Southern Hoops Report Showcase notebook

Southern Hoops Report Showcase notebook

Lawrenceville, GA – Playing in front of college coaches is the goal of every athlete, especially basketball players. The Southern Hoops Report Showcase has provided the platform for such exposure. There were a handful of college programs in attendance looking for unsigned seniors or rising underclassman.

The number of players roaming the hardwood at Central Gwinnett High School was deep. Some players were fresh off from winning a state championship while there was one high school program from South Georgia that made the trip to get more than just reps and a good run. They wanted to make a name for themselves. Let’s take a look at to which players stood out.

Jordan Samuel | 2025 | Winder-Barrow had a productive season for the Bulldogs this season. The confidence of the season carried over into the showcase. The 6-foot-6 forward showed the ability to play inside and out. He showed range on the jumper stepping out to the three-point line while also banging in the paint. Samuel is athletic enough to play above the rim and defends it with ease. His ability to play both ends of the floor caught the attention of a few coaches as he walked out of the camp with an offer from Voorhees University.

Braden Moore | 2025 | Lee County is a name you will hear plenty of this travel season. The 6-foot-3 guard had more wiggle than an electric eel. He danced through traffic and took bumps out of pure enjoyment. His game had a little more polish most guards. Moore carved out lanes to the basket and kept defenders on their heels the entire time. He played off of two feet to finish at all angles at the basket. There weren’t too many defenders capable of staying in front of the well travelled youngster. Whenever he wasn’t getting buckets on his own, Moore was dishing out passes like a Las Vegas card dealer. Look for him to show off more of his skills this travel basketball season.

Vinh Nguyễn | 2025 | Greater Atlanta Christian has come a long way over the years. The 6-foot-3 combo has gotten stronger and it has impacted his game tremendously. He took the contact with confidence and ease. His finishes after the physical play was impressive completing plays with either hand and off of two-feet. Nguyen’s jumper was consistent from all over the floor. He is also a quality rebounder for the position. His flexibility does help him on both ends of the floor. Any college program looking for a poised player may want to check Nguyen out.

Joshua Handley | 2026 | Osborne is going to be apart of the quality guards to come out of Cobb County. This pass first floor general kept the ball on a string. He was always setting the pace to get the ball up the floor. His decision-making was solid for a young player. The speed did not bother him in any way. Handley went into his bag several times with floaters and mid-range jumpers. He kept defenders off balance with his quickness slicing through the defense.

David Culbreath-Martin | 2025 | Berkmar is one of the craftiest point guards in the state. He knows how to put players to ideal scoring position. Culbreath-Martin sees things through tight spots. He uses his quickness and ability to change pace on the fly. There is a level of confidence he has on the floor to bring a team together. He also has one of the purest mid-range jumpers around.

Jerrin Samuel | 2026 | Winder-Barrow is a pure scorer. His ability to score the ball looks so smooth for a player capable of driving to the rim or drilling it 19-feet out. He never looks rattled through game play. His defensive effort continues to improve. He made some impressive defensive plays to show how his commitment to that end of the floor is coming along. Samuel’s offseason growth will be fun to watch.

Marcellus Myles | 2025 | Upon-Lee is a lockdown defender. He plays with his nose on the ball and is hard to shake. His quick feet and hands disrupted any offensive situation. Myles used his athleticism and quickness for any rebound possible on both ends of the floor. His energy was unmatched by any other camper on the day. This gritty prospect from South Georgia was going to make sure his player was not going to give anyone any freedom.

RJ Knapp III | 2026 | Jackson County is not one to be slept on. The Panthers guard plays with tremendous confidence and toughness. He is never going to back down or shy away from contact just because his demeanor does not fluctuate from its steadiness. Knapp, who is a two-sport athlete, sees the floor and always has his head up looking to make a play. His game really is on display when he gets into the lane and is balanced. His strength helps him finish through the contact. The experience he gained on the floor under head coach Joel Lecoeuvre will continue to help his game grow over the next few years.

CJ Winters | 2024 | Chapel Hill is an unsigned prospect and it is a little difficult to see why. The left combo guard has a college ready body. This grown man outmuscled and carved a way to the basket at will. Whenever he wasn’t driving down the lane the jumper was reigning from deep. Winters froze defenders who were not certain to push up on him or sit back. Their uncertainty allowed him to get off a multitude of scoring opportunities. His physical presence wasn’t only felt on the offensive end. He made sure to lock in defensively against smaller guards or interior players. If there are any college programs still looking for high school players will not be disappointed in catching up with Winters.

Teryk Tilley | 2025 | West Hall is a long wiry lefty with a decent motor. He was in the mix of every play every time one looked up. His instincts on the class was impressive. Tilley just made sure to keep the ball alive while also focusing on the finish through the bumps. He showed the ability to switch off and guard other position. At 6-foot-8, Tilley’s mid-range jumper was hard to stop. It sliced through the net with plenty of grace. Another season in the Spartans program will help him garner more attention this coming season.

Bryce Clinch | 2026 | Campbell has a prototypical collegiate body type. He is a 6-foot-3 combo guard capable of handling the primary ball handling responsibilities. Clinch played with plenty of patience regardless of how the game was being played. He never let defenders speed him up too much or bother him with their pressure. Clinch, on alternating trips down the floor, either distributing the ball or scoring the basket throughout the showcase. His game will continue to mature because Clinch is not even close to his full potential.

Zavier Nunley | 2024 | Winder-Barrow did something most campers refuse to do, play defense. The 6-foot-6 forward was not willing to let anyone near the rim while he was in the game. He was rejecting players in every way possible. If anyone is looking for a shot blocker with real length willing to play defense may want to give this Bulldogs player a call.

Malik Rideout | 2026 | Central Gwinnett did not waste any time to unveil what has been going on in the gym when the cameras were off. The Black Knights floor general drilled a slew of three-pointers with confidence and consistency. It all looked fluid and within the flow of the game for him. There was not hesitation. He was locked in to prove the jumper is legit. Now, when things did not fall as easily, Rideout went on to show his court vision and passing skills have not dissipated. He still changes pace with the best of them in the class. Look for him to make a big jump this summer with the jumper clicking like it was during the showcase.

Parker Stanley | 2026 | Toombs County was the most unassuming player on the game but it wasn’t difficult to spot him on the floor. He was the most fundamentally sound post player in the showcase. HIs pick-and-roll screens helped get guards open. He would roll to the basket and despite not getting the ball, Stanley positioned himself for any rebounds. His college ready 6-foot-6 frame is hard to miss as this two-sport athlete, who plays the outfield, helps showcase his footwork at an entirely new level.

Daniel Hollis | 2026 | Cedar Shoals is an under the radar player. He is a 6-foot-6 wing with a good motor and a huge heart. His length disrupts offenses while it helps him get on the other end of the floor. Hollis excels in the open floor. His upside is exceptional and will only increase with the proper development.

Kingston Whitty | 2026 | Lovett was one of the more enjoyable player to watch. He ran the point guard position smoothly looking to get everyone involved with the offense. His unselfish demeanor helped him truly demonstrate his ability to communicate in showing true leadership. Whenever he wasn’t assisting others, Whitty moved without the ball and create scoring opportunities for himself or others by just making the correct basketball play. He unleashed a scoring package and stayed level headed the entire time. The Lions have a good leader in the making.