Maki Joyner
Maki Joyner
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Kyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Slender athlete is smooth with the ball. Loves to get to the rim with his right hand. Has a streaky outside shot. When he’s scoring from multiple levels he is tough to guard. Can hit the three and mid-range. Tight handle.
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Joyner has returned from an injury in the Elite Eight last year and hasn’t missed a step, averaging 18.9 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. He’s a creative big guard with a smooth handle. He’s at his best when attacking the rim. He can either score or suck in the defense before dropping off for easy buckets. East Carolina and Kennesaw State offered in spring of 2023.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Working his way back from an ankle injury, has a pair of D-I offers. Big guard has the ball on a string when attacking the hoop. Fills up the box score with his size and athleticism.
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Savannah is home to a handful of noteworthy 2025s but
Maki Joyner
Maki
Joyner
6'5" | SG
Savannah | 2025
State
#376
Nation
GA
sits atop the list. Joyner is a 6’5 guard that’s extremely smooth with the rock and creative in his approach to the game. He loves to get to the rim and can do so using a number of different attack moves. His athleticism has really blossomed over the past year or so and that’s helped take his game to another level. Joyner currently holds offers from Kennesaw State and East Carolina.
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Maki Joyner
Maki
Joyner
6'5" | SG
Savannah | 2025
State
#376
Nation
GA
has established himself as a top 20 prospect in the state and arguably the top prospect in Savannah. Joyner averaged 16.5 PPG and 7 RPG this year while leading to Savannah to the Final 4. He has great size and length at 6’5, also extremely skilled and capable of creating offense. Joyner loves to get to the rack where he can finish in different ways. Kennesaw State and East Carolina offered him last summer.
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Maki Joyner
Maki
Joyner
6'5" | SG
Savannah | 2025
State
#376
Nation
GA
could very well be the top prospect coming out of Savannah right now. The 6’5 shooting guard is so smooth with the rock and can score in a variety of ways. He loves to get downhill and find his way to the rim where he’s such a skilled finisher. Earlier this week, Joyner posted 31 points and 10 rebounds in a win over Hilton Head. Currently holds offers from Kennesaw State and East Carolina.
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Savannah High looks ready to contend for a state championship as they bring back one of the most dominant scorers in 1A-D1,
Maki Joyner
Maki
Joyner
6'5" | SG
Savannah | 2025
State
#376
Nation
GA
. If June was any indication of what we’ll see this season, Joyner could take home 1A-D1 Player of the Year. He exploded for multiple 30-point games and carried Savannah to some big wins over notable Georgia programs. Joyner has such a smooth handle and can get to the cup in a variety of ways, also a strong three-point shooter. Kennesaw State and East Carolina have already offered.
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Up from No. 43: East Carolina and Kennesaw State offered Joyner in June. Maki is on the precipice of breaking out with a river of offers. At 6-foot-4, he’s a smooth playmaker with an effortless handle. He thrives at getting to the basket but doesn’t have blinders on, able to dish off no-look passes to open teammates.
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With the 2023 class gone, Joyner can now make a case for the top prospect in Savannah and began the campaign with two great live periods in June. Joyner is a volume scorer that loves to penetrate and get downhill. He’s a skilled ball-handler and well-sized at 6’5, will add muscle to his frame over time. Kennesaw State and East Carolina both offered in June.
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Maki Joyner
Maki
Joyner
6'5" | SG
Savannah | 2025
State
#376
Nation
GA
was a name that traveled fast the past two weekends, adding offers from Kennesaw State and East Carolina while striking interest from numerous other D1s. In Savannah’s final game of the weekend, Joyner led a 2nd half comeback to take down Sequoyah while going for an impressive 34 points. Joyner constantly pressured the rim this weekend, a ton of close finishes and free throws to his name. He’s proven to be one of the Savannah area’s top prospects.
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