Friday, June 27, 2008

J.J. Hickson is headed to Cleveland


Just got back from J.J. Hickson's draft party tonight. The former Carver/Southwest Atlanta Christian and Wheeler player was picked by the Cleveland Cavaliers at No. 19 in the 2008 NBA Draft. Congrats to him and his family.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Players starting to pop in 2009 class

Players are starting to make their verbal commitments in the class of 2009. Here are the ones that are already off the board to date:


Andre Malone, North Clayton - Auburn











DeMario Mayfield, Franklin County - Georgia











Jeremy Olsen, Collins Hill - Utah











Kenny Hall, Redan - Tennessee











Khiry White, Shaw - Middle Tennessee State











Manny Atkins, Tucker - Virginia Tech











Robert Chubb, McIntosh - Auburn

Thursday, June 19, 2008

NBPA Top 100 Georgians



The National Basketball Players Association top 100 is currently underway in Charlottesville, Virginia. There are a number of Georgians at the prestigious camp.

They are:

Lorenzo Brown, Centennial
Trae Golden, McEachern
Richard Howell, Wheeler
Noel Johnson, Fayette County
Shawn Kemp, Cherokee
Jeremy Olsen, Collins Hill
Julian Royal, Milton
Shannon Scott, Milton
Ari Stewart, Wheeler
Mfon Udofia, Miller Grove