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Thursday, March 1, 2007
Take 10: State’s best playoffs big men
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
They are big. And they are bad, but in a good way. Here’s the Take Ten list of the state’s best big men on teams still in the playoffs:
Martavius Adams, 6-9, Wilkinson County: Adams transferred from Baldwin after his junior season, making his new team instant contenders. Oklahoma State recruit plays well with back toward basket.
Chris Barnes, 6-8, Riverdale: Barnes is nursing a knee injury, which will likely have a huge impact on his team’s playoff run. When healthy, Barnes can play with anyone. Has signed with Georgia.
Terrell Bell, 6-7, Stone Mountain: Most of the time, you can find Bell wandering around the perimeter, where he will play in college (Virginia Tech). But Bell will move inside when the Pirates need to dominate the paint.
Clint Boling, 6-7, Chattahoochee: Was being scouted by small colleges before signing to play offensive tackle at Georgia. With superior bulk and strength, almost impossible to guard with one player in the paint.
Leonard Carr, 6-5, Centennial: Carr doesn’t intimidate anyone with his size, but makes up for it with his physical style of play. This defensive stopper averages double figures (10 points per game).
Ladaris Green, 6-9, Beach: Green was one of the stars on last year’s Cinderella team, which lost to Norcross in the state championship game. Several major colleges are scouting him, but another playoff run propelled by Green could raise the stakes.
Cameron Heyward, 6-6, Peachtree Ridge: The son of the late former NFL Star Craig “Ironhead” Heyward, he signed with Ohio State to play both football and basketball.
Gani Lawal, 6-8, Norcross: Lawal has done an excellent job of handling the pressures of being a big-time local recruit (signed with Georgia Tech) for the defending state champions. Another title will cement legacy as one of state’s best ever.
Jeremy Price, 6-8. Columbia: Perhaps the state’s best in the middle. Great hands, very athletic and finishes well. Always moving around, looking to make the big play. Signed with Georgia.
Jeremy Simmons, 6-7, Tucker: Simmons is one of the state’s top unsigned seniors. He rebounds well and can score, but lacks consistency. Best basketball likely ahead of him.
Go on. Take Ten. Tell us who makes your list of best big men still in it to win it at the state tourney. But hurry. Brackets are being busted on a weekly basis.
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