THE top high school baskeball players in Macon

I know I am getting slack and slow but I have been a bit busy with other things. I am thankful for my loyal few fans and I am slowly heading towards 12,000 hits on this thing.
When I sat down to do my top 10 list I quickly realized that 10 was not enough to totally explore the talent in this city this year. I could easily go 30 but that is just too much work for me lol. So I decided to go with 20.
The next decision I had to make was to list all 20 in one blog, or divide them up. If I divide them up, (which I decided to do) I have to list numbers 11-20 today and then follow with the others the next day.
So today you get numbers 11-20
20. Nathan Hunt: The Covenant Academy sophomore is putting up nice number this year on a team that could win a state title. Matt Chambless did not want to give me names because he feels like he has five guys that belong on the list(Khrstian Tate went 25 and 14 the last game) but after constant badgering he finally gave me some. My only hope for Covenant is that he can get to play GHSA teams in the very near future, because he feels like he can play with many of them. Nathan is a 6'5 kid who has plenty of time to make noise.
19. Dartavious Thompson: He plays at Central Fellowship and I know virtually nothing about him, except for the fact that he averages 21 points a game. The Lancers have had some pretty good basketball teams the last few years and this is the kid that makes them go this year.
18.Jimmy Marshall: He's a big tall guy for Tattnall Square who spends half his time dominating and half his time disappearing. He is a post player who needs to be on the block doing dirty work and his numbers will come. I have seen him three times this year and he shows flashes, but then he gets away from what he does best. The Trojans need Jimmy Marshall to be a player in the state tournament or they will be watching very soon.
17.Samone Reed: He actually plays today and I will be honest with you. I saw Westside play earlier in the year and I didn't notice this kid, but he has been putting up some numbers since then. Westside has to have someone else step up and give Khavon some help on offense, and this is one of the guys who has done it. I will let you know more about him after I see him play today
16.Ben Elder: I saw him play three times early and did not like what he was doing at all. He was taking a lot of bad shots and not really helping Westside win games. I have heard he has turned the corner and is playing much better. I am excited to see him play.
15.Jordan Layne: The leader of a strong Covenant team who can do a little bit of everything on the court. I would like to see him get the chance to play against better competition because I believe he can handle it.
14. Calvin Slaughter: He is one of Tattnall's best players but he also disappears on certain nights. It is time for these kids to step up and be players every game. Kid can fill it up when he gets going and if he plays well Tattnall can make some noise. If not, they are probably done. I think he will step up.
13.Chris Quainter: What a job Howard coach Jay Lunce has done with this bunch. They are back in the playoffs in a tough region and they have done it by out working other teams. Most of that starts with this young man , who averages a double double. Good luck to them in the first round.
12.Marquise Jackson- Windsor: This guy has amazing numbers. Lets go 21ppg, 7 rb,6 assists, and 5 steals per game. That's a lot of numbers. Now to be totally honest, those numbers are hard to believe. I have charted games before (and I am quite good) and had a guy with 10 rebounds and 5 assists, and then the stats man for the school will come up to me and say wow what a game , so and so had 16 rebounds and 10 assists. Um no, lets be a little bit honest here. Anyways, this kid is about to lead Windsor to a second state championship and is very talented, no matter what his numbers are.
11. Nate Brooks: Stratford's big guy is going to be so important to this team over the next few weeks. I know they play against a team with a 6'10 guy in the first round, so it starts right away. This kid can be big and physical and that's what the Eagles need him to be. He had a great region tournament and has to continue being a beast as a defender and rebounder. Lets face it, Stratford has the stars, they need a few grinders right now and Nate Brooks, I think , is the most important player on this team heading into the playoffs. Are you up to it young fellow ?