2023 A-Town Showdown: Day 1 Standouts
The A-Town Showdown has arrived in Atlanta and Prep Hoops Regional Scouts Cam Rickers, Terry Drake, Allen Pettigrew, Kyle Sandy and Ross Van De Griek are on the grounds of the event. Here is who stood out from Day 1:…
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Continue ReadingThe A-Town Showdown has arrived in Atlanta and Prep Hoops Regional Scouts Cam Rickers, Terry Drake, Allen Pettigrew, Kyle Sandy and Ross Van De Griek are on the grounds of the event. Here is who stood out from Day 1:
Hayden Umoren
Hayden Umoren
Umoren stole the show for Class Act Sports on Day 1 of the A-Town Showdown. Umoren erupted for a game-high 15 points in their 52-47 win over Tennessee Edge. Umoren can score in a variety of ways whether he was around the rim or a threat to shoot from the perimeter.
JT Taggart
JT Taggart
The 6-7 power forward used his size and strength to his advantage for Florida Limitless Basketball. He ran the floor efficiently well and was an impact on the interior throughout the game against Groomed for Greatness. Taggart was also a disruptor on the defensive end limiting any second chance scoring opportunities.
Williams knocked down some clutch shots for Georgia Stunners and has a great inside-out game for his size and skillset. He knocked down 3 three-pointers in their 57-54 win over SDA Hawks 2025. Williams on the defensive end was using his quickness to get steals or going after the loose ball as well.
Javon Leonard
Javon Leonard
The 6-4 sophomore guard played with a high basketball IQ throughout the game by making the right plays, as well as getting his teammates involved. Leonard was also very active at finishing around the rim and can create his own shot. He erupted for 14 points in their win over SDA Hawks 2025.
Jacob Towns
Jacob Towns
The 6-2 combo guard is a gifted scorer who can score from the inside or beyond the arc. Towns is a versatile player who also showed his defensive abilities that he can guard positions 1 through 4. His length on the defensive caused havoc for the opposition throughout the day and only got better as the games progressed. He had a two-hand put back dunk in their game today against Top 1 2025.