POLL: Who is the frontrunner for Class 2A Player of the Year?
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Ivery is in the discussion for top point guard in the classification and may be the most accomplished of them all. He led Thomson to a Final 4 appearance as a sophomore. He’s a smooth guard that plays with a high motor.
The state champ is a high academic combo-forward that can play either on the wing or thrive in the high post. He’s a physical rebounder that can score in traffic or step outside to drain the mid-range jumper. He averaged 17.6 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.
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Ced Taylor was integral in Drew Charter winning their first state title. At 6-foot-6, Taylor is a Swiss Army Knife. He’s a great rim protector that can also defend on the perimeter. Offensively, he’s equally as versatile, scoring at all three levels. Thin in frame, Taylor is tough in the paint and has a keen nose for the ball when rebounding.
McDaniels averaged 16.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 2.9 blocks as Spencer cruised to their first state title. Tycen is hearing from multiple D-I schools. He’s a defensive anchor but is a sneaky good offensive player that likes to slash to the rim and occasionally shoot the three. His length and bounce give him a high ceiling athletically.
In his first season in Georgia, Albert Wilson Albert Wilson 6’6″ | PF North Cobb Christian | 2023 State GA III averaged 16.7 points and 10.7 rebounds, earning All-State honors. Wilson is a mismatch on offense. He’s a very good mid-range shooter who won’t settle for long distance shots. Wilson is tough around the basket, throwing his weight around and scoring through contact. Albert identifies mismatches and exploits them. He is an underrecruited forward with a polished game.
Entering his junior season,
Kymel Williams
Kymel
Williams
6’1″ | PG
Athens Academy | 2024
State
GA
has established himself as one of the best guards in a deep 2024 class. Williams’ stats don’t lie, averaging 18.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. Athens Academy will always have a puncher’s chance with the ball in Williams’ hands.
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Georgia Southern is getting a wiry guard with a knack for scoring. Banks averaged 22.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.8 steals per game. He’s a robust three-level scorer that also can be a playmaker on defense with his athleticism and instincts.
