HS Team Preview: Habersham Central

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Habersham Central returns some key contributors and will have their sights set on a state playoff run after a first round exit last year. Coach Tommy Yancey joins the program from East Hall where he led the Vikings to a 16-9 record last season. Yancey steps into a great situation at Habersham and will have some enticing core players to build around in [player_tooltip player_id='1363541' first='Bryce' last='Pittman'], [player_tooltip player_id='1055502' first='Brannon' last='Gaines'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1492782' first='Cole' last='Gary']. The Raiders of Habersham Central are definitely a team to follow throughout the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Roster</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 6'3 G [player_tooltip player_id='1363541' first='Bryce' last='Pittman']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pittman returns after averaging 13 PPG &amp; 6 RPG last year and will likely be the #1 scoring option this season. Pittman is an athletic guard that can really shoot the ball and finish above the rim. Oglethorpe and Toccoa Falls have recently offered.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 6'0 G [player_tooltip player_id='1055502' first='Brannon' last='Gaines']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1055502' first='Brannon' last='Gaines'] will also provide valuable experience, having starting every game last year as a sophomore. Gaines is a true floor general and is capable of creating offense for himself or others. He could very well be in for a breakout year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 6'4 F [player_tooltip player_id='1492782' first='Cole' last='Gary']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1492782' first='Cole' last='Gary'] is a versatile forward that will play a huge role on this year's team. Gary shoots the ball at a high rate and has a knack for finding holes in the defense. His rebounding ability will be important this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 6'7 JoJo McCurry</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>JoJo McCurry is a 6'7, sophomore big that could step in right away and make a huge impact. McCurry's got a strong, sturdy frame at 6'7 and will likely help anchor the middle. He's definitely a 2025 to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 5'11 G Justus Gober</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Justus Gober will be another young player to watch that is developing nicely at Habersham. The sophomore guard will help relieve some of the ball-handling duties and play a vital role.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 6'1 G Brighton Paul</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paul joins the varsity squad after growing within the program and will provide another ball-handler in the backcourt that's capable of creating offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 6'2 Jayden Arria</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jayden Arria will also see an increased role this year and his ability to play and guard multiple positions will be valuable. Arria will likely play an important role coming off the bench.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->