2024 Best of the South: 15U Top Performers, Part I
Another Best of the South is officially behind us. Our staff was all over Cobb County Galleria and spent the entire weekend sorting out the best of the best. Meet some of the 15 and under top performers from the NCAA Live Period event.
RELATED: 16U Top Performers, Part I | Part II
Kobi Jackson, Tennessee Tigers: The Tennessee Tigers always have guys and Kobi is one of the ones we’ll be talking about over the next couple of years. He’s a tough nosed guard that can play on both ends of the floor. He is a knockdown shooter from beyond the three-point line and can find the open man in the half court. As most of Chip Smith’s teams usually have a really good guard and some big man. That is the case with this 15 and under group.- Justin Byerly
Tyler Barnes, Triangle Offense Elite: Barnes wasted no time showcasing his shooting ability inside Cobb Galleria. In fact, the sharpshooter was one of the best shooters in the age group. The rising sophomore knocked down several three-pointers throughout the weekend and scored over 20 points in the majority of games for Triangle Offense Elite. One of his biggest highlights came against Team Impact, as he scored 23 of his 26 points in the second half, including a game-winner at the buzzer. - Garrett Tucker
Sean Matthews, SCE Smith: When you look up ‘power guard’ in the dictionary, you’ll probably find a picture of Sean Matthews. The Florida product was a maestro from 15-feet out and in, as he took advantage of his explosiveness and power. He made several catch-and-rips from the short corner and free-throw line and was able to convert tough finishes at the rim. His overall athleticism was too much to handle for many of his peers. - Garrett Tucker
Bobby Harpring, HoopAtlanta Harpring: Harpring is the son of former NBA player and Georgia Tech Hall of Famer Matt Harpring. The younger Harpring is a skilled guard that can hurt you with his shooting and his ball-handling ability to get in the paint. He can also make the mid range jumper and plays with a high basketball IQ. The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree with the younger Harpring. As a class of 2027 prospect that continues to grow and develop, we will be hearing from him more often than not. - Justin Byerly
Hampton Jordan, Auburn Raptors: Jordan was a force in the paint for the Raptors at BOTS. The wide, nimble big man took advantage of his size and buried small defenders in the post. Whether it was scoring on the block or rolling from the high post, the big man was a consistent double-double threat from start to finish. - Garrett Tucker
