A scouting report on some of the GHSA’s top remaining unsigned seniors
PG
- Jacolbey Owens (Warner Robins)
+ Elite level athlete that plays above the rim
+ Finishes through contact
+ Has improved his three-point shot tenfold from his junior season
+ Not afraid of the spotlight; Clutch in crunch time
+ High energy
* Can continue to improve his point guard prowess
- Jarred Godfrey (Sandy Creek)
+ Elite size (6’4)
+ Scores over smaller defenders
+ Can score off the bounce
+ Soft mid-range touch
+ Patiently waited behind D-I guards
- Khalyn Weekley (Bradwell Institute)
+ Elite size (6’4)
+ Physically strong
+ Attacks downhill
* Needs to solidify his outside shot
- Dwight Murray (Pebblebrook)
+ Shooter
+ Played against elite competition
+ Patiently waited behind D-I guards
+ Quick
+ Leader
* Lacks size (5’11)
- Kris Gardner (Westover)
+ Playmaker
+ Scores at all three levels
+ Strong ball handler
+ Scoring-minded PG that also distributes
+ Quick hands on defense
* Needs to make sure not to over dribble
Other Notables
Nick Edwards (Grayson); Kameron Pauldo (Dublin); Jah’Nile Hill (Manchester); Jay Jefferson (Troup County); Dalvin White (Norcross)
SG
- Tye Fagan (Upson-Lee)
+ Scores from all three levels
+ Improved consistency of three-point shot
+ Best post-up guard in class
+ Smooth athlete
+ Plays the passing lanes
+ Shot blocker
+ Can affect games without scoring
+ Court vision
+ Loyal
- Eli Lawrence (Tri-Cities)
+ Good size (6’5)
+ Tye Fagan-lite
+ Southpaw that can shoot the three & elevate to finish through traffic
+ Strong rebounder
+ Lets the game come to him
* Can continue to improve his playmaking with the ball
- Brandon Younger (Wheeler)
+ Elite size (6’7)
+ High upside
+ Can play multiple positions
* Streaky; good in many areas but not great
- Adam Flagler (Duluth)
+ Elite shooter
+ Mid-range
+ Decision making
+ Can create off the dribble for teammates
* Average height (6’2)
- Daniel Parrish (Aquinas)
+ Good size (6’3)
+ Can play either 1 or 2
+ Court vision
+ Passing in traffic
+ Plays passing lanes
+ Willing rebounder with good hands
* Can be a streaky three-point shooter; must stay aggressive
Other Notables
Grant Howard (Pebblebrook); Tim Williamson (Glenn Hills); Tre Gomillion (Aquinas); Adrian Martin (Lanier); Christian Jackson (Greenforest); Mandarius Dickerson (Collins Hill)
F
- KJ Buffen (Gainesville)
+ Versatile with size (6’7)
+ 7-foot wingspan
+ Plays with energy
+ Active on glass
+ Can put the ball on the floor when needed
+ High ceiling. Still maturing after missing bulk of junior season. Younger than most of his grade.
* Will need to improve outside shot to play on perimeter
- Jamari Dean (Cedar Grove)
+ 6’6
+ Elite second leap on offensive glass
+ Workhorse inside
+ Finishes through heavy contact on low block
+ Mid-range game
+ Interior passing
* Could be a tweener. Good enough shooter/slasher to steal minutes at the 3. Defensively can handle switches on multiple positions.
- Clarence Jackson (Dublin)
+ 6’7
+ Does the dirty work inside
+ Likes to rebound
+ Slasher
+ Versatile defender
* Needs to improve outside shot
- Brandon Suggs (McEachern)
+ 6’7
+ Defensive-minded
+ Length
+ Played elite competition
- Cole Guenther (McIntosh)
+ 6’7
+ Three-point shooter
+ Shot-blocker
+ Has improved ball handling
+ Length
* Struggled with consistency from three (29%)
Other Notables
ZyTavian Hill (Central-Talbotton); Drew Hudson (Starr’s Mill); Greg Holloway (Westside-Macon); Jarred Rosser (Gainesville); Jarrel Rosser (Gainesville); Kerry Richardson (Elite Scholars)
Post
- EJ Montgomery (Wheeler)
+ 6’10 All-American
+ Length to rebound anything in his area
+ Post scoring
+ Outside shot
+ Can handle the ball
+ Consistent
* Improved his toughness. Can always get stronger mentally and physically.
- Timmy Sellers (Glenn Hills)
+ 6’8
+ Athletic
+ Handles the ball; can create own fast break
+ Euro step
+ Shot blocker
+ Still improving
* Not an overly elite rebounder. A little unorthodox. Needs to stay aggressive.
- Carlos Curry (Dougherty)
+ 7’0
+ Rebounding
+ Willingness to shoot from the outside
+ Mobile
* Still raw. Can be timid around the rim. Can shy away from contact. Hasn’t seen D-I competition during high school career at Dougherty.
- Kevin Paige (Miller Grove)
+ 6’8
+ College body
+ Rebounder
+ Shot blocker
+ Has improved steadily over career
+ Decent footwork around the rim
* Physical space eater whose defense is ahead of his offense.
- Alex Johnson (Lowndes)
+ 6’8
+ Late bloomer
+ Can handle the ball on the perimeter
+ Range stretches out to three-point line
+ Post defense
* Will continue to improve as he gets stronger. Best basketball ahead.
Other Notables
De’Undra Singleton (Stephens County); Bryce Brown (Archer); Tylan Grable (Wilkinson County); Tyler Culbreth (Lee County); Jermon Clark (Miller Grove); Ja’Quez Hicks (Heritage-Conyers); Kennedy Willis (St. Pius X); Ta’San King (South Gwinnett); Brandon Favors (Westlake); Julian Baldwin (Etowah)