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Most Improved Player Candidates: Class A D-I

Most Improved Player Candidates: Class A D-I
Kyle Sandy
Kyle Sandy February 12, 2024 @ 07:11 AM
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Huey Blalock
Huey Blalock 5'10" | PG | 2026
GA
Jaydon Cole
Jaydon Cole 6'3" | SG/CG | 2025
GA
O’Neill Connolly
O’Neill Connolly 6'6" | SF | 2024
GA
ShaYah Goba
ShaYah Goba 6'5" | SG | 2024
GA
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Montevallo
O’Neill Connolly

O’Neill Connolly

GA
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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O’Neill
Connolly SF
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
HS
Mt. Pisgah
|
GA
Most Improved Player Candidates: Class A D-I
Before injuring his left arm, O’Neill was off to a blistering start at Mt. Pisgah. The Holy Innocents’...
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Montevallo
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State: Georgia
School: Mt. Pisgah
Club: HoopAtlanta
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Jaydon Cole

Jaydon Cole

GA
SG/CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2025
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Jaydon
Cole SG/CG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Milton
|
GA
Most Improved Player Candidates: Class A D-I
The devastating sharpshooter has become King’s Ridge’s number one scoring option after graduation of a large 2023 class...
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Jaydon Cole

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State: Georgia
School: Milton
Club: OTP NXT
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Huey Blalock

Huey Blalock

GA
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Huey
Blalock PG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Rabun County
|
GA
Most Improved Player Candidates: Class A D-I
One of North Georgia’s most exciting playmakers, Huey has upped his production as a sophomore from 7.4 points,...
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Huey Blalock

State: Georgia
School: Rabun County
Club: Atlanta Timberwolves
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ShaYah Goba

ShaYah Goba

GA
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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ShaYah
Goba SG
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Mount Vernon
|
GA
Most Improved Player Candidates: Class A D-I
Sha’Yah Goba appeared on college radars in June with his much-improved offensive game, paired with his terrific energy...
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ShaYah Goba

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State: Georgia
School: Mount Vernon
Club: Georgia Canes
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