.
F – Trevion Lamar, Jenkins, Sr.
C – Wendell Carter, Pace Academy, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Ryan Greer, Lovett, So.
G – Antarious McCoy, Central-Macon, Sr.
G – Trae Broadnax, Islands, So.
F – Isaiah Kelly, Pace Academy, Jr.
F – Jaylin Williams, Brantley County, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Quentavious Dean, Crisp County, Sr.
G – Alec Woodard, Morgan County, So.
G – Tyonn Stuckey, Redan, Sr.
G – Justin Cave, Islands, Sr.
G – Zach Pulley, Lumpkin County, Sr.
F – Chapin Rierson, Calhoun, Sr.
G – Zion Williams, Jenkins, Sr.
G – Luke Cooper, East Hall, Jr.
F – Tyler Phillips, Coahulla Creek, Sr.
F – Charlie O’Briant, Greater Atlanta Christian, Sr.
F – Jamari Dean, Cedar Grove, Jr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Michael Reddick, South Atlanta (29-1 State Champs; Undefeated in Georgia; Won state championship by 35; Won Peach State Classic)
Player of the Year: Kameron Pauldo, Dublin, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis
Best Scorer: Kameron Pauldo, Dublin, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Reggie Perry, Thomasville, Jr.
Best Passer: Darius Bonds, Banks County, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Dylan Orr, Banks County, Jr.
Most Underrated: Darius Dunn, Northeast-Macon, So.
Most Improved Team: Glenn Hills 16-10 (Improved from 3-19)
Most Improved: Laberton Sims, Toombs County, Sr. (Improved from 1.8 ppg/1.8 rpg at Tift County to 14.1 ppg/11.1 rpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Kameron Pauldo, Dublin, Jr.
G – Jaylan McKinney, Swainsboro, Jr.
G – Carl Johnson, Putnam County, Sr.
F – Reggie Perry, Thomasville, Jr.
F – Tyler Thornton, South Atlanta, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Devonta Pullins, South Atlanta, Sr.
G – Aaron Ridley, Southwest-Macon, Sr.
G – Deandre Barton, Butler, Sr.
G – Jay Shropshire, Chattooga, Sr.
F – Kahmal Wiley, Banks County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Ashton Bonner, Monticello, Jr.
G – Isaiah Foster, Chattooga, Sr.
F – Corey Moore, Therrell, Sr.
G – Justin Phillips, Westside-Augusta, Sr.
G – Tahj Jones, Vidalia, Jr.
C – Timmy Sellers, Glenn Hills, Jr.
F – Dylan Orr, Banks County, Jr.
G – Stavon Griggs, KIPP Atlanta, Sr.
F – Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, Fr.
G – Donald Henley, Laney, Jr.
G – Braylon Sanders, Callaway, Sr.

Class A-Private

Coach of the Year: Drew Catlett, St. Francis (Finished 25-6; Final Four appearance playing only one senior, three freshmen and two sophomores)
Player of the Year: DeAundrae Ballard, SACA, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Dwon Odom, St. Francis
Best Scorer: Demiere Brown, North Cobb Christian, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Victor Enoh, Greenforest, Sr.
Best Passer: Collier Schultz, Landmark Christian, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Ikey Obiagu, Greenforest, Sr.
Most Underrated: Christian Koneman, Christian Heritage, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Aquinas 26-2 (Region 7 champions; Elite Eight; Improved from 11-8 in Coach Darren Douglas’ first year)
Most Improved: John Stewart, Hebron Christian, Sr. (Improved from 7 ppg/5 rpg to 15.1 ppg/6.9 rpg/3.1 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Isaiah Hart, Whitefield Academy, Sr.
G – Justin Forrest, Greenforest, Sr.
F – DeAundrae Ballard, SACA, Sr.
F – Demiere Brown, North Cobb Christian, Sr.
C – Ikey Obiagu, Greenforest, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Dwon Odom, St. Francis, Fr.
G – Cole Smith, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Tre Gomillion, Aquinas, Jr.
G – Christian McLean, Wesleyan, Jr.
G – Tre Gober, Lakeview Academy, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Drew Cottrell, Lakeview Academy, Jr.
G – Calvin Slaughter, Tattnall Square Academy, Sr.
G – Quinn Richey, Mt. Pisgah, So.
F – Abayomi Iyiola, Greenforest, Sr.
F – Victor Enoh, Greenforest, Sr.
F – Jules Erving, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Jelani Shakir, Aquinas, Jr.
G – CJ Ackles, Mt. Zion-Carroll, Jr.
C – Walker Kessler, Landmark Christian, Fr.
F – Chase Ellis, St. Francis, Fr.
F – Eric Coleman, King’s Ridge, So.

Class A-Public

Coach of the Year: Dr. Aaron Geter Jr., Wilkinson County (25-7 State Champs; Repeat as champions; Ninth title)
Player of the Year: Rashun Williams, Calhoun County, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Keundre Campbell, Webster County
Best Scorer: Clarence Jackson, Wilkinson County, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Tamarrion Terry, Turner County, Sr.
Best Passer: Tyrese Brown, Marion County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Ahmad Rand, Lincoln County, Sr.
Most Underrated: Josh Rodgers, Marion County, So.
Most Improved Team: Calhoun County 28-2 (Improved from 18-10; State Runner-Up)
Most Improved: Deondre Lester, Washington-Wilkes, So. (Improved from 5.5 ppg/1.8 rpg/1.4 apg to 15 ppg/4.1 rpg/3.5 apg/2.9 spg

FIRST TEAM
G – Clarence Jackson, Wilkinson County, Jr.
G – Clayton Jenkins, Macon County, Jr.
F – Rashun Williams, Calhoun County, Jr.
F – Tamarrion Terry, Turner County, Sr.
F – Ahmad Rand, Lincoln County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Laqueveus Nelson, Quitman County, So.
G – Jah’Nile Hill, Manchester, Jr.
G – JaQuavius Smith, Central-Talbotton, Jr.
F – T.K. McClendon, Treutlen, Sr.
F – Octavius Meadows, Bowdon, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jerrod Jones, Clinch County, Sr.
F – Trey Brown, Macon County, Jr.
G – Tyreke Williams, Taliaferro County, Jr.
G – Shahee Billings, Quitman County, Jr.
G – Maciah Gunby, Lincoln County, Jr.
G – Malik Foston, Georgia Military, So.
G – Lyn-J Dixon, Taylor County, Jr.
F – John Corbin, Taylor County, Sr.
G – Zuri Brown, Twiggs County, Sr.
G – Arkavious Lovett, Treutlen, So.
F – ZyTavian Hill, Central-Talbotton, Jr.