Player Rankings Update: 2023 Stock Rising Wings
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AJ Dent GA #54 SF #14 HEIGHT 6'6" POS SF CLASS 2023 View Profile AJ Dent Twitter State: Georgia School: Thomasville Club: Georgia South Up from No. 80One of the most improved players South Georgia has to offer, the reins…
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Continue ReadingUp from No. 80One of the most improved players South Georgia has to offer, the reins have been let loose off of AJ Dent AJ Dent 6’6″ | SF Thomasville | 2023 State GA his senior season. The swingman has piled in 20.4 points, 11 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2 steal and 1.7 blocks per game, asked to do everything for the Bulldogs. Dent’s outside shot has blossomed into a consistent weapon, netting 32% from downtown. Dent has been more of a tweener forward, mainly a stretch-four in my prior viewings, but he has transformed into a true swingman with a creative handle that helps him get to his spots, all while not forgetting his identity as a versatile defender. JUCOs are hot after him.
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Up from No. 133D-II schools are courting David Burnett David Burnett 6’3″ | SF Buford | 2023 State GA . He’s a strongly-built wing that gets good elevation on his jump shot. He hits the mid-range and three-ball. David is a good rebounder and can help defend different spots on the floor. Georgia College and WVU Potomac State have offered the high academic swingman.
Up from No. 136Motor and athleticism collide with Avante Nichols Avante Nichols 6’3″ | SF McDonough | 2023 State GA . The jumping jack plays extremely hard, getting on the glass and asked to defend other teams’ tallest player. His leaping ability negates any size advantage and his toughness is key. Nichols’ outside shot and overall offensive game is much more polished than a year ago. He’s averaging 12.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2.1 steals and 1.8 blocks. His best basketball is still ahead of him. JUCOs have gotten involved.
Up from No. 154The stats jump off the page with Camarion Johnson Camarion Johnson 6’3″ | SG Brunswick | 2023 State GA , averaging 21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 1 block per game. The 3.6 GPA student does everything for the Pirates, a dynamic southpaw. New program Jefferson College, a JUCO, is his first offer.
Up from No. 184The long lefty can be a mismatch. Ansar shoots the ball well on the perimeter but can also use his height advantage to score around the rim. His length causes issues on defense, capable of guarding multiple positions both inside and out.