GBCA Live SE Regional: Standout Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Use code SandyHoops2024 to save $$ on registration!</strong><br><strong><br></strong><a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/1149/register/georgia-freshman-showcase"><strong>GEORGIA FRESHMAN SHOWCASE</strong></a><strong><br></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/1185/register/georgia-sophomore-id-camp"><strong>GEORGIA SOPHOMORE ID CAMP</strong></a><strong><br></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/1220/register/the-expo-georgia"><strong>THE EXPO: GEORGIA</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 6-6 F [player_tooltip player_id='2478481' first='Xavier' last='Butler'] – North Cobb Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I liked what I saw from Butler. He's an intriguing piece that flies under the radar at North Cobb Christian. At 6-foot-6, Butler is a difference maker on defense. He's quick off the floor to snag rebounds and alter shots. On offense, he scores around the basket but on Friday, displayed the ability to step outside and hit the corner three. In a 51-44 loss to Hillgrove, Xavier totaled 11 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 6-7 F [player_tooltip player_id='2478474' first='Tarun' last='Kilaru'] – Lambert</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tarun impressed me against Whitefield Academy. He controlled the paint with his size. Kilaru is a strongly built post, able to bang for rebounds and putbacks. His defense and quickness off the floor as a shot blocker caught my eye the most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 6-7 C JoJo McCurry – Habersham Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>JoJo had a slew of college coaches watching against Cambridge. Georgia College, Young Harris, North Florida and Piedmont were among the schools in attendance. McCurry posted 12 points, 5 rebounds and 1 steal in a 38-29 win. JoJo used his strength in the paint to get deep post position. He sealed for lobs and attacked baseline, implementing ball fakes to trick defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 6-6 C Eli Beard – Decatur</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The hustle and dirty work of Eli Beard will go a long way for Decatur. Beard finished well with his left hand, scoring twice on putbacks against Brookwood. Eli posted 6 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. Beard drew a charge on defense. His activity level in the paint led to second chance opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 6-8 F [player_tooltip player_id='2478482' first='Solomon' last='Bratton'] – Milton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With his size and athleticism, Bratton has a chance to develop into one of the best bigs in Georgia. Solomon handles the ball well on the perimeter, able to get to the hoop against slower defenders. Against Oak Ridge, Bratton stepped up with 9 points and 7 rebounds. He scored with both hands and is active on the offensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->