Small School, Big Game: 2022 Class A-Public
This series will take a look at some lesser-known predominately unranked players from smaller schools across Georgia that have or will tear it up at the varsity level. You might not be able to find their hometown on a map,…
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Continue ReadingThis series will take a look at some lesser-known predominately unranked players from smaller schools across Georgia that have or will tear it up at the varsity level. You might not be able to find their hometown on a map, but that hasn’t stopped them from making a name for themselves.
5-10 PG Tra Jackson – Manchester
Potent scorer gets to the basket and uses the mid-range to score his points. Shot just 11-37 (30%) from three but still managed to put up 17.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1 steal per game. Went 114-168 (68%) from the foul line.
6-2 SG JaCari Bledsoe – Central-Talbotton
High academic (3.8 GPA) slasher averaged 16.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. Lengthy guard with natural tools and upside. Shot 40 percent from three.
6-5 W EJ Brown EJ Brown 6'5" | SF Lanier County | 2022 State GA – Lanier County
Lean swingman who’s smooth attacking the basket. Uses a clean euro-step to avoid defenders. Averaged 15.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals.
6-0 SG Eric Ivory – Dooly County
Effortless three-point shooter that has a near set shot. Was statistically one of the best shooters in Georgia, going 72-158 (46%) from three. Averaged 13.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3 assists and 2.5 steals.
5-9 PG Triemendiez Sanders – Twiggs County
Undersized guard posted 12 points per game and was named First Team All-Region 7-A. Kept defenses honest with his outside shot but really excelled at getting to the basket and drawing fouls.
6-3 G Daquan Brown – Macon County
Versatile piece that used his length and athleticism to affect games. Stuffed the stat sheet averaging 9.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.1 steals.
6-3 W Cam Long – Manchester
Attacks well when going left. Has good size on the perimeter which makes him a productive rebounder. Nice form on outside shot. Averaged 13.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals while hitting 33-85 (39%) of his three-point attempts.
6-1 G Nick Cull – Seminole County
Explosive athlete that is physically mature and can bully smaller opponents. Dishes out punishment when getting to the basket. Has the tools to be a big-time scorer, especially with how he can breakdown defenders. Good shot blocker for his size. Playmaker averaged 6.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.1 steals. Could be in line for a breakout season.