HoopSeen Weekly Report 12.15.25
It's Holiday season in the Peach State with a ton of good basketball going on around Georgia. Our team was able to catch over 20 games this week & a lot of strong impressions have been made. First off, high-level talent in GA is as good as anywhere else in the country on both the boys & girls side. Clemson-commit Harris Reynolds is a sight to see while top girls prospects UNC-commit Kate Harpring of Marist & UGA-commit Alanna Beckham of Hebron are making their presence felt on a nightly basis. The 2029 class in Georgia is also starting to look like one of the best classes we've seen in a while. Tons of high-level players across the state making immediate impacts at the varsity level. Our team caught the following girls games this past week; Hebron v Cherokee Bluff, Marist v St.Pius X, Newton v Alcovy, Oconee County v Apalachee, Athens Academy v Prince Avenue, Jefferson v Cedar Shoals. On the boys side we caught the following games; Meadowcreek v Norcross, Alpharetta v Denmark, Cherokee Bluff v Lovett, St. Pius X v Marist, Woodstock v Sprayberry, Langston Hughes v Dutchtown, Newton v Alcovy, Discovery v Midtown, Middle Ga Prep v Next Level Prep, Lovett v South Gwinnett, Drew Charter v Cristo Rey, Osborne v Mount Bethel, Redan v Lithonia, Apalachee v Oconee County, Athens Academy v Prince Avenue, & Cedar Shoals v Jefferson. In total 22 games were evaluated by our team & we're excited to keep providing coverage of Georgia HS basketball this season.
BEST WE SAW THIS WEEK:
2026 Harris Reynolds - St. Pius X (Clemson-commit): In an electrifying environment against bitter-rival Marist, Clemson-commit Harris Reynolds lived up to the billing. He was explosive, played well naturally and let the game come to him. Made the right basketball while still asserting himself on driving to the rim & getting to the foul line. Harris finished with 29 points & walked away with the W after being heckled for 32 minutes. St. Pius is on a roll behind Reynolds & ranked #4 in 4A while currently sitting at 8-0.
2026 Kate Harpring - Marist (North Carolina-commit): The #4 overall prospect on ESPN & #1 PG in the country shows her skillset on a nightly basis for Marist. The future North Carolina Tar Heel dominated rival St. Pius behind her 29p on Friday & followed that up with 38p 10r against North Oconee on Saturday. She's a must-watch women's player in Georgia & someone you'll be seeing on television very soon.
2028 Jahmar Maurice - Woodstock: It was the Jahmar Maurice show in Woodstock’s win over Sprayberry on Friday night. Maurice exploded for a game-high 38 points along with 5 rebounds and 3 assists. He’s a gifted scorer who creates for himself at all three levels, but he’s just as effective working off the catch, coming off pin-downs, and finding soft spots in the defense. He understands the game at a different level, consistently making defenders pay by drawing contact and living at the free-throw line. His poise is well beyond his years, and he continues to prove why he’s one of the top guards in Georgia’s 2028 class. - Mekhi Mckinney
2026 Kobi Barnes - Hebron (West Georgia-commit): Kobi was impressive in a win over Cherokee Bluff in the Corky Kell Classic over the weekend. The 6'2" West Georgia-commit is regarded as the #1 Center in Georgia for the Class of 2026 and she showed off a skillset that will serve her well. Defensively, she was a force inside blocking shots and grabbing rebounds. She also moved well and was able to snag a few steals for her team to push in transition. On offense, she finished well at the rim and was active on the offensive glass. High-level player who looks to compete for minutes immediately at West Georgia in the A-Sun.
2026 Toby Howard - Middle Georgia Prep: Middle Georgia Prep forward Toby Howard checked every box you’d want in a Division I big in MGP’s win over Next Level Academy. The 6’9 forward filled the stat sheet with 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists while playing with a contagious motor. MGP ran plenty of offense through him, whether it was early actions, dribble handoffs, or touches on the block. Howard looks like an instant-impact player for the right program next year, and he brings leadership qualities that can either establish a culture or elevate an already strong one. His future is extremely bright. - Mekhi McKinney
2029 Ella David - Oconee County: One of the strongest freshmen in Georgia on the girls side put together a signature performance on a big-stage in the opener of the Classic City Showcase at the Akins Ford Arena. In a 73-25 win for Oconee County, the 2029 Ella David put together a 27p 7a 6r 2s performance that showed off her dominance in multiple aspects of the game. She is a MUST KNOW name in the state & a player D1 WBB coaches should start paying attention to early.
FUTURE COLLEGE STARS:
Addison Dyer - Langston Hughes (Lander-commit): Dyer recently committed to Lander and his performance against Dutchtown showed why the Peach Belt program made him a priority. He controls the floor from the PG spot well. He's a scoring PG that can create his own opportunities with his handle. Shoots the ball at a high level that should translate to the next level.
Alanna Beckham - Hebron (Georgia-commit): The Georgia-commit Alanna Beckham is a big-time ball player. She makes great reads with the rock and sets her teammates up for success. In transition she's a threat with her ability to finish at the rim over smaller defenders. She shoots the ball well with good mechanics and can't be given any space on the outside. Look for her to make an impact in the SEC with UGA early.
Sean Alicea - Meadowcreek (Paine-commit): An offensive microwave that can get going in a hurry. In a loss to Norcross, Alicea hit tough shot after tough shot to keep the Mustangs in it until the very end. He finished with 28p 5a 4r 4s in a high-level performance. Shortly after the game, Alicea announced his commitment to Paine College. Congratulations Sean!
SENIORS STANDOUTS:
Jayden McGraw - Norcross: Jayden McGraw is an explosive, high-energy PG who has had a solid season so far for Norcross. Shoots the ball well & can create opportunities with his handle. Defensively, he finds himself into steals due to proper positioning and can push the ball in transition. JUCO's should be all over an opportunity to work with McGraw - high potential prospect.
Vincent Kray - Drew Charter: Well-rounded Forward who can score the basketball. Finished with 24p 7r in 3 quarters for Drew in a big win over the weekend. High-academic unsigned senior that can space the floor and defend multiple positions. Should be a priority in the spring for 4yr programs looking for a high-level guy to round out their rosters.
Jared White - Newton: In a crosstown matchup with Alcovy, Jared White contributed 11p 2a 2s. Skilled scorer that can breakdown opponents with his handle. Gets up on the rim and has good positional size at 6'4". Works hard defensively to cause turnovers.
Charlie Walton - Athens Academy: Best player on the floor in a big-time rivalry matchup with Prince Avenue. Plays extremely hard. Shoots at a high-level and makes defenders pay for losing him in a possession. Doesn't need a lot of space, good mechanics & a quick release.
Jamie Asobo - Discovery: Continued progression out of Asobo as the season goes along. The scouting report is out to limit his opportunities at the rim - but it was impressive to watch the reads and kick-outs from him to open teammates. At the rim, he's still providing his offensive production with his high-level finishing and ability to get to the FT line. He's seeing the floor well and making the right basketball the read.
Andre Jernigan - Langston Hughes: Started the game slow but really picked it up. True shooting guard that can create his own shot, plays with a scorers mentality. Fast in transition. Smart, high IQ player with good length. He's slim & will need to put on weight at the next level but has good frame to build on. Strong handle.
Nathan Robinson - Mount Bethel: On a team full of underclassmen with a lot of buzz, Nate Robinson showed that he can make a big impact as well. Did a little bit of everything for Bethel in a tight loss against Osborne in the as he finished with 8p 4a 4r 2b. Guard that can handle pressure and worth a look for coaches.
Jordan Marnell - Athens Academy: Good shooter, set the tone early in a win over Prince Avenue. Good defender, with great on-ball pressure. Plays well out of a pick & roll. Uses handle to get to the rim with ease & runs the show for ACAD on offense.
Kellin Hendrix - Alcovy: In a loss to cross-county rival Newton, Kellin Hendrix showed off some ability that makes me believe he may be a sleeper in Georgia. High-level athlete who had a LOUD dunk in transition. Finished the game with 10p 6r and played his role well. Didn't try to do too much but did his job well. Player to pay attention to out of Alcovy.
TJ Sands - Newton: Energy. Energy. Energy. TJ Sands kept things rolling for Newton on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball in a win against Alcovy. He finished with 12p 8r by scoring the majority of his points at the rim. Athletic guard who was the difference maker for Newton in the W.
Drelen Dyer - Apalachee: Drelen looked solid in a win against Oconee County at the Classic City Showcase on Saturday. He got to the rim with ease and consistently put pressure on Oconee defenders. Guard to watch up 316 who contributes to winning. Finished with 12p 4a 5r 4s in a win for Apalachee.
JUNIOR STANDOUTS:
Nate Winters - Osborne: Impressive prospect out of Osborne in the Class of 2027. Does a lot of things well. Hit big shots early to set the tone in a win against Mount Bethel. Throughout the game as focus on him increased, he made good decisions to find his teammates open for high percentage shots. LM/MM programs should be paying attention to Winters for the rest of this High School season.
Chris Wray - Middle Georgia Prep: Class of 2027 point guard Christopher Wray continues to trend upward. The 6-6 guard has a blend of length, burst, and shiftiness that allows him to consistently make plays downhill. He defended at a high level, jumped passing lanes, and attacked the glass from the perimeter. Wray also knocked down shots with confidence and led MGP in scoring with 22 points in the win. - Mekhi McKinney
Cameron Cannon - Lovett: Cameron Cannon delivered a huge second half in Lovett’s statement win over South Gwinnett. He finished with 23 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals, with the majority of his production coming after halftime. Cannon made tough shots off the bounce, finished through contact against size, and created offense when Lovett needed it most. This group goes as he goes, and he continues to show why. - Mekhi McKinney
Josh Smith Jr. - Norcross: 6'6" Wing who has a great motor. On the glass, he's fighting for every rebound that comes his way and it's noteworthy. In a gutsy win against Meadowcreek, he impacted the game in numerous ways to finish with 12p 7r 3s. Good size & can move well to guard multiple positions. NBA-lineage and you can expect to hear more of him moving forward.
Kendall Lawson - Athens Academy: Really strong handle. Smart, High IQ player. Knows how to consistently get to her spot. Defensively, she's very aggressive and forces turnovers. Flies around on defense causing havoc. High-level 2027 guard to know.
D'Qori Abanikanda - Osborne: Shoots the ball at a high level and plays within the flow of the offense. In a win over Mount Bethel, he finished with 13p 4a 4r & drained 3 threes.This Osborne group is now 5-1 going into region play and D'Qori is a big reason why.
Luke Addison - Prince Avenue: 6'6" Forward who commanded the paint against Athens Academy. Moves really well for his size and is obvious he has gotten in better shape since we last saw him in the summer. Great set of post moves and finishes well around the rim.
Noah Salee - Drew Charter: New to the Drew Charter program, 6'7" Noah Salee showed off some potential in a win over Cristo Rey. Good size & a raw skillset that he can build on. Strong rebounder & good shot blocker. Runs the floor well and has great balance around the rim that allows him to score at the rim. 2027 to track.
SOPHOMORE STANDOUTS:
Peter Julius - Mount Bethel: Peter Julius is not only one of the top recruits in the state, but one of the top Center prospects in the country. Athletic Post that attacks the rim at every opportunity. On every catch, he's immediately looking to put his defender into the rim. Good shot blocker and rebounder. All opponents have to account for Julius before playing Bethel off of his sheer size and activity.
Jazmin Maddox - Newton: Confident guard that does a lot of things well on the court. She has good positional size that helps her rebound and gets her steals from being in the passing lane. Quality shooter that hit 3 threes on her way to 13p in a blowout win against Alcovy which she only played 3 quarters. Doesn't force things and lets the game come to her. D1 level programs should start paying attention to Maddox and what she's been doing at the defending state champion Newton Rams.
Miles Cromwell - Alpharetta: It was encouraging to see another step in Miles Cromwell’s development, as the young forward played with more confidence and polish in key moments. As the leader of this Alpharetta group, he made timely plays, getting downhill, absorbing contact, and finishing. He looked comfortable putting the ball on the floor and was solid on the glass throughout the game. There’s a ton of upside with Cromwell, and now is the time to buy stock. He has all the tools to be special. - Mekhi McKinney
Adam Bahhur - Alpharetta: Adam Bahhur continues to show a level of poise and maturity that stands out for a sophomore point guard. He controlled the pace from start to finish, consistently making the right reads in transition and delivering on-time passes to his bigs. Bahhur scored in key moments, handled pressure without ever looking rushed, and kept Alpharetta organized on both ends of the floor. His feel for the game and ability to steady his team make him a true catalyst for this Alpharetta group. As he continues to grow alongside Cromwell, he looks like a promising young guard. - Mekhi McKinney
FRESHMAN STANDOUTS:
Duke Howell - Norcross: Great frame and wingspan that he can grow into over the course of his high school career. In a win over Meadowcreek, Howell finished with 27p and was an offensive weapon for Norcross. Extremely confident shooter who converted 5 of them in the victory. Looks to be one of the top 2029's to track in Georgia.
Cadien Hudson - Mount Bethel: Great positional size and frame and a ton of confidence. Hudson exudes joy while he plays and is an ultra-competitor. Does a lot of things well and in a loss against Osborne he finished with 19p 8r 3a for Bethel. Looks to be a national-level type prospect and name that every coach in the country will need to know.
Benny Crane - Lovett: Freshman guard Benny Crane was the hottest player in the gym during the first half of Lovett’s win over South Gwinnett. He buried five threes and played with a calmness that belied his age, handling pressure and competing like he had something to prove. Crane went down early in the third quarter with an injury, but he still finished with 17 points and made a clear statement. - Mekhi McKinney
Phillip Claybrooks - Lovett: Claybrooks played with the composure of a senior in Lovett’s Saturday win. The freshman guard handled pressure, made big shots, and consistently finished through contact. His maturity showed in the reads he made with the ball—things you usually don’t see from guards this young at the varsity level. He flirted with a double-double, posting 16 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, and 5 stocks. His long-term upside is impressive. - Mekhi McKinney
Amare Medhin - Redan: Redan hasn’t had a guard this talented in a long time. As a freshman, Medhin already owns a 52-point game and multiple 30-point outings, leading a young Redan team to a 9-0 start. He scores easily from all three levels, has a smooth handle, good athleticism, and does the little things that separate good guards from special ones. Medhin has put the entire state on notice as one of Georgia’s best freshmen. - Mekhi McKinney
Tae Mcallum - Redan: McCallum is the other young standout in Redan’s dynamic freshman duo. He’s a skilled, explosive guard with next-level athleticism who thrives in transition and finishes above the rim. Defensively, he was a pest at the point of attack and active in the passing lanes. McCallum also shot the ball with confidence from deep. Redan has a foundation for years to come with this core. - Mekhi McKinney
Saige Walker - Hebron: In any program that has had as much success as Hebron Girls basketball under Jan Azar, it's tough to crack a rotation - especially as a freshman. Saige has done that though and more as she's a key contributor for a group that features multiple D1 signees in the Starting 5. Shoots the ball well and is a pest on the defensive side of the ball. 2029 that looks to be part of the next wave of female hoopers in the GA.
JaCody Terry - South Gwinnett - Few freshmen in Georgia have been as impactful as Jacody Terry for South Gwinnett. He does a little bit of everything with his well-rounded game. His motor never stops, he defends at a high level, and his offensive versatility makes him one of the most valuable wings in his class. Terry finishes around the basket with athleticism, knocks down shots in the mid-range, and can hit threes comfortably. He’s a true playmaker from the wing, and he continues to show why he’s regarded as one of the top freshmen in the state. - Mekhi McKinney