Current University of Georgia freshman, Tye Fagan, walked away with Hypesouth Media’s inaugural Mr. Middle Georgia Basketball award in 2017-18. Last season’s field of finalists was loaded with division-I talent such as Khavon Moore (Texas Tech) and Nelson Phillips (Georgia State), and this year our staff of evaluators have identified a few early mid-state prospects to watch for heading into the 2018-19 school ball season.
Preseason 2018-19 Mr. Middle Georgia Watchlist
Travon Walker
6’6″ Power Forward
Class of 2019
Upson-Lee HS (Thomaston, Georgia)
University of Georgia football commit
6-foot-6, 240-pound strong forward Travon Walker @D1Figure_ will be suiting up with Team Georgia Magic tomorrow at Lake Point’s #BattleForGeorgia
This significantly bolsters TGM frontcourt. Walker is also a 5⭐ gridiron prospect & is ranked among the nation’s best@TeamGAMagic pic.twitter.com/8kMWYv8Wao
— Kowacie Reeves (@HypesouthMedia) July 7, 2018
Devin Butts
6’5″ Shooting Guard
Class of 2019
Stratford Academy (Macon, Georgia)
Mississippi State commit
Mississippi State has landed a commitment from 2019 guard Devin Butts @devinab_1 of Stratford Academy (GA)
Devin used our events to spring board his recruitment @HypesouthMedia STORY:https://t.co/uh1ejYub6R pic.twitter.com/ZyaJ5pN76l
— Shun Williams (@OntheRadarHoops) October 10, 2018
Jalen Lamar
6’2″ Combo Guard
Class of 2019
Wilkinson County HS (Irwinton, Georgia)
Offer: Morehouse College
Jalen Lamar @TheJalenLamar1 is not a popular name around the state, but he is big-time in rural Irwinton, Georgia.@HypesouthMedia STORY:https://t.co/BeuDFKN4X8 pic.twitter.com/mbikZrFo47
— Shun Williams (@OntheRadarHoops) October 29, 2018
Darius Dunn
6’2″ Combo Guard
Class of 2019
Northeast-Macon HS (Macon, Georgia)
Offer: Columbus State University
Darius Dunn is that “DOG” you want on your roster #HiddenGem
✔️Region POY
✔️1,000+ Career Points
✔️ GACA All-StateHandle: @dunndarius2
HS Coach: @coachgrooms @HypesouthMedia @Chadwick_PROJOIN #PRO Media Blitz:https://t.co/kHvrUGMJU6 pic.twitter.com/VR6OKWLdiW
— PRO Movement (@PRO_Movement1) October 30, 2018
Zyrice Scott
6’1″ Point Guard
Class of 2019
Upson-Lee HS (Thomaston, Georgia)
Offer: Columbus State University
Zyrice Scott is a winner in every sense of the word.
Scott is 63-0 as a starter for Upson-Lee (GA)@HypesouthMedia STORY:https://t.co/ggUIPDGuWk pic.twitter.com/sOvxmnRfZ8
— Shun Williams (@OntheRadarHoops) October 22, 2018
Jordan Stephens
6’4″ Combo Guard
Class of 2019
Rutland HS (Macon, Georgia)
Georgia State Day 1
Jordan Stephens just exploded for 42 points with 7 3’s to end the night at GSU with a come from behind win over Westminster.
He was unstoppable in the 2nd half, getting to the free throw line at will and hitting numerous deep shots. Full attack mode. pic.twitter.com/ag9tmLk9WN
— Prep Hoops Georgia (@PrepHoopsGA) June 16, 2018