Best Teams Outside the Preseason Top 10: Class 5A
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Bradwell Institute (16-9) A strong nucleus is in place for the Tigers, who are the defending Region 1 champs. Big body football prospect Elyjah Thurmon Elyjah Thurmon 6'5" | C Bradwell Institute | 2024 GA (16.2 ppg, 13.4 rpg) can…
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A strong nucleus is in place for the Tigers, who are the defending Region 1 champs. Big body football prospect Elyjah Thurmon Elyjah Thurmon 6'5" | C Bradwell Institute | 2024 GA (16.2 ppg, 13.4 rpg) can move mountains inside. Tahshaun Frasier Tahshaun Frasier 5'10" | PG Bradwell Institute | 2024 State GA is a savvy playmaker that averaged 11.7 points and 4.2 assists while 6-foot-6 sophomore Christopher Perry Christopher Perry 6'6" | SF Bradwell Institute | 2026 State GA is the lottery ticket, a high ceiling prospect that could explode at any time and lead Bradwell Institute deep into the playoffs. The do-everything swingman averaged 8.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1 steal and 1.3 blocks per game in Year 1.
Tucker (19-8)
Graduation and transfers hurt Tucker, but the Tigers welcome back Region Player of the Year Josiah Lawson Josiah Lawson 6'7" | SF Tucker | 2024 State GA along with Khayri Dunn Khayri Dunn 6'1" | CG Tucker | 2024 State GA . Corde Neyland Corde Neyland 6'3" | SF Morrow | 2024 GA is back in the GHSA and could provide a lift on the perimeter.
Decatur (18-9)
Even with Quay Wallace leaving for Columbia, Decatur still has a strong core intact. Seniors Luke Brooks Luke Brooks 6'4" | SG Decatur | 2024 State GA and Alden Daniels Alden Daniels 6'6" | PF Decatur | 2024 State GA are tough covers, Brooks a long guard that strokes it from deep and Daniels a 6-foot-6 stretch-forward with a smooth game. Sophomore point guard Bryce Howson Bryce Howson 5'11" | PG Decatur | 2026 State GA is wise beyond his years, a rock-steady playmaker that can be relied upon at all times.
Winder-Barrow (20-9)
It will be exciting to watch what Jerrin Samuel Jerrin Samuel 6'4" | CG Winder-Barrow | 2026 State GA can do for an encore in Year 2 after averaging 12.4 points per game as a freshman. He has help in the form of Tyrin Sims in the backcourt and 6-foot-6 Zay Nunley inside. New additions JD Estime JD Estime 6'2" | SG Winder-Barrow | 2025 State GA and Jaden Baskin Jaden Baskin 6'6" | PF Winder-Barrow | 2024 State GA will help a lot. Baskin averaged 10 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks while at Athens Christian.