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2017 Last Call

It is last call on unsigned seniors for the Class of 2017. Here’s a look at some of the best LM-MM prospects left on the board broken down into categories.

UPSIDE

Ja'Cori WilsonJa’Cori Wilson – 6’7” – South Paulding
  • Great size for a wing
  • Lefty
  • Can take his man in the post
  • Averaged 19 points & 9 rebounds as a Class 6A All-State First Teamer
  • Weight room work will make him even better 
Tyler ThorntonTyler Thornton – 6’8” – South Atlanta
  • Plays above the rim
  • Comfortable facing up from 15-feet
  • Lefty
  • Protects the rim
  • Averaged 15 points & 10 rebounds as a Class 2A All-State First Teamer
Isaiah MillerIsaiah Miller – 6’1” – Newton
  • Electric athlete; Georgia’s most explosive
  • Thrives in the open court
  • Helps on the glass
  • Gets to the rim
  • Can be above average defender with lateral quickness
  • Class 7A All-State Honorable Mention

SHOT MAKERS

Tae HardyTae Hardy – 6’2” – Miller Grove
  • Scorer’s mentality
  • Plays the passing lanes
  • Wants to take big shots
  • Scores from all three levels
  • Bouncy
  • Class 5A Second Team All-State
Bubba ParhamBubba Parham – 5’11” – Brookwood
  • Competitor
  • Region 7 POY
  • 3 ppg
  • Hit 102 threes (42%)
  • Class 7A All-State Honorable Mention
  • Don’t let height scare you

FORWARDS

Trevion LamarTrevion Lamar – 6’5” – Jenkins
  • Versatile; great skillset
  • Scores inside and out
  • Used to being “The Man”
  • Uses sturdy frame well
  • Class 3A First Team All-State
  • Leaning towards JUCO
Evan Jester – 6’7” – Sandy Creek
  • Elite student (25 ACT; 4.0 GPA)
  • Athletic tweener
  • Can stretch the floor
  • High character
  • Class 4A All-State Second Team