Top Players by Region: 5-AAAAAAA

Kyle Sandy June 16, 2020 @ 10:11 AM

<p>In an effort to cover as much of the state as possible, we will highlight five of the top players in each region across the GHSA as we wait for play to resume.</p> <h2><strong>Region 5-7A<br /> <br /> </strong></h2> <p><strong>1. 2022 6-2 PG [player_tooltip player_id="870146" first="Bruce" last="Thornton"] – Milton</strong></p> <p>Arguably the best point guard in Georgia and one of the elites in the nation. High IQ, physically mature. Outstanding footwork on the perimeter and in the paint. Tough on-ball defender. Excellent rebounder. Controls the pace of the game and doesn’t get flustered. Stat sheet stuffer.</p> <p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5lOzeNRI6OY" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><strong>2. 2021 6-5 CG [player_tooltip player_id="754245" first="Taihland" last="Owens"] – Cherokee</strong></p> <p>Talented scorer, especially in isolation settings. Can free himself with the dribble and fire from long range. Very good size and strength on perimeter. Uses a smooth eurostep when getting downhill. Defense has improved.</p> <p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/NVCSSiGndRg" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><strong>3. 2021 6-7 F [player_tooltip player_id="869583" first="Elijah" last="Tucker"] – Cherokee </strong></p> <p>Breakout season saw him average 18.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals. Could become go-to option senior season. Soft touch both inside and out. Hits turnaround jumpers over defenders. Lanky forward has great bloodlines – mom played at Tennessee. Versatile enough to play multiple positions. Adding strength will behoove him.</p> <p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/lD4NU9qqKIg" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><strong>4. 2023 6-2 CG [player_tooltip player_id="820272" first="Kanaan" last="Carlyle"] – Milton</strong></p> <p>Polished guard that scores at all three levels. Can play either on or off the ball. Defensive disruptor with quick hands. High Major prospect. Averaged 12.4 points and 3.5 rebounds.</p> <p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/QS-xUZcwSsw" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><strong>5. 2021 6-0 CG [player_tooltip player_id="754277" first="George" last="Pridgett"] – Roswell</strong></p> <p>Smooth lefty scores in bunches. Has improved his ball handling and can breakdown defenders now. Gets into the paint and finishes with soft floaters. Also utilizes the mid-range. Most known for his knockdown three-point shot.</p> <p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/fwJI1teiHyM" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>