Offseason Accolades: 2023 Top Stock Risers
Offseason Accolades: 2023 Top Stock Risers 6-4 G Saulamon Evans Saulamon Evans 6'5" | CG Mays | 2023 State GA – Team Forrest – Mays A big guard, Saulamon Evans Saulamon Evans 6'5" | CG Mays | 2023 State GA…
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6-4 G Saulamon Evans Saulamon Evans 6'5" | CG Mays | 2023 State GA – Team Forrest – Mays
A big guard, Saulamon Evans Saulamon Evans 6'5" | CG Mays | 2023 State GA has punishing skills on the perimeter. He can get to the basket and finish with power and finesse. He’s a confident ball handler that can shake his man and get into the paint. Evans uses his size and athleticism to rebound and defend as well. He earns multiple deflections and can help protect the rim.
6-7 F Eduardo Hendricks Eduardo Hendricks 6'7" | PF Stephenson | 2023 State GA – Norcross Heat – Meadowcreek
Eddie Hendricks has grown man strength. He knows how to battle in the paint and score with his back to the basket. He’s more than just a grinder on the low block however. Hendricks is fleet of foot and can jump passing lanes. Aside from his athleticism, what really separates him is his vocal leadership. He makes sure that everyone is on the same page defensively. He’s an anchor to the backline.
6-7 W Colby Williams Colby Williams 6'7" | SF Discovery | 2023 State GA – Norcross Heat – Meadowcreek
With great length, Colby Williams Colby Williams 6'7" | SF Discovery | 2023 State GA will be a hot prospect soon. He shoots the ball exceptionally well for his size and can space the floor. Williams has some sneaky bounce as well and will catch defenders in the rim if they aren’t careful. Joining the Meadowcreek frontline this season will give him some comfortability playing alongside his Norcross Heat teammates.
6-7 F Chad Moodie Chad Moodie 6'7" | PF Grayson | 2023 State GA – Double Trouble Elite – Grayson
Chad Moodie Chad Moodie 6'7" | PF Grayson | 2023 State GA is an agile combo-forward that has the length to rebound and protect the rim. Offensively, he’s smooth from 15-feet and in. He can spin his way to the rim and glide in for layups. His impact on the varsity level may be minimal this upcoming season but Moodie has loads of talent and likely will be a D-I prospect.
6-2 G Antonio Baker Antonio Baker 6'3" | SG Johnson-Savannah | 2023 State GA – Atlanta Celtics South – Johnson-Savannah
Royalty, Antonio Baker Antonio Baker 6'3" | SG Johnson-Savannah | 2023 State GA has game on the perimeter. He’s a smooth handler that attacks defenses with his outside shot and his ability to slink his way to the hoop. Baker has the creativity to get his own shot and will be asked to provide scoring next to Emondre Bowles Emondre Bowles 6'2" | PG Johnson-Savannah | 2021 State GA . Baker should have a productive year and might be a year away from becoming Johnson-Savannah’s next go-to guy.
6-5 W Ethan Davis Ethan Davis 6'5" | SF Collins Hill | 2023 #238 Nation GA – Georgia Stars – Collins Hill
Ethan Davis Ethan Davis 6'5" | SF Collins Hill | 2023 #238 Nation GA was consistent this offseason with his scoring and rebounding. He’s a big strong wing that can take the ball all the way to the basket and finish through contact. He’s a quality outside shooter that can pull defenders away from the hoop to open more driving lanes. Defensively, he can be above average with his strength and athleticism. He looks ready to take a big jump in the scoring category.
6-4 W Shamarrie Hugie Shamarrie Hugie 6'4" | SF Franklin Prep | 2023 GA – GA Ignites – Beach
The tools are there for Shamarrie Hugie Shamarrie Hugie 6'4" | SF Franklin Prep | 2023 GA . He’s a long lean athlete that profiles as a slasher and clean up guy inside. He drives baseline with authority and has the bounce to finish overtop of shot blockers. Hugie has value on defense as a guy that can guard multiple positions and disrupt offenses with his length.
6-2 G MJ Whitlock MJ Whitlock 6'2" | SG Newton | 2023 State GA – JC Ducks – Jasper County
MJ Whitlock MJ Whitlock 6'2" | SG Newton | 2023 State GA doesn’t jump out when you see him walking onto the court. He’s skinny and isn’t the tallest player on the floor, but when he jumps, he jumps. Whitlock has elite leaping ability that elevates him over everyone else. You can see him springing for offensive rebounds, rising out of a pack to secure caroms. Right now, Whitlock is more of a garbage guy and slasher. He will need to polish up some areas of his game and develop a reliable outside shot, but his leaping ability alone makes him a productive player on both sides of the ball.