Lions on the Prowl: Middle Georgia Prep (GA) 2026-27 Player Profiles

Founded in 2013, Middle Georgia Prep  is one of the country's premier independent post graduate basketball programs, based in Stockbridge, GA, about 29 miles southeast of Atlanta. Built around the motto "One good year can change your life," it gives high school graduates an extra year to improve academically, add strength, sharpen their skills and gain recruiting exposure. Each year it brings in about 30 players from across the country and serves as a true college basketball feeder system, sending players on to D1, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO programs, with recent alumni moving on to South Carolina State, Gulf Coast CC, Spartanburg Methodist and Gordon State. The Lions play an up-tempo style built on 94 feet of defensive pressure and transition offense, against a national schedule of top prep academies, junior colleges and college JV programs. The program went 31-3 and finished No. 13 in the National Prep computer rankings in 2024-25, and it finished No. 65 nationally in 2025-26.

Founder and head coach Aaron Tribbey, who also serves as athletic director, is entering his 15th season at Middle Georgia Prep and his 19th as a basketball coach. He is approaching 500 career wins as a head coach, and his teams have won the 2017 National Association of Christian Athletes (NACA) National Championship, the 2018 USA Nationals Prep Championship, the 2018 Georgia Post Grad State Championship and the 2019 IMG Beach Blast. He was named the 2018 NACA Prep Most Outstanding Coach. A skill development specialist at every position, he has sent more than 150 players to college basketball. "Accountability and consistency are the foundation of our program," Tribbey says. Sheldon Hendrix is his assistant coach.

The team's 2026-27 players are profiled below.

Stanton German (2027) 6'4 guard - A post grad from Pope High (GA), German averaged 14.4 ppg, 5.1 rpg and 3.3 apg as a senior, ranking 13th in Georgia's Class AAAAA in points per 32 minutes. A high-motor competitor who plays hard on both ends, he brings defensive toughness, thrives in transition and can create off the dribble for himself and his teammates. Video highlights 

Kannon Hawes (2027) 6'0 guard - A post grad from The Grace Christian Academy (GA), Hawes is a disciplined, two-way lead guard who attacks downhill and puts constant pressure on the defense. A tough, gritty on-ball defender, he takes pride in locking up opposing ball handlers full court, and on offense he is a composed guard who scores within the flow and knocks down spot-up threes. He had 11 points on 3-of-6 three-point shooting in MGP's 99-69 season-opening win over Florida Coastal Prep on October 31. Played club ball with Georgia Canes. 3.5 gpa PH profile 

Hennesy Jackson (2027) 6'0 point guard - A post grad from Sandy Creek High (GA), Jackson was a key backcourt piece for a Patriots program that won back-to-back GHSA Class 3A state championships in 2023 and 2024 and went 16-0 in region play his senior season. He earned his spot at MGP after impressing Coach Tribbey in spring workouts. A high-IQ floor general, he brings positional discipline, defensive awareness and court vision, and he provided steady ball handling and defensive pressure in MGP's 99-69 season-opening win over Florida Coastal Prep. Video highlights 

Angel Marquez (2027) 6'6 wing - A post grad from Archbishop Carroll High (FL) in Miami, Marquez was regarded as one of the most underrated scorers in South Florida as a senior. A matchup problem with his size, he controls tempo, handles like a guard and finishes over smaller defenders. His length lets him clean the defensive glass, start the break and guard multiple positions. Played club ball with Xtreme 305 Basketball.

Micah McMorris (2027) 6'4 guard - A post grad from Peachtree Ridge High (GA), where he was the leading scorer, McMorris previously played at Mountain View High (GA). A big guard who uses his length to overwhelm smaller defenders and alter shots on the perimeter, he is a smooth slasher in constant attack mode who scores off the catch or pulling up off the dribble. He plays with poise, court vision and an unselfish mindset, and he opened his MGP career with 11 points and 9 assists in a 99-69 win over Florida Coastal Prep. At the Nike Tournament of Champions, he had 17 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals in a win over Dysart. Video highlights PH profile 

Aiden Miller (2027) 6'0 point guard - A post grad from Athens Christian School (GA), Miller is a high-IQ floor general with sharp court vision and sound fundamentals. A tireless worker who puts in heavy volume in the gym, he has also developed a physical on-ball defensive identity that lets him hold up against bigger guards. 3.7 gpa Video highlights

Crashodd Smart (2027) 6'8 center - A post grad who played at Westlake High (GA) and Langston Hughes High (GA), Smart gives MGP a physical interior presence. He protects the rim, defends the low post and is an aggressive, high-motor rebounder who reads the ball well off the rim and gets MGP's transition game going. On offense, he finishes efficiently around the basket with soft hands on putbacks and drop-off passes, and he had 8 points and 7 rebounds in the 99-69 season-opening win over Florida Coastal Prep.

EJ Spann (2027) 6'9 forward - Spann is an intriguing, under-the-radar prospect with real upside. A late starter who played little high school basketball, he looks like a next-level player whose post grad year is an important chance to develop. His length lets him disrupt passing lanes and challenge shots at the rim, he tracks the ball well off the glass and high-points rebounds, and he has the potential to stretch the floor as a modern forward. Played club ball with Camden Elite.

Chris Wray (2027) 6'6 point guard - A returner who previously played at Union Grove High (GA), Wray is a long, wiry floor general who uses his size to pass over smaller guards and finish above the rim. He has a deceptive first step and shifty quickness, is tough to contain in the open floor and gets into the paint as a three-level scorer, and his high motor and length let him guard 1 through 4. He averaged 18 ppg, 6 rpg and 6 apg before joining MGP and opened this season with 49 points, including 6-of-10 from three, and 9 rebounds in a 99-69 win over Florida Coastal Prep. Has received multiple D1 offers, including Georgia Southern and Stetson, as well as D2 offers from Allen and Columbus State. Played club ball with OTP. PH profile

Oghenetega "Tega" Dubre (2028) 6'10, 225 lb center - Dubre previously played at McEachern High (GA), one of Georgia's most competitive programs, and The Grace Christian Academy (GA). His calling card is defense: he has natural instincts and discipline as a rim protector, alters shots, closes passing lanes and disrupts opposing offenses in the paint. He plays with a high motor and a team-first approach, moves well without the ball, sets physical screens and rebounds out of his area to start the break, and he is working to expand his offensive game. Video highlights 

Trey Sullivan (2028) 6'3 guard - From The Lovett School (GA) in Atlanta, Sullivan is a knockdown shooter with a high shot IQ and a quick release who scores off the catch or creates space off the dribble. He moves well without the ball, finding openings off pin-downs, curls and trail threes, and his basketball IQ, floor spacing and defensive positioning make him a steady, efficient backcourt piece. Plays club ball with Georgia Stars and Georgia Legacy. 3.3 gpa  PH profile 

RJ Williams (2029) 6'8 forward - The youngest player on the roster, Williams gives MGP modern frontcourt size and long-term upside. His length makes him a high-ceiling interior defender who rotates quickly from the help side and protects the paint, and training and competing against older, college-bound players puts him well ahead of his recruiting peak.

The team's 2026-27 game schedule and results can be found by clicking here