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The Sandy’ Spiel Spring Showcase sold out for a second consecutive year, hosting 53 prospects from all across the state of Georgia who were looking to improve their game and boost their exposure before diving into travel ball. Schools from multiple levels were in attendance at Chestatee High School to evaluate prospective student-athletes. With the help of our established eight-coach staff, here are our player evaluations sorted by team.

TEAM 1

Daryus Bryant2025 6-2 G Daryus Bryant – Manchester – Elite Hoopers
Great athlete. Extremely active. Used his speed and bounce to track down blocks. Was able to get downhill and finish through contact. Made good decisions. Showed the ability to hit the three. Difference maker on both ends of the floor.

Huey Blalock2026 5-8 PG Huey Blalock – Rabun County – Georgia Generals
Shifty little guard with a mature feel. Pass-first playmaker sees the floor and delivers accurate bounce passes. Utilizes crossover well, but must make sure he gets somewhere with it. Freezes defenders with head fakes. High IQ. Good three-point shooter but may need to quicken his release. One of North Georgia’s most impactful freshmen this season.

Jordan Smith2026 5-10 G Jordan Smith – North Cobb Christian – TDBA
High motor. Good shooter that also made plays off the dribble as a distributor. Did a good job finishing at the rim over length. Brought consistent effort as an on-ball defender.

Bryson Vincent2026 5-9 PG Bryson Vincent – ACE – Macon Bucks
Quick and active. Good decision maker that limited turnovers. Made plays in the open floor, able to get to the rim or drive-and-kick. Helps stretch the floor with his three-point shot. Found his niche in camp as a guy willing to do the little things. Led ACE in scoring at 10.4 points per game.

Kasen McCarty2023 6-1 W Kasen McCarty – East Carter (MO) – SEMO Select
Physical wing that did a lot of his work in the paint. Strong body. Carves out space inside using his shoulders. Battled for every rebound. Finishes in traffic. Helped protect the rim as a shot blocker and would run the floor for transition points. Moves well without the ball. Can play multiple positions and outworks most opponents.

Cameron Stephen2025 6-3 G Cameron Stephen – Putnam County – Game Elite 16U 3SSB
High ceiling bucket getter. Wiry. Great athlete. Effortless three-point shot with deep range, able to create with quick combination dribbles. Gets downhill in a blink. Finishes above the rim. Sees the floor when attacking the hoop and can hit open teammates. Used his length as an aggressive on-ball defender. Earned high marks as one of camp’s very best players. Explosive stock-rising season ahead.

Garrison Evans2023 6-6 F Garrison Evans – Oconee County – Classic City Ballers
Agile. Runs the floor and can snap off a eurostep. Great length. Can meet opponents at the rim while protecting the hoop. Holds switchability, able to defend screens and guard on the perimeter. Competitive rebounder that can finish through bumps.

TEAM 2

Tahshaun Frasier2024 6-0 PG Tahshaun Frasier – Bradwell Institute – South Georgia Elite
Elite student with 4.7 GPA. Strong all-around floor game. Uses a quick crossover to get downhill. Finishes with both hands. Very good leaper. Scores the ball on perimeter from mid-range and three-point line.

Michael Polke2025 5-11 G Michael Polke – Toombs County – Hoyas
Opened up camp knocking down three after three. Scrappy defender. Moves feet well when guarding the ball. Springy enough to block shots at the rim. Knows how to find spaces in the defense and get to the hoop.

Justin Payne2024 5-10 PG Justin Payne – North Oconee – No ID
Graded out as one of camp’s best point guards. Played with a great motor. Scored with his jump shot but was also able to find points in the paint. Handled the ball exceptionally well. Got to his spots. Filled it up from three.

Ethan Hughes2023 6-2 G Ethan Hughes – Lyndon Academy
Moves well without the ball. Starts his shot at his waist. Is a good jump shooter when given time and space. Good athlete. Can slice to the rim and sneak in for rebounds. Shows savvy with his back-tip rebounds. Great student with 4.2 GPA, 30 ACT and 1300 SAT.

Braylon Hayes2024 5-10 PG Braylon Hayes – Richmond Hill – Team Intensity
Strongly built pass-first guard. Made good decisions in transition, finding the open man. Physical defender. When he wanted to, he could put his head down and get to the basket. Good teammate.

Kolby Watson2025 6-3 W Kolby Watson – Banks County – Stamp Squad
Not many shot the ball better. Swingman has solid size and can play the two-guard or small-ball stretch-four. Knockdown shooter from all levels. Willing to take smaller defenders into the post. Good footwork. Utilized a reverse pivot into a fadeaway. Has good awareness. Takes his time to gather himself in transition to make sure he doesn’t get stripped from behind when going up for layups. Three-level scorer is deceptive with the ball. Got to a quick pull-up push floater. Continuing to add more speed to his game and creativity as a ball handler will help. Big-time shot maker averaged 15.6 points and 3.7 rebounds as a sophomore. Great future. Near the top of camp’s biggest stock-risers.

Maddox Young2025 6-0 G Maddox Young – Union County
Physical defender. Does the dirty work well. Will chase opponents through screens. Quality outside shooter that can finish at the rim with either hand. Great glue guy that can still hurt you with his offense. Smart player and a sneaky good rebounder.

Noah Hutchinson2023 6-6 F Noah Hutchinson – Oconee County – Classic City Ballers
Tore up camp last year with his outside shooting and managed to wow again this year, hitting his outside shots but showcasing much improved athleticism as he led all campers with the most dunks. Has become an above the rim player. Is more of a threat off the dribble, able to beat defenders to the hoop. Quicker off the floor than last year. Terrific jump shooter that piles in threes. A true stretch-four. Should be a no-brainer priority at the D-III level. Warren Wilson College has offered.

TEAM 3

Messiah Walker2024 5-11 PG Messiah Walker – Putnam County – Middle GA Magic
Bouncy. Gets good lift on jump shot. Great communicator. Leads team well. Likes to facilitate and makes good decisions.

Grant Robich2027 5-8 PG Grant Robich – North Cobb Christian – Atlanta Celtics 3SSB 2027
Heady playmaker. Small but sees the floor incredibly well. Plays with tremendous energy. Gets after it on defense. Craftily changes speeds and implements fakes. Can get to his mid-range pull-up. Extremely impressive first impression as the youngest player in camp. Love his future.

Bentley Huff2026 6-1 SG Bentley Huff – Franklin County – Upward Stars
Loves the three-point shot. Will space the floor. Has length and could potentially squeeze out another inch or two. Understands the game. Facilitates well.

Jasiyah Suber2024 6-2 G Jasiyah Suber – Calhoun County – GA Thunder
Lefty. Explosive driver. Three-level scorer. Has a smooth pull-up game. Creates his own offense. High energy. Active defender. Can play on and off the ball. Has experience playing in up-tempo offense. One of the 229’s best players.

Matthew Stennis2023 6-1 G Matthew Stennis – New Hope (MS) – Magic City Pelicans
Impressed with his toughness. Well-built guard uses his strength to get downhill. Nice burst to the rim. Finishes through contact. Gets two feet in the paint frequently. Solid outside shooter can hit the three and get to his spots in the mid-range. Physical on-ball defender.

Tobi Ijiwoye2023 6-3 F Tobi Ijiwoye – Fayette County
Plays with terrific energy. Smooth active athlete. Plays bigger than his size. Elevates very well. Cleans up the glass and can push the ball coast-to-coast. Sharp eurostep. Adding a consistent mid-range jumper would be a major boon. Finishes around the rim. Handles well as a tweener. Locks up as an on-ball defender. Capable of guarding 1-5.

Christopher Perry2026 6-6 W Christopher Perry – Bradwell Institute – South Georgia Elite
Long lefty oozes upside. Scores inside and out. Confident jump shooter. Can wreck games on defense with his shot blocking and ability to blow up screens and defend all over. Athletic three-level scorer with a strong floor game. Will be a stat sheet stuffer for the next three seasons. Averaged 8.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1 steal and 1.3 blocks as a freshman. Should have a D-I future.

TEAM 4

Kohlmin Nelson2025 5-7 PG Kohlmin Nelson – Bradwell Institute – South Georgia Elite
Has speed in the open floor. Smart without the ball, will cut baseline for scoring opportunities. Breaks down defenders off the dribble and gets to his spots. Stingy defender can guard either spot in the backcourt.

Carter Turnbow2025 5-9 PG Carter Turnbow – Allatoona – Dawgs Elite
Sharpshooter off the catch. Spaces the floor. Changes speeds with hesitation moves. Crafty ball handler gets into the lane and plays off two feet. Has upside as a playmaker.

Jeremiah Phillips2024 5-10 CG Jeremiah Phillips – Berkmar
Physically strong guard that has been in the weight room. A threat to score from beyond the arc. Turns corners well and gets low on drives. Is an active defender that can frustrate opponents.

Cameron Ogletree2025 5-10 G Cameron Ogletree – Heard County – YSE
Downhill distributor. Sucks in the defense before dropping off for layups. Did a good job of finishing in traffic. Is a patient scorer that waits for plays to develop before making his move.

Jaylin Harper2025 5-10 G Jaylin Harper – Putnam County – Central Georgia Empact
Quick guard. Wiry and lean. Is effective in transition and will eurostep past defenders with ease. Helps stretch the floor with his outside shot. Has a compact base on his jumper. Is a willing defender.

Landen Pitts2023 6-3 W Landen Pitts – Allatoona – SEBA FCI Warriors
Long and athletic. Very active on both ends of the floor. Jumps into passing lanes and earns deflections with his wingspan. Has a quick first step downhill. Can hang in the air when finishing around the basket. Is a blossoming three-level scorer with an improved three-point shot. Identifies mismatches and exploits them. Will go into the low post. Defends every position on the court. Holds a 4.2 GPA and 1220 SAT.

Dontae Crowder2025 6-4 W Dontae Crowder – Christian Heritage – AOT
Strong, well-built wing. Really opened up his game as a do-everything player at camp. Showcased his versatility as an inside-out player that can serve time at every position. Excelled at collecting rebounds and pushing the ball coast-to-coast. Finishes through contact well. Hit mid-range jumpers off the dribble. Has an intriguing long-term ceiling.

TEAM 5

Landon Bonner2024 6-0 G Landon Bonner – Putnam County
Shifty, explosive driver. Has no issue creating separation on the perimeter. Crafty finisher. Does a good job of getting to spots in the mid-range. Three-level scorer can be a microwave. Averaged 19.4 points and 5.7 rebounds during breakout junior season.

Harper Ford2026 5-10 G Harper Ford – Athens Christian – Classic City Ballers
Quick with the ball. Will need to great stronger, but has commendable functional strength. Was able to get to the rim and finish with a floater. Held his own against more physical guards. Saw the floor well.

Caden Watson2026 6-1 G Caden Watson – Banks County – Georgia Generals
Likes the three-point shot. Helps space the floor with his range. Has length and may grow a little more. When ran off the line, showed the calmness to put the ball on the deck and get to the hoop.

Charlie Dunbar IV2025 6-4 F Charlie Dunbar IV – Thomas County Central – Team GA Magic
Effective offensive rebounder. Has a really good frame that will continue to add muscle. Looks and plays like an upperclassman. Was comfortable stepping outside to shoot the short corner and mid-range jumper. Did a good job of handling pressure. Intelligent player and a strong student with a 4.08 GPA.

Hunter Amick2024 6-4 W Hunter Amick – Brookwood – Hoop Atlanta
Was one of camp’s top performers. Played with a terrific motor. Strong, tough-nosed wing provided production inside and out. Attacked off the dribble as a scorer and distributor. Absorbed contact at the rim. Had a nose for the ball as a rebounder. Nailed threes when open. Scored at all three levels. Has value in small-ball lineups with his ability to play/defend multiple positions.

TEAM 6

Thrasher Wilkins2025 6-0 G Thrasher Wilkins – Athens Christian
Really impressed with his IQ and understanding of the subtleties of the game. Has great footwork. Loves to pump fake and get to his one-dribble pull-up. Head fakes help freeze defenders temporarily. Very good shooter that can hit the step-back three, able to create space off the bounce. Has poise under pressure. Effective defender contests shots very well. Rock-solid young guard that will win a lot of games over his career.

Gavin Beatty2023 5-10 G Gavin Beatty – Lyndon Academy
Three-point shooter that spaced the floor. Would occasionally make a move to the rim and could finish with tough reverse layups. Willing passer. Communicated well with his teammates.

Quincy Anderson2026 6-2 G Quincy Anderson – Thomas County Central – Xtreme Pressure
Lanky athlete that plays above the rim. Shoots the three well. When he decided to get downhill, he could finish with authority. His leaping ability and length give him upside as a perimeter defender.

Mason Lewis2024 6-4 G Mason Lewis – Woodland-Stockbridge – AE5
Stood out as one of camp’s top overall performers. Physically punishing swingman shined with the ball in his hands. Showcased lead guard skills, seeing the floor and attacking from all spots. Embraces contact on drives. Has a smooth all-around floor game. Was in charge of nearly every fastbreak. Uses his pivot well inside. Routinely got to his pull-up jumper. Can be an intense defender but can’t take plays off. Really strong rebounder. Should start popping up on college radars. 3.7 GPA student averaged 16.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

Carshik Hall2023 6-4 F Carshik Hall – Groves – Coastal Bulls
Tough guy that does the dirty work. Rebounds and scores on putbacks and dump-offs. Will finish with dunks. Is a threat to drive baseline. Steps outside to shoot the mid-range jumper. Strong defensive presence.

Dream Freeman2026 5-10 G Dream Freeman – Clarke Central
Sturdy freshman plays hard. Provides a lot of effort and toughness. Uses his strength to mix it up on the glass and defensively. Was a likeable teammate.

TEAM 7

Kamyias Jackson2025 6-0 G Kamyias Jackson – Thomas County Central – GA Suns
Spindly guard with length. Brought a high motor to camp. Took pride in his defensive effort. Helped run the offense. Was able to play on and off the ball. Was at his best when making quick decisions.

Turtle Arzuaga2026 5-6 PG Turtle Arzuaga – Carver-Atlanta – HR Elite
4.3 GPA. Turtle was the first at camp. Crafty lefty was the smallest player in the gym, but still found ways to be productive. Got to his push floater out of spin moves and could kiss shots off the glass from tough angles. Shot the ball well from beyond the arc. Willing distributor. Played with a joy for the game.

Khari Manning2023 6-0 G Khari Manning – Groves – Coastal Bulls
Tough. Plays very hard on both ends of the floor. Really tried to standout with his on-ball pressure and overall defensive instincts. Runs the floor and fills lanes. Streaky shooter with a quick first step to the hoop.

Antonio Johnson2023 6-2 G Antonio Johnson – Mundy’s Mill – Unit Elite
Bowling ball of a guard. Powerful downhill driver. Finishes through contact extremely well. Physicality overwhelmed most who tried to prevent him from getting to his spots. Southpaw is a tough isolation cover. Uses his body to spin off defenders. Is a capable three-point shooter. Strong rebounder plays bigger than his size.

Issa Barnes2026 5-11 G Isaa Barnes – Norcross – Brotherhood Elite
Built like a linebacker. Brought toughness and energy. Had a few nice dribble moves to get by defenders. Likes to spin in traffic. Will knockdown the corner three. Bodies up well as a perimeter defender.

Jaydon Cole2025 6-2 G Jaydon Cole – King’s Ridge – TSF 2025
One of the best shooters in the 2025 class. Not just an off the catch sniper. Got to his mid-range jumper off the dribble. High IQ. Processes what the defense is trying to do and can dissect them with his pocket passing. Crafty defender. State champ with 4.0 GPA.

TEAM 8

Hampton Ford2024 6-0 G Hampton Ford – Athens Christian – Classic City Ballers
Lefty has a smooth game. Dangerous perimeter scorer that can energize an offense with his quick ball handling and playmaking. Shifty driver. Mentally tough.

Ethan Parker2024 5-11 G Ethan Parker – Dawson County – North GA Elite
Picked up to defend full court. Sneaks in to steal inbound passes. Has an easy flow to his game, able to get into his three-point shot with no effort. Sneaky athletic. Does the dirty work, willing to draw charges. Unselfish mindset.

Kaleb Crawford2024 6-0 G Kaleb Crawford – Putnam County – JC Ducks
Hard playing southpaw. Brings toughness to the table as a defender. Blocks out and gets on the floor. His motor helped him stand out.

Jamal Jackson2024 6-0 PG Jamal Jackson – Bradwell Institute – South Georgia Elite
Tight handle in traffic. Knows how to use his strength to find advantageous situations. Makes plays for others as he gets into the teeth of the defense. Helped set the tone defensively with his ability to cut off drives and recover.

J'Mari Greene2026 6-0 G J’Mari Greene – Putnam County – Team Georgia Magic
Showed flashes of his upside. Young guard likes to plant his foot and get to the hoop. Doesn’t get much lift on his jump shot. Provided effort on defense with his speed.

Keyni Crawford2023 6-3 W Keyni Crawford – Putnam County – JC Ducks
Was a breakout star performer at camp last year and was great again this Sunday. Unsigned senior is a serious sleeper. Wired to score. Has major length. Smooth, easy game. Drills threes, gets to his spots in the mid-range and explodes toward the rim. Earned rave reviews from coaches as being one of the best players in camp. Three-year starter averaged 13 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals per game his senior season. 3.1 GPA and 19 ACT. Could be a player that is a steal after a year or two at the JUCO level.

Jaydon Bone2025 6-1 G Jaydon Bone – ELCA – Team EYA
Good size for a lead guard. Finishes through contact. Very confident player with a high upside. Attacks in a variety of ways. Can be a difference maker on defense. Creative ball handler. Will have a big impact in his debut season in the GHSA.

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Austen Colton2023 5-10 PG Austen Colton – East Coweta
Automatic Austen Colton. It felt like every time Colton let a shot fly it found the bottom of the net. A bit undersized, Colton has made sure to pack on muscle to negate any lack of height. He’s a physically strong guard that never loses his center of gravity. Austen has been a prolific scorer during the travel season for years and parlayed that play into averaging 10.9 points per game as a junior. Now the primary scoring option his senior season, expect Colton to nearly double his scoring average, especially if he shoots like how he did on Saturday. He has an effortless three-point stroke that stretches out the defense. While his scoring catches most spectators’ eyes, don’t sleep on Austen’s court vision. He’s a very good passer that puts great zip on his assists. Colton will be a major point producer this upcoming season as both a scorer and facilitator. Pound-for-pound, he’s one of the better offensive players in the state.

Jaheim Crayton2023 5-11 PG Jaheim Crayton – Fideles Christian
I was very impressed with how Jaheim Crayton played on Saturday. A regular at showcase camps, Crayton is a veteran that now knows how to stand out in a crowd. The talented scorer got his points but looked improved as a playmaker, making smart decisions when attacking defenses. Crayton did a nice job turning corners and getting into the teeth of the defense where he would kick out to open shooters in the corners. When Jaheim wasn’t stopped, he was able to finish at the rim and mixed in a sharp pull-up jumper with three-point range.

Jayden Bone2025 6-1 G Jayden Bone – ELCA
It was a positive first impression put forth by Jayden Bone, a sophomore who will make his GHSA debut this season at ELCA after playing at New Creation Christian. Bone is a wiry guard that excels in transition. He made good reads as a passer and always made sure his team came away with points in advantageous situations. Bone scored from the mid-range and at the rim. What really stood out was Jayden’s motor and ability to impact games on both ends of the floor. He’s a quick defender and a willing rebounder from the guard spot.

Jamil Aleem2024 6-5 W Jamil Aleem – New Faith Christian
The bounciest player in camp, Jamil Aleem used his athleticism to get what he wanted on offense. Aleem uses a long, quick first step that covers a ton of ground when getting to the rim. From there, he is able to elevate and finish over any shot blocking presences. Jamil holds upside defensively, able to defend 1-4 with her lateral quickness, length and leaping ability. A key for Aleem is his outside shot. He showed the ability to score off the dribble with a pull-up and kept defenses honest with his three-point shot. Aleem has major tools to work with and has a bright future at the next level.

Khamren Little2023 6-4 G Khamren Little – Mary Persons
Another one of the most athletic players in attendance, Kham Little was tough to stop when he got a head of steam. Little has good size, both height and weight and uses it to his advantage when barreling down the floor. Kham loves to get to the rim where he finishes easily with slams. He finishes through contact consistently. Little is a strong rebounder and a constant threat to go coast-to-coast.

Malachi Jackson2024 5-10 PG Malachi Jackson – Houston County
Malachi Jackson caught my eye with his shiftiness. He’s a quick guard that creates separation with the dribble. He does a good job beating his first defender and also has three-point range, putting the defense in a difficult bind as to choose which to stop. I liked his motor.

Jakari Byrd2025 6-4 F Jakari Byrd – Colquitt County
Byrd is an interesting long-term prospect. He’s a big burly forward that can bang in the paint, but also is light on his feet and possesses guard skills, able to push in transition. The southpaw is a mismatch on offense and a hustler on defense that will chase down blocks from behind and battle for rebounds.

Malik Gillespie2026 6-0 G Malik Gillespie – Houston County
A highly touted incoming freshman out of Middle Georgia, Malik Gillespie played with poise and confidence on Saturday. He looked comfortable getting to his pull-up jumper and really made a difference on the offensive glass, crashing in for tip-ins.

Miciah Hammond2023 6-3 G Miciah Hammond – New Creation Christian
The big guard showed savvy court awareness on offense. Hammond was able to beat his man baseline consistently and loved to suck in the defense before hitting open shooters in the corner. His size and strength allowed him to penetrate the defense deep.

Quentin Hardnett2023 6-0 G Quentin Hardnett – Southwest-Macon
Hardnett served as a perimeter scorer on Saturday. The lefty has a smooth lift when getting into his jump shot. Hardnett shot with confidence and was effective as an on-ball defender.

Allen Suber2023 6-1 G Allen Suber – Union Grove
Allen is a major hustler. He has a knack for filling up the box score. Suber has good length which he uses to rebound in traffic. Allen likes to get putbacks and can catch lobs behind the defense when they are napping. Suber’s defensive effort can be contagious, searching to jump lazy passes and altering shots at the rim.

Ryan Williams2024 5-10 PG Ryan Williams – North Paulding
It’s always refreshing to watch a true point guard in a camp setting. Williams played within himself and was able to standout without having to be a volume shooter. Ryan is a smooth ball handler and crafty playmaker. He manipulates defenses as he surveys the floor to find the open man. Ryan is a skilled scorer with advanced footwork. He’s an up-and-coming stock riser in the 2024 class.