Ok I now feel I have seen enough of the kids in Macon to give an honest top 10. I want people to remember that this is not a list of who will be the best players in college, this is a list of who does more to help his team win games. The 10 listed are all excellent players and deserve to be noticed. If I Miss someone let me know and I will take a closer look
10. Champ Dawson FPD- This kid is a sophomore I think and he doesn't score a lot and he is a defend first type of player but he is very solid and could help any team he plays on. FPD is much improved this year and this kid will play a big part in how far they can go in the playoffs.
9.Aubrien Kemp Tattnall Square: Pure athlete who excels on the football field, I have seen this guy grow up over the years as a basketball player. The problem with him up to this year is that he could not score. Well guess what, someone taught him how to score. He has always been a great great defensive player but he has turned the corner to be a complete player.
8.Aaron Ridley -Southwest. I don't know how good he is , I have only seen him play one time and have no idea if he is averaging one point or 14 points but he had a great game Saturday against Central, and if he can do it against Central he can do it against anyone. The kid is a three shooter but can run the court and play defense.
7.O'Showen Williams- Stratford: This shows the strength of the list because this young man can straight play and if Stratford didn't have him, they would win much even with the other great players they have. He has picked up his offense this year and he is the straw that stirs Eagles basketball, and in my eyes, will have strong college career at whatever sport he chooses
6. Antarius McCoy: Maybe the best three shooter on the list, McCoy has more to offer that just the three game. He can get to the paint and he can be seen many times guarding one of the teams best players. He is a bit frail but he is a blood and guts shooter who will take the big shot even though he has missed three in a row. He plays the game with great confidence in his ability.
5.Nick Hargrove- Southwest: hard nosed point guard who scores by getting to the paint. He has solidified Southwest as a state tournament team this year and I am interested to see how far they can go. He does not have the greatest shot, but finds ways to score and finds the open man .His dad is an assistant coach at Southwest.
4. Derrick Evans- Central: I watched him play Saturday and for most of the game I was thinking that Derrick had lost some interest in football after signing a football scholarship. The Central got in trouble and Derrick took over the game. He will his team to a tough win. The kid had 21 points and 15 boards and he is not a big he's a point guard. Most of all, he's a competitor with a wont quit attitude. The fact of the matter is he doesn't have to dominate the ball like he has had to in the past because he is on a great team, but please let it be clear, with the game on the line, its his ball and his team
3. Kentrevious Jones: He is a legit 6 foot 9 and a legit 260 even though he looks like he has slimmed down a great bit. I have been waiting for this kid to be the player that can dominate and as a junior, he has become that player. He can take over a quarter or a game, he has great feet, a great touch, and has showed he is a very good passer. He is a D1 talent and could help Central to the final four this year.
2. Quintez Cephus- He's pretty good for sure and I (among others) still think he is a basketball player first , even though he has signed to play football. I have seen him play both many times and I see the love for the game of basketball he has. He is better this year than ever before, and he would be a factor at any school in Macon.
1. Khavon Moore-Westside: Easily the most talented kid in Macon . He is 6 foot 7 with point guard skills and he has showed that he is a total player this year even though he is only a sophomore. I remember a few years ago when everyone was after the Greene kid from Mary Persons, but just wait till you see the crowd this kid will have. He is the real deal and will lead Westside into the state playoffs.
1. Justin Slocum- Southwest: IN my mind this is a no brainer. He is a six foot six kid who can play inside or out and he put on a show in the first half against Central. They had no one who could guard him. He can pass the ball and does not mind doing the dirt work. Robert Worthy has worked the heck out of him for the last three years, and all that work is paying off.
Let me know what you all think
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