Our second fall preview camp is in the books as both players from Georgia and around the southeast met at Suwannee Sports Academy. As the players competed and showcased there skills, are staff branched out to tell their stories. Here are our evaluations for team 6. 

 

Joshton Mincey, 2021 G, Evans: During the second games action, the poise and comfort level as a ball-handler was seen as his team faced pressure defense. As a prototypical lead guard, he was able to make smart decisions with the ball and not get caught up in the bad habit of over dribbling. Mincey's ability to guard his position helped keep him on the floor. 

 

Mihir Patel, 2022 G, River Ridge: A nice mid-range shooter that plays within the offense, Mihir Patel didn't deviate far from his team's offense. When given the opportunity he made nice plays from the perimeter as his team's secondary ball handler. Rondo-like ball fakes and some quicks to every movement gave him a ton of options once he cut into the teeth of the defense. 

 

Gavin Gardella, 2022 G, Cambridge: He may not pass the eye test but if you're paying attention you'll find Gardella's value. Some great shooting and a great IQ made offense easy as Gardella fit well within any lineup. His shooting stood out, especially over time as he checked the box of being consistent. Many of Gardella's attempts came within the offense and didn't disrupt the flow of others. It's always impressive when a young prospect finds his role on a team full of guys he's not familiar with. 

 

Khalil Wilson, 2023 G, Shaw: Wilson played well in transition and ultimately sparked his team with a few easy layups. As his team picked up the pace his energy followed as he helped spark a run off the bench. It was noted by his coach that he followed our camp mantra of being a great teammate by communicating from start to finish. 

 

Isaac Brito. 2021 G, Trinity Christian: A well-rounded prospect that does work both inside and out. As his team lacked the true size to validate post play, Brito took the reigns and made use of his great build and athleticism. From blocking shots to rebounding he earned his keep as nothing came easy around his area. A smooth and efficient mid-range jump shot was enough to keep the defense honest as he builds on his current skill set. Brito has both the size and production to be a player to track through his next two years. A motor like his has a ton of value as Brito looks to be one of the best sleepers in Georgia. 

 

Andrew Peacock, 2021 G, Cherokee Christian: Smarts is not praised enough defensively but that may stop after watching Peacocks play today. His vocal cords were of use as he directed his teammates and got them out of some bad positions defensively. With his focus on moving the ball, Peacock went on to play well off of others using his cuts to open up the floor. On a team filled with primary ball handlers, Peacock was a valued outlet that cherished each possession. 

 

Jamaal Leggett, 2021 G, Brookwood: It was obvious that his teammates didn't mind when he had the ball because it never stuck when Leggett had possession. Once he broke the pressure it was a given that his teammates would get the necessary kick out. When double-teamed he didn't fight the pressure as much as he allowed it to come and kicked ahead to open men. Nothing seemed forced when Leggett had control of the offense. 

 

James Thomas, 2023 G, Statesboro: If one thing seemed like a guarantee it was James Thomas was going to leave it all out on the floor. His matchup against Robbie Armbrester showed his heart as he battled and didn't back down from a player that is known to dish out punishment. With a boatload of effort, he made his mark despite not being an active member of the offense. Active cutting and unselfishness made him a great glue guy to build lineups around. 

 

Bilal Ahmed, 2021 G, Alpharetta: The playmaking ability of this crafty junior was seen throughout the bulk of our camps game action. With a ton of moves to choose from he would break down a number of defenders that tried to contain him. His movements were fluid and purposeful as he always kept his focus on getting a paint touch. Even defensively he stepped up to the challenge of guarding the other teams best playmaking guard. Ahmed looks up to filling some lost production for Alpharetta this year.  

 

Zyair Greene, 2021 G, Miller Grove: This strong body guard absorbed contact well at the rim en route to a productive outing. Points came in bunches with him at the helm as he wasted very little time making his stamp as a scorer. Once downhill there was very little to stop him as defenders weren't willing to take on his contact. When cut off, his scoring didn't stop as his long-range capabilities came into play. If his play was any indicator, Miller Grove will lean on him for points this season.