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Available Seniors Spotlight With schools facing quarantine and shutdown every day, it has never been more important for seniors to get as much exposure as possible. With the Available Seniors Spotlight, we will highlight some talented 2021s that have yet…
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With schools facing quarantine and shutdown every day, it has never been more important for seniors to get as much exposure as possible. With the Available Seniors Spotlight, we will highlight some talented 2021s that have yet to sign.
6-6 F Franklin Almonte Franklin Almonte 6'6" | PF Dalton | 2021 State GA – Dalton
One of the nation’s top rebounders, Franklin Almonte Franklin Almonte 6'6" | PF Dalton | 2021 State GA eclipsed the 1,000-point mark in his career recently. The non-stop forward is athletic and aggressive. He relentlessly attacks every rebound and goes after every ball in his area. He sucks up misses and finishes inside but also can step out to shoot the three, making him a well-balanced offensive threat. Averaging 20.3 points, 14.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 3.2 steals and 2.2 blocks, Almonte is an intriguing prospect. He could develop into an impactful player at the next level with his nose for the ball.
6-9 F Jordan Brown Jordan Brown 6'1" | CG Pebblebrook | 2022 State GA – Northside-Warner Robins
An elite shot blocker, Jordan Brown Jordan Brown 6'1" | CG Pebblebrook | 2022 State GA has let his defense do the talking for him. While he has an interesting skillset offensively, able to handle, distribute and space the floor in spurts, it’s Brown’s shot blocking that can always be counted on. The high academic post is averaging 8.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 8 blocks per game. If he ever puts it all together with his aggressiveness translating to his offense, Brown could be a dynamic standout at the next level.
6-5 F Omarion Smith Omarion Smith 6'5" | PF Douglas County | 2021 State GA – Douglas County
Another exceptional defender, Omarion Smith Omarion Smith 6'5" | PF Douglas County | 2021 State GA is THE best pound-for-pound shot blocker in Georgia. He’s off to a slow start this year, but Smith is still collecting 10.4 points, 10.4 rebounds and 3 blocks per game. He has elite timing to go with his length and explosion. He’s a rugged rebounder that plays way bigger than his size. Offensively, he’s efficient around the rim. Smith can occasionally straight-line drive and can hit the 10-footer from time to time. Smith is a priority level recruit for D-II programs if no Low Majors pull the trigger on him.
6-6 F Cameron Baldwin Cameron Baldwin 6'5" | PF Allatoona | 2021 State GA – Allatoona
Cam Baldwin is a toolsy forward that is starting to scratch the surface of his potential. He has long arms and is an above average defender that has a knack for being where the ball is. He is a good rebounder and can get into passing lanes and block shots. On offense, Baldwin has extended his range to the three-point line and can make plays off the dribble as a scorer and distributor. He’s averaging 6.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. He’s a good option for D-III programs.
5-9 PG AJ White AJ White 5'11" | PG Chattahoochee | 2021 State GA – Chattahoochee
Pound-for-pound Georgia’s best scorer, AJ White AJ White 5'11" | PG Chattahoochee | 2021 State GA went over 2,000 points in his career and now holds the school record in scoring. White knows how to score at all three levels and is used to playing Superman. Even when White isn’t scoring, he has grown by leaps and bounds as a facilitator. His height will not hinder him at the next level and he will be a steal for the right program.