A-Town Showdown: 17U Glue Guys
KJ Martin HEIGHT 6'2" POS SF CLASS 2025 KJ Martin School: North Paulding Club: GA Stunners Martin is trending in the right direction. The 2025 wing had no issue playing up with the 17U group. Martin has a great nose…
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KJ Martin
Martin is trending in the right direction. The 2025 wing had no issue playing up with the 17U group. Martin has a great nose for the ball. He does the dirty work well, rebounding and defending multiple positions. Kenneth’s strength allows him to guard larger opponents. Martin will bring some toughness to North Paulding.
Evrad Makendi
Evrad Makendi
With only a few years of organized basketball experience under his belt, the soccer standout is getting better and better on the hardwood. At 6-foot-4, Evrad is a sturdy post presence with impressive physical tools. He’s strong and is an explosive leaper when he’s able to gather himself. He did a nice job working the glass and was able to score on putbacks. Makendi finished a handful of dunks over the weekend. While he is still raw offensively, Evrad is improving steadily as he gains more and more reps.
Consistency is key for David Williams David Williams 6’4″ | SF South Paulding | 2024 State GA . He likely won’t reach the ceiling of his older brother Kane who starred at Georgia State, but David is still a talented Swiss Army Knife that has length and athleticism. The swingman is a very good cutter that finds open spots in the defense. Williams can hit the corner three and has proven to be a solid passer that sees the floor. Maybe David’s most important value for South Paulding comes on the backboards. He’s a solid rebounder that could emerge as a double-double threat his senior year.
Manny Nazario
Manny Nazario
Manny had some good moments for IE Fire Elite. Coming all the way from California, Nazario made an impact in the backcourt with his floor game. He proved that he could affect games aside from scoring, shining as a facilitator, rebounder and defender. When he did look to score, Nazario was effective as a slasher, finishing with floaters.
Effort is a hallmark of Jaki Bell Jaki Bell 6’0″ | CG Lovejoy | 2024 State GA ‘s game. He is a stat sheet stuffer that makes plays with and without the ball. He’s a talented slasher and a sneaky good offensive rebounder. Bell finishes through contact well and plays bigger than his size. I foresee a strong season upcoming at Lovejoy.