2023 Rankings Update: Newcomers Pt. 1
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No. 32 || 6-1 PG Jamichael Davis Jamichael Davis 6'1" | PG McEachern | 2023 State #263 Nation GA – Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe
Debuting at No. 32, Jamichael Davis Jamichael Davis 6'1" | PG McEachern | 2023 State #263 Nation GA is loaded with tools to become a top player in the state of Georgia. He’s an explosive athlete that thrives in transition. Davis plays a strong overall floor game as a solid passer, rebounder and defender. He can turn live-ball turnovers into fast break points. He will need to add a three-point shot to his arsenal but Davis’ athleticism and ability to get downhill and stuff the stat sheet makes him an intriguing prospect.
No. 39 || 6-1 PG Jadon Yeh Jadon Yeh 6'1" | PG White County | 2023 State GA – White County
Jadon Yeh Jadon Yeh 6'1" | PG White County | 2023 State GA is one of the most polished young guards in North Georgia. He has an exceptional grasp of the game and has clean footwork when manipulating defenders. Yeh is a crafty finisher at the rim and a good outside shooter. He has the ability to handle pressure and limit mistakes.
No. 48 || 6-7 F Dylan Faulkner Dylan Faulkner 6'8" | PF Calhoun | 2023 State GA – Calhoun
Dylan Faulkner Dylan Faulkner 6'8" | PF Calhoun | 2023 State GA has taken a big leap from Year 1 to Year 2. He powered Calhoun from the interior averaging 17.3 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.8 blocks. Faulkner runs the floor and can finish above the rim. He is a mismatch with how he can take defenders off the dribble and shoot from the perimeter. Faulkner is a very good rim protector that blocks shots without fouling.
No. 50 || 6-6 W Tycen McDaniels Tycen McDaniels 6'7" | SF Spencer | 2023 State GA – Spencer
Long and athletic, Tycen McDaniels Tycen McDaniels 6'7" | SF Spencer | 2023 State GA has a bright future. He’s good at using his length and bounce to crash the offensive glass wear he earns tip-ins and put-backs. McDaniels can guard multiple positions with his quickness and wingspan. Continuing to work on his perimeter offense will help his development.
No. 55 || 5-8 PG Authur Johnson Authur Johnson 5'9" | PG Douglas County | 2023 State GA – Bowdon
The undersized guard was a scoring dynamo averaging over 22 points per game. He’s lightning fast and his low center of gravity makes him hard to corral. Johnson uses nifty flips and scoop shots to score in the paint and has the neon green light to shoot from deep. He’s a creative ball handler that plays with pizazz.
No. 56 || 6-1 PG Jeremiah Taylor Jeremiah Taylor 6'2" | CG South Paulding | 2023 State GA – South Paulding
Jeremiah Taylor Jeremiah Taylor 6'2" | CG South Paulding | 2023 State GA has proven to come up big in big games. He’s good at getting downhill and uses his toughness and athleticism to score at the rim. He can finish through contact and has put multiple defenders on a poster. Taylor has a nice floor game. He’s a strong rebounder and has shown upside as a playmaker. Continued reps from beyond the three-point line will help strengthen his offensive repertoire.