2028 Dual Sport Stars

A look at some of the best basketball players in Georgia who also star on the gridiron.    A state championship winning quarterback as freshman, Trace is also a standout on the hardwood. He's a smooth three-point shooter who plays with poise in the backcourt. Capable of playing either guard position. Shows toughness when defending and rebounding. Averaged 11.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.7 steals per game.     Caldwell is a high-motor forward who makes his presence felt with relentless energy. He plays above the rim with athletic bounce, consistently crashing the glass on both ends and finishing strong in transition. His timing as a weak-side shot blocker allows him to protect the rim effectively despite not being the tallest player on the floor. Caldwell's constant activity level and physical tools make him the type of player who can produce double-doubles through sheer effort, with the potential to grow into a consistent impact piece at the next level.     A dual-sport athlete with football recruiting attention, Tillman brings a bruising physicality to the paint. He embraces contact and uses his wide frame to carve out deep position for post touches. Once sealed, he's difficult to move off his spot and has the strength to finish through defenders. Tillman's willingness to battle for space and his commitment to outworking opponents on the block give him a reliable interior presence. His toughness and motor translate across sports, but his ability to control the paint makes him a force in basketball.     Byrd is a hard-nosed post who thrives on effort and physicality. Averaging 7.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1 steal per game, he maximizes his production by playing bigger than his size. He battles for positioning in the paint, attacks the boards with tenacity, and converts through contact around the rim. His football background shows in his toughness, and he is beginning to draw attention for his play under center on the gridiron. Byrd's competitive edge and willingness to do the dirty work make him a dependable interior contributor.     Clemons is a physical combo-forward who plays with toughness on both ends of the floor. He thrives in defensive pressure, using his ballhawk instincts to generate turnovers in the press and finish plays in transition. On the glass, he rebounds aggressively in traffic, fighting for position against bigger players. His energy and effort are constants, while his versatility as a wide receiver and linebacker in football adds to his competitive profile. Clemons' combination of strength, mobility, and defensive instincts make him a valuable piece who impacts winning.

A look at some of the best basketball players in Georgia who also star on the gridiron.