VOTE: Best Backcourt in Class 5A

<!-- 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>Alexander</strong><br>Alexander's backcourt is anchored by Gregory Dunson, Torian Greene, and [player_tooltip player_id='2380953' first='Jayden' last='Crawford'], and they deliver both scoring punch and composure. Dunson, a Colorado State-commit, averaged 18.0 points and 4.9 assists per game last season, proving he's a true floor general who can score when needed and consistently find his teammates. Greene, playing the shooting guard role, was among team leaders in FG percentage (55 %), chipped in roughly 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, and also contributed defensively with 1.7 steals per game. Alexander leans on Dunson's playmaking and ability to control tempo; Greene adds efficiency, length, and two-way ability. Crawford is a move-in from Cristo Rey who has seen his stock raise tremendously, earning bids from D-I schools. Jayden can play either guard position. He is a flamethrowing three-point shooter that can take over games. He averaged 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 3.2 steals per game as a junior outside the GHSA. Alexander's backcourt blends steady leadership, inside/out scoring, and defensive presence — the ingredients for a unit that can carry heavy playoff workloads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tri-Cities</strong><br>Tri-Cities features [player_tooltip player_id='2102286' first='Tre' last='Keith'], [player_tooltip player_id='2122190' first='Khalid' last='Jones'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2523081' first='Korbin' last='Wilburg'] in their guard rotation, with Keith as the emerging centerpiece. Keith, posted about 18.0 points per game last season as the Bulldogs won the state title. Multiple High Major D-I programs have offered. His ability to knock down threes (67 3PTM) and distribute (4.1 assists per game) makes him a dual threat. Jones and Wilburg bolster the depth: they bring defensive energy and the ability to mix in scoring when Keith draws extra defensive attention. Tri-Cities' backcourt is built for spacing and pressure. Keith commands respect from deep and forces help defenders out, which opens opportunities for his teammates. On defense, he uses his quickness and anticipation to disrupt; the supporting guards follow through with energy and toughness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Woodward Academy</strong><br>Woodward Academy has a guard corps led by Jarvis Hayes (13.7 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1.6 apg, 2.1 spg), [player_tooltip player_id='2528158' first='Myles' last='Hayes'] (7.7 ppg, 4 rpg, 1.6 apg) and [player_tooltip player_id='2826739' first='Bradyn' last='Elder'], a transfer from Rockdale County. Woodward leans on experienced guards who understand how to win in tight games. [player_tooltip player_id='2451130' first='Jarvis' last='Hayes Jr.'] is known for scoring consistency and ability to step up in big moments; [player_tooltip player_id='2528158' first='Myles' last='Hayes'] brings physicality and defensive toughness, often guarding down on opposing perimeter players; [player_tooltip player_id='2826739' first='Bradyn' last='Elder'] adds youthful energy, capable of spacing the floor and making hustle plays. The War Eagles have big game experience, falling in last year's state title to Tri-Cities. Jarvis has had a monster offseason as a go-to guy while Myles and Elder have flashed their high ceiling throughout the summer. Donovan Johnson is a fourth head of the attack, an unsung yet valuable piece to the puzzle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Decatur</strong><br>Decatur's backcourt with [player_tooltip player_id='2046359' first='Tobias' last='Brinkley'], [player_tooltip player_id='2308804' first='Jason' last='Welborn'], [player_tooltip player_id='2047515' first='Bryce' last='Howson'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2879762' first='Quintavious' last='Strozier'] brings a strong mix of scoring, ball distribution, and defensive activity. Brinkley and Welborn should carry much of the scoring load. Jason led the team with 16.5 points per game. Brinkley, a Tulane-commit who missed all of last season, is an All-State caliber guard, a mismatch at 6-foot-6.  Howson is a glue guard — excellent at facilitating, making reads off the dribble and getting teammates involved, all while able to get a bucket when needed. Bryce averaged 10.9 points and 4.5 assists. Strozier adds depth, able to provide scoring off the dribble and relieve pressure after chipping in 7.8 points a night.. On defense, Decatur's guards are disruptive, using quick hands and footwork to force turnovers and get out in transition. Their strength lies in having multiple capable scorers so that defenses can't just key on one. When Decatur is clicking, the backcourt plays unselfishly, sharing the ball, spacing the floor, and taking what the defense gives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://poll.fm/16060206","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/16060206 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->