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Sandy’s Spiel Spring Showcase Boys Evaluations


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The Sandy’ Spiel Spring Showcase sold out for a fourth consecutive year, hosting 73 prospects from all across the state of Georgia who were looking to improve their game and boost their exposure before diving into travel ball. With the help of our esteemed eight-coach staff, here are our player evaluations sorted by team.

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TEAM 1

Lawson Price
2029 5-5 G Lawson Price – Lincoln County – McCormick Roadrunners
Catch-and-shoot threat. Scrappy on-ball defender who will get after opponents even when outsized. Made good decisions with the ball when he found himself in the paint amongst the trees.

Zi'on Thomas2027 6-4 W Zi’on Thomas – Bradwell Institute – Atlanta Celtics 3SSB
Once again was the star of camp showcasing his three-level scoring with his highlight making athleticism. Scores in a variety of ways. Uses a crossover to free himself for jumpers. Plays above the rim with ease, finishing drives with slams and crashing the glass for putback dunks. Went into the post when smaller defenders tried to guard him. All the physical tools along with the skill to cement himself as one of the best prospects in all of South Georgia. Has a realistic chance to play his way onto D-I radars over his final two seasons.

Brett King2029 6-1 G Brett King – Lincoln County – McCormick Roadrunners
Lengthy guard was comfortable taking the pull-up three. Showed a soft touch when he got around the rim. Only a rising freshman, King has plenty of promise over his next four years.

Elyjah Doty2026 6-4 PF Elyjah Doty – Effingham County – Effingham Grizzlies
Legitimate stretch-forward. Strong burly frame which he can use to post up and score with his back to the basket. Does a nice job sealing inside, showing his entry hand on lobs. Extremely comfortable playing on the perimeter. Knockdown shooter from beyond the arc. Nice handle for his size, able to go behind the back to free himself from defenders before launching threes. Good feel for the game. Moves his feet well when defending on the perimeter. Smaller college programs will want to track his progress over the next 12 months.

Cole Bennett
2026 5-11 G Cole Bennett – The King’s Academy
Had coaches and media buzzing about his play. Lefty is a slick playmaker that can score from all over the floor. Hits pull-up jumpers from the mid-range and three-point line. Crafty, acrobatic slasher that finishes from tough angles in the paint. Gets others involved as a distributor. Does a good job feeding the post.

Branson Smith2028 5-9 G Branson Smith – Habersham Central
Plays tough defense which ignites his transition offense. Likes to get downhill in the halfcourt, pulling up for short jumpers. Spaces the floor with his three-point shot.

Dan Meyer2025 6-0 G Dan Meyer – Chattooga – Rome Elite
Elite scorer was unguardable at camp. Lefty is silky smooth getting to his spots. Knocks down pull-up jumpers at a high rate from both the mid-range and three-point line. Routinely gets two feet in the paint when penetrating with a shifty dribble. Has a floater in traffic. Wired to score but can also facilitate with keen court vision. Could be a great late get for JUCO or D-II programs.

Damien Phelps2026 6-1 G Damien Phelps – Social Circle – Swain Elite
Southpaw accepts the challenge of guarding other teams’ best player. Likes being coached. Does a nice job finishing at the rim against size. Utilizes an in-and-out dribble to get downhill.

TEAM 2

Tyrrell Green
2027 5-11 G Tyrrell Green – Social Circle
Made his mark as a shooter off the catch. Quality athlete was able to handle the ball and dish off drives. Steady perimeter defender did well guarding his yard.

AJ Brown
2026 6-3 G AJ Brown – Elbert County – Georgia Heat
Wiry high-energy guard was all over the floor, one of camp’s top performers. Plays big with his long arms and springy leaping ability. Smooth downhill slasher elevates to finish through the defense. Snatches rebounds and pushes the ball coast-to-coast. Continuing to hone his three-point shot will be an area of growth to keep an eye on. Disruptive defender on the perimeter and around the rim. His tools and motor give him serious upside at the next level. Two-way standout is a stock riser.

Jyson Mallard2027 6-0 G Jyson Mallard – Long County – Boomers
Spot-up shooter can loosen the defense with his range. Moves the ball well with drives behind drives. Drops in floaters and can finish with both hands at the basket. Pushes the ball in transition with a nose for the rim.

Jamere Martin2026 6-3 W Jamere Martin – Long County – SSA Elite
Physically built swingman has the size and strength to get a bucket in the paint. Likes to attack with his mid-range jumper. Handles the ball well when getting to his spots. Capable rebounder in traffic.

Zyi'Air Holt2026 6-1 G Zyi’Air Holt – Long County – SSA Elite
Mature feel to his game. Quiet, confident demeanor. Sets up the offense. Limits turnovers as he uses his strength to protect the ball. Hits the three off the catch and off the dribble. Absorbs contact on drives.

Kelvin Hayes Jr.2027 6-0 G Kelvin Hayes Jr. – Long County
Off-guard is a lanky defender that can bother the opposition with his reach and lateral mobility. Displays athleticism when slicing to the rim for finishes.

Tristan Rodriquez
2025 6-0 G Tristan Rodriquez – Chestatee – Go All In Elite
Hustler flies around on defense. Brings energy to the team. Decision making is improving. Has the bounce to play at the rim.

Kaleb Detty2026 6-4 F Kaleb Detty – Groves
One of the best surprises from camp. Big, strong forward but more than just a banger. Stood out with his court vision, an extremely good passer that found teammates off the dribble in tight quarters in the paint with scoop passes and on drives downhill hitting the open man at the last second. Found his own offense on dump offs and hit a couple jumpers throughout the day. Runs the floor, has soft hands and boasts a good motor. Serviceable piece that can be deployed in a variety of ways.

Kaiden Long2027 6-7 F Kaiden Long – East Forsyth – Redline
Polished post used quick spins baseline and finished through contact throughout the duration of camp. Got up to finish with dunks. Cleaned up the backboards, altered shots and communicated well on defense. Active young big with mobility. Bright future.

Chance Fleming2028 6-0 G Chance Fleming – Aquinas – Upward
Can play on and off the ball. Dangerous three-point shooter off the catch. Outside shot was his primary weapon but would take driving lanes and finish in traffic with difficult lay-ins.

TEAM 3

Zion Grant2026 5-8 G Zion Grant – Baldwin
Slick handle, quick off the bounce. Plays with speed. High motor. Sticky on-ball defender had active hands and sideline-to-sideline agility to keep ball handlers in front. Solid outside shooter. Two-way difference maker with his effort.

Mekhi Wade2026 5-8 G Mekhi Wade – Lincoln County
Sturdy frame. Blended speed with strength while getting downhill. Knocked down corner threes. Physical on-ball defender poked away steals and was efficient in transition.

Cayden Lowrey2026 6-2 G Cayden Lowrey – Heritage-Catoosa – Thunder Basketball
Smooth with the ball using a quick first step. Athletic with long arms in the backcourt. Moved well without the ball to find openings. Coast-to-coast finisher upon clearing rebounds. Team-first player made winning plays throughout camp.

Zyan Eastman2026 6-4 F Zyan Eastman – Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe – Georgia Youth University Bulldogs
Brought toughness from the gridiron. Strong body combo-forward played inside and out. Big-time leaper finished with dunks. Rebounds in traffic. Best work came from 10-feet and in as a putback guy and slasher.

Chase Little
2025 5-10 G Chase Little – Douglass – World Wide Hustle
Likes to get downhill to score with floaters. Solid mid-range shot. Good vision, capable of making the extra pass. Makes momentum building plays.

Will Foust2025 6-4 F Will Foust – Roswell – North Atlanta Stars
Unorthodox release but can stretch the floor with his three-point shot. Strong frame. Helps defend in the post and can rebound. Pick-and-pop versatility.

Thomas Williams2027 6-5 PF Thomas Williams – Johnson-Savannah – 912 Nightmares
High upside forward. Rebounds with two hands in traffic. Hits the perimeter jumper. Scores with baby hooks and can face up and get to the hoop. Utilizes turnaround jumpers from in the lane. Alters shots. Quality athlete. Just scratching the surface of his ceiling.

Dylan Miller2025 5-11 G Dylan Miller – Cass – MDA
Quick first step gets him to the rim where he can finish through contact. Penetrator can catch defenders on their heels with one-dribble pull-ups.

Josiah Ingram2027 6-0 G Josiah Ingram – Hancock Central – GA Magic
Attacks from all three levels. Streaky three-point shooter. Has subtle explosiveness when getting to the hoop. Embraces contact on drives. 

TEAM 4

Swag Dean2026 5-10 PG Swag Dean – Denmark
Point guard displayed a creative handle when gaining separation from defenders. Knocked down a handful of pull-up threes. Playmaker was able to penetrate consistently. Drive-and-dish distributor. Finished with both hands at the basket. Hustled back on defense to get deflections from behind in transition.

Isaiah Johnson2026 5-11 G Isaiah Johnson – John Milledge – Reachers Unlimited
Strong frame. Gets great elevation on his jump shot. Follows his shot for offensive rebounds. Coast-to-coast finisher after securing rebounds. Moves without the ball and has high IQ. Holds upside as a physical on-ball defender.

Ryland Chambers2027 6-1 G Ryland Chambers – Union County – E.T.G.
Pretty form on his three-point shot. Shot the ball with confidence with deep range. Back cut along the baseline for layups. Has improved a lot over 12 months, notably with his handle and aggressiveness. Team-first mentality. Sturdy build. Coachable.

Grayson Mayfield2028 6-0 G Grayson Mayfield – Home School
Wiry guard hit deep pull-up threes. Saw the floor, finding cutters. Helped initiate the offense and break the press.

Whitt Sullivan
2028 6-0 G Whitt Sullivan – The Habersham School – Elite Warriors
Hustle stood out, diving on the floor for loose balls. Took pride in his defense providing effort each possession. Found someone to block out whenever a shot went up. Did the little things well.

Kaden Gore2028 6-2 G Kaden Gore – Home School
Lean guard has nice length on the perimeter. Needs to add more muscle to his frame to become an effective driver. Knocked down some threes from the wing. Has a chance to become a solid defender.

Eli Sosensky2025 5-10 G Eli Sosensky – Union County
Rebounds well for his size especially on the offensive glass. Athletic slasher beat his man downhill and hung in the air for layups. Active defender.

Joseph Rhodes2028 6-0 C Joseph Rhodes – Home School
Loved setting high ball screens. Did a good job to impede the progress of defenders. Played within himself and competed in the paint.

Billy Brimer2027 6-5 C Billy Brimer – Central-Carrollton – SEBA
Uses his strength to score around the rim. Old school post presence but can also take defenders off the dribble in short spurts. Rebounds and finishes with both hands. Seals very well and shows a target hand.

Jeremiah Sutton2028 6-4 F Jeremiah Sutton – MACA
Natural athlete still learning the game. Set a lot of screens and crashed the glass for rebounds. Runs the floor well.

TEAM 5

Quentin James
2026 5-11 G Quentin James – Johnson-Savannah – Georgia Ignites
Heady guard can play either the one or the two. Strong athlete. Gets to his spots and can hit jumpers from the mid-range and beyond the arc. Sees the floor as a distributor. Doesn’t get bumped off course when penetrating and keeps his head up for kick out threes. Creates separation with crossovers and eurosteps.

Michael Hall
2027 5-11 G Michael Hall – South Effingham – Effingham Bulldogs
Did well scoring the ball in our one-on-one station. Uses jab steps to free himself. Good jump shooter opens up the floor.

Aiden Watts2028 6-1 G Aiden Watts – Washington County – Waco Elite
Strong frame for a freshman. Competes on the glass. Multiple effort guy whether it be on defense, rebounding or keeping plays alive on offense. Scored through contact around the rim.

Kaden Jones2029 5-9 G Kaden Jones – Lincoln County – McCormick Roadrunners
Plays fast. Wants to push tempo and get the ball up the floor. Unselfish distributor. Got to his floater on drives.

Jaxon Moore2026 6-1 G Jaxon Moore – Calhoun – MDA
Multisport standout is starting to make a name for himself on the hardwood. Athletic guard with good strength. Gets off the ground quickly. Competes for rebounds at their highest point in traffic. Soft touch on his jump shot. Gets it off the catch and off the dribble. Knocks down straightaway threes. Has switchability on defense able to guard 1-3. Well-rounded two-way player.

Jaylin Sweat2026 6-5 F Jaylin Sweat – Bradwell Institute – Gold Elite
Lefty is an impressive athlete. Creates mismatches with his ability to hit the mid-range jumper, attack off the dribble and score around the rim. Needs to fight through fatigue to play defense and not take plays off. Has the skill and physical gifts to emerge as a legitimate prospect this offseason. One of the coast’s better players.

Parker Stanley
2026 6-7 C Parker Stanley – Toombs County
All the tangibles are in place. Rock-solid physique. Great size with leaping ability. Can control the paint as a rebounder and shot blocker. Has expanding shooting range, touch out to 15-feet. Does a good job walling up on defense. Starting to become a more consistent scorer in the post. Stock is trending up.

Michael Youngblood2025 6-0 G Michael Youngblood – Lakeside-Evans – SKG
Plays bigger than his size. Uses his shoulders well when getting downhill and finishing through contact. Plays off two feet in traffic. Good three-point shooter off the catch.

Luke Elliott2028 6-0 G Luke Elliott – John Milledge – Macon Mavs
Utilized jump stops to gather himself in the paint before going up to finish with his floater. Moved the ball around but was always ready to attack off the catch.

Noah Cockrell
2026 6-1 G Noah Cockrell – Riverwood
Created off the bounce, able to snake ball screens. Got into the lane and dropped in floaters. Quick twitch athleticism. Brought aggressive on-ball defense.

TEAM 6

Derrick White Jr.2025 6-0 G Derrick White Jr. – Social Circle – Head Hunter Elite
Athletic penetrator gets to the rim using a creative handle. Finishes through contact well. Rebounds exceptionally well for his size. Locks up on defense.

Jordan Stevens2025 6-4 W Jordan Stevens – Bradwell Institute – Gold Elite
Explosive leaper plays above the rim. Attacks on the wing and in the post. Has patient footwork inside, maneuvering the pivot for open looks. Versatile defender can guard up top or in the post. Switches screens without an issue.

Brody Carruth2025 6-1 G Brody Carruth – East Jackson
Lean playmaker knows how to create his own shot but also get others involved. Sees the floor on baseline drives, making natural pitches to the corner for open threes. Strong shooter when his feet are set.

Taven Leonard2027 5-11 G Taven Leonard – Kendrick
Physically strong guard packed with muscle. Crashes the glass for rebounds. Active hands guarding the ball. Forces turnovers and has a quick instinct to jump into passing lanes. Impacts games with his hustle.

Brayden Faulkner2028 5-11 G Brayden Faulkner – John Milledge
Nice flow with the ball. Plays with confidence and can make things happen off the dribble. Knocked down corner threes and found open windows along the perimeter. Heady offensive player.

Brandon Pemberton2027 6-4 W Brandon Pemberton – Parkview – IJM Elite
Was one of the most talked about players at camp. Long athletic positionless player. Point-forward skill set with his versatility. Grabbed rebounds and pushed the ball up the floor as a playmaker. Attacked from the wing, smooth getting to the rim. Knocked down threes. Capable of going into the post to score with his back to the basket. Gets to his spots without trouble. Does a little bit of everything.

Revel Edwards2027 5-8 G Revel Edwards – Kendrick – Black Hawks
Scored in transition. Used a pro hop to split defenders on his way to the hoop. High motor. Facilitated off the bounce. Great energy on defense, forcing turnovers with his constant activity.

Isaiah Scruggs2026 6-3 W Isaiah Scruggs – Effingham County – Effingham Bulldogs
Rangy swingman with muscle can do damage inside and out. Comfortable shooting the pull-up three. Hit big shots in close games throughout camp. Can sometimes settle for jump shots instead of attacking the rim. Plays hard. Great teammate. Has a chance to have a strong senior season.

Andre Dye Jr.
2029 5-10 G Andre Dye Jr. – Kendrick – TAC Gym Rats
Strong compact guard. Tight handle against pressure. Uses his body well to shield the ball from defenders when getting to his spots. Attacks both left and right. High understanding for the game.

TEAM 7

Izaiah Turman2026 6-0 G Izaiah Turman – Jonesboro
Lefty. Shifty downhill attacker with speed. Got to the rim at will. Adding more strength will help him finish through contact. Steady three-point shooter. Good court vision. Can play either the 1 or the 2. Knack for rebounding. Should see an elevated role his senior season.

Talyn Harris2027 6-2 G Talyn Harris – SACA – Swain Academy
Strong bodied guard gets downhill exceptionally well. Absorbs contact, unable to get knocked off his course when attacking the basket. Scores the ball from multiple levels. Has upside as a drive-and-kick distributor and on-ball defender. A big final two seasons ahead of him.

Keon Slappy Jr.
2025 6-1 G Keon Slappy Jr. – Tucker – Atlanta Select
Crafty with the ball. Used eurosteps to avoid defenders when wiggling his way to the hoop. Knocked down threes off kick outs. Got to his spots in the mid-range and was able to frustrate opposing ball handlers with his defensive effort.

Lucas Smith2025 6-2 G Lucas Smith – Murray County – Five Star Basketball
Big athletic guard can play 1-4. Gets off the floor quickly for rebounds. Leaper plays off two feet in traffic and doesn’t shy away from contact. Solid outside shooter with three-point range. Has the ability to drive-and-kick to open shooters. Strong all-around game. Could be a nice late pickup for small programs.

Adonis Brown
2026 6-3 G Adonis Brown – South Gwinnett – Atlanta Strikers
Sizeable guard can play both the 2 and the 3. Strong with the ball when getting to the rim. Will mix in pull-up jumpers and can hit the three. Plays with a lot of energy, constantly keeping the pressure on the opposition. A threat to crash the glass for rebounds.

Kyle Pemberton2025 6-5 F Kyle Pemberton – Parkview
Holds the versatility to play inside and out. Comfortable bringing the ball up the floor. Passes well off the dribble, able to find shooters. Scores from multiple levels with his jumper. Springy finisher around the rim. Can guard inside and out. Did a good job getting out to the perimeter to block shots. Nice late option for small schools or JUCOs. Well-rounded skill set.

Kaden Collins2028 6-0 G Kaden Collins – Washington County – N.E.T.
Knocked down threes consistently throughout camp. Showed some elusiveness with the ball, using a spin move to evade defenders. Was able to influence games with his rebounding, passing and defense.

Cason Reed
2028 6-0 PG Cason Reed – Banks County – Georgia Generals
Playmaking shooter surveys the floor. Looks to create for others when attacking the hoop. Spaces the floor with his three-point shot. Crafty finisher downhill.

Cordell Simmons Jr.2026 6-3 W Cordell Simmons Jr. – Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe – Underdogs
Athlete. Used his leaping ability to grab rebounds from behind block outs without going over the back. Mixed in his offense from 15-feet and in. Sank turnaround jumpers and found points on slashes and putbacks. Contested shots on defense and got deflections.

TEAM 8

Makai Davis
2026 5-9 PG Makai Davis – Hancock Central – Georgia Magic
Scrappy defender plays with immense effort. Lightweight and quick on his feet. Changes directions fluidly with speed. Penetrates well, able to finish with his floater. Shot the ball well from beyond the arc. Competed hard around the rim and came away with a handful of blocks of bigger players.

Christian Hester
2025 6-0 G Christian Hester – Jefferson – Classic City Ballers
Tough-nosed guard is strong getting to his spots. Finishes at the rim through contact while playing off two feet. Doesn’t get sped up by aggressive defense. Scores with one-dribble pull-ups. Unselfish decision maker. Steady defender understands team defense.

Noah Reese2026 6-0 G Noah Reese – Effingham County – Effingham Grizzlies
Wiry guard likes to push tempo in the open floor. Bouncy athlete crashes the glass for putbacks. Draws in defenders while driving and zips out accurate passes to shooters. Good feel as a facilitator.

Jayden Futrell2026 6-3 W Jayden Futrell – Harlem – SKG
Strong frame. Power wing likes to attack the basket and score around the rim. Rebounds well offensively and defensively. Has growing range on his jump shot. Has the physical tools to be a versatile defender that can guard all over the floor.

Derick Gladman2027 6-0 G Derick Gladman – Lincoln County
Muscle-bound guard plays bigger than his size. Runs the floor well and gets baskets in transition with his hustle. Did most of his damage slashing toward the basket. Can be a handful defensively for guards not as strong.

Jace Mills2028 6-0 G Jace Mills – Habersham Central
Moved well without the ball. Had success along the baseline with floaters. Netted a couple threes throughout the day. Did a good job feeding the post with entry lobs.

Dayden Rogers2026 6-4 F Dayden Rogers – Banks County – Georgia Generals
Inside-out lefty bangs in the post, able to get to his hook shot or turnaround jumper. Stretches the floor with his three-point range and can score from the mid-range. Rebounds well in traffic. Plays physical in the paint. Creates mismatches with his versatility. Could cause problems in high ball screens with his ability to both roll and pop out.

Caleb Giles2026 6-5 PF Caleb Giles – Kendrick – Canes
Active interior presence is strong, long and can jump. Rebounds the ball very well and challenges shots on defense. Seals for post feeds and scores with a hook when drop stepping middle. Capable of playing above the rim for dunks. Does everything you would want from a big man.

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The Sandy’ Spiel Spring Showcase sold out, hosting 73 prospects from all across the state of Georgia who were looking to improve their game and boost their exposure before diving into travel ball. With the help of our esteemed eight-coach staff, here are our player evaluations sorted by team.

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TEAM 1

Jagger Whitty
2028 5-11 G Jagger Whitty – Griffin – Triple Double
Smooth release on three-point shot. Willing to pull up from deep in transition. Sees the floor well as a lead guard. High effort level on defense late into camp, closing out hard to contest three-point shots. Should add immediate value to a varsity roster with his skill as both an on and off-ball guard.

Bahji Daniel
2026 5-9 G Bahji Daniel – Spalding – BBallers Elite
Sparkplug with high energy. Uses a quick burst to the basket. Explosive finisher gets good elevation. Scores at the rim with both hands. Was able to keep the defense honest with his three-point shot. Could turn up the heat as an on-ball defender and turn over opponents.

Cameron Ogletree
2025 5-11 G Cameron Ogletree – Heard County – YSE
Did the dirty work as a glue guy. Dove on the floor for loose balls. Ignited fastbreaks with his outlet passing. Continuing to improve his ability to finish at the rim through contact will bode well for his development. Plays under control with the ball. Limits turnovers.

Teagan Houser
2026 5-10 G Teagan Houser – Coahulla Creek – Underdogs
Solid athlete, agile with the ball in his hands. Remained active away from the ball, sneaking in for rebounds when not blocked out. Adding some more weight to his frame will help him defensively and as a penetrator on offense. Showed a crafty finishing package when he was able to get to the hoop and found the open man off the dribble. Helped space the floor with his jumper.

Princeton King
2025 6-0 G Princeton King – Wilson Academy – Team Forest
Made his presence felt defensively. Was aggressive when trapping the ball and was able to dig out steals. Quick laterally and a good leaper with quality wingspan for his size. Wasn’t afraid to attack downhill, seek contact and finish through it. Had enough one-on-one skill to create space on the perimeter to get clean looks from the mid-range and beyond.

Justin McMillian
2025 6-2 G Justin McMillian – Tattnall County – Tattnall Chiefs
Epitome of a big guard. Was physically overpowering at times. Used his strength to go into the post, identifying mismatches and exploiting them. Scored with his back to the basket and worked hard on the offensive glass for putbacks. Knocked down a few threes throughout camp. Adding to his left hand and his overall handle will help open up his game. Received high marks for his great attitude and coachability.

Ryland Chambers
2027 6-1 G Ryland Chambers – Union County – Ga Kings
Reliable hustler that got on the floor. Attacked the basket with his left hand. Becoming more of a fast-twitch athlete. Range is growing on his jump shot. Sees the floor well and makes good decisions with the ball. Helped rebound and defend bigger players.

Thrasher Wilkins
2025 6-1 G Thrasher Wilkins – North Oconee
Athleticism has really improved, becoming a much bouncier player with the capability of playing above the rim. Uses his newfound hangtime when attacking the basket, hanging in the air to make decisions. Did a nice job of sucking in the defense before dropping off assists. Continuing to improve as a ball handler against pressure. Made an impact with his ability to block shots. Shoots the ball well from the mid-range.

Maddox Young
2025 6-1 G Maddox Young – Union County – NGE
Can always count on him to play hard. Slashes to the basket and will attack the offensive glass. Filled the lanes in transition. Utilized a step-through floater in traffic. Rotated over to block some shots and is a steady defender. Hit some threes but needs to become more consistent from distance. Has a chance to grow as a playmaker downhill.

TEAM 2 

MJ Jinks
2027 5-5 G MJ Jinks – Tattnall County – Tattnall Chiefs
Little guard got valuable reps with varsity level players. Got more comfortable with the pace of play as the day went on. Stood out with his hustle. Provided good effort defensively and was a team player that shared the ball on offense.

Jy'Son Mallard
2027 5-11 G Jy’Son Mallard – Long County – Georgia Bombers
Lanky guard starting to find his identity. Made plays on defense, blocking shots as a one-on-one defender. Brings toughness to the floor. Worked his way onto the offensive glass for putbacks and hit a few threes on the day.

Samuel Ginn
2028 5-5 G Samuel Ginn – Harvester Christian – ALLIN Brotherhood
Even though he was the smallest player on the floor, Ginn competed at a high level. Knocked down some perimeter jumpers and attacked off the dribble with a baseline floater. Used a spin move to break free of his defender. Was a scrappy defender and tried to mix it up whenever he could.

Brody Carruth
2025 6-0 G Brody Carruth – East Jackson – SW Stamp Squad
Well-rounded wiry playmaker. Used his length to finish at the rim. Got downhill as a drive-and-kick creator. Has a smooth feel to his game. Handles pressure well while seeing the floor. Did a nice job on defense, able to switch off his man and keep ball handlers in front.

Joe Drew III
2025 6-3 W Joe Drew III – Pierce County – SPB
Impressive physical athlete. Plays very hard. Gets on the glass to find garbage points. Dangerous slasher finishes with both hands. Earned the review as being a “Draymond-esque” type player due to his grittiness as a defender. Wide receiver is someone you want to go to war with.

Hayden Collins
2027 6-0 G Hayden Collins – Wilkinson County – Team Culture
The skinny goggled guard showed off his shot making on the perimeter, hitting a handful of threes throughout camp. Defensively, his quickness and activity level earned him high grades.  As he adds muscle to his frame, expect Hayden to become more effective as a driver.

Zi'on Thomas
2027 6-3 W Zi’on Thomas – Long County – Skills Sports Academy
Explosive athlete with a high ceiling. Threw down dunks and netted corner threes. Came on strong to close his freshman season. Adding to his arsenal as a ball handler will help him get to the rim consistently. Can live off hustle plays for now. Has a soft touch around the basket. Has all the tools to really blossom over his next three seasons. Sneaky good prospect out of Ludowici.

Jason Welborn
2026 6-2 G Jason Welborn – Decatur
Nice skill level. Wiry guard created offense with one-dribble step-back jumpers. Strong finisher in traffic with an explosive downhill attack that results in slams. Boasts a mature, well-rounded floor game. Gets others involved and is an active participant on defense. Flashed his high upside throughout camp.

Zyi'Air Holt
2026 6-1 W Zyi’Air Holt – Long County – Georgia Bombers
3&D mold. Knocks down corner threes and is a versatile and physical defender. Plays bigger than his size. Good reach to contest shots. Active rebounder. Does a good job finding the open man.

Kingston Whitty
2026 6-1 G Kingston Whitty – Lovett –Team Huncho 3SSB
Fills it up from the perimeter. Compact shooting form. Nails pull-up threes and gets to his spots in the mid-range. Wired-to-score. Can be shifty with the ball when attacking the hoop. Will use his shoulder to power into defenders. Sneaky explosive, able to elevate to the rim when finishing in a crowd. Was one of camp’s most well-rounded guards.

TEAM 3 

Corderra Williams
2025 5-7 G Corderra Williams – Westover – Georgia Thunder 17U
Aggressive on-ball defender loves to lock down opponents. Uses his speed and active hands to frustrate ball handlers. Reliable ball handler himself. Does a good job getting penetration. Is a pass-first facilitator. Rotates down to rebound amongst the trees.

Cason Reed
2028 5-10 G Cason Reed – Banks County – Georgia Generals
Knocked down corner threes and made the extra pass along the perimeter. Moves well without the ball and gets his feet set on the catch. Has some wiggle downhill, able to get to his floater in traffic.

Dorian Watkins
2025 5-10 G Dorian Watkins – West Laurens – Dubtown
Emerged as one of the best shooters in camp. Sprayed threes from the corner and from the wing. Understood what his strengths were and played into them. Also stood out as a defender that was able to protect his yard.

Jaylon Seymour
2025 6-0 G Jaylon Seymour – Providence Christian
Showcased versatility as he was able to play on and off the ball. With the ball in his hands, Seymour created well for others. He kept the ball moving and saw the floor well. He made others around him better with his unselfish play. Jaylon packed a punch on offense with his scoring touch, drilling multiple mid-range jumpers. Seymour defended on the perimeter and held his own when stuck guarding on the low block.

Emanuel Befekadu
2024 6-0 G Emanuel Befekadu – Meadowcreek – No Excuses
I liked the pace that Befekadu played at. The veteran guard got the ball up the floor quickly and was constantly surveying the floor for his open shooters. Emanuel got praise for being his team’s floor general with his communication. He displayed toughness and physicality as a defender.

Whitfield Hyde
2025 6-7 W Whitfield Hyde – Hoop Atlanta
Whitfield was among camp’s breakout stars. The 6-foot-7 rising senior was lights-out from distance, piling in threes throughout the day. At his size, Hyde’s shot was challenging for anyone to contest. He is a zone buster with his ability to shoot from the corners. He used his length to attack the offensive glass for putbacks and blocked a handful of shots. Hyde is an early candidate to see his stock soar his senior season.

Luke Lawson
2026 6-7 F Luke Lawson – North Oconee
Did what you would want from a post player – block shots and rebound. Lefty played with a high motor. Knocked down multiple 15-footers. Ran the floor for putbacks. Showcased blossoming ball skills, grabbing rebounds and pushing in transition as a distributor.

Tallie Webber
2026 6-3 G Tallie Webber – Grace Christian
Big guard with length. Well-rounded scorer. Filled the lanes in transition. Finished with his left hand. Found success as a slasher, able to score over top of smaller defenders. Holds upside on defense, able to guard multiple positions with his switchability.

Kai McAfee
2024 6-2 G Kai McAfee – Lithonia – Atlanta Heat
Got to his spots in the mid-range. Was able to get all the way to the hoop, finishing with both hands. Three-level scorer kept the defense off balance. Got into the paint and was able to dish to open teammates. Wasn’t shy about doing the dirty work as a rebounder and defender.

Cole Berry
2026 6-1 G Cole Berry – ELCA – HLHK
Sturdy frame. Plays bigger than his size thanks to his strength and vertical leap. Battles for rebounds and can guard both on the perimeter and in the paint. Hit shots from all over the floor. Fits in the ELCA mold of being a do-everything guard.

TEAM 4

Bryson Vincent
2026 5-9 PG Bryson Vincent – ACE
Love the improvement from last year to this year. Used his low center of gravity to turn corners and attack the hoop. Consistently was able to penetrate. Mixed in some pull-up jumpers. Quick, active and was able to make the right reads. Looked comfortable with the ball in his hands.

Ryan Strickland
2027 5-10 G Ryan Strickland – Monroe Area
Came out of the gates strong, playing with energy as he scrapped his way for putbacks. Understands his role and immediately races down to the corners in transition for three-point looks. Played within himself and made good decisions with the ball. Adding strength will help him as an individual defender. Was starting to find his groove before a foot injury cut his day short.

Keyon Calhoun
2027 5-10 G Keyon Calhoun – Tattnall County – Tattnall Chiefs
Bowling ball of a guard was tough getting downhill. Used his physicality to ward off defenders. Knocked down some threes from the corner. Stayed in attack mode. Rebounded well from the backcourt. Strong enough to block out bigger players.

Juan Hawes
2027 6-0 G Juan Hawes – Paulding County – NME
Lanky guard proved to be a hard worker. Active on both ends of the floor. Had a nice handle and a quick first step. Was able to get to the basket and holds upside as a drive-and-kick facilitator.

Jacob Batusic
2027 6-0 G Jacob Batusic – Lanier Christian
Made his mark with his outside shooting. Competed well defensively. Liked to back down his man when handling the ball on the perimeter. Working on a sharp crossover when facing up his man will allow him to make quicker moves downhill. Holds promise as a guard that can play both on and off the ball.

John Morris II
2027 6-7 F John Morris II – Tri-Cities – Running Rebels
Flashed upside in our one-on-one station. Big lefty knocked down a three and used his size to overpower defenders on his way to the hoop. Needs to quicken his feet, but was still very effective on the block, scoring with his back to the basket. Scored through contact. Has long-term potential out of the screen game, both in the pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop.

Trip Griffith
2025 6-5 F Trip Griffith – Monroe Area – Classic City Ballers
Explosive leaper with quick second jump. Cleans up misses extremely well. Scores through contact. Will take his man off the dribble from the high post. Extending his range to 15-feet and beyond would be huge for his game. Workhorse never takes a play off. One of Georgia’s elite double-double producers and most improved players.

Payton Waters
2025 6-3 W Payton Waters – Mt. Zion-Carrollton – BTA Basketball
Elite motor. Plays extremely hard. Very athletic wing that loves to attack downhill. Battles on the backboards and gets on the floor for loose balls. Finishes through contact. Has improving range on his jumper. Impactful player on both ends of the floor. Tone setter.

Levi Slaten
2024 6-2 SG Levi Slaten – Oconee County – Classic City Ballers
Catch-and-shoot threat from the corners. Plays under control and can work his way to the rim. Implements one and two-dribble pull-ups. Provides offensive production from all three levels. 4.0 GPA student scored a 1260 on the SAT.

TEAM 5

Birdy Cunningham
2024 5-11 G Birdy Cunningham – East Jackson – Riggs
Big body guard absorbs contact when getting downhill. Uses his strength to get two feet in the paint before kicking out to shooters. Hustles in for putbacks.

JD Ellis
2025 5-11 G JD Ellis – North Murray – NG Pink Panthers
Knockdown shooter buried threes from the corner. Sees the floor well. Delivers bullet corner-to-corner skip passes for open threes. Has room to improve his left hand. Does the little things well and provides consistent effort on both sides of the ball.

Fabian Bailey
2027 5-10 G Fabian Bailey – Thomson – TM ELITE
Brought energy on defense as a pesky on-ball defender. Used his quickness to create for others when getting downhill. Has some craftiness to his game when it comes to beating his first defender off the bounce. Knocked down shots out of the pick-and-roll.

Savon Kelly
2026 6-3 F Savon Kelly – Columbus – Columbus Wolves
Physical combo-forward uses his muscle inside. Carves out space and can finish through fouls. Has a soft touch from the free throw line. Left hand still in the process of development. Was able to play above the rim. His activity on defense led to blocked shots.

Cullen Marti
2025 6-6 PF Cullen Marti – Coahulla Creek – Colts
Marti was one of the premier breakout stars of camp. The big bodied post had an advanced skill set. Not only could he bang down low and score with his back to the basket with up-and-unders and drop steps, but Cullen stepped outside and drained three after three, showcasing his stretch-forward arsenal. Marti did a great job scoring through contact with a soft touch and was unmovable off the block once he got position for post feeds and rebounds. While Marti primarily played below the rim and has room to grow athletically, the rising senior likely boosted his stock better than anyone else in camp. D-III and NAIA programs will want to evaluate.

2026 6-3 G Brandon Nelson – Gainesville
Overall, one could argue that Brandon Nelson was the top player in camp. Nelson was silky smooth getting to his pull-up jumper, peppering defenses from the mid-range and three-point line. When Brandon took shots, he made them – very rarely missing. He displayed athleticism as a downhill driver, finishing at the rim with authority. Nelson made the game look easy with his easy approach. Year 3 will be big for Brandon.

Kenari Harris
2025 6-2 G Kenari Harris – Calhoun County – Georgia Thunder
Wiry high-energy guard can play 1-3. Did a good job getting downhill and scoring through contact. Earned multiple second chance opportunities with his hustle, scrapping for rebounds and winning loose balls. With his length and athleticism, has a chance to be an above average perimeter defender.

Marquez Coffey
2024 6-0 G Marquez Coffey – Lithonia
Good outside shooter with a pretty release. Drained threes from the corner and wing. Could get physical when attacking the paint. Crafty finisher in traffic. Three-level scoring threat that also got others involved.

TEAM 6

Michael Polke
2025 5-10 PG Michael Polke – Toombs County – Tattnall Chiefs
Tough-nosed on-ball defender. Quick instincts when shooting into passing lanes. Doesn’t have to score much to positively impact games. Very strong with the ball. Tends to be a pass-first creator. Found his offense on drives. Hit the three-ball overtop of screens. High motor lead by example type of point guard.

Jaiden Thomas
2025 5-11 G Jaiden Thomas – First Preparatory Christian
Entered camp as a relative unknown coming from the GIAA but left Sunday as one of the top guards in attendance. Took full advantage of the stage showcasing his high-level shot making ability. Dynamic isolation scorer that went to work in the mid-range on pull-ups. Created just enough separation to hit step-backs. Three-level scorer used his athleticism to get downhill and played a physical brand of basketball while doing so. Effective on-ball defender.

Tyler Blake
2026 5-7 G Tyler Blake – Fannin County
Used his lack of height to his advantage, utilizing a lightning quick low crossover to breakdown defenders. Had the ball on a string, going behind the back while weaving through the defense. Shifty playmaker read the defense well. Maintained a high level of activity as a pesky on-ball defender.

Nolan Roberts
2027 5-7 G Nolan Roberts – Lanier Christian
Looked to get others the ball as a distributor before hunting his own offense. Didn’t force things and was able to find the open man. Used both hands well. Very coachable.

David Boman
2025 6-0 G David Boman – White County – Metro Elite Basketball Club
Strong frame. Combo-guard can play with or without the ball. Knockdown three-point shooter with great form. Made plays off the dribble, attacking baseline before dishing for open layups and corner threes. Sneaky good explosion to the rim. Received praise as a 3&D guard.

Kolby Watson
2025 6-4 G Kolby Watson – Banks County – Stamp Squad
Sizeable shooter has seen his frame fill out over the years. Has a sturdy build which he can use to go post up smaller guards or back down defenders on the wing until he gets to a comfortable spot for his turnaround jumper. Deadly catch-and-shoot threat. Capable of making plays off the bounce when ran off the line. With his size and strength, he can help defend 1-4 on switches. Foot speed has been improving. One of the best shot makers in Northeast Georgia.

Cade Marti
2026 6-3 W Cade Marti – Coahulla Creek – Colts
Wiry swingman has impressive length. Good three-point shooter that can go on hot streaks. Understands defensive rotations. With his length, holds versatility as a defender. Can come over from the weakside to block shots.

Jake Mihalick
2026 6-7 F Jake Mihalick – Lanier Christian – Hoop Atlanta
Stretchy combo-forward played inside and out. Finished around the rim with dunks. Shoots the three well. Scored with his back to the basket with baby hooks and turnaround jumpers. Increasing his strength will help him long-term when it comes to playing inside, but has an exciting skill set especially as a catch-and-shoot option.

Matthew Clausen
2025 6-3 W Matthew Clausen – North Oconee
Drilled pull-up threes and got into the paint and finished with floaters. Has good length on the perimeter. Can play either the 2 or 3 and can guard different spots. Has improved his creativity with the ball, able to turn corners and kick to open shooters. High academic student holds a 100.5 GPA and tallied a 1400 on the SAT.

Austin Gerard
2027 5-8 G Austin Gerard – Lanier Christian
Scored in transition and showed toughness when it came to getting to the rim. Finished through contact very well for his size. Has a quick first step and a crafty handle, able to go behind the back to lose defenders. Smart player plays with energy.

TEAM 7

Eric Love2026 6-0 G Eric Love – Valdosta – Team Georgia Magic
Shifty playmaker used his speed to get to his spots. Knocked down pull-up jumpers in transition and used two-dribble attacks to net mid-range shots. Hit multiple threes throughout the day. Finished at the rim, using changes of speed to beat defenders. Had good reads as an outlet passer to spark fastbreaks.

Tylen Metcalf2027 5-11 G Tylen Metcalf – Woodland-Carterville – Team Scoot
On the smaller side physically, the svelte young guard showed well on Sunday with his skill. Slick ball handler was hard to stay in front of. Looked good as a drive-and-kick playmaker. Used his speed in transition to score coast-to-coast with his left hand. Broke traps with his quickness. Provided reliable energy, diving on the floor for loose balls.

Dedrick Griffin
2025 5-6 G Dedrick Griffin – Toombs County – Pirates
Provided great eye contact with the coaches. Was one of the first players to get on the floor anytime there was a 50/50 ball. Showed attention to detail, quick to run back in transition defense. Stuck out with his willingness to do the little things.

Caden Watson
2026 6-3 G Caden Watson – Banks County – Georgia Generals
Has been in the weight room since last year. Knockdown shooter was more of a slasher on Sunday, using an improved handle paired with clean footwork to get to the rim. Made a difference on defense with his active hands, stripping opponents of the ball when going up for shots inside.

Austin Waters
2025 6-3 W Austin Waters – Mt. Zion-Carrollton – BTA Basketball
Much like his twin brother, will run through a brick wall. Elite effort and energy. Springy athlete scores on putbacks and short drives. Gets after it as an on-ball defender. Competitive and athletic enough to guard 1-5 if need be. Scored around the rim with duck in buckets. Made winning plays throughout the day, highlighted by stepping in to draw a charge in transition. Tough kid.

Braedyn Gillespie
2025 6-0 G Braedyn Gillespie – Tucker – Generation 2k
Southpaw was a binge scorer, one of the very best players in camp. Lights-out three-point shooter netted long balls in bunches. Did it off the catch and plenty off the dribble. Mixed it up as an on-ball defender and played with pace in transition.

Caleb Paige
2027 6-3 G Caleb Paige – Providence Christian – Georgia Stars
Intriguing long-term upside. Very good size and length in the backcourt. Fluid athlete eases into his pull-up jumper. Sees the floor well, delivering accurate bounce passes in transition and able to float in the air before dropping off dimes in the halfcourt. Uses his hangtime to get clean looks at the basket as well. High IQ playmaker. Good things happened when the ball was in his hands. He can play either guard position and is a valuable defender with his wingspan.

AJ Brown
2026 6-1 G AJ Brown – Elbert County
Great rebounder for his size. Didn’t give up on any plays. Lanky guard attempted to draw charges. Willing to defend any position needed for his team. Found his offense on putbacks and hit some floaters throughout the day. Nice touch from 10-feet and in. Ran the floor well.

TEAM 8 

Joshua Merrill
2025 5-9 G Joshua Merrill – Bremen
Lefty had a knack for slicing through the defense and finishing in traffic. Quick first step got him to the hoop routinely. Knows how to finish amongst size. Made an impact as an on-ball defender, turning ball handlers multiple times.

LaFrance Ballard
2026 5-9 G LaFrance Ballard – Kell – Formula Elite Academy
Scrappy defense on and away from the ball. Had some nice looks in transition. Solid athlete was able to mesh well with others in the backcourt.

Jer'Meer Hatcher
2026 6-0 G Jer’Meer Hatcher – Thomson – E1D1
Strongly built guard brough toughness on defense. Played bigger than his size, especially when it came to rebounding. Hustled at all times and never let offensive players get any type of rhythm. Pushed the ball in transition and made good decisions in the open floor. Shot some mid-range pull-ups and was able to garner the defense’s attention before swinging the ball for better looks.

Jaylon Davis
2027 6-4 W Jaylon Davis – ACE
Tweener of a forward that can play inside and out. Wide receiver is a strong athlete. Gets a lot of points off hustle. Ball skills will need to tighten up over time, but is still effective as a downhill attacker that can clear rebounds and go coast-to-coast. Threat to score from the high post. Will use the one-dribble pull-up to score in the mid-range. Legitimate upside. Just scratching the surface of his potential.

Dayden Rogers
2026 6-3 G Dayden Rogers – Banks County – Georgia Generals
Big guard is a three-level scorer. Lefty loves to stroke the corner three. Showed off his individual creativity in our one-on-one station, able to get defenders leaning before spinning back for turnarounds.  Finished well in the paint. Has good athleticism to work with over the next two years.

Jase Dixon
2025 6-3 W Jase Dixon – Veterans – Team OSA (One Step Away)
Can be used in a variety of ways. Strongly built athlete saw time in the high post, able to catch and shoot from the elbow. Had good moments as a physical rebounder. Attacked from the top of the key and got downhill on the left side, finishing with a right-hand scoop. Mixed in some threes and pull-up jumpers. Was tough to cut off once he got a head of steam.

Andrew Batusic
2026 6-0 G Andrew Batusic – Lanier Christian
Scrappy guard got after it on defense. Saw the floor well as a distributor. Able to probe the defense before hitting the open man. Made some plays as a slasher before hurting his ankle.

Brice Proctor
2025 6-4 F Brice Proctor – Providence Christian – dor5 Elite
Big body bully-ball tweener. Overpowers defenders in the low post but has good guard skills to create on the perimeter. Breaks down his man and can finish with a finger roll. Hit shots from the three-point line and nailed pull-ups from the mid-range. Impressive footwork for his size to couple with his decision making.

Zakhar Valasiuk2024 6-3 G Zakhar Valasiuk – Tallulah Falls
Scored a 21 on the ACT and a 1040 on the SAT. Impressed with his improved playmaking ability. Big guard got downhill and patiently made his moves, bumping off defenders as he got to his spots. Used spin moves to free himself in traffic and played off two feet. Delivered some no-look passes and cashed in on three-point attempts.