2023 Player Rankings: Newcomers

Kyle Sandy June 10, 2021 @ 09:28 AM

Back in Georgia after spending time in North Carolina, Hugie is a dynamic athletic wing that can do a little bit of everything. He’s a prototype wing with how he can attack the rim, but also has the scoring touch to hit from the mid-range and beyond. Hugie is capable of guarding multiple positions and has improved as a playmaker off the dribble.

43. 6-7 F Eltramon Smith Eltramon Smith 6'7" | SF South Cobb | 2023 OH – Tri-Cities

After seeing rotational minutes here and there on a loaded Sandy Creek team, Eltramon Smith Eltramon Smith 6'7" | SF South Cobb | 2023 OH has transferred to Tri-Cities. His play with Wood Elite has opened many eyes. The athletic lefty can get downhill but also has a stop-and-pop game that extends to the three-point line.

53. 6-4 W RJ Johnson RJ Johnson 6'4" | SF ELCA | 2023 GA – ELCA

A two-sport standout, Johnson is a strong and athletic wing that gets into passing lanes and finishes around the rim. He averaged 14.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.1 steals as a sophomore.

65. 6-4 W Micah Norris Micah Norris 6'5" | SF Jonesboro | 2023 State GA – Forest Park

There is upside to Micah Norris Micah Norris 6'5" | SF Jonesboro | 2023 State GA ’ game. First, his frame catches your eye as a stout athlete on the perimeter that can go inside and score as well. Norris has versatility as a defender and can switch 1-4. Right now, slashing is his main source of offense.

89. 6-8 C Zion Gardner Zion Gardner 6'8" | C Word of God | 2024 NC – Dougherty

From the first month of the high school season to now, Zion Gardner Zion Gardner 6'8" | C Word of God | 2024 NC already has come a long way. He has learned how to use his body in the paint, punishing smaller defenders with his massive build. Zion has a soft baby hook in the lane. Continuing to stay aggressive and take advantage of his size will help him improve

90. 6-8 C Arrinten Page Arrinten Page 6'9" | C Wheeler | 2023 State #191 Nation GA – Wheeler

Big, mobile and athletic, Arrinten Page Arrinten Page 6'9" | C Wheeler | 2023 State #191 Nation GA is an interesting project moving forward. He’s a strong rebounder and can finish above the rim easily. Page alters shots in the paint with his length.

96. 6-4 PF Grant Erickson Grant Erickson 6'5" | PF Marist | 2023 State GA – Marist

Grant Erickson Grant Erickson 6'5" | PF Marist | 2023 State GA plays hard down low. He outmuscles bigger opponents for rebounds and scores with a variety of different moves with his back to the basket. He has drop steps, hooks and soft fadeaways. Erickson is a double-double threat that demands attention when shots go up.

102. 6-6 W Jacob Feagin Jacob Feagin 6'6" | SF Forest Park | 2023 State GA – Forest Park

Far from a finished product, Jacob Feagin Jacob Feagin 6'6" | SF Forest Park | 2023 State GA is loaded with potential. He’s got elite length, able to guard 3-5 and block any shots that come his way. Feagin is still in the process of adding weight, which will help him inside when rebounding and scoring in a crowd. On offense, he likes to play on the perimeter and can hit the open three.