Atlanta/South Fulton: 2027 Top Prospects (Part 4)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Atlanta and South Fulton County is one of Georgia's premier basketball hotbeds, and this season has only reinforced that standard. From established programs to emerging contenders, the area is loaded with talent that is drawing consistent attention from college coaches across multiple levels. Here's a closer look at the top junior prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2826765"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a27d92cd354"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A First Team All-Region selection and Defensive Player of the Year, Scott has established himself as one of the most impactful two-way wings in the area. With good size and positional versatility, he embraces defensive assignments and competes with a relentless motor on every possession. He uses his length and toughness to guard multiple spots, disrupt passing lanes, and make life difficult for opposing scorers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Offensively, Scott finishes well in the paint, showing the strength to absorb contact and convert at the rim. He also rebounds effectively from the perimeter, tracking the ball aggressively and creating extra possessions for his team. His combination of size, defensive intensity, and interior finishing makes him a valuable and versatile wing prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Christian Thornhill","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"South Atlanta","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a27d92cd528"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thornhill earned Second Team All-Region honors after averaging 9.2 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, consistently impacting the game with his activity on the glass. He does most of his scoring inside the arc, finishing effectively around the rim and capitalizing on second-chance opportunities. Defensively, he can guard multiple positions and competes with a strong, consistent effort level on every possession.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2691486"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a27d92cd5b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones is a speedy, confident shooting guard who averaged 13.2 points per game for the Seminoles this season. He brings pace and energy to the backcourt, using his quickness to create separation and get to his spots offensively. A solid perimeter shooter, he can knock down open looks and stretch the defense, while also leveraging his speed to attack gaps and finish in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2122190"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a27d92cd634"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A quick, solid-shooting point guard, he plays an important role in a very talented Bulldogs backcourt. During his junior season, he averaged over 7 points per game while providing steady ball handling and perimeter spacing. He makes sound decisions with the basketball, can knock down open shots, and competes defensively. With his speed, shooting ability, and continued development, he projects as a legitimate college prospect moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2900406"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a27d92cd6c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dickert is a high-academic junior who brings good size and length to the wing while competing for one of the state's top programs. His greatest strength is his perimeter shooting, as he consistently knocks down open looks and spaces the floor with confidence. He moves well without the basketball, understands how to find soft spots in the defense, and plays within the flow of the offense. Defensively, he is a capable team defender who communicates, rotates properly, and competes on every possession.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->