<p>As always, Georgia is ripe with talent. Living in an unprecedented time, there is more unsigned impactful talent left than there ever has been before this late in the game. Here’s a look at some of the top players from Georgia still available.</p>
<p><strong>6-0 PG [player_tooltip player_id="1130499" first="Devon" last="Barnes"] – Shiloh</strong></p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="1130499" first="Devon" last="Barnes"] quickly made a name for himself in Georgia with his smooth play. He’s one of the most polished guards in Georgia. While he doesn’t have elite size or athletic traits, he’s solid in all facets and can beat opponents with his knowledge of the game. Barnes gets to his spots with ease and can torch teams especially from the mid-range. Barnes is an above-average ball handler who limits mistakes.</p>
<p><strong>6-3 CG [player_tooltip player_id="1130502" first="Sami" last="Pissis"] – Trinity Christian</strong></p>
<p>Possibly the hottest name so far this offseason has been [player_tooltip player_id="1130502" first="Sami" last="Pissis"]. He has impressed every game out with his outside shooting and physical strength when getting to the hoop. Pissis had a breakout season his first year in Georgia, pouring in points at an alarming level. Sami brings a college-ready scorer with high IQ to the table.</p>
<p><strong>6-5 SG [player_tooltip player_id="869586" first="Logan" last="Turner"] – Centennial</strong></p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="869586" first="Logan" last="Turner"] has the attributes wanted in a high-level offensive prospect. He picked up D-I offers early in his career before injuries slowed him down, but the bouncy scorer finished his career on a high note. Turner has an effortless set shot with deep range. He explodes to the basket and jumps with the best of them. Turner can create offense off the dribble with a sneaky good handle.</p>
<p><strong>6-1 PG [player_tooltip player_id="1130517" first="EJ" last="Walker"] – Stephenson</strong></p>
<p>A strong and physical guard, [player_tooltip player_id="1130517" first="EJ" last="Walker"] often plays bigger than his height. He’s not afraid to mix it up for 50/50 balls and can dig out rebounds in a crowd. Walker is a well-rounded scorer. When he gets into a groove, he can score from all three levels. Defenders fly off him when he gets to the rim as he uses his burly shoulders to pave the way. Walker has competed against the best of the best over his career. Denmark Tech, Central Georgia Tech, Iowa Wesleyan and Columbia International have all offered since the conclusion of the season.</p>
<p><strong>6-4 PG [player_tooltip player_id="754260" first="Madison" last="Durr"] – Pace Academy</strong></p>
<p>Visibility and exposure aren’t an issue for [player_tooltip player_id="754260" first="Madison" last="Durr"]. He was a key cog in Pace Academy’s back-to-back state titles and their trip to Geico Nationals. As Durr’s career progressed, he’s been comfortable taking over the role as floor general. While he could put in 15 points per game if needed, he’s focused on distributing and getting others around him clean looks. With his size and experience, D-I programs may try to land his service.</p>
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