Top South Georgia Backcourts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dougherty<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2046335' first='Jai'on' last='Burns'], [player_tooltip player_id='2046357' first='Jawuan' last='Jinks'], KaLeke Singletary-Jinks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burns can fill it up from deep but isn't just a one-trick pony. He's a well-balanced scorer, very good at getting to his spots in the mid-range. He averaged 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2 steals per game while leading Dougherty to the Elite Eight. [player_tooltip player_id='2046357' first='Jawuan' last='Jinks'] averaged 7.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 steals while KaLeke posted 8.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steal while impressing with his hustle and toughness as a rebounder this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Savannah<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1617653' first='Maki' last='Joyner'], [player_tooltip player_id='1617640' first='Jermontae' last='Brown'], [player_tooltip player_id='1617607' first='Chance' last='Hendricks']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The High's 2025 class is making some noise. Joyner has emerged as a legitimate D-I prospect, picking up offers from East Carolina and Kennesaw State in June. At 6-foot-4, Maki is a smooth ball handler with explosive athleticism. He's a creative passer and a nightmare to keep in front. Joyner averaged 14.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. [player_tooltip player_id='1617607' first='Chance' last='Hendricks'] is an up-and-coming guard that pitched in 6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3 steals per game while [player_tooltip player_id='1617640' first='Jermontae' last='Brown'] is a quick guard that pushes tempo. He tossed in 6.2 points per game as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Johnson-Savannah<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1810045' first='Joshua' last='Quarterman'], [player_tooltip player_id='2333097' first='Favion' last='Kirkwood'], Cormari Jones, [player_tooltip player_id='2335817' first='Kadin' last='Davis']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two key seniors graduate, but the Atomsmashers will be tough as usual. Quarterman is a slick guard, wiry and elusive. Joshua is good at getting to the rim, but can also stop-and-pop. He posted 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.7 steals per game as a junior. Kirkwood came up big in spots, averaging 9.7 points and 4.6 rebounds while Jones did a little bit of everything with his energetic style, totaling 5.7 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 2.5 steals per game. Don't forget about [player_tooltip player_id='2335817' first='Kadin' last='Davis']. The little lefty is a true sparkplug with his fearlessness and the pace he plays at.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Portal<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1129726' first='Elijah' last='Coleman'], [player_tooltip player_id='1129728' first='Joseph' last='Thomas'], Marion Tremble</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Legendary Panthers [player_tooltip player_id='1129726' first='Elijah' last='Coleman'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1129728' first='Joseph' last='Thomas'] will have a final crack at a state title. Coleman led the way his first two seasons as an absolute foul magnet, getting to the rim at will and living at the free throw line. This past season, it was Thomas who stepped up to lead the team in scoring, a microwave bucket-getter on the perimeter with his outside shot. Thomas averaged 16.1 points, 3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.9 steals while Coleman provided 13.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 3.7 steals. Marion Tremble emerged as a capable fourth-option. He is a wiry swingman who plays hard and is an effective perimeter defender. He tallied 10.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.7 steals per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Calhoun County<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1861276' first='Jasiyah' last='Suber'], Darnell Enocher, [player_tooltip player_id='2046358' first='Zechariah' last='Canidate']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1861276' first='Jasiyah' last='Suber'] returns as the Region 1-A D-II Co-Player of the Year. The lefty is an electric scorer and highlight-maker athletically. He has a quick rip through to the basket, can stop on a dime from the mid-range and shoots the three well. Enocher is undersized, but he has a nice floater in traffic. Canidate is a jumping jack. Zechariah plays above the rim, catching lobs and finishing putback dunks. He's a dynamic defensive swingman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->