It’s commitment season! Not too long ago, commitments correlated with college football season. The Saturday night lights were used as spotlight recruiting weekends for primary targets. 

That’s still the case, but in this evolving recruiting landscape, it seems like players are committing earlier and earlier. 

It’s a smart thing too. With the rise of the transfer portal, high school recruiting isn’t the sole priority anymore, and it might not be the priority at all. Thus, most high school players can’t be as picky as they could have in the past. 

Holding out for different offers isn’t always the smart move these days, and over the last couple of years, most players are understanding that. 

That’s how the late summer has become one of the hottest commitment times as opposed to the fall. 

In Georgia, several of the top dogs have made their decisions and have pledged their talents to their future schools. 

Until commitments and recruiting start to wane, we’ll regularly review those who are already off the board in the Peach State.

 

 

Grayson has two of Georgia’s most significant risers on this list. Both make up two of their three primary perimeter options. 

Starting with the head of the snake, CJ Hyland was an earlier commitment in the state after announcing that he’ll be off to Western Carolina. 

The 2024 point guard took a step forward after transferring to Grayson. In particular, he was arguably their best player throughout November of the 2022-23 season. 

Hyland attacks the basket fearlessly. He’s an outstanding finisher and distributor. 

During his hottest stretch, he’d rattle off solo runs that would break games open for Grayson. He’s speedy with the ability to knock down shots. 

Grayson will once again be highly regarded in Georgia, and Hyland is one of the reasons why. 

 

 

Luke Flynn has been a known, celebrated guard around Georgia for years. When he announced his commitment to Wofford, it came as no surprise. 

Flynn fits in well with the point guards that have helmed the Terriers since the Mike Young days. 

A steady presence with the ball, Flynn is a strong creator on offense. He sets his teammates up well as a distributor, and he can catch fire as a scorer. 

He’s the kind of guard that can help a team win a lot of ball games as an upperclassman. 

 

 

There aren’t many coaching staffs that I would blindly trust as much as I do Casey Alexander and his crew at Belmont. They evaluate and identify as well as anyone. 

2024 G Jabez Jenkins is another example of that. Undoubtedly talented, Jenkins is a player that we think will make the Bruins’ efforts shine this coming high school season with Newton. 

He can hit shots, he has a quick first step to explode to the basket, and he’s got a frame that can easily handle contact around the basket. 

Belmont has a way of finding slightly under-the-radar players and developing them into college stars. Jenkins has all of the makings of one of those guys. 

 

 

Let’s get back to Grayson. 2024 G Anthony Alston has made a significant rise since transferring just like CJ Hyland did. 

He recently announced his commitment to Appalachian State. 

Where Alston’s at his best is on the perimeter as a shooting threat. 

He’s not a volume shooter, but he’s efficient, effective when his time comes. Alston has carved out one of the most valuable roles on a team with no shortage of talent. 

While his shooting is his best attribute, he’s more than just a guy to stick in the corner. Alston can score on all levels, and he’ll make athletic plays at the rim. 

When Grayson takes the floor this winter, Alston will be one of their primary weapons. 

 

 

Alabama A&M has cleaned up in Georgia over the last two recruiting cycles. Their 2023 class included three from the Peach State including Aaron Smith from Kell (GA). 

The Georgia and Kell connection continues into the 2024 class because the Bulldogs landed a commitment from Longhorns guard Jaylen Colon. 

Colon has been a key contributor at Kell since his freshman season. That season, he shared the floor with NBA lottery pick Scoot Henderson. 

Colon has been regarded as one of the Peach State’s best shooters since he’s been in high school. That has never waned. His range and consistency from beyond the arc are going to see him the floor early on in college. 

Colon has made significant improvements on the defensive side of the ball and as a creator as well. 

This past season, he helped lead Kell to its first ever state championship, and they’re in a great position to repeat. His threat on the perimeter will be ever present in his last season before college.