With the 2026-2027 high school basketball season starting in a few weeks, we’re taking a deep dive into the top ten players at each position. Here are the fifteen (15) best small forwards and wings in the Peach State, regardless of class. Keep in mind, these players are not listed in any particular order.
By: Southeast Hoops Report
6-7 SF AJ Williams, Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy (GA)- 2027
Williams can score from all three levels with remarkable efficiency. He has a smooth, high release on his jumper, making him a consistent threat from deep, especially off the catch or bounce. He has a great understanding of team defensive principles, rotates effectively, and uses his wingspan to disrupt passing lanes, leading to turnovers and transition opportunities. He has great court vision, and passing out of double teams or off drives are also significant strengths, showing he’s more than just a scorer. On the defensive end, he affects the game in a variety of ways. His length and quickness allow him to guard multiple positions, from smaller guards on the perimeter to stretching bigs in the post; his ability to contest shots without fouling is a definite asset.
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6-7 SF Asa Montgomery, Hillgrove HS (GA)- 2027
Montgomery often starts his offensive game with his impeccable timing and versatility, where he can facilitate as well as be a primary ball-handler, and it often concludes with his exceptional shooting. He plays with an efficient tempo, rarely forcing the issue, instead relying on smart cuts and off-ball movement to create space. On the defensive end, Montgomery typically stays active in the passing lanes, uses his length well to contest shots around the rim, and is unafraid when it comes to challenging shots from the perimeter. Additionally, his frame at the small forward position provides immediate positional versatility and allows him to shoot over smaller defenders without much trouble.
6-6 SF Marcus Curry Jr., Grayson HS (GA)- 2027- George Mason commit
The 6-foot-6 senior wing helped lead the Florida Rebels to the Nike EYBL Peach Jam title in the 17U division over the summer. He also showcases why he is one of the more intriguing wings to watch in the state for his class. Curry is a player who understands floor spacing, consistently getting to his spots off the ball as well as making the right reads when he does have the basketball in his hands. On the defensive end, he is a vital threat, as his length and athleticism allow him to play a versatile role where he blocks shots at the rim, snatches timely rebounds, and pushes tempo in transition. Curry is the type of player who can stretch defenses and provide efficient scoring.
6-7 SF Lorenzo McCorvey, CP Next Level Academy (GA)- 2027
McCorvey is a long and athletic guard who was lethal when it came to running the floor in transition. He displayed highlight-reel dunks as well as altering shots at the rim on the defensive end. His body control and ability to play with poise and length speak volumes about his overall game. He is going to be an intriguing prospect to watch as he heads into his senior season.
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6-7 SF Kolton Kaylor, Fannin County HS (GA)- 2027
Kaylor is one of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2027 class for the state. On the offensive end, Kaylor has become more comfortable putting the ball on the deck from the elbow and using long strides to attack the rim rather than settling for a jumper when the ball is in his hands. He is also a vital perimeter scoring threat off the catch as he has maintained one of the smoothest shooting strokes in the class. On the defensive end, his length allows him to contest shots without fouling and stay disciplined. He has also shown flashes of switching onto the perimeter, where he shows elite foot speed and can stay in front of smaller guards. Overall, his frame and versatility allow him to play multiple positions where he can make an immediate impact.
6-6 SG/SF Christopher Wray, Middle Georgia Prep- 2027
Wray is a long and wiry wing who continues to show a tremendous amount of upside. On the offensive end, he plays with a high motor, where his strength and aggressiveness allow him to finish above the rim over multiple defenders, as well as extend his range so he can be a vital perimeter scoring threat. On the defensive end, he shows tremendous lateral quickness, where he can guard out on the perimeter and stay disciplined in the passing lanes, allowing him to generate deflections, often leading to steals. Overall, his game continues to mature on both ends of the floor, and he could be in store for a big senior season with a possible look-ahead into his recruitment.
6-5 SF Zion Thomas, Bradwell Institute (GA)- 2027
Thomas plays under control, where he doesn’t force a tough shot or make a bad pass often on the offensive end. In the half-court offense, he is a high-volume catch-and-shoot threat who can score on all three levels and has a high release, so defenders can not reach to contest. Thomas has also become comfortable running pick-and-roll actions, and he shows a willingness to pass up a good shot for a great one, which matters more than people think at this age. On the defensive end, he can play inside as well as outside where his length and athleticism allow him to guard on the perimeter and can snatch timely rebounds at the rim, limiting the opposition from getting second-chance scoring opportunities.
6-4 SG/SF Carmelo Williams, Buford HS (GA)- 2027
Williams is a strong, athletic scoring guard who can put points on the board at all three levels. Williams is a high-level athlete who excels at getting downhill off the bounce and uses his strength to finish through contact at the front of the rim. On the defensive end, he is also energetic and athletic when it comes to pursuing the passing lanes as well as applying pressure on opposing ball-handlers. His frame and length will allow him to be effective on both ends of the floor heading into his senior season.
6-7 SF Abu Jallow, McEachern HS (GA)- 2028
Jallow is a versatile wing with inside/outside scoring ability. He has a unique blend of size, skill, and athleticism. He continues to improve his ability to put the ball on the floor and create off the bounce. Overall, he can create offense from multiple spots on the floor and has the tools to develop into a consistent three-level scoring threat as his game continues to improve. On the defensive end, Jallow brings a combination skill set of size, skill, and athleticism that makes him a matchup problem for the opposition.
6-6 SF Alek Avaliani, Walton HS (GA)- 2028
Avaliani is coming off a strong summer playing for the Atlanta All-Stars on the Under Armour Rise circuit, where he averaged 16 points and eight rebounds per game. On the offensive end, he has an impressive skill set where he can control the paint with patience and strength, as well as space the floor, where he can knock down shots from the perimeter when left uncovered. On the defensive end, he can be a matchup problem for the opposition with his given versatility, as he is unafraid to challenge himself by guarding the paint as well as showing elite footwork to defend the three-point line. Overall, he is consistently finding ways to make an impact on both ends of the floor that go beyond his scoring and rebounding prowess. He has one of the top upsides in the state heading into his junior season.
6-7 SF Lamar “LJ” Byrd Jr., Peachtree Ridge HS (GA)- 2028
The 6-foot-7 junior wing showcases good size, along with good ball skills that allow him to blow by defenders with different types of attacks in the lane off the bounce on the offensive end. He is unafraid when it comes to attacking downhill throughout the game, where he uses his size and strength at the rim to finish while absorbing contact. Overall, he can create advantages and put pressure on the defense with his size and given versatility, allowing him to make an impact on all three levels.
6-6 SF Graham Titus, Kennesaw Mountain HS (GA)- 2027
Titus has a quick release and is a capable shot maker from the perimeter on the offensive end, where he doesn’t need a ton of time to get off a solid shot. He is also capable of creating offense off the dribble and knows how to read a defender when coming off screens. On the defensive end, he is versatile, as he can guard on all three levels, staying disciplined and making the right decisions.
6-4 SG/SF Landon Grundy, Hillgrove HS (GA)- 2027
Grundy is a wing with good size, length and a versatile offensive skill set. He is a three level scorer who can create his own offense off the bounce and make shots from the perimeter. Grundy also competes defensively and has the physical tools to impact the game at both ends of the floor.
6-5 SF Jacody Terry, South Gwinnett HS (GA)- 2029
Terry continues to show that his game is more than making highlight plays at the rim. He is growing in confidence shooting from beyond the three-point line both off the catch and off the bounce on the offensive end. On the defensive end, he displays a ton of length and athleticism when playing above the rim, whether it’s his shot-blocking or high-level rebounding ability. Overall, Terry is a versatile wing who could be drawing interest from Division-1 schools before his sophomore season comes to an end.
6-7 SF Jacori Thompson, Grayson HS (GA)- 2029
Thompson, standing at 6-foot-7, has the length to guard several positions on the defensive end and finish over smaller defenders around the rim on the offensive end. He is very switchable on the defensive end as well, where his height allows him to make an impact in the paint, and he displays elite footwork when guarding on the perimeter. Overall, Thompson does a great job when it comes to spacing the floor, attacking closeouts, and trusting the interior players to handle their assignments on both ends. He is already one of the state’s top players in the 2029 class but has plenty of upside heading into his sophomore season.
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