2022 Rankings Update: Newcomers Pt. 2

<p><strong>No. 80 || 6-5 SG [player_tooltip player_id="1130591" first="Brayden" last="Baker"] – Richmond Hill</strong></p> <p>A big off-guard with a projectable jump shot, [player_tooltip player_id="1130591" first="Brayden" last="Baker"] has played a big role in Richmond Hill’s strong season. He’s averaged 12.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.7 steals. Baker can do a little bit of everything. He has good footwork when he decides to attack the hoop and can stop on a dime to get a clean look from the mid-range.</p> <p><strong>No. 85 || 5-11 PG [player_tooltip player_id="1133904" first="Malachi" last="Dooley"] – Habersham Central</strong></p> <p>Mali Dooley is a tough-nosed competitor. He’s a big-shot maker. Dooley has led the Raiders in one of the toughest regions in the state. He’s an electric athlete that can skillfully finish in traffic. Dooley makes others around him better with his passing and his effort on defense.</p> <p><strong>No. 105 || 6-1 SG [player_tooltip player_id="1123943" first="KJ" last="Reid"] – Social Circle</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1123943" first="KJ" last="Reid"] is a wiry guard that can play bigger than 6-foot-1. His main weapon his out outside shot. He can stroke it from deep and get to his spots in the mid-range using a creative handle the creates separation. His length allows him to help out on the glass. KJ can get into passing lanes and earn deflections. He has some tools to be a quality player at the right spot.</p> <p><strong>No. 111 || 6-1 SG [player_tooltip player_id="1059839" first="CJ" last="Parker"] – Jeff Davis </strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1059839" first="CJ" last="Parker"] is a sharpshooter with deep range. He has a quick trigger and has really improved at attacking the rim. He’s a sneaky good passer that can distribute off the dribble. His athleticism has gotten better as he’s gotten older.</p> <p><strong>No. 112 || 6-3 W [player_tooltip player_id="1059027" first="Jermaine" last="Smoak"] – Cumberland Christian</strong></p> <p>Smoak is a physical wing that can get downhill and take contact when getting to the hoop. He’s an effective rebounder and defender. His outside shot has gotten better and his ball handling has improved.</p> <p><strong>No. 121 || 6-7 PF [player_tooltip player_id="1130592" first="Yannis" last="Woods"] – Jonesboro</strong></p> <p>The long and lean forward is an active rebounder. He does his damage from 10-feet and in as he attacks the hoop. He can alter shots at the rim with his leaping ability. He will need to get stronger and add to his skill set for the next level but his mobility and size are intriguing. He averages 8.6 points and 9.4 rebounds.</p> <p><strong>No. 130 || 6-5 SF [player_tooltip player_id="1071385" first="Jah’Kim" last="Payne"] – Alexander </strong></p> <p>Payne is a versatile wing that can play either forward position. He moves well and has shown the ability to take his man off the dribble when playing on the perimeter. He’s got the toughness to score around the hoop and can rebound in traffic. Payne has value as a defender that can guard different positions. He’s averaging 9.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.9 steals and 1 block while shooting 41% from three.</p>