<p><strong>GHSA Class 2A First Team All-State</strong></p>
<p><strong>2021 6-7 W [player_tooltip player_id="754231" first="Matthew" last="Cleveland"] – Pace Academy – Florida State</strong></p>
<p>The Knights steamrolled the competition in Class 2A and earned a berth to the Geico Nationals. Cleveland dumped in 22.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 3.3 steals and 2 blocks as he won Class 2A Player of the Year. Cleveland was unstoppable in transition. His defense will make an immediate impact at FSU.</p>
<p><strong>2021 6-4 F [player_tooltip player_id="948587" first="Fredrick" last="Seabrough"] – Swainsboro – North Carolina State Football</strong></p>
<p>The toughness of [player_tooltip player_id="948587" first="Fredrick" last="Seabrough"] caused mismatches for opponents. A future NC State tight end, Seabrough used his quickness and overpowering strength to dominate teams on the glass. When Seabrough attacked off the dribble, he could finish through contact at the rim. He averaged 15.8 points and 10.8 rebounds.</p>
<p><strong>2022 6-6 PF [player_tooltip player_id="1011349" first="Mason" last="Lockhart"] – Columbia</strong></p>
<p>A true back-to-the-basket post with foot work, physicality and touch, [player_tooltip player_id="1011349" first="Mason" last="Lockhart"] led Columbia to the state finals by averaging 13.4 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2 blocks per game.</p>
<p><strong>2021 6-6 PF [player_tooltip player_id="806717" first="Cole" last="Middleton"] – Pace Academy – Cleveland State</strong></p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="806717" first="Cole" last="Middleton"] provided a workhorse mentality in the low post for Pace Academy. The bulldozer averaged 11.6 points, 11.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 3 blocks.</p>
<p><strong>2021 6-11 C [player_tooltip player_id="754266" first="Ryan" last="Mutombo"] – Lovett – Georgetown</strong></p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="754266" first="Ryan" last="Mutombo"] was a double-double machine as he scored inside, owned the glass and locked down the rim. His ability to block shots without fouling helped Lovett shut down the most important part of the floor. Mutombo guided the Lions to the Final Four.</p>
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