City Rankings: Augusta Top Frontcourt Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In what was a banner season for the CSRA, it was dynamic frontcourt play that propelled Grovetown, Cross Creek, Westside-Augusta and even Augusta Christian to state championships. Below are some of the brightest stars not only from the area but in the entire state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62ed45966b93c","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["957134"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eNo. 1 - u003c/strongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='957134' first='Frankquon' last='Sherman'] had been an All-State star since his days at Lincoln County, but in Year 1 at Grovetown he delivered a state title and now has received his overdue recognition from college coaches. Sherman was unstoppable in the state championship with 23 points and 13 rebounds coming on 7-13 shooting. Sherman's inside-out southpaw scoring ability has netted him 10 D-I offers ranging from Low Majors to Mid-Majors.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["957139"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eNo. 2 - u003c/strongu003eA top stock riser that has played his way from relative unknown to now drawing interest from high academic D-I schools and offers from D-II programs, [player_tooltip player_id='957139' first='Khalon' last='Hudson'] was fantastic during Westside's run to a state title. He posted 10 points and 11 rebounds in the championship, but it was his monstrous 27 points, 19 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks in the Final Four that really stamped his legitimacy. Over the season Hudson averaged 17.6 points and 8.5 rebounds. Khalon is masterful in the high post. He has a terrific mid-range jumper with a high release over his head which is tough to contest. Throughout the summer, Hudson showcased consistent three-point range and a subtle quickness when attacking off the bounce.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1131775"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eNo. 3 - u003c/strongu003eReid averaged 9.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals. With great length at 6-foot-7, Derrion is extremely toolsy. He can defend 1-5 and can impact games without scoring. He's a very good passer that sees the floor. When he does look for his offense, he can score from all three levels. Reid shot 36% from three and has the wiry strength to finish inside through contact. Derrion holds a handful of High Major offers and has the highest ceiling of anyone listed.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1223261"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eNo. 4 - u003c/strongu003eNow a two-time state champion, [player_tooltip player_id='1223261' first='Antoine' last='Lorick'] has a knack for coming up big when the lights are the brightest. He shutdown Jabari Smith II two seasons ago before compiling 10 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 blocks in Cross Creek's win over Windsor Forest. Lorick's value is his defense. He's got D-I length and is a reliable defender inside and out. His offense took a jump this past season, showing the ability to hit the three and to score with his back to the basket, diving into the middle to score with his wingspan. Lorick has a chance to develop into a stretch-four in college. Schools from all levels have shown interest.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1345918"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eNo. 5 - u003c/strongu003eWhile football seems to be his path after high school, the 6-foot-9 275-pound center is still a wrecking ball in the paint. He's a big body that throws his weight around when posting up or fighting for position on the offensive glass. 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