Summer Notebook-August 14th, 2026
Having watched 300+ games and made highlights from over 600+ student athletes over the last few months we will be covering the top standouts we saw
By Dr. Kris Watkins-Owner/Director of Southern Hoops Report, Video Director for On The Radar Hoops
2028 Jaryn Williams
Williams is an athletic guard that finishes through contact at the rim. An explosive finisher in transition you can expect him to make a highlight worthy play almost every game generally on a defenders head. Has the ability to play on or off the ball and excels on the defensive end where his energy constantly creates deflections/steals. Really saw improvement in his outside shot as the spring and summer progressed. He is poised for a breakout Junior season.
2029 Trace Adock
Last year as a freshman he helped lead Rabun County to a State Championship after averaging 16ppg and hitting over 125 3’s he continued his upward trajectory with a strong summer playing with Team CP3. As he begins his sophomore year he will be asked to be more of a playmaker and he is up to the task with his outside shooting ability opening up his ability to put the ball on the floor and get into the lane and become a a distributor. His length allows him to cover a great deal of space on defense and serve as an effective rebounder.
2027 Luke Beaver
High-academic, multi-tooled guard who is an absolute stat-sheet stuffer. High-level facilitator and ball mover. In a day when many players overdribble and hold on to the ball, Beaver pushes the ball up the floor in transition, makes the extra pass in the half court, and gets into the paint to collapse the defense and find open shooters. High-percentage shooter from the outside. Does a good job turning the corner on drives, where he finishes effectively at the rim off either foot and with either hand.
2027 Kevin Rogers
Effective as the primary ball handler on offense or as more of a scoring option off the ball. Seems to always knock down the big shot late in games when his team needs it. Has really good change of direction off the dribble, especially in transition when he catches defenders backpedaling. In the half court, he does a good job using his crossover or going between his legs to beat his defender off the bounce. Does a really good job of always keeping his head up on drives, which helps him read the defense and make the right play for himself or kick it out to a teammate. On defense, he has active hands and feet that help him create deflections and steals.
2027 Bo Reid
Gritty, tough-nosed guard who consistently makes winning plays on both sides of the ball. Not afraid to dive on the floor for a loose ball. One of Georgia’s top shooters from three. He shoots with a great deal of confidence and can put up points in bunches, whether coming off screens or using his head fake and one-dribble sidestep against defenders closing out on him. Scores inside with floaters and change-of-pace footwork around the basket.