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March 8-11 Macon Coliseum For full brackets, scores, and more information, visit https://www.ghsa.net/2022-2023-ghsa-class-aaaaaaa-boys-state-basketball-championship-bracket 7A: Cherokee vs. Wheeler Isaiah Collier Isaiah Collier 6'4" | PG Wheeler | 2023 State #8 Nation GA and Arrinten Page Arrinten Page 6'9" | C Wheeler…
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7A: Cherokee vs. Wheeler
Isaiah Collier Isaiah Collier 6'4" | PG Wheeler | 2023 State #8 Nation GA and Arrinten Page Arrinten Page 6'9" | C Wheeler | 2023 State #191 Nation GA look to end their storied careers with a state championship. Their playoff run has included a couple of wins over top teams like McEachern and Grayson and they’ll now face region foe Cherokee in the final. Cherokee has been the Cinderella of this year’s playoff, taking down top ranked teams like Norcross and Carrollton and now have a shot to bring home the trophy which has never been done in school history.
6A: Lee County vs. Alexander
Alexander has been widely considered the top team in 6A for most of the year but few expected Lee County to be playing in Macon. Sophomore forward, Josiah Parker Josiah Parker 6'7" | SF Lee County | 2025 State GA has been instrumental in their playoff run and was very impressive in a Final 4 win over Lanier. Alexander’s top dog is Braedan Lue Braedan Lue 6'8" | PF Alexander | 2024 State #84 Nation GA , one of the best players in Georgia’s 2024 class and he’s surrounded by a talented cast. Chattanooga commit Noah Melson Noah Melson 6'3" | PG Alexander | 2023 State GA shoots the three at a high clip and can score it well from the perimeter. Lee County will need another huge game.
5A: Eagles Landing vs. Kell
Eagles Landing and Kell have been the two best teams in 5A all year and this is the matchup many have waited for. We get a great guard matchup between Mercer commit David Thomas David Thomas 6'2" | PG Eagle's Landing | 2023 State #197 Nation GA and Kell’s CJ Brown CJ Brown 6'2" | PG Kell | 2024 State #150 Nation GA , both considered top guards in their class. Unsigned senior, Kenneth Brayboy has had a great year for Eagles Landing but he’ll have his hands full with Peyton Marshall Peyton Marshall 7'0" | C Overtime Elite | 2024 State GA and Cannon Richards Cannon Richards 6'6" | PF Kell | 2024 State GA . Many have argued that this is the best Kell team ever, they’ll have a chance to write their names in the history books on Thursday.
4A: Pace Academy vs. Fayette County
4A felt pretty wide open this year, especially after McDonough fell in the Elite 8. Pace Academy and Fayette County took advantage, each with impressive playoff journeys. Sharman White, Pace’s Head Coach, is undoubtedly one of the best in the state and will have his guys ready. Pace features one of the best backcourt duos in the state in Kyle Greene Kyle Greene 6'3" | PG Pace Academy | 2024 State #155 Nation GA and Eric Chatfield Eric Chatfield 5'11" | PG Pace Academy | 2025 State GA . Fayette County has a great guard of their own, RJ Kennedy RJ Kennedy 6'1" | CG Fayette County | 2023 State GA . He’ll need to have a big game to bring the trophy back to Fayetteville.
3A: Cedar Grove vs. Sandy Creek
Sandy Creek meets Cedar Grove in the 3A State Championship, Micah Smith Micah Smith 6'7" | SF Sandy Creek | 2024 State #144 Nation GA and company looking to get it done after falling short the past few years. Their rotation consists of mostly juniors and seniors that have a lot of experience under their belt. Cedar Grove, on the other hand, is led by freshman phenom Manny Green Manny Green 6'7" | SF Cedar Grove | 2026 State GA who I believe has emerged as the best 2026 in Georgia. Darius Reynolds Darius Reynolds 6'6" | PF Cedar Grove | 2023 State GA also offers a ton of production around the paint.
2A: Providence Christian vs. Westside-Augusta
Westside-Augusta is the favorite in this one but Providence Christian has been rolling through the left side of the bracket, notching wins over North Cobb Christian, Spencer, and Model. However, none of those teams feature quite the talent that Westside does. Jalexs Ewing Jalexs Ewing 6'1" | SG Westside-Augusta | 2023 State GA is one of best athletes in the state. Khalon Hudson Khalon Hudson 6'5" | SF Westside-Augusta | 2023 State GA is a double-double machine, 14 points and 25 rebounds in their Final 4 win over Columbia. Last but not least, AuMauri Tillman AuMauri Tillman 6'0" | PG Westside-Augusta | 2023 State GA is a bouncy combo guard that can get hot from three.
1A-D1: Mt. Pisgah vs. King’s Ridge
As many expected, the 1A-D1 Championship features two teams out of Region 6. King’s Ridge has a lot of experience, several key seniors and multiple guys that have played in this game before. Backcourt accomplices, Isaac Martin Isaac Martin 6'1" | PG King's Ridge Christian School | 2023 State GA and Zak Thomas Zak Thomas 6'0" | PG King's Ridge | 2023 State GA , look to go out on top after helping transform this King’s Ridge program. On the other side, Mt. Pisgah features one of the top 2025 prospects in Georgia, Micah Tucker Micah Tucker 6'3" | PG Huntington Prep | 2025 State #290 Nation WV , who can go for 30+ on any given night. 6’9 senior, Grant Randall Grant Randall 6'9" | SF Mt. Pisgah | 2023 State GA has gotten better and better as the season progressed and he’ll have a big impact on the result of this one.
1A-D2: Charlton County vs. Wilkinson County
While Greenforest was the heavy favorite to win 1A-D2 all year long, Charlton County had different plans and spoiled their fun with a Final 4 upset. My biggest takeaway from that game: Elyiss Williams Elyiss Williams 6'9" | C Camden County | 2025 State GA is an absolute beast. The 6’9 sophomore is physically dominant, rebounds at a high level, and already has a good feel for the game. Jarvis Wright Jarvis Wright 6'0" | CG Ware County | 2025 State GA is another huge piece for Charlton and hit the game-winning 3 to take down Greenforest. Wilkinson County has had an impressive year of their own, currently 24-6. Athletic 6’5 forward, Kwaveon Hill has posted great production over the past two years and he has a chance to bring a championship back to Wilkinson County.