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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