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Sandy’s Spiel 2015-16 All-State Teams

Sandy’s Spiel Mr. Basketball: Wendell Carter Jr., Pace Academy, Jr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Rick Rasmussen, Newton (26-5, Final Four, two seniors)
Player of the Year: Collin Sexton, Pebblebrook, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Ashton Hagans, Newton
Best Scorer: Collin Sexton, Pebblebrook, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Connor Mannion, Lambert, Sr.
Best Passer: Mike Olmert, Campbell, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: TJ Massenburg, Shiloh, Jr.
Most Underrated: Micah Kinsey, Brookwood, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Johns Creek 24-5 (School-Record in wins, Improved from 14-15)
Most Improved: Brandon Robinson, Douglas County, Sr. (Improved from 9.4 ppg/3.8 rpg/2.2 apg to 23 ppg/5.3 rpg/3.8 apg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Jared Harper, Pebblebrook, Sr.
G – Collin Sexton, Pebblebrook, Jr.
G – Brandon Robinson, Douglas County, Sr.
F – Rayshaun Hammonds, Norcross, Jr.
F – Chuma Okeke, Westlake, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – JD Notae, Newton, Jr.
G – Alex O’Connell, Milton, Jr.
F – Josh Okogie, Shiloh, Sr.
F – Connor Mannion, Lambert, Sr.
F – Romello White, Wheeler, Sr.

Honorable Mention:
G – Mike Olmert, Campbell, Sr.
G – Jamie Lewis, Westlake, So.
G – TeShaun Hightower, Collins Hill, Sr.
G – Darius Perry, Wheeler, Jr.
G – Austin Dukes, Grayson, Sr.
F – Kevon Tucker, Dacula, Sr.
G – Derek St. Hilaire, Dacula, Sr.
F – Evan Cole, South Forsyth, Jr.
G – Tyrie Jackson, Tift County, Sr.
F – Chris Lewis, Milton, Sr.
G – Al Durham, Berkmar, Jr.


Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Markus Hood, Allatoona (31-1, State Runner-Up, 75-straight region wins, one current D-1 prospect)
Player of the Year: Kamar Baldwin, Apalachee, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Kalen Williams, Lakeside-Evans
Best Scorer: D’Marcus Simonds, Gainesville, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Dishon Lowery, McIntosh, Sr.
Best Passer: Will Washington, McIntosh, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Davion Thomas, Northside-Columbus, Sr.
Most Underrated: Jerrick Mitchell, Cedar Shoals, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Morrow 22-8 (Improved from 10-15)
Most Improved: Virgil Fields, Stockbridge, Sr. (Improved from 5.4 ppg to 19 ppg/11 rpg/7 apg) 

FIRST TEAM
G – Alterique Gilbert, Miller Grove, Sr.
G – Will Washington, McIntosh, Sr.
G – D’Marcus Simonds, Gainesville, Sr.
G – Kamar Baldwin, Apalachee, Sr.
F – Kohl Roberts, Riverwood, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kane Williams, South Paulding, Jr.
G – Jordan Lyons, McIntosh, Sr.
G – Aaron Augustin, Miller Grove, Sr.
F – Dishon Lowery, McIntosh, Sr.
F – Davion Thomas, Northside-Columbus, Sr.

Honorable Mention:
G – Madison Williams, Richmond Academy, Sr.
G – Virgil Fields, Stockbridge, Sr.
G – Jadon Davis, Stockbridge, Sr.
G – Devin Wooten, Jones County, Sr.
F – Phlan Fleming, Cedar Shoals, Jr.
G – Rico Smith, LaGrange, Sr.
F – Keith Gilmore, Southwest DeKalb, Sr.
G – Ephraim Tshimanga, Allatoona, Sr.
C – Kymani Dunham, Brunswick, Jr.
F – Ja’Cori Wilson, South Paulding, Jr.
G – Marquez Callaway, Warner Robins, Sr.


Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Brian Weeden, Grady (Improved from 14-15 to school-record 28-4, Final Four, R6 Champs, First region championship since 1993)
Player of the Year: Davion Mitchell, Liberty County, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Alex Kelehear, LaFayette
Best Scorer: Tyree Crump, Bainbridge, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Anfernee McLemore, Worth County, Sr.
Best Passer: Alex Jones, Buford, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Anfernee McLemore, Worth County, Sr.
Most Underrated: Tye Fagan, Upson-Lee, So.
Most Improved Team: Grady 28-4 (School-Record in wins, Improved from 14-15, Final Four, R6 Champs, First Region Championship since 1993)
Most Improved: Noah Gurley, Fayette County, Jr. (R5 POY, Improved from 2.1 ppg/2.6 rpg/0.7 bpg to 16.8 ppg/6.6 rpg/3.7 bpg) 

FIRST TEAM
G – Davion Mitchell, Liberty County, Jr.
G – Avi Toomer, Grady, Sr.
G – Tyree Crump, Bainbridge, Sr.
F – MJ Walker Jr., Jonesboro, Jr.
F – Anfernee McLemore, Worth County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Christian Turner, Sandy Creek, Sr.
G – Richard LeCounte, Liberty County, Jr.
F – Elias Harden, Sandy Creek, Jr.
F – Brandon Moore, Worth County, Sr.
F – Jacara Cross, Lithonia, Sr. 

Honorable Mention:
F – Kerney Lane, St. Pius, Sr.
G – Isaiah Miller, Eastside, Jr.
G – Ty Pendley, Southeast Whitfield, Sr.
G – Damion Bagley, Perry, Sr.
G – O’Qualon Harris, Upson-Lee, Sr.
G – Rodney Chatman, Lithonia, Sr.
G – Oronte’Anderson, New Hampstead, Jr.
F – Noah Gurley, Fayette County, Jr.
G – Allec Williams, Westover, Sr.
G – Emeshaun Offord, Monroe, Sr.
G – Damion Rosser, Henry County, Jr.


Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Chuck Butler, Jackson County (18-12, Sweet 16, 4-22 last year, first state playoff berth in 14 years, first playoff win in 51 years)
Player of the Year: Christian Keeling, Laney, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Alec Woodard, Morgan County
Best Scorer: Drue Drinnon, East Jackson, So.
Best Rebounder: Justin Slocum, Southwest-Macon, Sr.
Best Passer: Zep Jasper, Laney, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: JaQuavius Hayes, Jackson-Atlanta, Jr.
Most Underrated: Chapin Rierson, Calhoun, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Jackson County 18-12 (Sweet 16, 4-22 last year, first state playoff berth in 14 years, first playoff win in 51 years)
Most Improved: JaQuavius Hayes, Jackson-Atlanta, Jr. (21.9 ppg/13 rpg/4 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Christian Keeling, Laney, Sr.
G – Drue Drinnon, East Jackson, So.
F – Justin Slocum, Southwest-Macon, Sr.
F – Trevion Lamar, Jenkins, Jr.
F – Jailyn Ingram, Morgan County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Zep Jasper, Laney, Sr.
G – Zez Steeple, Banks County, Sr.
F – Khavon Moore, Westside-Macon, So.
F – JaQuavius Hayes, Jackson-Atlanta, Jr.
C – Kentravious Jones, Central-Macon, Jr.

Honorable Mention:
G – Derrick Evans Jr., Central-Macon, Sr.
G – Anterious McCoy, Central-Macon, Jr.
G – Jireh Wilson, Calhoun, Sr.
F – Kaelan Riley, Calhoun, Sr.
F – Will Benson, Westminster, Sr.
G – Nick Hargrove, Southwest-Macon, Jr.
G – Travis Anderson, East Jackson, So.
F – Ahsan Asadullah, North Clayton, Jr.
G – Justin Cave, Islands, Jr.
G – Alex Fisher, Coahulla Creek, Sr.
G – DeVorious Brown, Morgan County, Sr.


Class AA

Coach of the Year: Demetrius Smith, Pace Academy (20-10, State Champs, R6 Champs, started year 2-8)
Player of the Year: Wendell Carter Jr., Pace Academy, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Ryan Greer, Lovett
Best Scorer: Jordan Harris, Seminole County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Wendell Carter Jr., Pace Academy, Jr.
Best Passer: Anfernee King, Seminole County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Wendell Carter Jr., Pace Academy, Jr.
Most Underrated: Hunter McIntosh, GAC, Fr.
Most Improved Team: Long County 20-8 (Improved from 6-22, R2 Champs)
Most Improved: Jules Erving, Holy Innocents’, Jr. (Improved from 4.5 ppg/3.6 rpg/0.4 apg to 12 ppg/9 rpg/3 apg

FIRST TEAM
G – Jordan Harris, Seminole County, Sr.
G – Jordan Willis, Thomasville, Sr.
F – William Jarrell, Crawford County, Sr.
F – Marcal Knolton, Crawford County, Jr.
C – Wendell Carter Jr., Pace Academy, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Anfernee King, Seminole County, Sr.
G – Demarcus Addie, Manchester, Sr.
F – Tracey Beacham, Early County, Sr.
F – Isaiah Kelly, Pace Academy, So.
F – Reggie Perry, Thomasville, So.

Honorable Mention:
G – Henry Richardson, Lovett, Sr.
G – Kameron Pauldo, Dublin, So.
F – Octavius Meadows, Bowdon, Jr.
F – Marquell Wiggins, Macon County, Sr.
F – Jules Erving, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
G – Cole Smith, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
F – De’Miria Glover, Monticello, Sr.
F – Zack Kaminsky, Pace Academy, Sr.
G – Deion Head, Social Circle, Jr.
G – Monkeize Moore, Crawford County, Sr.
F – Deandre Harris, Washington-Wilkes, Sr.

Class A-Private

Coach of the Year: Larry Thompson, Greenforest (30-2, State Champs, School-record in wins)
Player of the Year: Kobi Simmons, St. Francis, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Quinn Richey, Mt. Pisgah
Best Scorer: Kobi Simmons, St. Francis, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Robert Baker, Walker, Sr.
Best Passer: Armon Prophet, St. Anne-Pacelli, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Ikey Obiagu, Greenforest, Jr.
Most Underrated: Tre Gomillion, Aquinas, So.
Most Improved Team: Christian Heritage 19-7 (Improved from 11-13)
Most Improved: Isaiah Hart, Whitefield Academy, Jr. (Improved from 11.4 ppg/4.1 apg to 20.1 ppg/4.9 apg) 

FIRST TEAM
G – Kobi Simmons, St. Francis, Sr.
G – De’Andre Ballard, SWAC, Jr.
G – Justin Forrest, Greenforest, Jr.
F – Brendon Myles, Whitefield Academy, Sr.
C – Robert Baker, Walker, Sr. 

SECOND TEAM
G – Isaiah Hart, Whitefield Academy, Jr.
G – Quintez Cephus, Stratford Academy, Sr.
G – John Ogwuche, Greenforest, Sr.
F – Demiere Brown, North Cobb Christian, Jr.
C – Ikey Obiagu, Greenforest, Jr. 

Honorable Mention:
G – Calvin Slaughter, Tattnall Square, Jr.
F – Chance Anderson, St. Francis, Sr.
G – Tre Sudberry, St. Anne-Pacelli, Sr.
G – Armon Prophet, St. Anne-Pacelli, Sr.
G – Triston Wells, St. Anne-Pacelli, Sr.
F – Zack Allen, Landmark Christian, Sr.
G – Cedric Labat, Our Lady of Mercy, Sr.
G – O’Showen Williams, Stratford Academy, Sr.
F – Nate Brooks, Stratford Academy, Jr.
G – Darius Thrower, Excel Christian, Sr.
F – Will Crumly, North Cobb Christian, Jr.

Class A-Public

Coach of the Year: Dr. Aaron Geter, Jr., Wilkinson County (26-6, State Champs, 8th state title, beat Hancock Central by 13 in championship after splitting season series)
Player of the Year: Ahmad Rand, Lincoln County, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Josh Rodgers, Marion County
Best Scorer: Lorenzo Smothers, Marion County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Greg Couson, Wilkinson County, Jr.
Best Passer: Zuri Brown, Twiggs County, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Ahmad Rand, Lincoln County, Jr.
Most Underrated: Ronald Williams, Portal, So.
Most Improved Team: Atkinson County 18-8 (Improved from 7-16 last year)
Most Improved: Luke Lawson, Georgia Military, Sr. (Improved from 11.8 ppg/2.5 rpg to 23.9 ppg/4.7 rpg) 

FIRST TEAM
G – Lorenzo Smothers, Marion County, Sr.
G – Alex Brooks, Hancock Central, Sr.
G – Luke Lawson, Georgia Military, Sr.
F – Tamarrion Terry, Turner County, Sr.
F – Ahmad Rand, Lincoln County, Jr. 

SECOND TEAM
G – Clarence Jackson, Wilkinson County, So.
G – Zach Crite, Lincoln County, Sr.
G – Elijah Johnson, Treutlen, Sr.
G – CJ Smith, Hawkinsville, Jr.
F – Greg Couson, Wilkinson County, Jr.

Honorable Mention:
G – Jerrod Jones, Clinch County, Jr.
F – Phillipe Scott, Hancock Central, Sr.
F – Jonathan Baehre, Wilkinson County, Sr.
F – Titus Benjamin, Treutlen, Sr.
G – Zuri Brown, Twiggs County, Jr.
G – De’Marcus Hardy, Webster County, So.
G – Edwaun Johnson, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
F – Alex Scott, Georgia Military, Sr.
G – Adrian Kenney, Dooly County, Sr.
F – Cody Brown, Randolph-Clay, Sr.
G – Jaquavius Smith, Central-Talbotton, So.

Mr. Basketball Watch 12-3

Here are a few early front runners for the Mr. Basketball Award. The award usually goes to seniors, though there are deserving juniors that have played well (Wendell Carter Jr., Chuma Okeke, MJ Walker) who could sneak onto some ballots. Below are some averages that were readily available.

Photo By Albany Herald
Photo By Albany Herald

Jordan Harris (Seminole County) – UGA
1 GP – 41 ppg, 9 rpg, 7 apg

Photo by Ty Freeman
Photo by Ty Freeman

Jared Harper (Pebblebrook) – Auburn
5 GP – 28 ppg

IjIeQlYL_400x400Brandon Robinson (Douglas County) – UNC
5 GP – 29.2 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 3.4 apg, 2.6 spg

Photo By Ty Freeman
Photo By Ty Freeman

Alterique Gilbert (Miller Grove) – UConn
4 GP – 18.5 ppg, 5.5 apg, 5.25 spg

Kobi-Simmons-Kentucky-CraziesKobi Simmons (St. Francis) – Undecided
4 GP – 28.8 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.5 apg, 3.0 spg

Photo By HoopSeen
Photo By HoopSeen

Kamar Baldwin (Apalachee) – Butler
3 GP – 27.3 ppg