2022 Rankings Update: Stock Risers Pt. 1
In this article:
6-3 CG Gaddis Heath Gaddis Heath 6'3" | CG Westlake | 2022 State GA – Westlake (Up from No. 42) The Region 4-6A Player of the Year enjoyed a breakout season averaging 20 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 3…
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue Reading- 6-3 CG
Gaddis Heath
Gaddis
Heath
6'3" | CG
Westlake | 2022
State
GA
– Westlake
(Up from No. 42)
The Region 4-6A Player of the Year enjoyed a breakout season averaging 20 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks per game. Heath does it all as a combo guard that can play either on or off the ball. His explosiveness toward the hoop coupled with his pull-up game make him difficult to defend. Add in his defensive instincts and it’s easy to see why D-I schools of all levels are in on the dynamic playmaker.
- 6-2 PG
Jameel Rideout
Jameel
Rideout
6'2" | PG
Berkmar | 2022
State
GA
– Berkmar
(Up from No. 26)
Rideout keeps getting better. He’s a lethal shooter with deep range. Jameel can get his shot off the dribble and has shown a knack for getting the job done in crunch time. He still has a picture-perfect mid-range jumper and is a smooth finisher around the rim. Rideout has established himself as one of the best on-ball defenders in the state.
- 6-8 F
Aidan Hadaway
Aidan
Hadaway
6'6" | SF
Lafayette | 2022
State
GA
– LaFayette
(Up from No. 32)
Mr. Double-Double has enjoyed dominance over the past two seasons and a growth spurt that gives him High Major size. Ohio was the first school to offer with more soon to follow. The lefty attacks the rim relentlessly and is one of the most consistent rebounders in the Southeast. The bouncy forward is continuing to add range to his outside shot.
- 6-8 PF
Tony Carpio
Tony
Carpio
6'7" | PF
Providence | 2022
State
GA
– Providence Christian
(Up from No. 51)
Tony Carpio Tony Carpio 6'7" | PF Providence | 2022 State GA beats teams inside and out. He has polished footwork in the low post and is able to score with his back to the basket. He plays a physical style of game and doesn’t mind mucking it up in the paint. Carpio moves well for his size and plays above the rim easily. He can hit from the outside and cause mismatches with his ability to take his man off the dribble.
- 6-6 W
Thomas Allard
Thomas
Allard
6'6" | SG
North Gwinnett | 2022
State
GA
– North Gwinnett
(Up from No. 50)
In just one year, Thomas Allard Thomas Allard 6'6" | SG North Gwinnett | 2022 State GA has turned into a threat to score from all over the floor. He’s comfortable handling the ball and can create his own shot off the bounce. When he gets clean looks from deep, he burns defenses as one of the best shooters in Georgia, his size making it difficult to contest.
- 6-2 SG
KJ Reid
KJ
Reid
6'2" | SG
Social Circle | 2022
State
GA
– Social Circle
(Up from No. 105)
Not many people may know about KJ Reid KJ Reid 6'2" | SG Social Circle | 2022 State GA just yet, but if you watched him during the high school season or even this offseason with the JC Ducks, you’ll soon find out he may be one of the best sleepers in the class. He’s a dynamic perimeter scorer that fills it up with his jumper. He’s money from deep and has pin-point accuracy from the mid-range. Reid has gotten better as a playmaker showcasing impressive vision.