Midseason Stock Risers: 2023
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Midseason Stock Risers: 2023 5-11 PG Da’Avion Thomas Da’Avion Thomas 6'0" | PG McDonough | 2023 State GA – McDonough After sitting out a season ago due to transfer rules, Da’Avion Thomas Da’Avion Thomas 6'0" | PG McDonough | 2023…
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5-11 PG Da’Avion Thomas Da’Avion Thomas 6'0" | PG McDonough | 2023 State GA – McDonough
After sitting out a season ago due to transfer rules, Da’Avion Thomas Da’Avion Thomas 6'0" | PG McDonough | 2023 State GA has been brilliant, leading McDonough to the No. 1 rank in Class 4A. Thomas is a D-I point guard. The playmaker plays with a great motor and a high IQ. He sees the floor well and mixes in scoring from multiple levels. Thomas averages 16.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 4.3 steals. He has already recorded a triple-double. Expect his stock to soar this offseason.
6-1 PG Jamichael Davis Jamichael Davis 6'1" | PG McEachern | 2023 State #263 Nation GA – Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe
Already with an Auburn offer in hand, most still don’t know about the dynamic point guard out of Northwest Georgia. Davis does everything. A freak athlete that constantly converts live ball turnovers into breakaway dunks, is pouring in 26 points, 14.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.6 blocks, leading his team in every category. He’s a special player that can lead a team to a title. Davis gets to the rim at will and is improving his outside shot. He has a sky-high ceiling.
6-1 G Jalexs Ewing Jalexs Ewing 6'1" | SG Westside-Augusta | 2023 State GA – Westside-Augusta
Ewing has had some monster games early in the year as Westside has toppled Top 10 team after Top 10 team. The high energy 1-3 guard is averaging 18.8 points and 9 rebounds. He’s electric, having a knack for making the big play.
6-9 C Amir Boyce Amir Boyce 6'9" | C WD Mohammed | 2023 State GA – WD Mohammed
19.4 points, 12.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game will put you on college radars, especially if you’re 6-foot-9, 250 pounds. Amir Boyce Amir Boyce 6'9" | C WD Mohammed | 2023 State GA is a space eater with a soft touch inside. He has quality footwork with his back to the basket and plays big. Amir has a soft touch from the foul line, shooting 69%. He has a chance to become one of the best posts in Georgia’s 2023 class.
6-6 F Albert Wilson Albert Wilson 6'6" | PF North Cobb Christian | 2023 State GA – North Cobb Christian
The import from Arizona has lived up to the billing, dumping in 15.3 points and 9.1 rebounds a night. He’s a versatile forward that can play inside and out. He has soft hands and can attack rebounds. He scores with his back to the basket but can also push the ball in transition as a point-forward. Wilson can cause mismatches with his outside shot and ability to take his man off the dribble.
6-0 G Lamarius Jackson Lamarius Jackson 6'0" | CG Social Circle | 2023 State GA – Social Circle
Back after sitting out the COVID season, LJ has provided major energy and another scoring option for the Redskins. He’s a solid playmaker, able to get to the rack and score from the three-point line. Part of the press, he’s tenacious an on-ball defender. Jackson is a very good rebounder for his size.
6-0 PG Malachi Brown Malachi Brown 6'0" | PG Legacy Early College | 2023 State SC – Buford
After two seasons dealing with injuries and trying to find his role in the offense, Malachi Brown Malachi Brown 6'0" | PG Legacy Early College | 2023 State SC has exploded his junior season under Coach Benjie Wood. Brown is now strapped with muscle, looking like a running back. He’s a strong ball handler that hits holes and finds the open man. Brown doesn’t need to score double digits to impact games. He’s a high IQ guard that makes everyone around him better.