Grassroots Rankings :Top 10 in Georgia
The grassroots season has officially begun all throughout the country. With some big time events kicking off this weekend,( Prephoops Hustle kickoff, Icebreaker Invitational, Hoopseen Tip-off, Chicago Jam Fest, and Lakepoint Tip-off Classic), we will take a look at the…
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Continue ReadingThe grassroots season has officially begun all throughout the country. With some big time events kicking off this weekend,( Prephoops Hustle kickoff, Icebreaker Invitational, Hoopseen Tip-off, Chicago Jam Fest, and Lakepoint Tip-off Classic), we will take a look at the Preseason Georgia Top 10 grassroots teams. Today, we will only look at 17u teams.
- 1. AOT( NIKE EYBL)
- How could they not be no.1 when you have arguably two of the top players in the state in Shariff Cooper and Brandon Boston.
- They were impressive this past weekend at the preseason event hosted by on the radar hoops. Don’t slip on big, Dylan Cardwell.
2. GAME ELITE ATL ( ADIDAS GAUNTLET)
There is a lot of talent with this group, led by KD Johnson and Sion James. Could make a run at winning the Gauntlet finale in July.
3. GEORGIA STARS (NIKE EYBL)
Its been about 3 years since the Stars made it to the Nike Peach Jam. Norman Parker will always have these guys ready to play. The stars have some great talent in their 15’s and 16’s. The Stars will be playing in the Icebreaker Invitational this weekend in Augusta.
4. TEAM GEORGIA MAGIC (Independent)
You may not know about this program on a national level, but they are well known in the peach state. Some of the top players from middle Georgia will play for this squad. Kowacie Reeves Jr, leads the way for the magic.
5. ATLANTA CELTICS (ADIDAS GAUNTLET)
The Celtics, were once the flagship programs in the state of Georgia, has taken a hit over the last couple of years due to other teams blossoming everywhere. However, they are always one of the top Adidas teams nationally every year. We will see them the in The Tip Off Classic Easter weekend.
6. ATLANTA XPRESS(UAA)
A program that goes under the radar a lot of times in the state of Georgia, is the Atlanta Xpress. Last year, the Xpress had the top player in the state in UGA commit Anthony Edwards. What will the Xpress do to replace ANT MAN this season. We will see real soon, as the Xpress will have UAA league play in two weeks.
7. GEORGIA SOUTH ( INDEPENDENT)
Probably the best program in South Georgia, the Georgia South boast a D1 level lineup. Led by Titus Wright, Jordan Brown, and AJ watts, Georgia South has enough talent to knock off some of the blue blood programs in the state. You will see them during the live period at the Sweet 16.
8. GEORGIA CANES ( INDEPENDENT)
A program that has an array of d1 players are the Georgia Canes. Led by Tay Watson, Terrell Ard, DJ Patrick,
KD Johnson at the 2018 TOC Classic in Marietta, GA.Georgia Canes could end up being the best team in the state.
9. AJ BOUYE ELITE ( INDEPENDENT)
A team that always give teams fits is AJ Bouye Elite. Formerly known as the Georgia Tornadoes, this team is always one of the top independent programs in the country. They will be at the Icebreaker Invitational this weekend.
10. TEAM POWER ( INDEPENDENT)
The top program in the Augusta area, has produced top talent year in and year out. Will get a major test this weekend at the Icebreaker Invitational.