Class of 2029 and 2030 Talent Emerges at PeachState25

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Continuing my coverage of Peach State 2025, here's a breakdown of more young prospects who made their presence felt throughout the event. This group showed a combination of skill, feel, and upside that makes them intriguing names to track in the years ahead…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2912648,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Derrick-Coles-Jr.-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Derrick-Coles-Jr.-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2912648" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Derrick Coles, Jr.</strong> (5'9/CG/2030/Boo Williams) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: dj_colesjr</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Derrick is a dynamic young guard who thrives attacking downhill. He lives in the paint, using creativity and control off the bounce to consistently generate offense for himself and others. He is a dual-threat playmaker, and is just as effective with or without the ball in his hands, showing no drop-off in production when shifting between lead and combo guard roles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2912652,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Miles-Ebong-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Miles-Ebong-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2912652" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Miles Ebong</strong> (6'0/SG/2029/ADG) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: kene_miles / ADGHoopzElite_UA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Miles brings good positional size and scoring versatility to the backcourt. He attacks in a variety of ways and showed he can knock down perimeter shots with confidence, which stretches defenses and forces tough decisions from defenders. He rebounds well from the guard spot and gets his team into transition quickly, turning defense into offense effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2912654,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Tyler-Brown-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Tyler-Brown-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2912654" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Tyler Brown</strong> (5'10/F/2029/24/7 Jr Ballers) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: lil_tyler08 / 2029_247jrballers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Tyler is a high-motor wing who affects the game on both ends. He fills the stat sheet with timely rebounds, buckets, and defensive stops. His energy stands out, as he plays hard, defends with purpose, and makes hustle plays that translate to wins. Tyler's impact extends beyond the box score as he consistently makes the right plays in key moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2912656,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Jazir-Golden-C-1.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Jazir-Golden-C-1.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2912656" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Ja'zir Golden</strong> (5'11/CG/2029/Carolina Dreamchasers) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Showt1me.ja / Carolina_dreamchasers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @JazirGolden2029</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ja'zir is a backcourt weapon with elite end-to-end speed. Whether running point or playing off the ball, he keeps defenses on their heels. His quick first step allows him to beat defenders and break down coverages, while his vision and willingness to share the ball keep the offense flowing. Ja'zir also uses his speed defensively to apply pressure and force turnovers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2912657,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Ethan-Porter-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Ethan-Porter-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2912657" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Ethan Porter</strong> (6'0/CG/2030/Brotherhood Elite) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: ethannhavinn / Brotherhoodelite2030</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @bucketboye</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ethan is a shifty slasher who consistently gets paint touches and collapses the defense. He creates off the dribble with a solid handle and quick changes of direction, regularly setting up teammates for easy looks. When opponents sagged off to contain his drives, he made them pay by knocking down threes. He plays with confidence and a budding understanding of how to manipulate defenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2912659,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Lucas-Gabriel-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PHN-Lucas-Gabriel-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2912659" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Lucas Gabriel</strong> (6'5/F/2029/Team Spartans) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: lucas_souza12236 / goteamspartans</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Lucas is a wing with good positional size and length and he uses both to create mismatches and to score from multiple levels. Whether stretching the floor with his three-point shot or using his size to score over the top of smaller defenders inside, he proved he can be a matchup problem. His ability to swing momentum with key buckets makes him a prospect to monitor moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->