More than 140 of the best high school programs across the southeast came together outside of Atlanta this weekend for the NHSBCA Southeast Regional. Lots of talent was on display and college coaches gathered in numbers for the last live period of June. Here are a couple of guards that stood out to me this weekend and will likely see a jump in their recruiting.
2023 6’3 G
Amon McDowell
Amon
McDowell
6'2" | CG
McDonough | 2023
State
GA
– McDonough (GA)
McDowell had a great weekend scoring the ball, averaging over 12 PPG and proving that he can be another versatile scoring threat in the backcourt alongside
Da’Avion Thomas
Da’Avion
Thomas
6'0" | PG
McDonough | 2023
State
GA
. When McDowell is on, McDonough is extremely tough to beat. He’s a crafty finisher at the hoop and can score at all 3 levels. McDowell’s a confident shooter and connected on a handful of triples. McDowell’s recruitment should pick up after an impressive weekend in front of several college programs.
2023 6’5 G/F Samarion Bond Samarion Bond 6'4" | SG Norcross | 2023 State GA – Norcross (GA)
Samarion Bond Samarion Bond 6'4" | SG Norcross | 2023 State GA is a very intriguing prospect for Norcross that could rise up a lot of boards come winter time. Bond is one of the most physically imposing guards in his class, wearing down defenders with his combination of athleticism and brute strength. He was aggressive attacking the basket this weekend and showed the ability to finish through contact time and time again. Given space, Bond will make defenders pay with his outside shot. Simply put, there’s not many things on the basketball court that Samarion Bond Samarion Bond 6'4" | SG Norcross | 2023 State GA can’t do.
2026 6’3 PG Kota Suttle – Wheeler (GA)
Kota Suttle will certainly be a player to keep an eye on for years to come. Suttle is only a freshman but plays with confidence and maturity years beyond his age. He played the point this weekend in the absence of
Isaiah Collier
Isaiah
Collier
6'4" | PG
Wheeler | 2023
State
#22
Nation
GA
and did some good things for Wheeler. Suttle’s a smooth ball-handler and has a nice outside shot as well. A year to learn from one of the country’s best guards in Collier will benefit Suttle in the long run and I think he’ll be one of the premier players of his class.
2023 6’4 G RJ Johnson RJ Johnson 6'4" | SF ELCA | 2023 State GA – Grissom (AL)
RJ Johnson RJ Johnson 6'4" | SF ELCA | 2023 State GA was dominant this weekend, going for 18 against Milton and 21 against Jonesboro the next day. Together, he and Izzy Miles were one the the most impressive backcourt duos I watched. Johnson is physically gifted and uses his strong frame to shield off defenders and create his own looks. He showed the ability to score at all 3 levels, hitting jumpers from all over the court and finishing above the rim. He’s already picked up offers from FAU, Wichita State, and Tennessee Tech this weekend.
2023 5’9 G
Austen Colton
Austen
Colton
5'9" | PG
East Coweta | 2023
State
GA
– East Coweta (GA)
Colton has been East Coweta’s floor general and offensive catalyst throughout the month of June and could be on the verge of a huge senior season. Colton is smart with the ball and knows when to be aggressive. He sees the floor extremely well when penetrating and proved to be a high level passer delivering a multitude of dimes to backdoor cutters and outside shooters. As far as I know, Colton has yet to receive his first offer which seems like a crime.
Austen Colton
Austen
Colton
5'9" | PG
East Coweta | 2023
State
GA
is a point guard that coaches can certainly trust with their offense.
