UA Rise/Grind Circuits: Georgia Programs Top Performers

Under Armour held its spring “Live” period event in Ohio over the weekend, featuring competition across the Under Armour Association, UA Rise, and UA Grind circuits. Here is a look at five standouts from the Georgia based teams on the UA Rise and UA Grind Circuits.    The versatile sophomore scored 16 points in a loss to Fundamental U while continuing to showcase a polished and well rounded offensive skill set. Avaliani can score effectively on the block, possesses legitimate inside/outside skill, , and consistently makes smart plays thanks to his high basketball IQ. He moves well without the ball, finds scoring opportunities, and understands how to create advantages through spacing and timing. His combination of skill, feel, and versatility makes him a promising prospect in the 2028 class.     Scholl is a smart, scoring combo guard who averaged nearly 18 points per game for the [program_tooltip program_id='2076251' first='Atlanta' last='Timberwolves'] in Ohio. A reliable shooter with range, he consistently stretches defenses and can score both off the catch and off the dribble. Scholl is very comfortable with the basketball in his hands, showing the ability to create offense for himself while also making plays for teammates. He possesses better than average foot speed, a high basketball IQ, and competes on both ends of the floor. Defensively, he is active, disruptive, and consistently finds ways to make winning plays.     The high scoring guard from Tennessee turned in a strong performance on Saturday, scoring 14 points in a 71-65 win over HC United. Jackson is a skilled ball handling guard with good quickness who consistently puts pressure on defenses off the dribble. He does a nice job getting to the rim, creating scoring opportunities for himself, and finding open teammates when help defenders collapse. A solid perimeter shot maker, Jackson can score at multiple levels and plays with a toughness and competitiveness that stands out on both ends of the floor. His combination of scoring ability, playmaking instincts, and toughness makes him an intriguing backcourt prospect.     Romine helped lead the Atlanta All-Stars to a strong 3-1 weekend while continuing to showcase one of the more versatile offensive skill sets in the frontcourt. A skilled stretch forward, he is very comfortable operating away from the basket and consistently creates matchup problems with his ability to space the floor. Romine handles and passes the ball exceptionally well for his size, displays a high basketball IQ, and makes smart decisions within the flow of the offense. He is a reliable shooter from beyond the arc, can score effectively on the block when matched against smaller defenders, and possesses better than average athleticism. His combination of size, skill, feel, and versatility makes him an intriguing frontcourt prospect with the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways.     Scott posted 15 points in a narrow loss on Saturday afternoon while showcasing the versatility that makes him such an intriguing wing prospect. Possessing good size and a strong motor, he is at his best attacking the basket, where he uses his athleticism and aggressiveness to get downhill and finish plays. Scott also showed the ability to score on the block and make plays for teammates when the defense collapses. His motor consistently runs high on both ends of the floor, and he stands out as a very good defender who can guard multiple positions. In transition, he is especially effective, creating offense with his speed, activity level, and ability to finish in space.

Under Armour held its spring “Live” period event in Ohio over the weekend, featuring competition across the Under Armour Association, UA Rise, and UA Grind circuits. Here is a look at five standouts from the Georgia based teams on the UA Rise and UA Grind Circuits.