Under the Radar: Unsigned Scorers
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Makiya Parrish GA #72 SG #7 HEIGHT 5'8" POS SG CLASS 2023 View Profile Makiya Parrish Twitter State: Georgia School: Chattooga Parrish has been one of the best kept secrets in Northwest Georgia her entire career, an explosive scorer that…
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Continue ReadingParrish has been one of the best kept secrets in Northwest Georgia her entire career, an explosive scorer that should be on D-II/D-III/NAIA radars. The combo guard is pouring in 26.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.1 steals per game. She’s a three-level scorer with a smooth handle that should translate to the next level.
Taylor has battled injuries her senior season, but when healthy she’s one of Coastal Georgia’s best scorers. The GACA All-Star selection is quick with the ball, a shifty handler that gets to her spots in the mid-range and can shoot the three. She’s a skilled finisher at the rim. Taylor averaged 19 points per game before her injury.
Raines has surpassed the 50-point barrier threes times this season. The undersized guard is aggressive in the full court, converting steals into layups. She shoots from all over the floor and utilizes a floater in traffic. Makayla leads Georgia in scoring at over 32 points per game.
A monster athlete that overwhelms opponents, TyKhia Burgess TyKhia Burgess 5’9″ | PG Turner County | 2023 State GA is a nightmare in Class A D-II. The wiry guard has a non-stop motor, covering the full 94-feet in a blink of an eye. She records chase down blocks and ignites fastbreaks off rebounds. Burgess is springy in the paint, elevating to finish layups or score on putbacks. She’s averaging 23.2 points, 6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 4 steals per game.
The slick lefty can score from all three levels. She has the ball on a string as she breaks down defenders, using hesitation moves and a sharp crossover to get downhill. Richardson evades defenders with a quick eurostep. The All-State combo guard is posting 19.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 4.7 steals while shooting 33% (41-126) from downtown.