HoopSeen Cup Finals Notebook: 14U/8th Grade
The Georgia Cup Series has officially wrapped up, and the weekend was loaded with talent from top to bottom. I spent my time covering the 8th-grade/14U division, where several players stood out with performances that demanded attention. A few prospects, in particular, separated themselves with their production, poise, and long-term potential.
Jordan Drewry, Redline
Jordan Drewry’s energy jumped out right away, setting the tone for a Redline squad that rolled to a 6-0 weekend with a dominant 30-point average margin of victory in pool play. He controlled the offense as a true point forward, using his 6’0 frame and strong build to dictate matchups and create advantages. Drewry was at his best when he leveraged his size and strength, becoming a consistent mismatch. Smaller guards couldn’t handle his physicality, while taller forwards
struggled to keep up with his quickness and skill.
As the weekend progressed, Drewry elevated his play when the moment demanded it. In the semifinals, he sealed the win with a sudden‐death free throw, then delivered again in the championship with a clutch shot that forced overtime in a game Redline ultimately won 63–61. He averaged double figures through bracket play and showed his ability to score at multiple levels, attack mismatches, and consistently deliver under pressure. - Carter Watkins
Desmyn Morgan, We Got Next Celtics
Desmyn Morgan put together one of the more impressive scoring performances I saw during the HoopSeen Cup Finals. The 6’0 guard led We Got Next Celtics in points and showed a level of polish rare for a rising freshman. Morgan scored at all three levels throughout the weekend and capped it off with a loud 33-point performance in the championship loss, where his shot making drew reactions from opposing coaches in the gym.
Morgan was highly efficient across multiple matchups, generating clean looks with his handle and footwork. Whenever the defense thought they had him contained, he reached deeper into his bag of counters, using fadeaways, spin moves, and a wide range of crafty finishes that allowed him to keep scoring at will. Expect Morgan to carry this momentum into his freshman season, where he has all the tools to be an impact player at Carrollton High School. - Carter Watkins
Zechariah Foreman, HoopAtlanta
Running with HoopATL this weekend, Zechariah Foreman delivered a full two-way performance worth noting. In one of the best games of championship Sunday, Foreman stepped up in the 2OT thriller against Redline with an impressive 20 points. He attacked downhill all game and proved difficult to contain off the dribble. Whether in the half court or open floor, he consistently put pressure on the rim as defenders struggled to react.
Foreman used his speed and athleticism to impact the game on both ends, creating advantages in transition, on drives, and in defensive matchups. He’s another guard who came through the HoopSeen Cup Finals looking ready to contribute early at the next level. He’ll be at Midtown High School for his freshman year, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him make an impact right
away. - Carter Watkins
Connor Maleski, Redline
Connor Maleski provided a strong interior presence for Redline throughout their run to a championship, impacting the game on both ends of the floor. He played above the rim consistently, finishing plays with power and blocking shots with an authority that energized his team. In the half court, Maleski showed a developed back-to-the-basket game, and provided steady interior production. The pick-and-roll connection between Drewry and Maleski was evident all weekend, as Maleski had multiple finishes in the dunker spot and around the rim.
Defensively, he was the anchor behind multiple Redline runs that helped them close out games. Maleski used his length, height, and athleticism to block shots, alter attempts, and deter drives at the rim, including a stretch where he recorded five blocks in a single half. With his defensive impact already at a high level and his offensive game continuing to develop, Maleski is a prospect to keep an eye on in the 2030 class. - Carter Watkins
