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Write-ups on recently attended events, recruitment news, players, and more in the basketball community

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Region Preview: GHSA 2A - Region 4

The 2A Region 4 has a division one commit hiding over in the Augusta, Georgia area.  But with some really good guard play, some youngsters who can get after, and a region that has four very competitive teams in 2A, the door is wide open to see how things will shake out for seeding in the Augusta, Georgia 2A region.  To see the breakdown, read more below for this year.

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Region Preview: GHSA 2A - Region 3

The 2A Region 3 has some prospects hiding in south central Georgia this year of note.  In a region with only five teams, there is some good college level talent of note, and a pair of stars that are making some serious noise in the state this year with their performances.  With some great guards and perimeter players in the region this year, there is no shortage of star power in 2A Region 3, and read below to see the breakdown for the teams.

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Region Preview: GHSA 2A - Region 2

The 2A Region 2 out of the Macon area has six teams this year.  With two teams that are stacked with talent at the top, there are still four teams vying for those two other spots remaining in the state tournament.  With college level talent from top to bottom throughout the region, things could get interesting as teams battle their way into the state tournament.  Read below to see the breakdown for the Macon area 2A region.

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Region Preview: GHSA 2A - Region 1

The 2A Region 1 out of the Columbus area has some real talent this year and a few teams that have some serious opportunity to make a deep push this year in the state tournament.  With a variety of guards, wings, and even some bigs that are talented, there’s some real diamonds in the rough hiding in the Columbus area that are college level talented guys.  To see the breakdown for the 2A Columbus, Georgia area read below to see more!

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Region Preview: GHSA 3A - Region 8

The 3A Region 8 might be the region with the most depth to it this year.  All six teams in the region have a solid guy or two  to make them a potential qualifier for one of those highly coveted four spots in the state tournament.   With scholarship players across the region, there is bound to be some drama down the stretch in the 3A region of Northeast Georgia.  Read below to see the breakdown of the region this year.

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Region Preview: GHSA 3A - Region 7

The 3A Region 7 may not have a bonafide division one calibur player this year, but there are a lot of solid competitive teams in the region.  Just about anyone could knock off anyone this year in the region and every game truly will matter.  There are some definite diamonds on the rough as well that can definitely play at the next level somewhere that are hiding in Northwest Georgia.  Read below to see the region breakdown for 3A Region 7 in Georgia.

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Region Preview: GHSA 3A - Region 6

The 3A Region 6 is loaded with a lot of really great seniors this year.  There are great guards, wings, and forwards to make for an interesting finish to see who will finish in the top four and clinch a spot in the state tournament.  Read below to see the breakdown of the North Georgia 3A Region 6 for this year.

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Region Preview: GHSA 3A - Region 5

The 3A Region 5 has some of the states top talent in 3A this year.  The Cedar Grove Saints are a nationally recognized team, but with three other spots up for grabs in the state tournament from the region, there’s a lot to sort out before the postseason and a number of college level guys in the region that have something to prove.  Read below to see the breakdown for 3A Region 5 in the Atlanta Metropolitan region.

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Thoughts & Observations From The 2025 Grayson New Year’s Classic

Some of the top teams in the entire state of Georgia got together Saturday for the Grayson New Years Classic.  18 teams from the state were in the building making for some jam packed and talent filled games.  Nine games throughout the day was capped off with a rematch from the 7A state championship game from last year between the host Rams and McEachern in an environment that’s about as good as it gets in high school basketball.  Read below to see a recap of all of the teams & games, top player performances, and the All-Showcase Team from the day.

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Region Preview: GHSA 3A - Region 4

The 3A Region 4 is home of a three time defending state champion from the Augusta area.  But there are some other state power houses in the region that make this one of the most highly anticipated regions in Georgia to watch how things play out.  With a number of scholarship level players in the region, there’s a lot to sort out in the Augusta area 3A region.  Read below to see a breakdown for this year’s 3A Region 4.

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Region Preview: GHSA 3A - Region 3

The 3A Region 3 is the infamous Savannah, Georgia region.  A region built on rivalries, history, and tough physical play.  This region has generated a number of state championship teams and contenders over the years and this year is no different with some teams looking to push.  With a number of scholarship players in the region, there is a ton of parity this year and just about anyone can beat anyone at any moment.  Read below to see how it breaks down this year in Savannah for 3A Region 3.

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Region Preview: GHSA 3A - Region 2

The 3A Region 2 is home of the two time defending state champions from Sandy Creek.  The Patriots are once again in contention for the title, but the region has some bonafide challengers this year who have something to say as the region has a lot of players who have offers to play somewhere at the next level already.  Read below to see the breakdown for 3A region 2 and see how things could play out.

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Thoughts & Observations From The 2024 Lemon Street Classic

The infamous Lemon Street Classic at Marietta High School tipped off on Friday, December 27th and it was absolutely jam packed with talent this year.  This year’s field features 30 teams from three different countries including Canada and the Bahamas.  I covered the event on day one and day three, but by Monday’s end, I had seen all 30 teams in person this season from the event at some point.  There was a remarkable amount of talent in Marietta, Georgia over the weekend and this is a can’t miss read loaded with talent from the 2025 all the way down through the 2029 class even.  Read below to see my breakdown of all 30 teams and the player rankings from the weekend from the 30 teams who played in the event.

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Region Preview: GHSA 3A - Region 1

The 3A Region 1 is full of great rivalries this year as the Albany, Georgia area teams are well acquainted with one another.  With a new face to the region this year looking to crash the party, and some familiar faces back, it should make for a fantastic race this year in the region and some packed gyms that create environments as good as they get in high school basketball this year.  Read below to see the breakdown of the Albany, Georgia area 3A Region 1 teams…

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Region Preview: GHSA 4A - Region 8

The 4A Region 8 is home of the defending state champs this year.  Coach Rick Rasmussen has his team back and in contention once more to bring home the state championship.  A high major recruit is on the roster along with a handful of other great talents.  With a number of other college level guys in the region on other teams and a loaded junior class, who is going to challenge the Titans in the region this year before the state tournament?  Read below to see the breakdown for the region this year.

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Region Preview: GHSA 4A - Region 7

The Northwest Georgia 4A region is a region often untalked about or looked over tucked away in the northwood of Georgia.  But there is a junior class with a ton of talent up that way this year and a handful of seniors who are college level talent as well making for an interesting race this year.  With six competitive teams vying for those top four spots and a trip to the state tournament, it’s going to be a true sprint to the finish line to see who gets in and who goes home.  Read below to see the breakdown for this year in the 4A Region 7.

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Region Preview: GHSA 4A - Region 6

The two time defending champs in 4A have a new look this year, but they set out to defend their crown with some new big names in the lineup.  In a region that only has five teams this year, they no doubt will be tested by some worthy challengers this year in the region.  Read below to see the breakdown of 4A Region 6 this year……

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Thoughts & Observations from the 2024 Lambert HS Santa Jam

This Friday was the Lambert High School Santa Jam featuring ten teams from around the Atlanta area.  There was plenty of great talent and competitive games throughout the day.  There was plenty of college level talent in the building, some familiar names and even a few new names worth checking out.  Read below to see what players stood out at the Santa Jam and check out the All-Showcase team as well.

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Region Preview: GHSA 4A - Region 5

The Region 5 in 4A this year is an incredibly tight race at the top.  There are three teams currently who have all beaten each other and that is their lone loss in the region.  With incredibly great coaching, and some storied programs in the East Atlanta area, this region has all the makings for a dramatic finish come postseason time to see who claims the region crown.  Read below to see the predictions for the East Atlanta region of 4A.

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