GHSA Top 25 (1/2 UPDATE)
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The late weeks of December brought a ton of competitive basketball as showcases and Christmas tournaments around the country lined up some of the best. The top 10 continues to shuffle as even the toughest teams are tested this time…
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Continue ReadingThe late weeks of December brought a ton of competitive basketball as showcases and Christmas tournaments around the country lined up some of the best. The top 10 continues to shuffle as even the toughest teams are tested this time of year. Here, we break down the latest movement in our top 25.
Berkmar jumps up 3 spots to #4 in our rankings after taking down Wheeler and The Academy of Central Florida at the Lemon Street Classic. Mike White has been a major difference maker since showing up in the fall and juniors, Mekhi Ragland Mekhi Ragland 6'10" | C Berkmar | 2025 State #400 Nation GA and Eddie Cooke, are both playing great ball as well.
Kell enters the top 5 amid a 10-game win streak. They’ve grabbed impressive wins over out of state teams like North Broward Prep and Jackson-Reed and also beat Wheeler a couple of weeks ago. The Longhorns haven’t lost since November and should roll through their region schedule over the next few weeks.
Archer‘s 12-1 start to the year has earned them a spot in the top 10. The Tigers are led by an experienced group of seniors including Kahmare Holmes Kahmare Holmes 6'5" | SG Archer | 2024 State GA , Darrian Joseph Darrian Joseph 6'2" | PG Archer | 2024 State GA , and Dominick Wright. Joseph’s emergence has been one of the best stories of the year, averaging 17 points per game right now. Archer has the experience and talent to go deep in the playoffs.
Maynard Jackson Maynard Jackson 7'0" | C Overtime Elite (GA) | 2024 #151 Nation GA remains perfect through the first half of the year, up to #19 in the rankings. Cassius Watkins Cassius Watkins 6'0" | PG Maynard Jackson | 2024 State GA and Yusef Bowyer Yusef Bowyer 5'7" | PG Maynard Jackson | 2025 State GA are both playing at a high level and Cam Dover Cam Dover 6'7" | PF Maynard Jackson | 2025 State GA has really stepped up in the absence of Mekhi Turner Mekhi Turner 6'8" | PF Maynard Jackson | 2024 State #271 Nation GA . Region play will be the real test for Maynard as they’ll have to face Chapel Hill, Tri-Cities, and Mays multiple times.
Greenforest makes their first appearance in the top 25 after a handful of impressive wins to finish up December. They first took down Newton and then followed up with convincing wins over Langston Hughes and St. Francis. Michael Robinson has been hot from beyond the arc and Elijah Lewis Elijah Lewis 6'0" | CG Greenforest | 2024 State GA makes an impact every time out. The Eagles are hitting their stride at the right time.
Bradwell Institute sneaks into the top 25 after starting the season 14-0. Columbus State signee Tahshaun Frasier Tahshaun Frasier 5'10" | PG Bradwell Institute | 2024 State GA is one of the state’s best floor generals while 6’7 sophomore Chris Perry provides a ton of versatility and Elyjah Thurmon Elyjah Thurmon 6'5" | C Bradwell Institute | 2024 GA brings tenacity and toughness to the paint.