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Wheeler defeated Shiloh 65-64 in overtime Thursday in the second round of the Class AAAAAAA state tournament.

Wheeler wins in overtime: Samuel Hines Jr. celebrates with teammate Nash Kelly after the Wildcats defeated Shiloh 65-64 Thursday in the second round of the Class AAAAAAA state tournament. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Wheeler forwards Jamill Giles (23), Samuel Hines Jr. (20) and Ja'Hiem Hudson (3) celebrate after the overtime win over Shiloh. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC

Wheeler guard Prince Davies reacts as time expires in Thursday's overtime win against Shiloh. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Shiloh guard James Little reacts after the overtime loss to Wheeler Thursday in the second round of the Class AAAAAAA state tournament. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Wheeler guard Nash Kelly (10) drives against Shiloh guard Antonio Meeks (15) in overtime as the Wildcats defeated Shiloh 65-64 Thursday in the second round of the Class AAAAAAA state tournament. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Top 10 showdown in Class AAAAAAA: No. 2 Shiloh and No. 6 Wheeler met Thursday in a second-round state tournament game at Wheeler. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Wheeler forward Samuel Hines Jr. (20) looks to pass while being defended by Shiloh in the first half of the Thursday's state tournament game at Wheeler. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Wheeler forward Ja'Hiem Hudson (3) and forward Samuel Hines Jr. (20) blocks a shot attempt by Shiloh guard Anthony Canada (1) during the second round of the GHSA Class AAAAAAA boys basketball playoffs at Wheeler High School Thursday. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Wheeler guard Prince Davies (2) attempts a shot against Shiloh in the first half of Thursday's game. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Shiloh guard Caleb Golden (10) attempts a shot against Wheeler defenders during Thursday's game. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Shiloh guard Caleb Golden (10) attempts a layup against Wheeler forward Ja'Hiem Hudson (3) in the first half of Thursday's game. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

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Wheeler wins in overtime: Samuel Hines Jr. celebrates with teammate Nash Kelly after the Wildcats defeated Shiloh 65-64 Thursday in the second round of the Class AAAAAAA state tournament. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

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