BOYS BASKETBALL
SPENCER ADAMS
Adams is a professional baseball player in the White Sox organization (BLITZ HOF Class of 2016), but he had equal chances to pursue basketball at the next level. Adams was the Player of the Year in both basketball and baseball his senior year. He averaged 18.7 pts, 8.2 reb, 4.1 ast and 3.2 stl per game his senior season, leading the Warriors to 17 wins and state playoffs. SPENCER ADAMS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
PATRICK BURNS
Patrick Burns was a beast for the Raiders, earning a scholarship to Oxford after a senior year that saw him average over 16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals per game. He polished off his career somewhere in the neighborhood of 800 points, 500 rebounds, 100 assists, and 50 steals, and earned BLITZ Player of the Year honors his final season.
LUKE CHISM
Chism had what became a dream of a senior season at Dawson County after transferring in from Dawson Christian Academy. The guard/forward eclipsed the extremely rare feat of scoring over 2,000 points in his career, averaging 19 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks per game. That included more than 30 double-doubles and a State Final 4 appearance as part of Dawson’s historic 27-win season. The BLITZ 2018-19 Player of the Year was an All-State selection, and his career continued at Georgia College & State University. LUKE CHISM CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CARL CLEVELAND
From day one, this kid was a game-changer and proved to be a generational talent. The guy was about unguardable since he could literally score from anywhere, and often scored off double- and even triple-team efforts. He put up insane numbers – 2,445 points, 1,049 rebounds, 390 assists, 82 blocks, and 116 steals, collecting 57 double-doubles and 5 triple-doubles. He was a two-time BLITZ Player of the Year, an All-State selection twice, and two-time Region 8-AA Player of the Year. He led the Leopards to nearly 100 wins in his four-year stint, including an Elite 8 and two Sweet 16s, adding three region titles. He averaged 28 points and 11 rebounds as a junior, and 25 and 12 as a senior. Cleveland continued his career at Young Harris, eclipsing 1,000 career points. CARL CLEVELAND CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
ENZO COMBS
Enzo Combs was phenomenal at Hab Central, particularly in the final two seasons. The BLITZ POY in 2024-25 averaged 20.1 points. 4.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 3.1 steals per game as a senior while taking the Raiders to the Elite 8 and winning a region title. He drained more than 100 3-pointers in his career, eclipsing 1,000 points and averaging 17.0 PTS, 4.2 REB, 3.5 AST, and 3.0 STL in total. An unselfish player, he took his talent to UNG.
COLLIN CROWDER
Collin Crowder was the ultimate team player at Towns County. Him taking a backseat as a top-scorer his junior season was key to the Indians winning a state championship. He still averaged 8.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2.1 steals per game that year, but showed as senior just how good he could be. His final year saw him go for 24.6 PTS, 6.5 REB, 2.0 AST, and 2.1 STL. Even as a sophomore he was special: 13.3 PTS, 7.2 REB, 2.4 AST, 1.1 STL. He shot 59% as a senior, 58% as a junior, and 48% as a sophomore, and was a 3-time All-Region honoree as well as a 1,000-point scorer.
WILL DEVRIES
DeVries was a rare 1,000-point scorer, 500-plus rebounds and 300-plus assist member for Towns County, and was named first team all-region as a senior (2016-17). He led the Indians to a #5-ranking and first-ever Sweet 16 appearance, and averaged 16.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He was a first-team all-region and second-team all-region member in basketball. He was a two-sport star, also the region player of the year in baseball his senior year.
AUSTIN DINOFRIO
DiNofrio was a killer from long-range, scoring seemingly at will for the Wildcats. The guard was a plus ball-handler and could play with anyone on defense. He dropped over 1,000 career points, and had a fantastic senior year (2014-15) in which he netted 18.9 pts/game, 6.1 reb/game, 2.2 stl/game, 2.1 ast/game and 1.5 blk/game. He shot 43% from the floor that season, including 37% from downtown, earning BLITZ Player of the Year honors. He finished with 1,075 career points. His 21-9 senior season is still the best in school history as the Cats made the Sweet 16. DiNofrio went on to play at Truett McConnell for one season. AUSTIN DINOFRIO CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
TYLER DOMINY
Tyler Dominy was a four-year star at Dawson County in both football and basketball, leading the Tigers to deep state playoff runs in his time. The guard/forward averaged 13 points per game and 10 boards per game his senior year, including three blocks per contest. He shot 46% from the field and 31 minutes played per game. Dominy is best remembered for his soaring dunks and timely clutch shooting from virtually anywhere on the court. He won the Player of the Year award in both football and basketball in the 2012-13 school year. Dominy, a 1,000 point scorer, played for North Georgia, where he averaged 8.9 points per game (841 pts), 4 rebounds per game and shot 50% from the floor. At Dawson, he finished with 1,531 points, 880 rebounds, 273 assists, and 175 blocks. TYLER DOMINY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
MALACHI DOOLEY
Malachi Dooley was sensational throughout his career at Habersham Central. A 1,000-point guard, Dooley guided the Raiders to their first state playoff appearance in a LONG time in his senior year. He unselfishly gave up the stats as a senior, as the team brought in several other playmakers. Dooley went for 15.0 points, 4.5 boards, 3.1 assists, and 0.9 steals per game as a senior, and as a junior averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.4 steals. His sophomore line: 15.4 PTS, 5.3 REB, 3.4 AST, and 2.2 STL. He was a three-time All-Region selection, 1st Team. Dooley shot just under 50% from the field for his career. He went on to play at Oglethorpe University, emerging during his sophomore year as a big-time playmaker.
JASPER GIBSON
Jasper Gibson has the unique two-sided career. He spent a couple of seasons earning his stripes and making a name for himself at Jefferson, then spent two seasons showing out to another level at Dawson County. The guard finished his career with over 2,000 career points, 500 assists, 250 rebounds, and 100 steals. Gibson, an Emmanuel College-bound star, averaged 18 points per game as senior and 19 points per game as a junior. He was a two-time All-State player, three-time All-Region honoree, and one-time Region 7-AAA Player of the Year. JASPER GIBSON CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
ANFERNEE HANNA
Anfernee Hanna, named appropriately after Penny Hardaway, was a do-it-all talent who left Tallulah Falls as one of its best-ever talents. From thunderous breakaway dunks to acrobatic 3-point plays, Hanna was also an electric defender with shot-blocking skills. He dished out his fair share of assists, and hauled in 620 rebounds. He is one of only two 1,000-point, 600-rebound players in TFS history. Hanna averaged 17 points and 8.7 rebounds per game as a junior and 18.8 and 8.1 as a senior. He finished with 1,203 points, 620 rebounds, 124 assists, 97 steals, 32 blocks, 273 free throws made, and 445 field goals made in his stellar career, and was an All-State selection both preseason and postseason. Hanna initially went on to play at Motlow State Community College. ANFERNEE HANNA CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
AUSTIN HARRIS
The often overshadowed guard, Austin Harris quietly put together an elite career that saw him score over 1,000 points. He averaged 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists per contest, and shot 45% from the floor and 35% from deep. The guard led the Warriors to 56 wins and two state tournament runs.
TREY HARVEY
Trey Harvey was a rare 1,000-point, 500-rebound talent for Dawson County. The guard/forward combo was a 3-level scorer, and averaged 19.2 points as a senior along with 9.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists while earning 1st Team All-Region honors for the second time. He had 250+ career assists as well. His junior year was impressive as well, as Harvey went for 15.4 PTS, 7.9 REB, and 3.1 AST along with 2.2 STL and 22 total blocks. A standout in baseball as well, he went on to play college baseball at Young Harris.
HOUSTON HENRY
Houston Henry surged between his sophomore and senior seasons for Union County, guiding the Panthers to a State Championship game appearance in 2024-25. The point guard averaged 16.5 PTS, 5.5 REB, and 6.5 AST along with 3.0 STL per game in his career. He totaled 1,517 points, 626 assists, and over 100 3-pointers made. In his junior and senior seasons, he was good for 19 PPG, 6 RPG, 7 APG, and 3 SPG. The 3-time All-Region and 2-time All-State selection took his skillset to Piedmont University.
JACK HOWARD
Howard was a force for the Indians, guiding them to a Sweet 16 as part of 4 straight playoff trips for the program. He tallied over 1,000 career points, including averaging 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists as a starter. The guard went to play at UNG. JACK HOWARD CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
ASHELY LOWERY
Lowery not only made the BLITZ Hall of Fame for football, but also for basketball. Lowery was an intense player on the hardwood, and although he didn’t go on to play basketball at the next level (UK football), he certainly had the talent. The guard was the BLITZ Player of the Year in football in both 2009 and 2010. As Lowery went, so went the Warriors on the court. Lowery knew only one speed, and that was fast. ASHELY LOWERY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
PIERCE MARTIN
Pierce Martin was likely the best 3-point shooter we’ve seen. He shot over 40% from Steph Curry land, draining 273 triples as part of his total of 1,121 points. He also had 351 rebounds, 220 assists, and 105 steals. An All-State selection, Martin averaged 12.7 points, 3.1 boards, 2.6 assists, and 1.2 steals. PIERCE MARTIN CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CONNOR MCKAY
Connor McKay progressed every year at Rabun County, and got the Wildcats to an Elite 8 and Sweet 16 in his final two years, complete with a region title. He was the Region Player of the Year and a three-time All-Region selection, as well as a two-time All-State pick. The 1,000-point guard/forward combo was electrifying, throwing down dunks and splashing threes, complete with a mid-range game and ability to attack the rim. After going for 15 points, 9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks per game as a sophomore, he upped that line each of the next two years. He averaged 18 PTS, 12 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, and 2 BLK as a junior, and went for 26 PTS, 10.3 REB, 5.5 AST, 2 STL, and 2 BLK as a senior. He also went from a 50% shooter as a sophomore, up to 57% as a junior, and a ridiculous 65% as a senior. McKay went on to play at Lander Unversity.
KOLBY MOSS
Kolby Moss is an all-time great! He is a Towns County legend after leading the program to its first-ever State Championship in basketball. As a 4-year starter, the guard scored 1,887 career points, had 611 career rebounds, and averaged 17.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 steals per contest. He was the BLITZ Player of the Year after averaging 19.4 points per game as a senior. He averaged 23.1 as a junior, 18.9 as a sophomore, and 8.5 as a freshman. He was a 2-time All-State selection and multi 1st Team All-Region pick, as well as a 2-time Region POY. Moss went on to play basketball at Young Harris for a season. KOLBY MOSS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
TY NAILS
Ty Nails has a name that actually personifies his abilities on the court. Tough! The guard left Stephens County as the all-time leading scorer with 1,677 points, and had 600 rebounds and 300 assists as well. Nails was a 2-time All-State selection, and 3-time All-Region.
DYLAN ORR
In Orr’s four years at Banks, the Leopards had their greatest run of success, making the Sweet 16 in each season and going 96-21. Orr flashed on the scene first in 2015-16, coming off the bench to play alongside brother Zac Orr and flashy guard Zez Steeple, throwing down some thunderous dunks. Once upon a time we went to a high school game and MIGHT see a dunk, and if we saw two…well that was insane. Fast forward to 2017-18, and Orr would punish the rim typically a minimum of twice per game, sometimes four of five times. He crashed the boards hard, corralling rebound after rebound. He swatted away opposing players’ shots at an alarming rate. He was flat-out dominant in the paint on both ends of the floor. Orr’s senior year (‘17-18), he notched 22 double-doubles and 4 triple-doubles, posting career single-game highs in points (28; 12/19/17 vs Monticello), rebounds (22; 2/16/18 vs Coosa) and blocks (11; 12/1/17 vs Hart). Orr’s stat sheet produced single-game averages of 16.1 points, 12.4 rebounds, 4.8 blocks, 1.8 assists and 1.5 steals. He shot 60% from the floor. Orr finished his career with 930 points and 791 rebounds and a school-record 272 blocks. Orr was the BLITZ Player of the Year his senior year. He played at the University of North Georgia briefly. DYLAN ORR CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
ZAC ORR
Orr was a phenomenal talent for Banks County, joining an elite club of 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. Orr could be seen dunking, dominating the paint, doing the little things and of course, doing the dirty work of hauling in boards. Orr was sometimes overlooked because of playing with previous Players of the Year Austin Venable and Zez Steeple, but the 1,000/1,000 club was a rare feat of its own. Orr was first team all-region as a senior, second team as a junior and honorable mention as a sophomore and freshman. Off the court, too, carried a 4.0 GPA as an Honor Graduate and won the Young Georgia Author Award. Orr went to Erskine College for two years, and then Bob Jones University. ZAC ORR CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
ZACH PULLEY
Pulley was a 1,000-point scorer for Lumpkin, and helped the Indians to a string of 4 straight state playoff runs, including a Sweet 16 in his junior year. He averaged a triple double as a senior in 2016-17, which earned him Region POY honors. He averaged 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists per game as a starter, and went to play at UNG. ZACH PULLEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CAMPBELL REED
A two-time All-Region selection, and co-Player of the Year for 7-AAA once, the All-State guard Campbell Reed found a way to become one of many 1,000-point scorers for Dawson County in a time when the Tigers had many alpha players in the lineup. He shot over 43% from long range, and averaged 9 points per game as a junior and 15 per game as a senior.
DE’UNDRA SINGLETON
Singleton we had to get into the Hall as he has been overlooked in voting. The power forward was almost impossible to stop in the paint, as he scored well over 1,000 career points, and averaged 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game as a starter. He led the Indians to back-to-back Sweet 16 runs and 42 wins and a #3 state ranking. Singleton went on to play at UNG.
ZEZ STEEPLE
One of the most electrifying players ever covered by BLITZ, Zez Steeple was one of three teammates to eclipse 1,000 career points, and in his prep career Steeple tallied 1,336 points. In his senior year, Steeple averaged almost 22 points per game and close to four assists per game. He added 2.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game in a season that saw the Leopards win a regular season region title and advance to the Sweet 16. Steeple was named the 2015-16 BLITZ Player of the Year. Steeple played two seasons at Erskine College, making a huge impact since arriving on campus. He tallied 10 points and 4 assists per game (455 total points) in two seasons for the Fighting Fleet, and transferred to North Georgia where he finished off an incredible career with over 1,000 career points. ZEZ STEEPLE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
MICHAEL VAN HOOSER
Van Hooser put up a solid career as a 1,000-point scorer for Tallulah Falls, leading the charge for the best season in school history that saw the Indians win 24 games, make the Sweet 16, and earn a #2 state ranking. He put up 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists per game before earning a scholarship at Middle Tennessee State. He left to go to UGA as a non-player (men’s basketball manager).
AUSTIN VENABLE
Venable was the first of a string of greats to come out of Banks County. He was a 1,000 point scorer and was hard to match up against as a senior in the paint. He looked like a man among boys with his 6’9, 260 lb frame. He was a shoe-in for a couple of dunks per game at least. Venable was the BLITZ Player of the Year as a senior (2014-15), averaging 17 points and 11 rebounds per game to go with three blocks per contest. He connected on 55% of his shots. Venable was also a first team all-region member. He went on to play two years at Presbyterian College before going to Erskine College, where he flourished with 15.6 pts and 7.5 reb per game totals, adding 47 total blocks as a junior. AUSTIN VENABLE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
KOLBY WATSON
A star at Banks County, Kolby Watson as a 2-time All-State selection who closed his career with 1,520 points and more than 500 boards. The forward averaged a total of 16.8 PPG and 5.0 RPG, and was good for 20.7 PTS and 7.2 REB as a senior. He was as consistent as you could ask for throughout his time in Homer, and went on to play at Emmanuel University.
MATTHEW WEIDNER
Matthew Weidner had a fantastic career at Tallulah Falls, putting up 1,390 points (school record) and 500 rebounds. He owns three of the top scoring seasons in TFS history, and three of the top rebounding seasons as well. He was one of only three players in Indians’ lore to score 30 or more points in a game.
KAHMAL WILEY
The 1,000 point scorer, Wiley was an electric player for Banks County, eclipsing the milestone in just three seasons after transferring in. He led the Leopards to three straight Sweet 16 runs and 71 wins. Wiley was often the best athlete on the floor, and won the BLITZ Player of the Year award after his fantastic senior year (17.1 pts, 12 reb, 2.4 blk, 2 ast, 2.2 stl per game). He notched 23 double-doubles on the season. A mere month after the season ended, Wiley nearly lost his life in a car accident that cost him both of his legs, but God spared his life. Wiley is a humble young man with a fierce spirit, and continues to regain his strength and health. The possibilities are endless for Wiley in whatever he chooses to do. KAHMAL WILEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
JADON YEH
Jadon Yeh left White County as perhaps the best to ever suit up for the Warriors. The guard had incredible court vision, and was a go-to scorer who could hit long-range, mid-range, or at the cup. He also was great at distributing and setting others up for success. Yeh finished with 1,836 career points, 536 rebounds, 308 assists, 199 steals, and a BLITZ Player of the Year award and Region Player of the Year award (twice) to go with 3 All-State selections in 4 years. He guided the Warriors to a region title his senior season, and had 101 total starts for White County. He averaged 24.4 points, 6.8 boards, 3.7 assists, 1.9 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game in his senior year of 2022-23, and took his talent to nearby Truett McConnell University. JADON YEH CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
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