AA Preseason All State Selections

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are some very talented players in the lower classifications in Georgia and AA is a very good example of that. There is depth of quality guards in the state throughout and a few really solid post players if you look hard enough. Region 8 is full of future college players and schools and there are players from schools in other parts of the state who have a strong history of producing very good basketball players. IT should be a fun, exciting year in AA with a lot of movement at the top throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648194"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af723b459dee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Niya is the best player in AA in my opinion and surrounded by a very talented team should have the opportunity to win a state championship in the next three years. Daniels is 6'1 with an impressive wingspan and very light on her feet. She has the ability to elevate over the crowd and has a very nice finishing package inside five feet. Athens Christian had no answer for here in Commerce's scrimmage last week. Niya is an unselfish player who enjoys seeing and celebrating her teammates' success on the court as much as hers. She is a sweet, soft-spoken kid who has a very high ceiling in the game of basketball. She is a legitimate Division One prospect with multiple offers currently, but with continued development and work in the weight room will be a Power Four recruit in a couple of years if not sooner. Her best basketball is still way in front of her, which is pretty impressive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["674578"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af723b459e5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adelyn has done a little bit of everything for Rabun County in her impressive three-year career. She was a freshman contributor when Rabun had one of it's more talented teams with Lucy Hood (ETSU) and Elle Southards. Thompson has played all three guard positions for Rabun in her career and done a fine job. She can be a pass-first point guard who facilitates or a wing who can score 20 points any given night. She is an elite outstanding shooter who has continued to integrate driving and finishing into her game as she has gotten older. Adelyn has a knack for scoring from the midrange as well, whether its hitting jump shots from the free throw area or on the baseline. Rabun County could finally get over the hump and win a state championship this year. If they do, Adelyn will be a big reason why. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["991156"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af723b459eb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After a very impressive freshman campaign a season ago, look for Millie to make a big jump in production as a sophomore. With a year of varsity experience under her belt, now Southards can just go play. She is a kid who has had a well-earned reputation as one of the very best young players in North Georgia for some time. Millie had the basketball in her hands and the responsibility of making most of the decisions for her team a year ago at the point guard position. She is joined in the backcourt by two seniors who are experienced and very talented in their own right so defenses cannot solely plan for Southards. She is very quick, has excellent handles, and finishes well with both hands at the rim. Millie got a lot of baskets last year in transition and is a very good shooter from the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1161947"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af723b459f13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kendall was one of the players I remember most from Peach Games this past spring. Playing with [program_tooltip program_id='713456' first='Porter' last='Sports'] her team did not duck the smoke and played some of the very best teams in Georgia that weekend. Kendall was a standout and quiet honestly could have easily played on one of the shoe circuit teams she went against. Azhia is an athletic wing who did a great job slashing to the basket and finishing with both hands. She also drew multiple fouls and shot the ball from the free throw line. On the attempts I saw her take from three-point range, Kendall looked competent and confident in that area as well. Kendall is actually a three-sport star at Heard County excelling in flag football (All State) and volleyball in addition to being a standout on the hardwood. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["541427"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af723b459f68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tate is coming off of a junior season that saw her score 563 points over the course of 23 games for a season average of 24.5 points per game for Laney. She was the Region 1-AAAAA North Player of the Year in 2025 for Evans where she averaged 24 ppg, 7.9 rebounds per game, 5.2 steals, and over 4 assists per contest. She is skilled and talented enough to dominate most of the teams that Laney will play this season. She is more than willing to give the ball up when the help comes however as she averaged just under eight assists per game as a junior. Laney should improve on a very good 23-8 record from a year ago and have a chance to make some noise deep in the state tournament with Tate leading the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1142670"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af723b459fb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kamri was one of the best inside-out scoring threats at the [program_tooltip program_id='713173' first='Wood' last='Elite'] Top 50 Earned Not Given showcase recently. Sanders was dominant in the post showing great agility and quickness. Whether she had her back to the basket or caught the ball and faced up to the basket, Sanders went to work early and often scoring in the painted area. Kamri also drifted out to the perimeter more than once and showed a lot of confidence knocking down a few shots from outside. She is very agile and has impressive lateral movement for a six footer. She has had a very solid two-year start to her career and I think the best is yet to come for Sanders. Sanders should be the clear frontrunner for Region Player of the Year in 6-AA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1258322"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af723b459ff2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marleigh has seen her incredible success on the track and in the field and as a result rewarded with offers from multiple Division 1 and 2 college programs in the Southeast. She is a state champion thrower in the discus and shot put and has made All-State in that sport every year of her high school career. She benches over 155 lbs and has a vertical leap of 23.8 inches. Her latest college visit for track was at Gardner-Webb (NC) a few days ago where Dale left with another offer. Marleigh is over 6' tall, clearly powerful and can leap, and is very skilled on the basketball court. She has soft hands and great touch to go with her size and strength. Dale has the potential to average over 15 points per game and double-digit rebounds as a senior. She moves very well for a player her size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974869"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af723b45a032"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jabaley has been at Fannin seemingly forever as I remember hearing her name for the first time as a freshman. Fast Forward three years and Jabaley enters her senior season looking to go out on top while also finding her home for the next four years in college. She currently holds offers from Pikeville, Truett-McConnell, Alverno College, and Oglethorpe. She is a tough, gritty point guard with a diverse set of skills on the offensive end. Izzy has been punishing opposing defenses for three years behind the three-point line as well as slashing to the basket. However, she is still somewhat of a throwback pass-first point guard. She is a tough competitor who should be a contributor on the next level in her first couple of years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903790"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af723b45a072"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bacon County went 27-3 a year ago and [player_tooltip player_id='903790' first='Makayla' last='Thomas'] was a big reason why, literally and figuratively. Thomas averaged 14.4 points per game, 14.9 rebounds per game, and also added an astonishing six blocks per game as a junior. Thomas is a good athlete (can guard on the perimeter) and a smart player who uses her reach to block shots and avoids coming down on the shooter and committing fouls. Anything around the basket that doesn't go in, Thomas is usually there to clean it up with a put-back. She is one of the more underrated players in the state due to her location, but with a big senior season she should have options to play on the next level in college.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["633422"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af723b45a0b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If I hadn't seen Screven County play at Camden County in June at the Wildcat Shootout, then I probably would have no idea who Jaliah is. Jaliah had an outstanding performance against a deep, very talented North Hall team where Roberts single-handedly kept her team in the game. She is a "big guard" who can dish out and take contact driving to the rim. When left open, Jaliah shot the ball very well from deep. She was most dangerous with the basketball in her hands and a full head of steam in transition making plays for herself and her teammates in the open court. Roberts had an excellent junior season for Screven averaging almost 19 points, over nine rebounds, and three assists per game on her way to earning Region Player of the Year honors. Roberts has 1401 points for her career and currently holds offers from East Georgia State and Parkland College. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->