CARTERSVILLE, Ga.– The second Live Period of the summer is officially underway, where over 100+ coaches across all levels are on hand at the LakePoint Sports Complex in the greater Atlanta area. Here are eight (8) players who stood out on the Day 2 of the event:
By: Ross Van De Griek
6-6 SF Bryce Hoffert, Windermere HS (FL)- 2027
The 6-foot-6 rising senior continues to show elite shooting ability as well as being an efficient decision-maker on the offensive end. In the win over Morgan County, Hoffert finished with a game-high 15 points on an efficient 6-of-12 shooting from the field. He made his presence felt around the glass as well, where he snatched down timely rebounds and pushed the tempo in transition-scoring opportunities. He is starting to pick up on his recruitment, where he picked up a handful of interest from mid-major Division-1 schools as he continues to improve his all-around game.
6-7 SF Carson Crawford, Fleming Island HS (FL)- 2027
The 6-foot-7 rising senior forward continues to display a great feel for the game, scoring inside and outside. In the two games on Saturday, Crawford averaged 21.0 points per game as he continues to prove himself as a three-level threat on the offensive end. On the defensive end, his length and frame continue to wreak havoc on the opposition, as he alters shots at the rim, gets into passing lanes, and gets out in transition for scoring opportunities. Look for Crawford to have a strong second half of the summer and go into his senior season carrying some heavy momentum as he already holds several Power 4 offers.
6-4 CG Justin Wise, North Oconee HS (GA)- 2027
The 6-foot-4 rising senior combo guard continues to put himself in a great position to help him and his teammates succeed. Wise was efficient as both a scorer and a playmaker despite the loss to Providence, where he finished with 26 points and 4 rebounds. He continues to stay poised as the lead guard, where he finishes plays through contact as well as knocks down timely shots from the perimeter. Defensively, he stays active whether it’s guarding on the ball or jumping the passing lanes. His activity and competitiveness continue to make an overall impact this summer.
6-1 SG Tyler Griffin, Starr’s Mill HS (GA)- 2027
The 6-foot-1 rising senior shooting guard displayed a great feel and understanding of the game, where he continues to be one of the top scorers in the Peach State. In a win over Calvary Christian (Clearwater), Griffin poured in a game-high 30 points, knocking down shots on all three scoring levels. While the opposition paid attention to his scoring threat, he is also an unselfish guard who can get his teammates involved in the action both off the catch and bounce. On the defensive end, Griffin continues to be effective when jumping the passing lanes, getting steals, which led to scores on the opposite end.
6-2 SG Pierce Strom, Milton HS (GA)- 2028
The 6-foot-2 rising junior guard put on an electrifying shooting display where he was 6-of-9 shooting from behind the arc, finishing with a team-high 20 points despite a tough loss to West Charlotte. Strom displayed himself as an elite playmaker, showcasing a great feel for getting his teammates involved throughout the game. Defensively, he stayed active and engaged, where he showed his versatility, often at times guarding bigger opponents and was fearless when it came to playing around the rim. Overall, he left a strong overall impression on both ends of the floor where he can make an impact on both ends of the floor.
5-11 PG Gavin Reed, Coral Glades HS (FL)- 2027
The 5-foot-11 rising senior guard has consistently put up strong numbers for his team throughout June. He is a tough and aggressive scorer, whether it’s attacking at the rim or having a strong knack for shooting from the perimeter. Reed consistently forced defenders to collapse on him, making strong reads to his teammates to create scoring opportunities on the offensive end. Despite his size, he is fearless when it comes to finishing through contact and earning trips to the free-throw line. On the defensive end, he has a good burst of speed where he stays in front of opposing guards while remaining disciplined, so he doesn’t get into foul trouble often. Look for Reed to have a huge second half of the summer where he is expected to receive interest from schools in the near future.
6-7 SF Derwyn Link, Bartow HS (FL)- 2028
The 6-foot-7 rising junior wing impacted the game against Gadsden City (Alabama) as an interior presence on both ends of the floor. On the offensive end, he used great body control when it came to finishing around the rim, whether it was off a missed shot or playing with his back to the basket. He establishes himself in a great position to score, whether it’s as the primary target or being active on the glass. On the defensive end, he plays with purpose and uses his size to his advantage, where he secures timely rebounds and limits second-chance scoring opportunities for the opposition. He continues to put up stellar numbers each time he steps onto the floor, where he finished with a near double-double (17 points and 8 rebounds).
6-3 SG Jaden McCullough, Pace Academy HS (GA)- 2028
The 6-foot-3 rising junior guard is one of the most creative scorers in the Peach State, where he can get to his spots both off the catch and dribble. He played with a true scorer’s mentality despite the loss to Oak Ridge (Florida), where he finished above the rim as well as earning trips to the free-throw line. He is coming off a sophomore season where he shot 43% from behind the arc while playing for Holy Innocents Episcopal (Georgia), so he can impact the game on all three scoring levels. The four-star junior prospect already holds offers from Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Kennesaw State, so don’t be surprised if we see the offer list continue to grow following this weekend.
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Ross Van De Griek has been a Southeast Region Scout for On The Radar Hoops since 2024 and has been the Owner/Founder of Southeast Hoops Report since June 2026. You can follow along with his work on X (@SEHoopsReport), Instagram (sehoopsreport), and Facebook (@sehoopsreport).