On June 15, 2020, the recruiting clock will start for many rising juniors around the country as Division-I programs will begin contacting Class of 2022 prospects. Northeast-Macon lead guard Travion Solomon has positioned himself to receive a couple calls coming off a stellar sophomore campaign. The 6-foot floor general averaged 14.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and…
Level Name Prev. School College Juco Brittany Reeves Howard/Independence CC 6’5/C Oklahoma State University Juco Jada Clowers Central/St. Petersburg College 6’3/F University of Maryland Baltimore County Juco Jahnaria Brown Bleckley/Georgia Highlands CC 6’2/F Southern Methodist University Juco Nijeria Jordan Waco/Georgia Highlands CC 5’9/G University of West Georgia Juco NaKayia Greene Central/Southern Crescent Tech 5’11/F Florida…
Westside-Macon standout Kowacie Reeves Jr. made his verbal pledge to the University of Florida last Thursday, April 30, and is the focus in this week’s Thursday’s Trail column. The 6-foot-5 wing announced his decision via Twitter becoming the first commitment in the Gators 2021 class [headline photo via GatorsMBK]. “It was a tough decision for me, but…
The recruiting season is in a unique position right now due to the COVID-19 Pandemic putting a halt on all coach and player in person visits. However, coaches and players are finding innovative methods to connect the dots. Below is a list of mid-state players (high school, juco, post grad, transfers) who have come off…
Louisiana Lafayette picked up a commitment from Mississippi State transfer Devin Butts today. In his freshman campaign he logged 3.5 minutes per game in six appearances. The more than capable long-range sniper looks forward to his new journey. “I chose ULL because of the connection I had with the staff. They made it a priority…
Today’s Thursday’s Trail column takes a look at the recruitment of Macon, Ga., native Kowacie Reeves Jr. The Westside-Macon four-star guard has cut his list to six schools and could make a decision soon as announced on his Twitter account. Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Stanford, and Tennessee all make the final cut for the…
It’s an unprecedented time in the world right now with the COVID-19 pandemic putting a halt on our everyday routines, however, many hoop prospects are finding unconventional ways to connect with coaches and move forward in their recruitments. Today, we take a look at three mid-state players that have turned uncertain times into positive moments….
The opportunity to find a new home that felt welcoming was attractive to Bryson Wooten as he recently ended his recruitment by pledging to Edward Waters College (FL). “I picked Edward Waters because of the close knit family atmosphere they have. I got a chance to spend a weekend down there before all this coronavirus…
Coach of the Year, Angelia Wright, Wheeler County Ms. Middle Georgia, Stacie Jones, Veterans Senior of the Year, Corrianna Evans, Spalding Junior of the Year, Miracle Parker, Washington County Sophomore of the Year, Jakia Little, Northeast-Macon Co Freshmen of the Year, Jada Morgan -Jones County & Zy Thompson -Pike County Best Offensive, Gabbi Cartagena, Jackson…
Legendary Southwest-Macon girls coach Willie Goolsby has graced the sideline for well over forty years and has accomplished just about every accolade possible except winning a state title. During his tenure, he has coached many great players and led the Lady Patriots to region championships and several state title game appearances, but hasn’t been able…