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Georgia High School Basketball: Hawks-Naismith Tipoff Classic to feature top teams and recruits

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The final two months of the year will see the high school football and basketball seasons blend together. Hardwood action will get going across the nation this week.

Later this month, a big basketball showcase in Georgia returns for another year. The Hawks-Naismith Tipoff Classic is set for Saturday, Nov. 22 in Atlanta at the Holy Innocents Episcopal School. The event will feature a pair of girls games and four boys games.

Of the 12 teams that will be in action, 10 are entering the season as top-20 teams in the Peach State, according to the Massey Ratings. Holy Innocents’ No. 8 girls team and No. 11 boys team will both play on their home court.

The games will feature 13 ranked prospects throughout the 2026, 27 and 28 cycles, too. It’s one of two early-season events for Hawks-Naismith, as it’ll also put on the Holiday Classic in Norcross, Ga. on Dec. 13. That field will also feature a plethora of top Georgia programs.

Hawks-Naismith Tipoff Classic Schedule

*Times listed are eastern

12:00 pm: No. 17 Creekside vs. No. 1 River Ridge (Girls)
1:40 pm: No. 6 North Paulding vs. No. 8 Holy Innocents (Girls)
3:20 pm: Cross Creek vs. No. 8 Milton (Boys)
5:00 pm: No. 9 Kell vs. Gainesville (Boys)
6:40 pm: No. 12 Woodward vs. No. 11 Holy Innocents (Boys)
8:20 pm: No. 16 Tri-Cities vs. No. 3 McEachern (Boys)

Recruits to Watch (Boys)

2026
3-star SF Jalan Wingfield (Georgia Tech commit) — Tri-Cities
3-star CG Kingston Whitty (West Virginia) — Holy Innocents
3-star SF Devin Hutcherson (Belmont) — Holy Innocents

2027
4-star SG Jarvis Hayes Jr. — Woodward
4-star SG Chase Lumpkin — McEachern
4-star PG Tre Keith — Tri-Cities
3-star SF Frashad Tisby — Cross Creek
3-star PF Solomon Bratton — Milton

2028
4-star PF Bentley Lusakueno — Woodward
4-star SG Myles Hayes — Woodward

Recruits to Watch (Girls)

2027
4-star PF Nahkai Worthy — Holy Innocents
4-star PF Finley Parker — River Ridge
4-star PG Cece Dennis — Creekside

About the Hawks-Naismith Tipoff Classic

More on the event via the Hawks-Naismith website:

“The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy and the Atlanta Tipoff Club are celebrating year EIGHT of coming together to host a high school basketball showcase celebrating high school basketball in Georgia. From youth activation, to former Hawks players stopping by to see the action, these events go beyond just showcasing the teams; they bring the story of the sport full-circle.”

How to Follow Georgia High School Boys Basketball

For Georgia high school boys basketball fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Peach State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the high school hops action throughout the season. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the hardwood excitement across the state.