2024 Best of the South: 16U 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 16 and under top performers from the NCAA Live Period event.
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Zayd Muhammad, AC Georgia: Standing at 6-foot-7, Muhammad is a matchup nightmare for anyone facing him. His quickness and athleticism make it hard for opposing post players to guard him at the three-point line, where he will light it up if left alone. He uses his size well against guards, getting to his spots down low and converting at a high clip. With the size and skill he possesses, his potential is sky high. He produced in each game for AC Georgia this weekend. - Zack Cepress
Cutter Sisk, Tennessee Tigers: Another event, another top performer designation for Cutter Sisk. He's a no-brainer next-level player. His combination of size, footwork, and skill isn’t something you see on a regular basis. Sisk's ability to carve out space in the post and his touch near the basket are special, but what takes his game to the next level is his awareness to make the right reads from the post and be a playmaker. It won’t be long until the big fella has a long list of offers on the table. - Mekhi Mckinney
Devin McIntyre, Team Miami: McIntyre was a nice find from the weekend. The skilled, 6-foot lead guard did a phenomenal job of creating plays and opportunities off the dribble. He excelled with the ball in his hands in both the full-court and the half-court. The rising junior made shots at a high, efficient rate while also making quality decisions. I think he’ll see plenty of college show interest before too long, including some Division I programs from his home state of Florida. I’m a big fan of his game. - Garrett Tucker
Oju Daniel-Kalio, Next Step Elite: Energy, energy, energy! That’s the name of the game for Daniel-Kalio, who brought the energy and intensity each game for Next Step Elite. The stout forward was a mismatch problem for many teams with his strength, explosiveness, and size. Opposing guards were too small to handle his straight-line drives while the bigs couldn’t keep up with his quickness and explosiveness. Simply put, Daniel-Kalio was a workhorse for his team and produced at a high level all weekend. - Garrett Tucker
Mekhi Barber, Norcross Heat: After watching Barber twice this weekend, I started to think about what his recruitment would be like at this time next year, and I believe it will be significant. The versatility Barber brings with his length, scoring ability, and ability to guard multiple positions gives him the chance to be a special player in Georgia's 2026 class. He had a quality weekend with Norcross Heat. - Mekhi Mckinney
