Region Breakdown: 8-6A

Breaking down the top region in each classification.

After sweeping Region 5 in the first-round last season, Region 8 is once again a group that no one wants to see. Shiloh is currently undefeated, using their tenacious defense to suffocate opponents. 6-foot-5 senior Trevon Payton Trevon Payton 6'5" | SG Shiloh | 2022 State GA has played his way onto recruiting boards averaging 17 points and nearly 6 rebounds per game as a big guard with a soft three-point stroke. DJ Leak’s move to Georgia gives Kim Rivers another valuable scorer to pair with Seryl Slater Seryl Slater 6'0" | CG Shiloh | 2022 State GA . Buford has clicked under Benjie Wood, using their full court press to overwhelm opponents. 6-foot-7 senior Jaylon Taylor Jaylon Taylor 6'7" | SF Buford | 2022 State GA is the centerpiece, equipped with elite length and a well-rounded scoring touch as a legit D-I prospect, but the growth of 6-foot-3 shooting guard Alahn Sumler Alahn Sumler 6'4" | SG Buford | 2022 State GA has transformed the Wolves into a title contender. The big off-guard has not only shot the ball and scored at a high level, he has stuffed the stat sheet nightly with his floor game. Junior point guard Malachi Brown Malachi Brown 6'0" | PG Legacy Early College | 2023 State SC has found his identity at the varsity level and is showing why he held a D-I offer before ever playing a high school game. Habersham Central has big things on the horizon with two rumored transfers set to make an immediate impact and potentially change the region title picture. Malachi Dooley Malachi Dooley 5'11" | PG Habersham Central | 2022 State GA is the elder statesman that has picked up small school offers. Mekhi Mawdesley Mekhi Mawdesley 6'5" | SG Habersham Central | 2022 State GA ’s sharpshooting has given the Raiders the ability to stretch the floor to let Bryce Pittman and Brannon Gaines Brannon Gaines 5'11" | PG Habersham Central | 2024 State GA go to work off the dribble. The three-headed backcourt monster of Winder-Barrow can score with anyone led by seniors Tim Loud Tim Loud 6'1" | PG Winder-Barrow | 2022 State GA and Stewart Allen with 6-foot-1 junior Jeremiah Holloway Jeremiah Holloway 6'1" | CG Winder-Barrow | 2023 State GA looking like a serious D-I prospect in another year. Dacula is dangerous with UGA-commit Lamariyon Jordan Lamariyon Jordan 6'6" | SF Norcross | 2023 State #140 Nation GA serving as a gamebreaker while Lanier has robust sophomore class with 6-foot-7 Jayce Nathaniel Jayce Nathaniel 6'7" | SF AZ Compass Prep | 2024 State AZ and guards Tahai Morgan Tahai Morgan 6'0" | CG Lanier | 2024 State GA and CJ Hyland CJ Hyland 6'0" | PG Grayson | 2024 State GA .