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Still closed but...

...open for some seasonal work. Santa Claus doesn't work around the clock either. Stop by my other venture at the National Hoops Report. I'll be rolling out some one on one interviews on the site this month.

Ga. Southern finds coach: Charlton Young

Georgia Southern University will announce Charlton Young as the new head men's basketball coach on Thursday. Young, a 1994 graduate of the school, takes over for Jeff Price.

Young is currently an assistant coach at Georgia Tech and has been with the Yellow Jackets since 2005. Young has coached at Auburn, Jacksonville, Chattanooga and Northeastern.

Young is a familiar face in Statesboro. He was inducted into the Georgia Southern Hall of Fame this year. As a point guard for the Eagles, Young set three GSU basketball records: career assists (530), career three-pointers made (241) and season three-pointers made (93).

Georgia finds coach: Mark Fox, Nevada

Georgia Hoops has learned that Mark Fox will be the new head coach at the University of Georgia.

Fox will come to Athens after a successful career at the University of Nevada. During his time as the Wolfpack head coach, Fox helped the WAC program shine on the national stage and develop a number of professional players.

Kirk Snyder, Nick Fazekas, Ramon Sessions and JaValle McGee all played for Fox and are now in the NBA.

During his tenure at Nevada, Fox and his staff rarely recruited Georgia or the Southeast. The WAC program was a finalist in Shawn Kemp's recruitment last year.

Recapping the Riverfest

COLUMBUS, GA -- The Columbus Riverfest has been a staple on the Georgia Hoops calendar for as long as we can remember. This year’s event was smaller but competitive as always. The talent in the host city is impressive while some familiar faces stepped up when it mattered.

CLASS OF 2010 EYE-CATCHERS

Adrian Hubbard, Georgia Stars – Strong effort from the 6-7 forward from Norcross. The big man played well inside the paint as a scorer and rebounder in the title game. He recorded a double-double in the victory and was a difference maker down the stretch. He closed out the high school season on a high note and enters the spring schedule right where he left off for the Blue Devils.

Davonta White, Georgia Stars – The strength of the Stars is it’s guard play and in any given game, anyone can be the go-to guy. In the championship game, it was White that took advantage of a mismatch and broke down the defense en route to the basket for buckets. The speedy guard from Centennial finished around the cup and helped the Stars bring home the title.

Trey Bussey, Georgia Blazers – Georgia’s 2010 class is ready for a breakout player and the 6-2 guard from Lithia Springs High School could be that guy during the AAU schedule. Playing the point for the Blazers, Bussey made some tough shots in a highly competitive game against the Georgia Stars in the championship game. He had little trouble getting around the opposing guards and scored either from deep or in the midrange. The game may have been foreshadowing for what could await him on the national stage. Bussey could cement himself into the mid-major level then.

Rion Brown, Atlanta Celtics White – Playing only on Sunday, the 6-5 guard made quick work in his only game of action. The junior from Liberty County shot the ball well, attacked the basket and pumped in roughly 20 points in a tough defeat. He’s turned the corner from pure prospect to a producer. Brown’s game and body is similar to former Westlake and current Winthrop player Gideon Gamble. Brown is better at the same stage.

THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT

Kentavious Caldwell, Georgia Blazers – The top spot for the class of 2011 is wide open in Georgia and there is a good chance that the 6-5 guard brings home that title at the end of the spring. In the semi-finals of the Riverfest, Caldwell showed why he will be in such high regard by the high-majors this summer. He drilled five three-pointers in the first half and kept the defense on it’s heels with his offensive ability. Caldwell brings a little bit of everything to the table. He’s on his way to stardom nationally, too.

Tim Dixon, Georgia Blazers (pictured above) – Things are about to get crazy for the 6-10 center from Kendrick High School. The sophomore big man is making big strides in his game and turning the corner into becoming a good-looking high-major prospect in the class of 2011. Dixon has a nice go-to move on the offensive end of the floor with a nice jump hook that he can score with more times than not. His hands and footwork has vastly improved and he remains a fine shot-blocker and rebounder in the low post.

C.J. Blackwell, Lou Will Stars – Is there are tougher player to defend in Georgia’s 2011 class? The 6-5 position-less player is a producer. He lit up one team for nearly 40 points during the weekend. Blackwell plays with a toughness that gives interior defenders trouble because of his strength. He can put the ball on the floor and score by attacking. He’s adding a reliable jumper to the arsenal and becoming a threat in the midrange and from deep. Blackwell could develop into a P.J. Tucker type of player. Tucker was a star at Texas.

HI, MY NAME IS…

Calvin Gaines, Atlanta Celtics White – The 6-8 junior looks like a million bucks. He’s big, strong and has a huge wingspan. Gaines, a class of 2010 prospect at Heat Academy in Virginia, could be a player to really emerge onto the scene this spring and summer. The physical tools are certainly there. Consistency and a glimpse into his offensive game will be the thing that keep people coming back to see him play.

Darren Daniel, Georgia Blazers – The hometown Blazers looked like the clear cut favorite to win the Riverfest event on Sunday morning. Then Daniel, a 6-4 wing, was fouled hard by a Georgia Stars player and was taken to the hospital for a number of stitches in his mouth. Daniel was the difference maker for the hometown team. The Phenix City, Alabama native does a little bit of everything from the wing. His progression will be interesting to watch in the spring.

NEWS & NOTES

The Georgia Stars 15 and under team won their age division thanks to team play, offensive balance, a simplistic attack and good depth. From top to bottom, the Stars have a roster full of young players that know how to play.

Chris Denson, a lefty guard from Shaw High School, quietly pumped in 29 points for the Georgia Jaguars. He scored 41 in a game on Saturday.

The Lou Will Stars have a handful of players to keep an eye on in the 16 and under division. Guard Kiki Simmons of Wheeler and wing Blake Ralling of Westlake were both eye-catchers.

Nick Marshall of the Georgia Blazers will have plenty of options for college. He’ll have to make a decision between football and basketball. He’ll be recruited by high-major schools in both sports.

Icebreaker: Several Georgians shine

Georgia Hoops spent Friday and Saturday at the Icebreaker Invitational in Aiken, S.C. A number of teams from the Peach State participated in the event. The Southern Kings Gold played up a division and brought home the second place trophy from the event.

The National Hoops Report, a sister company to Georgia Hoops, recapped the weekend's action. Milton sophomore Shannon Scott (pictured above) was one of the highlights.

Click HERE for the story.

Our coverage of the Columbus Riverfest is coming soon.

GA Stars claim Riverfest title

The Georgia Stars to the 17 and under title at the Columbus Riverfest thanks to a big game from Norcross forward Adrian Hubbard (pictured above) in the title game against the Georgia Blazers.

Georgia Hoops will have more coverage from the Riverfest and the Icebreaker Invitational events throughout the week.

Mailbag: March 26, part 1

Do you think either Whitefield or Dublin would make a decent game with any of the other classification champs? I've seen all play, but when they are playing against A and AA schools, it's hard to see if they could give a S. Atlanta, Miller Grove or Wheeler a game...

I’m sure the game would be competitive because both Dublin and Whitefield would be ready to play but the talent at Wheeler, Miller Grove and South Atlanta is just too much. Size matters and size is what all three of the bigger schools have over Dublin and Whitefield. I think the smaller schools would give all three teams some trouble on the defensive end but too much size and too much depth wins out.

What are your final top 10 player in the state in order? Class of 09 only.

1. Derrick Favors, South Atlanta
2. Mfon Udofia, Miller Grove
3. Lorenzo Brown, Centennial
4. Ari Stewart, Wheeler
5. Richard Howell, Wheeler
6. Kenny Hall, Redan
7. Glen Rice, Jr., Walton
8. Kammeon Holsey, Hancock Central
9. Noel Johnson, Fayette County
10. Jimmy Bacon, Long County

See above but add classes of '10 and '11, as well. Thanks.

Sorry, I don’t rank the players publicly until they finish their careers. I’m a big believer that rankings take the focus off the task at hand. I will send my rankings to college coaches only. Other than that, I won’t numerically rank players on Georgia Hoops anymore. I’ve seen too many people poisoned by them in the past.

What you think of Shaw's Chris Denson?

That is a tough question to answer because the player I saw during the high school season didn’t look like the player that I’ve seen in AAU. My evaluation is incomplete. Hopefully I get a chance to watch him again this weekend when I make a quick trip to Columbus for the Riverfest tournament on Sunday.

Are the Milton trio a package deal? What schools are in good position with them?

I don’t think the Milton trio is a package deal. I know their recruiting paths will cross over each others but I’d be surprised if they all go to the same school. As far as what schools are in position with them, I’m not totally sure as of now. I will see them this weekend in Augusta at the Icebreaker Invitational. I will ask them there.

I believe all three are high-major prospects and all three will go to a school at that level.

Where do you think Trae Golden will end up? Do the in-state schools GT and UGA have a chance to land him?

Whoever the new head coach is at Georgia, I think it would be wise of him and his staff to target Trae Golden. For starters, he is a player that you want to usher in a new regime with. He’s a quality kid and a one you don’t have to worry about off the court. In Georgia’s 2010 class, the talent is thin at the high-major level. That is the case nationally, too. The knock on past UGA coaching staffs is that they don’t keep the top in-state talent home. Golden is one of the top guys in 2010. The new staff needs to make a splash with recruiting with guys like Golden, Jalen Kendrick, Jumail Jones, Donte Williams, JerShon Cobb, etc.

Georgia Tech is in the mix for Golden, too. The Jackets have long been a player is his recruitment. Georgia Tech is a school the family knows plenty about.

Will Columbia be the top team in AAA next season?

Because Georgia has an epidemic of transfers during the off-season, it is hard to say anyone is the favorite in any class in March. That being said, I think Columbia will be back in the hunt. The team returns a lot.

Who is top overall freshman, Jordan Price or Tony Parker?

I believe Tony Parker is the best freshman in the state. Furthermore, I think he is the best prospect in the state outside of the class of 2009. Sure, there are still things he needs to work on (as is the case for every player out there) but his hands, footwork and overall feel for the game in the post is outstanding for a young player.

The Mailbag is back

Now that the season is over, it's a perfect time to bring back The Mailbag. Feel free to ask your questions regarding basketball within the state of Georgia. The questions aren't limited to just high school hoops either. Ask national recruiting questions. Ask about your college team. Fire away.

Feel free to email me at georgiahoops@gmail.com or leave a message on the message board.

I WILL ANSWER THE MAILBAG QUESTIONS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 26.

Georgia Hoops AAAAA All-State team

CLASS AAAAA
1st team All-State
Richard Howell, PF, Wheeler, Sr. (AAAAA Player of the Year)
Lorenzo Brown, SG, Centennial, Sr.
Russell Powell, PG, Newnan, Sr.
Glen Rice, Jr., SG/SF, Walton, Sr.
Ari Stewart, SF, Wheeler, Sr.

2nd team All-State
Taariq Muhammad, PG, Norcross, Sr.
Javaris Bryant, SF, Westlake, Sr.
Ryan Harrow, PG/SG, Walton, Jr.
Trae Golden, SG, McEachern, Jr.
Julian Royal, PF, Milton, Soph.

Georgia Hoops Class AAAA All-State team

CLASS AAAA
1st team All-State
Mfon Udofia, PG, Miller Grove, Sr. (AAAA Player of the Year)
Noel Johnson, SF, Fayette County, Sr.
Manny Atkins, SF/PF, Tucker, Sr.
Ricardo Glenn, PF, Richmond Academy, Sr.
J.J. Mann, SF/PF, Marist, Sr.

2nd team All-State
Darius Baugh, SG, Hillgrove, Sr.
Malcolm Jackson, SG, Sandy Creek, Sr.
Dee Goens, PG, Marist, Sr.
Aloys Cabell, PG, Mays, Jr.
Shaq Barber, PG, Griffin, Sr.

Georgia Hoops Class AAA All-State team

CLASS AAA
1st team All-State
Derrick Favors, PF/C, South Atlanta, Sr. (AAA Player of the Year)
Terrence Noel, SG/PG, Westover, Sr.
Rod Rucker, SF/PF, Elbert County, Jr.
DeMario Mayfield, SG, Franklin County, Sr.
JerShon Cobb, SG, Columbia, Jr.

2nd team All-State
James Vincent, C, Northside, Sr.
Jordan McRae, SG, Liberty County, Jr.
Andre Malone, SG/SF, South Atlanta, Sr.
Jerome Hamilton, PF, Worth County, Sr.
George Manomano, SG, Gainesville, Sr.

Georgia Hoops Class AA All-State team

CLASS AA
1st team All-State
Jimmy Bacon, SF, Long County, Sr. (AA Player of the Year)
Trent Wiedeman, PF, Greater Atlanta Christian, Jr.
Sherrard Brantley, SG, Dublin, Sr.
Ryan LeGates, SG, Blessed Trinity, Sr.
Matt Brabham, SG, Central Macon, Jr.

2nd team All-State
Wendell Williams, SG, Appling County, Sr.
Marvell Harris, PF, Northeast Macon, Jr.
Dontavious Lee, SG, Crawford County, Sr.
Reshard Smith, SG/PG, Dublin, Sr.
Gerald Dunn, PG, Greene County, Sr.

Georgia Hoops Class A All-State team

CLASS A
1st team All-State
Brandon Reed, SG, Whitefield Academy, Sr. (A Player of the Year)
Kammeon Holsey, PF, Hancock Central, Sr.
Raymond Higgs, SG, Athens Christian, Sr.
Kentavious Caldwell, SG, Greenville, Soph.
Nick Marshall, SG, Wilcox County, Soph.

2nd team All-State
Tyshawn Good, SG, Darlington, Sr.
Jamel Jones, SF, Greenforest Christian, Jr.
Ternell Davis, SG, Turner County, Sr.
Robert Ellis, PF, Terrell County, Sr.
Cody Padgett, SF, Calvary Day, Sr.

Sr., Jr., Soph. & Fr. of the Year awards

Senior of the year: Derrick Favors, South Atlanta, Sr.
Seniors of the year
AAAAA – Richard Howell, Wheeler, PF
AAAA – Mfon Udofia, Miller Grove, PG
AAA – Derrick Favors, South Atlanta, PF/C
AA – Jimmy Bacon, Long County, SF
A – Brandon Reed, Whitefield Academy, SG

Junior of the year: Ryan Harrow, Walton, PG/SG
Juniors of the year
AAAAA – Trae Golden, McEachern, SG
AAAA – Aloys Cabell, Mays, PG
AAA – JerShon Cobb, Columbia, SG
AA – Trent Wiedeman, Greater Atlanta Christian, PF
A – Jamel Jones, Greenforest Christian, SF

Sophomore of the year: Julian Royal, Milton, PF
Sophomores of the year
AAAAA – Shannon Scott, Milton, PG
AAAA – Algie Key, Lakeside-Dekalb, SF
AAA – Nick Jacobs, South Atlanta, PF
AA –Paul Dawson, GAC, PG
A – Kentavious Caldwell, Greenville, SG

Freshman of the year: Tony Parker, Miller Grove, C/PF
Freshmen of the year
AAAAA – Evan Nolte, Milton, SF/SG
AAAA – Tony Parker, Miller Grove, C/PF
AAA – Jordan Price, Columbia, SG
AA – Willie Clayton, Thomasville, PF
A – Nate Bucher, Providence Christian, PG

Deep South Classic rosters

2009 Deep South Classic
March 21, 2009
Darton College

East team
James Lee, Monroe
Terrance Weathers, Monroe
Andrew Colvin, Dougherty
Terrance Noel, Westover
Kenji Breedlove, Westover
Greg Green, Westover
Brandon Browner, Terrell County
Martavious Yarbrough, Terrell County
Shaquille Harris, Americus-Sumter
Jimmy Glover, Calhoun County
Jerome Hamilton, Worth County
Meshak Williams, Worth County
Robert Ellis, Terrell County

West team

Melzie Johnson, Bainbridge
James Lodman, Bainbridge
Escondarious Yarbrough, Early County
Kecardis Williams, Early County
Ryan Spann, Randolph-Clay
Quintarius Pollard, Pelham
Arthur Jackson, Mitchell County
Gerald Williams, Mitchell County
Kentrail Brown, Cairo
Brian Berl, Colquitt County
Marquis Williams, Bainbridge
Adrian Knoght, Thomas County Central
Ronald Revels, Thomasville

South Georgia Shoot Out rosters

2009 South Georgia Shoot Out

March 22, 2009

Tift County High School

North Team

Javon Dawson, Crisp County
Jesse Bo Carter, Crisp County
Tray Pearce, Turner County
Todd Lawson, Turner County
Charsini Washington, Dooly County
Eric Martin, Dooly County
Alex Barron, Dooly County
Antonio Marshall, Wilcox County
Kwamaine Outlaw, Wilcox County
Akeem Thomas, Atkinson County
Jamal Burgess, Turner County
Desmin Hall. Crisp County

South Team

Thoulitt Hunter, Valdosta
Rontrel Frazier, Valdosta
Cameron Venus, Valdosta
Anthony Combs, Lowndes
Michael Faulk, Coffee County
Demario Bennett, Coffee County
Keith Edmonds, Clinch County
Darius Davis, Tift county
Dejour Mitchell, Tift county
Killean Thompson, Cook County
Jeremy Fountain, Valdosta
Willie Calhoun, Clinch County

Looking back: Pre-season polls

Pre-season polls don’t mean much, right? Ever wonder who was ranked where when the season began?

Here are the top 10 teams at the start of the season.

AAAAA

1. Wheeler
2. Norcross
3. Centennial
4. McEachern
5. Westlake
6. Walton
7. Milton
8. South Gwinnett
9. Savannah
10. Redan

AAAA

1. Glenn Hills
2. Statesboro
3. Miller Grove
4. Tucker
5. Fayette County
6. Mays
7. Heritage-Conyers
8. Hephzibah
9. Rome
10. Marist

AAA

1. South Atlanta
2. Columbia
3. Carver-Columbus
4. Dunwoody
5. East Hall
6. Flowery Branch
7. Hart County
8. Franklin County
9. Gainesville
10. Liberty County

AA

1. Greater Atlanta Christian
2. Dublin
3. East Laurens
4. Manchester
5. Decatur
6. Buford
7. Blessed Trinity
8. Lovett
9. Jordan
10. Long County

A

1. Hancock Central
2. Turner County
3. Wilkinson County
4. Whitefield Academy
5. Southwest Atlanta Christian
6. Randolph-Clay
7. Wesleyan
8. Wilcox County
9. Portal
10. Paideia

Of the 50 teams ranked in the pre-season polls, 14 failed to make the state playoffs.