Key Players In Tonights Region 2AAA Showdown

WESTSIDE SEMINOLES— Macon, Ga (15–4, 10–2)

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SOUTHWEST PATRIOTS— Macon, Ga (14–5, 10–2)

When: 6p.m. Friday (1/22/16)

Where: Westside High School

Click LinkDirections Westside High School — Macon, Ga

Key Players:

Above; Southwest Guard — Aaron Ridley (3) Image Captured By: Bernard Dawson

#3 AARON RIDLEY

Height: 6'4 Weight: 180

Position: Shooting Guard

Junior: Class of 2017

After missing 13 games from a stress fracture injury, Ridley is returning to form and is looking to help the Southwest Patriots basketball team get over a bit of a mid season slump. He is an excellent three point shooter and a really long defender that has sneaky defensive ability.

2015–2016 Stats:

11.2ppg 5.2rpg 3.5apg

Player Comparison — Nick Batum

Above; Westside Forward — Khavon Moore (21) Image Captured By: Smile A. Little

#21 Khavon Moore

Height: 6'9 Weight: 185

Position: Guard/Forward

Sophomore: Class of 2018 Moore is a nationally ranked 5 star prospect that is having an outstanding season. The 6'9 phenom does it all for the Seminoles.

2015–2016 Stats: 21.2ppg 10.8rpg 4apg 3spg 3bpg

Player Comparison — Kevin Durant

Above; Southwest Forward — Justin Slocum (23) Image Captured By: Bernard Dawson

#23 Justin Slocum

Height: 6'6 Weight: 215

Position: Forward

Senior: Class of 2016

Slocum is a very athletic and physical player for the Patriots. He possesses a combination of finesse and power which enables him to play both inside and outside. Additionally, he is the leader of the team according to head coach Robert Worthy — When Justin plays well, we normally win.

2015–2016 Stats:

21.5ppg 12.6rpg 2.5bpg

Player Comparison — Serge Ibaka

Above; Westside Guard — Samone Reed (1)

#1 Samone Reed

Height: 5'11 Weight: 165

Position: Point Guard

Junior: Class of 2017

Reed is the floor general for the Seminoles. The lightning quick point guard is at his best when he is out in transition — very crafty.

2015–2016 Stats:11ppg 4apg 3.5rpg 2spg

Player Comparison — Jeff Teague

Above; Southwest Guard — Nick Hargrove Jr. (10) Image Captured By: Bernard Dawson

#10 Nick Hargrove

Height: 6'0 Weight: 165

Position: Combo Guard

Junior: Class of 2017

The first year transfer guard has really helped the Southwest basketball team return to relevancy. Hargrove is a fearless guard with very high basketball IQ. He has had some standout performances this year — 34 point game followed by a 40 point game among others.

2015–2016 Stats:

20.7ppg 5.6apg 4.1rpg 2spg

Player Comparison — Kyle Lowry

Above; Westside Guard — Ben Elder (5)

#5 Ben Elder

Height: 5'11 Weight: 165

Position: Combo Guard

Senior: Class of 2016

Elder is a quiet leader on the floor. He always seems to hit timely baskets whenever the Seminoles are in need of a score — very good three point shooter.

Player Comparison — Ben Gordon

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Kowacie Reeves
The Macon Report High School Sports Blog (Online Magazine)

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