Atlanta, GA– The annual Holiday Hoopsgiving is a national stage for some of the most talented prep basketball players and teams in the country. The post-Thanksgiving tournament has gotten bigger and better since its 2014 premier. This year, a couple Middle-Georgia area teams, Warner Robins and Westside-Macon, are invited to take part and we take a look at the top mid-state players to watch for.

NATIONAL PROSPECTS

6-8 G/F Khavon Moore- Unsigned
Westside-Macon (GA)
  • National Grade
ESPN Grade: 4-Star
Rivals Grade: 4-Star
247 Grade: 4-Star
  • State Ranking
Georgia Hoops Rank: No.1 2018
Hoopseen Georgia Rank: No.3 2018
Hypesouth Media Rank: No.1 Middle-GA
  • On the Radar Hoops Evaluation-ontheradarhoops.com

cj4Moore is a multi-talented wing with an all-around skillset that has high-majors in hot pursuit. He is the consensus No.1 ranked small forward in Georgia’s 2018 class. At 6-foot-8, his versatility is very intriguing. If the smooth point-forward can reach his full potential, he is considered a sure-fire pro by many. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas Tech and UCLA are all serious suitors for the blue chipper from Macon, GA.

6-5 G Nelson Phillips- Georgia State signee
Warner Robins (GA)
  • National Grade
Rivals Grade: 3-Star
247 Grade: 4-Star
  • State Ranking
Georgia Hoops Rank: No.5 2018
Hoopseen Georgia Rank: No.5 2018
Hypesouth Media Rank: No.2 Middle-GA
  • On the Radar Hoops Evaluation-ontheradarhoops.com

hHeading into the 2017-18 season, Phillips is one of the most sought after players in Georgia. The 6-foot-5 combo guard had an offseason for the ages. He proved his worth at the most opportune times during the spring and summer NCAA live periods. His knack for scoring the ball on all three levels against some of the nation’s best prompted high major divion-1 programs to take notice. Phillips racked up 10+ offers by the end of offseason before announcing his commitment to Georgia State.

REGIONAL STANDOUTS: WESTSIDE-MACON (GA)
6-6 F Greg Holloway
Hypesouth Media Rank: No.17 Middle-GA
6-6 F Omar Jones
6-1 PG Desmon Foston
REGIONAL STANDOUTS: WARNER ROBINS (GA)
6-0 PG Jacolbey Owens
Georgia Hoops Rank: No.71 2018
Hoopseen Georgia Rank: No.30 2018
Hypesouth Media Rank: No.5 Middle-GA
Offers: Georgia Southwestern, Morehouse, Columbia State, Gulf Coast State +more
6-2 G Champ Dawson
Hypesouth Media Rank: No.22 Middle-GA
Offers: Columbus State, Texas A&M International