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All-region basketball: Jonesboro pair sweeps player-of-year awards in 4-AAAAAA

MJ Walker is the No. 22-rated senior prospect in the country, according to 247Sports.

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MJ Walker is the No. 22-rated senior prospect in the country, according to 247Sports.
By Todd Holcomb
Feb 10, 2017

M.J. Walker (boys) and Saadia Munford (girls) are the basketball players of the year in Regon 4-AAAAAA, as chosen by the region's coaches.

Walker is a McDonald's All-American and the leading scorer in Clayton County history. He has not made his college choice.

Munford guard, has signed to play with Elon University.

BOYS

Player of the Year: M.J. Walker, Jonesboro

1st Team

- MJ Walker, Jonesboro

- Byrce Latimer, Stephenson

- Trevon Flowers, Tucker

- Avery Wilson, Forest Park

- William Black, Drew

2nd Team

- Jamari Smith, Jonesboro

- Julian Larkin, Stephenson

- TreJohn Taylor, Mount Zion-Jonesboro

- Tyre Keith, Mundy's Mill

- Adorian Nicholson, M.L. King

Honorable Mentions: Jaylon Terrell, Jonesboro; Jamari Mosley, Jonesboro; Jevon Tatum, Tucker; Joshua Cammon, Tucker; Jahseel Herbert, Forest Park; Mike Malolo, Mundy's Mill; Emory Johnsnon, M.L. KING; Atreyu Smith, M.L. King; Treyvon Butler, Lovejoy

GIRLS

Player of the Year: Saadia Munford, Jonesboro

1st Team

- Saadia Munford, Jonesboro

- Gensis Bryant, Lovejoy

- Bria Bass, Tucker

- Naomi Holloway, Stephenson

- Azhana Maxwell, M.L. King

2nd Team

- Jermese Davis, Tucker

- Morgan Collins, Tucker

- Alana Denson, Forest Park

- Alexus Celestin, Mundy's Mill

- Raiana Johnson, Mundy's Mill

Honorable Mentions: Amber Thornton, Lovejoy; Symone Williams, Lovejoy; Nikki Culbreath, Stephenson; Jasani Buchanan, Stephenson; Maiya Fraizer, Jonesboro; Sarah Matthews, Forest Park; Jasmine Jacob, Forest Park; Avanna Preston, Mundy's Mill; Kimberly Redding, M.L. King; Tamera Tilley, Mount Zion-Jonesboro; Khalela Hayes, Mount Zion-Jonesboro; Raven Mitchell, Mount Zion-Jonesboro

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