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2023 Spring Preview Team Three Evaluations

13, Mar 2023

2023 Spring Preview Team Three Evaluations

SUWANNEE, Ga—Here are the evaluations for team three from the 2023 Spring Preview as collected by our staff and coaches. 

 

Michael Smith

Lawrenceville, GA

Class
2025
|
Position
SG
|
Height
5' 8"
|
National
WL
National Pos. Rank
WL
State
WL
State Pos. Rank
WL

 

Smith is a tough player, and that especially shines on the defensive end. He was able to keep guards in front wand was a pest on that end of the floor. If a player brings the level of energy that Smith did on the defensive end at a camp, they’ll always be a coach’s favorite. 

 

Tyson Baumgardner

Buford, GA

Class
2025
|
Position
SG
|
Height
6' 3"
|
National
WL
National Pos. Rank
WL
State
WL
State Pos. Rank
WL

 

Baumgardner immediately caught attention during the first block of games with his smooth-looking jumper. He made shots from all over and got on a roll from the 3-point line at times. The 6-foot-3 sophomore flashed some athleticism and plenty of IQ as well. A name to jot down ahead of the spring and summer. 

 

Donald McCoy Jr

Duluth, GA

Class
2026
|
Position
SG
|
Height
5' 10"
|
School Team
National
WL
National Pos. Rank
WL
State
WL
State Pos. Rank
WL

 

McCoy brought the right energy. He’s a hustle player who played within himself on Sunday. He let the game come to him and put himself in the best situations to be successful. Because of his unselfishness, he was a good teammate per his coach. After getting a feel for the afternoon, he started to hit shots.

 

Austin Richards

Lawrenceville, GA

Class
2025
|
Position
CG
|
Height
6'
|
National
WL
National Pos. Rank
WL
State
WL
State Pos. Rank
WL

 

Richards was the guy on his team that did the little things better than anyone else. There wasn’t one specific area in which he shined, but he did a little bit of everything well. Richards hit shots, rebounded the ball well, moved the ball well, and he battled and made hustle plays. 

 

Alton Carter Jones

Cumming, GA

Class
2024
|
Position
SG
|
Height
6' 1"
|
National
WL
National Pos. Rank
WL
State
WL
State Pos. Rank
WL

 

Carter Jones is a 3-point threat who utilizes ball fakes well. He brings an aggressive mindset on offense and can score on all levels. If he gets hot, he can rattle off several buckets in a row. 

 

Noah Osuji

Lawrenceville, GA

Class
2025
|
Position
SF
|
Height
6' 3"
|
National
WL
National Pos. Rank
WL
State
WL
State Pos. Rank
WL

 

A versatile player, Osuji is a sophomore who caught our attention on Sunday. His motor was what coaches and evaluators loved the most. He’s a high-energy guy, and it shined on the glass. Osuji was a solid rebounding presence for his team. Overall, he’s a versatile player that can fit in at multiple spots on the floor. Whether on the wing or around the basket, Osuji is a weapon.  

 

Brandon Lanier

Sugar Hill, GA

Class
2025
|
Position
SF
|
Height
6' 6"
|
School Team
National
WL
National Pos. Rank
WL
State
WL
State Pos. Rank
WL

 

Brandon Lanier was tabbed as one of the camp’s top performers. You can read more about him here

 


Josh Tec
Editor-in-Chief

Josh Tec is a Georgia State graduate with a degree in journalism. Tec aspires to work in basketball media as his career continues. At Georgia State, he graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors and was recognized as a leader in the classroom. Outside of basketball, Tec loves movies and perpetually seeks out his next favorite film.