Approximately 40 of the top prep basketball players from the Middle Georgia and South Georgia area were invited to participate in the first annual Southwest Georgia Fall Preview on October 30, 2016 at Albany State University. The Hypesouth staff was on hand to evaluate the field and here is a look at our first edition…
Ahead of the prep basketball season, Hypesouth takes a look at some hidden gems from the Middle Georgia area to watch for in 2016-17. These upperclassmen aim to have breakout seasons and solidify themselves among the top players in the state of Georgia. Dallas Ogletree, Lamar County H.S. (GA), c/? 2018 Ogletree started every game…
Hypesouth Elite Head Basketball Coach Armand Burnett has been appointed as New Director for the Macon County (GA) Parks and Recreation Department. Previously, he served seven years as an athletic coordinator for the Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation Department. Burnett brings with him an experienced leader who will be proactive in improving the Macon County community….
Jordan Brown is quickly claiming his name to fame in the South Georgia area. He is following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Earnest Brown Sr., an Albany, Georgia hoop legend. The 5-foot-11 sophomore known as “Snow” is a marksman from beyond the arc. His ball handling skills and unlimited range have drawn early comparisons…
2017 Central-Macon (GA) guard Antarius McCoy has enjoyed a considerable amount of on court success up to this point in his prep career. In three season’s, his career averages are 16-points, 6.1-rebounds, and 3.7-assists per game. He is a multiple times All-City, All-Region, and All-Middle Georgia selectee. On top of his individual accomplishments, McCoy’s Chargers have…
Currently, Sammy Mike isn’t a name that rings a bell for many GHSA basketball followers, but he is slowly starting gain steam leading up to the season. The long-bodied sophomore is a compelling prospect who doesn’t quite have an identity on the court right now. In spite of not having a definite position, he wowed…
Ahead of the 2016-17 prep basketball season, Westside-Macon (GA) center, Kentrevious Jones decided to end his recruitment by verbally committing to Xavier University. The 6-foot-10, 285-pound big man known as “Big K” chose the Musketeers over Georgia, Jacksonville, LSU, Oklahoma and Texas Tech to name a few. Jones will bring with him a big body and…
THE NORTHEAST-MACON (GA) BIG 3 Winning the Eagles Landing Fall Basketball League ahead of the 2016-17 season is an encouraging sign for Northeast-Macon (GA). The Raiders finished last season at 3-24, but have three reasons to believe they will bounce back from last year’s woes. Ty’ree Gilbert, Darius Dunn, and Camrone Cherry! The young trio are…
The last name Wright should ring a bell for those in the Middle Georgia area. Sharone Wright Jr. is the son of Macon, Ga native and former NBA lottery pick Sharone Wright Sr. After being a virtually unknown player as a freshman at West Florence (SC), Wright Jr. turned himself into a HM D-1 prospect by the…
Three seasons ago, Samone Reed joined the Westside-Macon (GA) basketball team as a fearless wide-eyed freshman. However, he was forced to sit behind a talented crop of guards early on. After waiting his turn, the 5-foot-11 point guard had a coming out party in 2015-16, where he averaged 11.4-points, 3.8-assists and 2-steals per game en route…