North Georgia Hoops Showcase: Standouts Pt. 2
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<p><strong>2023 5-10 PG [player_tooltip player_id="820269" first="Malachi" last="Brown"] – Buford<br />
</strong>[player_tooltip player_id="820269" first="Malachi" last="Brown"] used his speed to score in transition against Oconee County. He’s a high IQ guard that looks for others before seeking his own offense. Brown got shifty downhill and converted some tough layups. He hit a pretty step-back jumper that was a highlight on the day.</p>
<p><strong>2023 6-6 F [player_tooltip player_id="1020694" first="Cameron" last="Kelly"] – Buford<br />
</strong>I liked [player_tooltip player_id="1020694" first="Cameron" last="Kelly"] at a PrepCircuit event last year. He’s grown since I last saw him, now standing closer to 6-foot-6 with a long frame. Kelly alters shots and is athletic when chasing down rebounds. He has a soft touch on his hook shot. Kelly holds value as a defender, capable of guarding 3-5.</p>
<p><strong>2022 5-10 PG [player_tooltip player_id="1130597" first="Tyrhell" last="Branch"] – Social Circle<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/IMG_7588-crop-1435x943-1624577514.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1223204 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/IMG_7588-crop-1435x943-1624577514-150x150.jpg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id="1130597" first="Tyrhell" last="Branch"]" width="150" height="150" /></a><br />
</strong>There will be plenty of three-point shots to go around in Social Circle’s high-octane perimeter-based offense. Branch orchestrates everything. He’s a compact guard with a good handle. Branch can score 20 a night, but is comfortable facilitating as well. He drilled 4 threes in a win over George Walton Academy and grabbed 5 rebounds.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/IMG_7587-crop-1435x943-1624577573.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1223206 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/IMG_7587-crop-1435x943-1624577573-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>2022 6-2 W Cam Gaither – Social Circle<br />
</strong>I like the versatility Cam Gaither brings to Social Circle. He’s a good defender that often draws opponents’ top players. He plays bigger than he is, using a good motor and some length to make plays. Gaither likes to crash the glass and can use his athleticism to earn deflections. The lefty is a streaky shooter that mainly profiles as a slasher and garbage guy.</p>
<p><strong>2022 5-10 PG Kennedy Johnson – George Walton Academy<br />
</strong>One of the most impressive outings of the day belonged to Kennedy Johnson. He’s a vocal leader on the floor that communicates well with his teammates. Offensively, Johnson can really shoot the ball. He’s tough off the dribble and dangerous from deep. He canned 5 threes vs. Social Circle.</p>
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