Leading off my list of high-motor forwards from the GBCA Southeast Live is Elijah Harper Elijah Harper 6'3" | SF C.A. Johnson | 2028 State SC . Harper could make a list like this every time I watch him, because he is consistently one of the hardest workers on the floor. It’s not his game to have the ball a lot offensively, but when it comes to defensive versatility and effort, he is a game-changer. In a matchup with East Hall (GA) on Friday, Elijah went for 8 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 2 steals. He showed an ability to affect the game defensively at the rim and on the perimeter, while also running the floor in transition and crashing the offensive glass.

I was very impressed with Harper’s showing in the hosts’ win over Dreher at the EPIC Hoops Holiday Hoopfeast. He was the ultimate effort guy for them, coming off the bench and working hard to control his defensive glass and win the loose balls. Elijah plays bigger than his listed size because of his strength and athleticism, both of which are major factors in his game. Although he did rack up a solid 10 points and 4 rebounds, Harper’s impact was felt on more than just the stat sheet because he got the crowd energized with a nice block and a steal that led to a run-out dunk.