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Monday, February 4, 2008
Top Mr. & Miss Basketball candidates
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
During the last few years, there has been little debate on who deserved to be named Mr. and Miss Georgia Basketball.
It was a no-brainer for Maya Moore to receive the award during her last two years of a stellar high school career. The choice was obvious with Dwight Howard, Louis Williams and Javaris Crittenton after standout senior seasons.
It won’t be that easy this year. As the regular season heads into the final week, here are some of the leading candidates for the AJC’s annual awards.
Boys
1. Derrick Favors, South Atlanta — Putting up incredible numbers for the nationally-ranked team.
2. Al-Farouq Aminu, Norcross — Wake Forest signee is carrying the Blue Devils on his shoulders while keeping them among the nation’s elite.
3. Trey Thompkins, Wesleyan — Playing in same county as Aminu has somewhat overshadowed his accomplishments.
4. Raymond Willis, Westlake — Silky smooth player leading the top-ranked team in Class AAAA.
5. Chris Singleton, Dunwoody: — Two-time all-state player is having his best season.
6. DeQuan Jones, Wheeler — Best player on perhaps the state’s best team.
7. Wesley Witherspoon, Berkmar — Might have the best skills of any of any player in the state.
Girls
1. Alicia Manning, Etowah — Tennessee signee might be most skilled player in the state.
2. Telia McCall, Marietta — Dominating player inside has the Blue Devils in title hunt.
3. Jylisa Williams, Stephenson — Standout guard/forward in Jags’ uptempo style of play.
4. Anne Marie Armstrong, Wesleyan — Has the skills to play all five positions.
5. Charenee Stephens, Southwest DeKalb — Dominating player could lead the Panthers to the title.
6. Courtney Hurt, Salem — A deep playoff run would certainly improve her chances.
7. Porsha Porter, Mill Creek — She is the spark for perhaps the state’s best team.
Post up: Who do you think are the leading candidates for Mr. and Miss Basketball? Who are we missing?
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