D’Qori Abanikanda is a 5'11" Point Guard in the 2027 class.
Abanikanda attends Cherokee in Georgia and plays club basketball for Southern Kings.
Abanikanda's Player Profile was created on October 7, 2022.
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Expert Analysis
D’Qori
AbanikandaPG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Cherokee
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GA
Cherokee County 2027 Prospect Preview
One of the top available point guards in Georgia’s 2027 class, the senior is a strong, athletic lead...
Written by Eric Wallace
D’Qori
AbanikandaPG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Cherokee
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GA
On the Radar: Five Senior Point Guard College Prospects
Abanikanda makes the move to Cherokee for his senior season. He is a shifty, strong lead guard with...
Written by Eric Wallace
D’Qori
AbanikandaPG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Cherokee
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GA
GBCA Regional: Red Division Georgia 2027 Sleeper Prospects
Abanikanda is a shifty lead guard with offensive skill and a good feel for the game. He scored...
Written by Eric Wallace
D’Qori
AbanikandaPG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Cherokee
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GA
Top Point Guards in Updated 2027 Georgia Rankings (Part 2)
Abanikanda put together a solid spring with Tier 2 Elite, consistently showcasing the skill, poise, and basketball IQ...
Written by Eric Wallace
D’Qori
AbanikandaPG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Cherokee
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GA
Future Floor Generals: 2026–2027 PG Watchlist
Talented playmaker has a mature feel and understanding of how to run a team. Keeps his dribble alive...
Written by Kyle Sandy
D’Qori
AbanikandaPG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Cherokee
|
GA
Player Rankings Update: 2027 New Additions
Tight handle playmaker. Quick burst to split traps and get downhill. Drive and kick distributor. Has the strength...
Written by Kyle Sandy
Eric Wallace | Prep Hoops Scout
Eric Wallace
Prep Hoops Scout
One of the top available point guards in Georgia’s 2027 class, the senior is a strong, athletic lead guard with above average quickness and a good feel for the game. He changes speeds effectively, uses his athleticism to get into the paint and is a productive finisher around the rim. A skilled playmaker with good court vision, he consistently delivers accurate, timely passes and creates scoring opportunities for his teammates. His combination of physical tools, playmaking ability and basketball IQ makes him an intriguing prospect for college coaches.
Abanikanda makes the move to Cherokee for his senior season. He is a shifty, strong lead guard with a good combination of skill and feel for the game. Abanikanda changes speeds well, has above average quickness and consistently finds ways to get into the paint. He is also an effective finisher around the rim, using his strength and creativity to score in traffic.
Abanikanda is a shifty lead guard with offensive skill and a good feel for the game. He scored over 10 points per game for Osborne in four games this weekend. He changes speeds well, gets into the paint and has good foot speed.
Abanikanda put together a solid spring with Tier 2 Elite, consistently showcasing the skill, poise, and basketball IQ that make him an effective lead guard. A shifty playmaker who changes speeds exceptionally well, he plays with outstanding pace and keeps defenders off balance with his ability to control tempo. Abanikanda is effective at getting into the paint, using his quickness, body control, and decision making to get into the paint and create scoring opportunities. Once there, he is a crafty and efficient finisher who can score through traffic and make plays for teammates. His high basketball IQ is evident in the way he reads defenses, particularly in ball screen situations where he consistently makes the right reads and decisions. He is also a reliable perimeter shooter who can knock down open shots from beyond the arc, making him a threat at multiple levels.
Talented playmaker has a mature feel and understanding of how to run a team. Keeps his dribble alive while probing defenses with a tight handle. Abanikanda is strong and quick with the ball, able to get paint touches consistently. When in the paint, D’Qori does well finishing off two feet.
Tight handle playmaker. Quick burst to split traps and get downhill. Drive and kick distributor. Has the strength to seek contact and finish through it.