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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