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2025 6-3 G Marcus Gillespie – Clarke Central
I had heard about Marcus Gillespie numerous times but on Sunday I got my first live look. The wait was worth it as the rising junior put on a show to open the morning. The fireworks shot off early and often as Gillespie dumped in 21 of the Gladiators’ 26 first half points against ML King. The prolific scorer that averaged closed to 30 points per game as a sophomore finished with a cool 28 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks in a 48-43 loss. Gillespie looks the part of a D-I prospect with his physical tools – a strong frame and major leaping ability. But Marcus doesn’t just overwhelm opponents with his athleticism. His skill is for real and his efficiency is noteworthy. Gillespie went 8-16 from the field, 2-4 from three and went 4-6 from the foul line. While he has an enormously high usage rate, burdened with creating everything on offense, Gillespie still rarely took any bad shots and when he got downhill, he surveyed the floor and served as a playmaker dishing zippy no-look passes. Marcus used his strength to finish through contact at the rim and made head-turning plays defensively, especially when he met opponents at the rim. Out of Gillespie’s eight made field goals, four came via his jumper. With two more seasons to develop, I don’t view it as a stretch to claim Gillespie as a legitimate D-I recruit. Don’t let the lack of high school wins fool you – Gillespie is for real.

2024 6-6 F Ahmad Clark – Grayson
Ahmad Clark has bounced around over his high school career, a big reason why I hadn’t seen him before Sunday but what I saw in Athens impressed me – a highly active athletic forward with skill around the basket. Grayson immediately looked to establish Clark against Pebblebrook in their 50-40 win, hitting a high-low look as Amir Taylor dumped it inside. Clark showed polished footwork and post IQ as he spun to seal his man deep in the middle of the paint and then maneuvered an up-and-under step through across the lane for a pretty bucket. From there, Clark had more tough finishes in the pivot scoring with both hands. He utilized spin moves and did a nice job of going to the other side of the rim on reverses to protect the ball from being blocked. I liked how quick and decisive Clark was and how he pursued rebounds. Ahmad posted 19 points and 9 rebounds, shining with Gicarri Harris and Jacob Wilkins out of town. More performances like Sunday will sky rocket Clark up recruiting boards.

2024 5-11 PG Devin Bowers – ML King
A quick flurry of threes sprung Bowers to a big second half, rallying MLK past Clarke Central 48-43. Devin sank three triples in near succession to help the Lions take control of the game. Bowers scored the ball from all levels, adding two pull-up jumpers and a floater to balance his scoring. Devin finished with 19 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals.

2025 6-6 W Cameron Smith – Pebblebrook
D-I schools will be knocking on Cameron Smith’s door again sooner rather than later, already receiving a St. Bonaventure offer last June. Cam’s tools are undeniable. He is all arms and legs, a long 6-foot-6 swingman. Smith is a shot-maker on the perimeter, a sniper from beyond the arc. He can score it off the catch and he can create separation with the bounce to hit jumpers. His 3&D profile is starting to take shape. His defense around the rim was masterful against Grayson, swatting away multiple shots inside even with his slender frame. In total, Smith recorded 13 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal and 5 blocks. The southpaw has great upside.

2024 6-0 PG Vonte Newell – Monroe Area
With a large senior class out the door and a few key running mates missing, Vonte Newell had to lead an inexperienced cast of characters against a difficult schedule at UGA Team Camp. Though the Hurricanes went 0-fer, Newell looked as sharp as ever. Vonte, one of the best passers in the state, uses his shifty ball handling to create for others. He loves to crossover opponents and spin off them to get into the paint. Newell is able to make split-second decisions with sharp passes to teammates under the hoop. Big men, shooters and cutters have to love playing with Vonte as he can pass them open routinely. He had a few pretty looks up top hitting men slipping toward the basket but saw assists fumbled away. Now a senior, remaining positive and understanding he must lead by example will be a big step for Newell. He had his head drop for a few seconds periodically throughout the day but for the most part was able to stay engaged and encourage his teammates when mistakes were made. Against Berkmar, Newell tallied 12 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal on 5-10 shooting. In the finale vs. Walton, Vonte piled in 16 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists and 1 steal, shooting 4-9 from the field including 2-3 from distance. If Newell can consistently hit jumpers, especially from beyond the arc and continue to uplift those around him, there’s no reason why he shouldn’t have options to play at the next level.

2025 5-10 PG David Culbreath-Martin – Berkmar
After starring at Duluth his first two seasons, David Culbreath-Martin has moved back to Berkmar where he initially was expected to land out of high school. Even as a newcomer, the potent point guard looked right at home in Berkmar’s 51-35 win over Monroe Area. David got the Patriots off to a quick start, draining a pair of threes and scoring in transition. From there, it was Culbreath’s signature floater that cashed in points, dropping in three pretty ones. Aside from David’s scoring, his ball handling was on point and he was unselfish, multiple times making the extra pass to get his teammates clean looks. Culbreath-Martin finished with 16 points, 1 assist and 1 steal.

2024 6-4 W Jackson Houston – Buford
The biggest stock riser at camp was Jackson Houston. The big guard was seldom used at the varsity level a season ago, but with what he did on Sunday, expect Houston to log significant minutes his senior season. Jackson passes the eye-test with his size. He’s a physical piece that can be used in different ways. Buford utilized Houston in guard-to-guard screens and had him roll to the basket. He’s capable of popping out for threes and it looked like a few times there were potential openings to run backdoor lobs for him. Backdoor lobs? Yes, Houston is a big-time leaper. He had the highlight of the day, a vicious transition poster on Georgia’s top-ranked 2026.  Jackson is a strong finisher even when he’s not catching bodies, showcasing a skilled layup package all while doing so through contact. Houston sank two threes and tallied 10 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist and 2 steals in a 43-32 win over Cedar Grove. I need to see more of Jackson. He gave me Max Hrdlicka (Glynn Academy – North Florida) vibes.