GHSA State Championships: Day 3 Standouts
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GHSA State Championships: Day 3 Standouts 2021 5-10 PG Richard Visitacion Richard Visitacion 5'11" | PG Cross Creek | 2021 GA – Cross Creek We knew a Creek would win state this year, but the entire country thought it would…
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2021 5-10 PG Richard Visitacion Richard Visitacion 5'11" | PG Cross Creek | 2021 GA – Cross Creek
We knew a Creek would win state this year, but the entire country thought it would be Sandy not Cross. Richard Visitacion Richard Visitacion 5'11" | PG Cross Creek | 2021 GA was one of many Razorbacks that entered the state championship without fear. He helped slice up the defense with 11 points and 7 assists. He’s a shifty quick playmaker with a good outside shot. Lander is the latest school to reach out.
2021 6-6 F Corey Trotter Corey Trotter 6'6" | PF Cross Creek | 2021 State GA – Cross Creek – Miles
The double-double machine did just that, finishing his career with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks. Trotter knows how to score inside and use his bulk to fend off shot blockers. He stepped outside and nailed 2 threes. He’s one of the most underappreciated posts statewide. Miles College is getting a difference maker.
2021 6-3 SG Devin Pope – Cross Creek
Pope is a good athlete with a quick trigger. He netted a team-high 14 points and went 2-4 from deep. He’s able to create separation on the perimeter and can score at all three levels.
2023 6-5 W Antoine Lorick – Cross Creek
Coach Lawrence turned to the sophomore to defend Jabari Smith Jabari Smith 6'10" | PF Sandy Creek | 2021 State #5 Nation GA and it worked. The length and athleticism of Lorick pushed Smith to the perimeter where he shot 7-25. On offense, Lorick had 12 points and 9 rebounds. He’s a toolsy swingman with upside.
2021 6-10 F Jabari Smith Jabari Smith 6'10" | PF Sandy Creek | 2021 State #5 Nation GA – Sandy Creek – Auburn
Even though it was a nightmare game, the McDonald’s All-American still put up 19 points, 17 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 4 blocks. Expect the loss to only push him harder at the next level.
2021 6-7 F Ja’Heim Hudson Ja’Heim Hudson 6'7" | PF Wheeler | 2021 State GA – Wheeler – FGCU
The difference maker in back-to-back state title runs, Hudson posted 12 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal while shooting 5-6 from the floor. He’s an elite defender and rebounder. On offense, Hudson has ball skills and can stretch the floor when needed. FGCU is getting a potential All-Conference player who could possibly blow up at the next level.
2023 6-3 PG Isaiah Collier Isaiah Collier 6'4" | PG Wheeler | 2023 State #8 Nation GA – Wheeler
One of the best guards in the nation in 2023, Isaiah Collier Isaiah Collier 6'4" | PG Wheeler | 2023 State #8 Nation GA went 6-8 from the field and 3-4 from three as he pumped in 16 points, 3 assists and 3 steals. His outside shot really makes him a dangerous player. Collier can get downhill and make plays for teammates. He’s good on defense with his length.
2022 6-3 PG Scoot Henderson Scoot Henderson 6'2" | PG Kell | 2022 GA – Kell
Scoot did all he could with 29 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. He had his outside shot working early on with 3 threes. It will be interesting to see what next year holds for the premier prospect.