Offseason Accolades: 2023 Best Scorers
Offseason Accolades: 2023 Best Scorers 5-9 PG Tayden Owens Tayden Owens 5'9" | PG Cherokee | 2023 State GA – Atlanta All-Stars – Cherokee Tayden Owens Tayden Owens 5'9" | PG Cherokee | 2023 State GA is officially on the…
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5-9 PG Tayden Owens Tayden Owens 5'9" | PG Cherokee | 2023 State GA – Atlanta All-Stars – Cherokee
Tayden Owens Tayden Owens 5'9" | PG Cherokee | 2023 State GA is officially on the map with his scoring touch. It runs in the family as older brother Taihland is a coveted prospect among MM-HM schools. Owens can shoot from distance and is tricky with the ball when attacking the basket. He’s got a quick floater in the lane that scores over length.
6-0 G Zak Thomas Zak Thomas 6'0" | PG King's Ridge | 2023 State GA – Atlanta Timberwolves – Fellowship Christian
Strong for his size, Zak Thomas Zak Thomas 6'0" | PG King's Ridge | 2023 State GA understands angles when attacking the hoop. Once he gets his shoulders past a defender, he’s in the clear. His lethal three-point shot stretches the floor and opens up more driving lanes.
6-3 G Noah Melson Noah Melson 6'3" | PG Alexander | 2023 State GA – Team Forrest – Alexander
Noah Melson Noah Melson 6'3" | PG Alexander | 2023 State GA showed flashes throughout the summer of what his finished product may be. He’s a wiry guard that creates separation with the dribble. Melson doesn’t need a ton of a space to pull-up with his sweet jumper. As he gets stronger, he will get even better at getting to the basket.
6-0 G Keith Floyd Keith Floyd 6'1" | CG Jenkins | 2023 GA – GA Ignites – Groves
A skinny guard with long arms, Keith Floyd Keith Floyd 6'1" | CG Jenkins | 2023 GA is good at getting into the teeth of the defense and drawing fouls. He’s a microwave scorer that can get hot after seeing a few drop in. He’s had some major outbursts throughout the summer and could be in line to really put the rest of Savannah on notice.
6-3 G Brent Bowman Brent Bowman 6'3" | SG Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe | 2023 State GA – We Get Buckets – Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe
The pride of North Georgia, Brent Bowman Brent Bowman 6'3" | SG Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe | 2023 State GA is a well-balanced scorer. He a good three-point shooter when he gets his feet set and he’s tough to stop after he beats his man off the dribble. He’s got enough functional strength to absorb any contact when he gets to the hoop.
6-5 W Jelani Hamilton Jelani Hamilton 6'6" | SF Wheeler | 2023 State #147 Nation GA – GA Canes – Cumberland Christian
An inside-outside threat, Jelani Hamilton Jelani Hamilton 6'6" | SF Wheeler | 2023 State #147 Nation GA finds mismatches and takes advantage of them. He can rebound and start his own fast break, putting pressure on defenses to pick him up in transition. He can take his man to the low block when he has a smaller defender on him and can pull out big men and attack them off the dribble. Add in a three-point shot and Hamilton has all the tools to become a big-time player.
5-10 PG Chase Clemmons Chase Clemmons 5'11" | PG Gainesville | 2023 State #275 Nation GA – Georgia Stars – Mt. Vernon Presbyterian
Though he may be a tad undersized, Chase Clemmons Chase Clemmons 5'11" | PG Gainesville | 2023 State #275 Nation GA is electric with the ball. He’s got jitterbug quickness that breaks down defenders. He’s got the neon green light to shoot from all over the floor. Clemmons is lethal from beyond the arc and has the confidence to take and make difficult shots, some even off balance once he starts feeling it. Clemmons makes his teammates better as he can set the table with sharp assists. He’s a potent offensive player, able to score and create points at a high level.
6-2 G Mier Panoam Mier Panoam 6'2" | CG Norcross | 2023 State GA – Double Trouble Elite – Norcross
New from Alaska, Mier Panoam Mier Panoam 6'2" | CG Norcross | 2023 State GA is a dynamic athlete with great length. He’s a premium slasher that has both power and finesse finishes in the paint. He’s got a great second leap which helps him chip in on the offensive glass. Developing a consistent three-point shot will be his next area for growth.