Best Teams Outside the Preseason Top 10: Class 3A
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Monroe Area (24-5) The Purple Hurricanes graduate seven seniors. Vonte Newell Vonte Newell 6'0" | PG Monroe Area | 2024 State GA is the straw that stirs the drink, a terrific passer and shifty playmaker. KD Dawson KD Dawson 6'0"…
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The Purple Hurricanes graduate seven seniors. Vonte Newell Vonte Newell 6'0" | PG Monroe Area | 2024 State GA is the straw that stirs the drink, a terrific passer and shifty playmaker. KD Dawson KD Dawson 6'0" | SG Monroe Area | 2024 State GA emerged as a leading scorer this offseason. Jaiven Todd Jaiven Todd 6'7" | SF Monroe Area | 2024 State GA will play an important role as a 6-foot-7 stretch-forward. Tripp Griffith saw valuable reps over the spring as an interior presence.
Monroe (21-8)
Monroe is always tough, no matter who is on the roster it seems. Star swingman Justin Burns Justin Burns 6'5" | SF Monroe | 2024 State GA is back after averaging 16 points and 6.9 rebounds. The bouncy Burns is an impact maker on both ends of the floor. Lorenzo Still (7.1 ppg) looked good as a top scoring option from the backcourt this spring.
Gilmer (19-10)
Not many programs can boast having a true 7-footer. Jackson McVey averaged 19.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and 2.7 blocks as a sophomore. His presence is a game-changer in the paint. The Bobcats have length surrounding McVey in 6-foot-4 Ryder Wofford and 6-foot-6 Kohan Davis. Sophomore guard Keegen Bryant Keegen Bryant 5'10" | PG Gilmer | 2026 State GA has a bright future and should serve an invaluable role in Year 2.
Wesleyan (21-8)
Wesleyan has no shortage of experience. Josh Kavel Josh Kavel 6'2" | CG Wesleyan | 2024 State GA is one of the toughest guards in the area while James McGriff is an intriguing 6-foot-7 combo-forward that can create mismatches inside and out.