2022 Sleepers

<p>The journey is far from over for these rising juniors. Here are seven players – some you may have heard more of than others – that are on the climb, primed for big seasons to boost their stock.</p> <p><strong>90. 6-2 SG [player_tooltip player_id="870202" first="Dylan" last="Wolle"] – Sequoyah</strong></p> <p>With a history-making 2020 class heading out the door, [player_tooltip player_id="870202" first="Dylan" last="Wolle"] is in position to fill the scoring void left by Mercer-signee [player_tooltip player_id="868097" first="Jacksen" last="Greco"]. While he may not immediately replace Greco’s 19.4 points per game, Wolle does have some similar skills, most notably his three-point shooting. Dylan does a nice job of using head fakes to get clean looks on the perimeter and is comfortable getting to his spots in three dribbles or less. As his ability to get to the rim improves, as will his production at the varsity level.</p> <p><strong>81. 6-4 SG [player_tooltip player_id="870196" first="McRae" last="Ball"] – Telfair County</strong></p> <p>Coming out of the small town of McRae is [player_tooltip player_id="870196" first="McRae" last="Ball"]. A big lanky guard that can stretch the floor, Ball has a pretty shot and works well coming off screens.  His offensive production should see an uptick with the graduation of Rashad Johnson. Adding more diversity to his offensive skillset will help him climb up the rankings.</p> <p><strong>77. 6-7 PF [player_tooltip player_id="870191" first="Miokaye" last="Grant"] – Eastside</strong></p> <p>An athletic mobile big man that can run the floor and block shots, Grant is a big man that is trending in the right direction. Miokaye can finish at the rim with authority and competes on the glass. His defense is still ahead of his offense but if he can develop some go-to moves inside, Grant’s stock could really soar.</p> <p><strong>68. 6-2 SG [player_tooltip player_id="870185" first="DJ" last="Potts-Heard"] – Woodstock</strong></p> <p>One of the best in his class at moving without the ball, Potts-Heard is constantly in motion working off screens to find open looks on the perimeter. He is a savvy guard that can score all over the floor. His jumper is his greatest weapon, a lethal three-point shooter. Potts-Heard has improved his creativity with the ball and can get to the basket when needed.</p> <p><strong>63. 6-5 SF [player_tooltip player_id="870170" first="Elijah" last="Walden"] – Langston Hughes</strong></p> <p>The offensive production hasn’t been there at the varsity level yet (1.8 ppg), but Walden has too much potential to not come to fruition eventually. Walden is a well-built wing that can dish out punishment getting to the basket. He’s an athletic slasher and an active rebounder. Walden’s presence has mostly been felt on the defensive side of the ball but with a big 2020 class graduating, Walden will have plenty opportunities to show what he can do on offense.</p> <p><strong>62. 5-11 PG [player_tooltip player_id="870177" first="Kaden" last="McArthur"] – Grayson</strong></p> <p>Grayson’s seemingly never-ending cycle of strong guards will likely continue as [player_tooltip player_id="870177" first="Kaden" last="McArthur"] is the next man up after the graduation of [player_tooltip player_id="868075" first="Deivon" last="Smith"] and [player_tooltip player_id="527797" first="Caleb" last="Murphy"]. McArthur played his role extremely well this season as a defensive specialist off the bench. McArthur is a willing on-ball defender who takes pride in his defense and consistently makes winning plays like taking charges. On offense, McArthur can get into the lane and finish over defenders. Kaden will get to show how well he can run an offense over the next two seasons. Be sure to track his growth.  </p> <p><strong>55. 6-6 SF [player_tooltip player_id="870183" first="Robert" last="Dix"] – South Cobb</strong></p> <p>Dix showed flickers and flashes of what he could eventually become throughout the season. He stepped up big time in the state playoffs, finishing with a flurry. The athletic wing is an active rebounder and does most of his damage in the paint right now. Dix’s versatility and expanding offensive game along with his already disruptive defense makes him an intriguing prospect.</p>