VOTE: Best Backcourt in Class 4A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Use code SandyHoops25 to save on registration for the </em></strong><a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/1619/register/the-expo-georgia"><strong><em>Expo – October 12</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Oconee</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Back-to-back state champs are anchored by star junior [player_tooltip player_id='2046364' first='Justin' last='Wise'] who averaged 20 points, 5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. Wise has had huge performances in Macon, guiding the Titans to both state titles. Power 5 programs are hot on the recruiting trail. Wise has outstanding range on his three-point shot, is explosive downhill and is an exceptional shot blocker for his position. [player_tooltip player_id='1543564' first='Blake' last='Bracco'] is a steady heady decision maker who limits turnovers and hits open threes when needed. He's a fundamentally sound floor general who makes zippy passes to the open man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jonesboro</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1696177' first='Cortez' last='Redding'] is committed to play safety at Miami, but he's also a ballhawk on the hardwood. Diggy has blinding speed and elite instincts when guarding the ball. He beats opponents to the spot with ease and is able to eliminate penetrate by getting into the gaps. Understands his strengths on offense, serving primarily as a playmaker averaging 12.4 points and 5.9 assists. [player_tooltip player_id='2194638' first='Calvin' last='Goss'] made an impact as a freshman averaging 10.1 points per game. He is a microwave scorer with his three-point stroke. He's cool under pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mays</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2634992' first='Jack' last='Sparks'] (14.3 ppg, 5.5 apg), [player_tooltip player_id='1543553' first='Omari' last='Barnes'] (10.6 ppg, 4.9 apg) and [player_tooltip player_id='2875390' first='Tiago' last='Lee'] form a tough trio. Sparks is a lights-out shooter when given space. Barnes is reliable with the ball and balances when to score and when to facilitate well. Lee is a new addition from Langston Hughes, the big athletic guard fitting in nicely over the summer. Keep an eye on freshman [player_tooltip player_id='2845060' first='Ashton' last='Jones'] to play key minutes in Year 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Westminster</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The big three of [player_tooltip player_id='1540716' first='Zade' last='Elshihabi'] (20.2 ppg), [player_tooltip player_id='2774913' first='Nico' last='Searl'] and budding standout [player_tooltip player_id='2887552' first='Conrad' last='Ogden'] give Westminster a balanced attack. Elshihabi shot 39% from beyond the arc. Nico is a knockdown free throw shooter who plays off two feet in traffic extremely well. Ogden may have the highest ceiling of the bunch, his sister a former McDonald's All-American. Standing around 6-foot-6, Ogden is a smooth operator who can rebound, defend and score in a variety of ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Southwest DeKalb</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2125538' first='Jackson' last='Ushery'] paced the Panthers at 12.8 points per game last season, but the story of the summer has been the growth of [player_tooltip player_id='1543515' first='Thomas' last='Glanton'] III, a sharp guard who can take over games with his well-balanced scoring arsenal. Glanton has a knack for scoring in the lane and is elusive with the ball, able to take defenders off the dribble before pulling up from the mid-range. He averaged 9.4 points and 4.7 assists as a junior but may have an even bigger encore senior season in store.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://poll.fm/16060316","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"crowdsignal","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-crowdsignal wp-block-embed-crowdsignal"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://poll.fm/16060316 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->