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Sandy’s Spiel Spring Showcase Boys Evaluations


The Sandy’ Spiel Spring Showcase hosted 43 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 six-coach staff, here are our player evaluations sorted by team.

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TEAM 1

Ja'mere Martin
2026 6-3 W Ja’mere Martin – Long County – GA Ignites
Sturdy wing can get hot in a hurry with his jump shot. Hits one-dribble pull-ups and threes off the catch. Gets his feet set when passes are in the air. Shot is flat but accurate once he sees one basket go in. Tough-shot maker. Solid defender with size.

Zyan Eastman
2026 6-5 PF Zyan Eastman – Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe – Georgia Youth University Underdogs
Outworked everyone at camp. Tough-nosed forward was a nuisance in the paint. Most players didn’t even try to match his motor and physicality. Ran the floor hard. Chewed up the offensive glass. Scored on putbacks and post-ups. Finished with both hands and played above the rim. Blocked shots. Max effort post.

Tucker Engert
2028 5-10 PG Tucker Engert – Towns County – Georgia Generals/YBG
Multisport star has a quick first step along with a high IQ. Plays with pace in transition. Fires in touch lead passes over the heads of the defense for fastbreak layups. Sees the floor extremely well. Shoots the ball well off the catch and off the dribble. Has consistent three-point range. Didn’t sacrifice his fundamentals in a camp setting. Floor general with poise.

Fortune Hicks
2027 6-3 SG Fortune Hicks – Bradwell Institute – Gold Elite
Sprayed jump shots all camp long. Used a long crossover to set up defenders before pulling up from deep. Liked to stop on a dime in transition for twos and threes. A bit streaky but can go on scoring binges once he gets hot. Gets really good lift on his shot elevating to shoot over contests. Has the size, athleticism and skill to be a good downhill finisher. Needs to make sure he doesn’t settle too much for long jumpers. Flashed his two-way skillset as a long-armed on-ball defender. Tools to have a breakout senior season.

Khalid Jones
2027 5-8 PG Khalid Jones – Tri-Cities
Consistently broke down defenders off the bounce. Quick shifty playmaker penetrated for crafty finishes and drive-and-dish assists. Kicked out to shooters and found his big men at the rim. Plays at a high tempo. Knocked down pull-up threes in transition. Hustled on defense to poke away steals from behind. Slightly undersized guard was one of the most electric players in camp.

Dante White
2029 5-9 G Dante White – Long County – GA Bombers
Quick hands on defense and overall effort were calling cards. Did a good job contesting shots. Competed as an on-ball defender. Hustled back after missed shots to break up scoring opportunities. Solid athlete.

TEAM 2

Champion Bowman
2026 6-0 G Champion Bowman – Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe – Chattanooga Elite
Strongly put together guard capable of playing either spot in the backcourt. Knocked down threes throughout camp and showed competency getting to his one-dribble pull-up. Patient decision maker with the ball. Played off two feet in traffic. Pushed the ball in transition with keen court vision. Physical defender on ball.

Kaleb Griffin
2028 6-3 G Kaleb Griffin – Memorial Day – Savannah Mavericks
Terrific elevation on his pull-up jumper. Sank shots from 15-feet and showcased a turnaround jumper. Active in the open floor whether filling lanes to score or facilitating. Showed court awareness cutting behind drives for dribble hand-off scoring chances. Used his athleticism to help protect the rim.

Vaishvik Pinna
2030 5-11 G Vaishvik Pinna – North Forsyth
Rising freshman. Thin. Moved well without the ball. Tried hard and provided a competitive spirit. Fit in with his team-first approach. Reps should help with his development.

Milos Copic
2026 6-8 W Milos Copic – St. Andrew’s – Redline
Great size on the perimeter. Moves well using a long striding euro step. Can be used in a variety of ways. Can stretch the floor as a small-ball big or serve time on the wing for the full duration. Three-point shot is clean and easy. Did well playing out of ball screens. Finished at the basket and passed well out of the post.

Ranier Whipple II
2028 6-0 G Ranier Whipple II – Calvary Day
Lanky guard shot the ball well from distance both off the dribble and off the catch. Nailed jumpers in transition while the defense was scrambling. Gets his feet set when running the floor for fastbreak catch-and-shoot threes. Has characteristics of becoming a disruptive perimeter defender.

Dominic LoPresti
2028 5-11 PG Dominic LoPresti – The King’s Academy – SEBA Warriors 2028
Shifty playmaker had a good day getting to his spots both as a scorer and as a distributor. Could rise up for pull-up jumpers but also dissected the defense with sharp bounce passes. Shot the ball well from beyond the arc off the catch. Heady on-ball defender. Pass-first guard rounding into becoming a consistent scoring threat.

Zayne Vaughn
2029 5-10 PG Zayne Vaughn – Long County – GA Bombers
Handles the ball well. Was quick to start fastbreaks, using his pitch ahead passing to lead streaking teammates to the rim. Utilized changes of speed as he probed in the halfcourt. Got shooters open looks out of high ball screens.

Brandon Betton
2027 5-9 PG Brandon Betton – First Preparatory Christian – Skills Sports Academy
One of the smallest guards in camp but still managed to orchestrate his team’s offense. Found success penetrating, squeezing into cracks of the defense before looking to kick out to shooters. Tried to get others involved more often than hunt his own shot. Proved to be a scrappy defender that could turn ball handlers.

TEAM 3

Jordan Smith
2027 6-2 G Jordan Smith – Murray County – Five Star
Tough guard scored through contact on drives. Mixed in pull-up jumpers. Effort led to hoops in transition by running the floor. Didn’t need to try to be flashy in order to be productive.

Teivion Walker
2027 5-11 PG Teivion Walker – ARC – Court Vision Basketball Academy
Built like a tank. Pound-for-pound one of the strongest players in camp. Loved how he sat down in stance every single defensive possession. Got to his pull-up jumper and used his physicality to create downhill as a facilitator.

Kaden Gore
2028 6-4 W Kaden Gore – Home School
Good size on the perimeter. Long and strong energy provider. Has a bit of a hitch at the top of his shot but showed the ability to knockdown corner threes. Crashed the glass to earn second chance opportunities. Cut without the ball for baskets. Poured into his defense helping defend 1-5.

Ryland Chambers
2027 6-1 SG Ryland Chambers – Union County – Redline
Strong upper body. Not the quickest but uses his strength and craftiness to get to the basket. Dropped in floaters and was able to finish through contact. Doesn’t get much lift on his jumper but knocked down a handful of threes. Was very aggressive hunting his shot throughout camp. Lateral quickness as an on-ball defender is an area of development. Competitive and comfortable competing at a high level. Handled pressure well.

Hayden Collins
2027 6-2 G Hayden Collins – Wilkinson County – Georgia Suns
Has improved each and every season becoming a more well-rounded player. Liked what he brought to the table offensively, mixing in slashes to the rim along with jumpers from 15-feet. Wiry guard has the toughness to finish in crowds. Smooth athleticism to the cup. High character.

Jaden Johnson
2028 5-10 G Jaden Johnson – Hillgrove
One of the best shooters in camp. Fills it up with his ability to get to where he wants to go, crafty using step-backs. Stripped the nets off the bounce and off the catch. On the smaller side but still manages to create enough separation for good looks at the rim. Quick to make ball reversals for open shooters. Dug out 50/50 balls.

Nate Hawthorne
2028 6-1 G Nate Hawthorne – Etowah – SEBA Warriors 2028
6-foot-1 but feels bigger with his presence on the floor. Plays hard. Rebounds the ball well from his position. Used his strength to burrow his way into the defense for finishes. Scored from both the mid-range and three-point line. Had no issue when asked to play in the frontcourt. Thrived in pick-and-roll settings and displayed great stamina and energy.

TEAM 4

Jourden Smoak
2027 6-3 W Jourden Smoak – Southwest DeKalb – Atlanta Panthers
Tough-nosed physical swingman played with a chip on his shoulder. Long and strong build. Attacked from all three levels. Absorbed contact on drives and dropped in mid-range pull-ups. Sparked his own offense by collecting rebounds and pushing coast-to-coast. Hit a handful of threes throughout camp. Has the wingspan and mindset to be a dogged defender.

Chase Brown
2028 6-3 SG Chase Brown – St. Andrew’s – Redline
Lefty has size and skill outside. Athletic guard likes getting to his jumper. Hit numerous pull-ups throughout, utilizing a crossover move to get a step on his defender. Nailed corner threes and elevated to finish at the rim with his strong hand. Was one of camp’s better defenders holding the switchability to guard all over the floor.

Braylen Hampton
2029 6-4 F Braylen Hampton – Long County
Intriguing flashes of long-term upside. Long and mobile with the ability to play inside and out. Posted up to score around the basket. Adding more strength to his frame will help him bang more effectively. Scored with a little floater inside. Showed confidence handling on the perimeter, helping push in transition. Sank corner threes and blocked shots. Has the makings of a versatile tweener who should manufacture mismatches.

Jadon Gonzalez
2028 6-2 G Jadon Gonzalez – Etowah – SEBA Warriors 2028
Did a nice job getting into the gaps on defense. Offensively he found his niche by attacking the hoop. Scored on a pretty And-1 finish out of a spin move. Got to his spots without getting bumped off line.

Cooper Winge
2028 CG 5-11 Cooper Winge – Evans
Got more comfortable as camp progressed. Shined as a shifty playmaker with wiggle. Crossover helped him get downhill. Scored with one-dribble pull-ups and spin-back jumpers. In transition he was able to push the ball all the way for And-1 buckets.

Kai Samuel
2029 6-2 W Kai Samuel – Long County – GA Bombers
Athlete can sit and defend the ball with lateral quickness and active hands. Aggressively hunts down rebounds both offensive and defensive. Does the dirty work to score on offense. Defense is his forte right now but has the tools to blossom into an effective offensive presence.

Zyi'Air Holt
2026 6-1 G Zyi’Air Holt – Long County
Hurt his back early in camp but still put in good work as a heady decision maker. Patiently probes defenses. Solid shooter from the mid-range and beyond. Likes to get others involved but is capable of putting his head down and getting to the rim. Rebounds the ball very well for a guard. Routinely fills up the box score. Embraces physical play on both ends of the floor.

TEAM 5

Zion Sandy
2027 6-0 G Zion Sandy – Lithonia – Elevate Sports Academy
Lanky guard has a smooth approach and steady energy. Slithers his way through the defense for layups. Showed a propensity for hitting mid-range pull-ups. Was most effective in catch-and-shoot settings. Although slender, made it a point to attack the glass.

Daniel White
2029 6-1 G Daniel White – Long County – GA Bombers
Fills lanes when running the floor. Has quality strength and size in the backcourt. Scored with a floater in traffic. Getting to the hoop was his best source of offense. Has the physical tools to become a strong defender with more development and attention to detail.

CJ Hammonds
2026 6-2 G CJ Hammonds – Cairo – TBO/Equal Shots
Plays at his own pace. Has a nonchalant feel about his game as he drains threes and gets to his step-back jumper. Finished drives with slam dunks. Well-rounded three-level scorer.  Quick release. Continuing to move without the ball will allow him even more open looks off the catch. Impressive offensive day. Respectful and coachable.

Page Getter
2028 6-3 SG Page Getter – St. Andrew’s – Redline
One of the best shot makers at camp. Sturdy guard plays through contact off two feet. Crafty finisher with scooping layups to evade shot blockers. Knows how to score against more athletic players. Knockdown shooter from beyond the arc. Got to his spots in the mid-range off the dribble. Quick hands as an on-ball defender.

Cordell Simmons
2026 6-3 W Cordell Simmons – Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe – Underdogs
Bouncy athlete plays a power wing position. At his best as a downhill slasher. Can be effective on the glass. Kept the defense honest with some mid-range jumpers. GHSA Slam Dunk champion has potential to flourish at the next level. Defending and sticking to his strengths will make him an interesting target.

QuinTaris Tanner-Garrett
2026 5-9 PG QuinTaris Tanner-Garrett – Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe – Chattanooga Elite
Undersized playmaker was shifty with the ball. Pass-first creator looked to penetrate and kick. Started to look for his shot more as camp went on, shooting pull-up threes and teardrop floaters. Like his speed and tenacity as an on-ball defender. Understands how to get others involved. Holds 12 offers.

Cedrick Brown
2029 6-0 G Cedrick Brown – Memorial Day – Savannah Mavericks
Skinny guard made plays on defense using his length to block shots. Hustled in transition to alter shots. Plays bigger than 6-foot. Knocked down jumpers when given space.

Nash Allen
2027 5-11 G Nash Allen – Murray County – Five Star
Negates his lack of size with his physicality. Broad, burly shoulders allow him to power through defenders. Smart player with how he moves without the ball. Catch-and-shoot threat from the corners. Crashed the offensive glass for tip-ins. Plays bigger than his size. Gritty two-way guard.

TEAM 6

Kenyatta Mays
2026 6-3 W Kenyatta Mays – Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe
Lefty with major springs. Was at his best when he was attacking the basket. Effective offensive rebounder overwhelmed the opposition when they decided not to block him out. Caught an alley-oop off the backboard for a dunk. End-to-end speed to finish coast-to-coast. Adding range to his jump shot will really help his offensive versatility. Received high marks as an on-ball defender with switchability.

Tyson Matta
2028 6-3 W Tyson Matta – North Cobb Christian – SEBA Warriors 2028
Nice size on the perimeter along with an athletic long and strong frame that should continue to pack on muscle. Drilled threes off the catch. Has a chance to become a strong slasher. Pursued rebounds. Great positional versatility.

Brandon Connor
2028 6-4 W Brandon Connor – Marist – SEBA Warriors 2028
Every bit of 6-foot-4. Catch-and-shoot lefty spaces the floor and has a pick-and-pop skillset to work with. Nailed one-dribble sidestep threes. Manufactured buckets inside on the block and was agile enough to collect rebounds and go all the way for layups.

Brandon Stephens
2027 6-3 W Brandon Stephens Jr. – West Laurens – Georgia Suns
Swingman with length did a little bit of everything making plays inside and out. Defended the post efficiently. Got stronger as camp went on, showcasing his stamina as he was at full tilt attacking in the open floor while others dragged to get back. Sank mid-range pull-ups and has growing range on his three-point shot.

Matthew Collins
2026 6-1 G Matthew Collins – Clarke Central
Pure scorer was one of the best point producers in camp. Listed at 6-foot-1, Collins looks and plays longer. He has a knack for elevating over contests to get clean looks at the rim for his jumper. Matthew drills pull-ups from the mid-range and can go on scoring binges with his three-point shot. He uses a smooth handle in order to get to his spots and can change speeds when turning corners to get all the way to the rim. Three-level scorer facilitates well getting others involved.

Jaiden Rather
2029 5-11 G Jaiden Rather – Mountain View – Hooper Society
All arms and legs, a lanky young prospect in the backcourt. Knocked down open catch-and-shoots threes during camp. Was confident putting the ball on the floor to create as a passer. As he gets stronger, expect Jaiden to become even more impactful on defense.

Aaryan Nukala
2030 5-9 G Aaryan Nukala – West Forsyth
Loves basketball. Knocked down a corner three with a quick release once he acclimated himself with the speed of the game. Crashed the offensive glass and knew to kick out to shooters for open looks. Getting more reps against talent will help him become more comfortable handling the ball vs. pressure. Good teammate.