Executive Director Report
I wanted to update everyone on our Hall of Fame banquet on June 5, 2021. The Dalton Convention Center has given us a Covid-19 guide that we must follow. We will have a limited number of seats that are available, and they will be reserved for the family and guests of...
GACA Basketball Clinic
The GACA Basketball Clinic will be in the Spring to better serve the needs of our Membership. More details will be provided at a later Date. Pre Registration CLICK HERE GBCA CLINIC REGISTRATION ISSUES....PLEASE CONTACT Ryan Koudele- Clinic Registration / 404-583-5164...
The GACA North-South All-Star Basketball Showcase has been cancelled for
2021 due to Covid-19 concerns. The All-Star and All-State teams will be
selected and announced on the GACA website in late March.
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Boys All State NOMINATE HERE
Girls All State NOMINATE HERE
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2020-21 Basketball Rules Modifications
The following are the in-game “modifications” established by the GHSA during the 2020-21 basketball season. The modifications outlined in this document are designed to help decrease potential exposure to respiratory droplets by encouraging physical distancing, and limiting participation in administrative tasks to essential personnel and allowing for appropriate protective equipment.
1. Pregame Meeting Protocol
Pregame Protocol (2019-2020 NFHS Officials Manual, page 16, 1.8; NFHS Basketball Rule Book – 3-4-5)
Limit attendees to the referee and the head coach from each team with each coach standing on the outside of the center circle on each side of the division line.
All individuals maintain a social distance of 6 feet or greater at the center circle.
Suspend handshakes prior to and following the Pregame Conference.
2. Team Benches (1-13-1)
Social distancing should be practiced at all times.
Limit the number of bench personnel to observe physical distancing of 6 feet or greater.
Place team benches opposite the spectator seating if possible. If not, create separation of not less than 6-feet between the team bench and spectator seating behind the bench.
Additional chairs or rows may be added to allow bench personnel to observe social distancing of 6 feet or greater, not beyond the end-line or the coach’s box.
Create an additional team bench(s) behind the courtside bench to ensure social distancing.
Personnel not in the game should adhere to any required local/state face covering requirements while on the bench.
3. Officials Table (2-1-3)
The host should sanitize the table before the game and at halftime.
Place officials table sufficiently away from the sideline to allow for additional space for substitutes.
Limit seats at the official table to essential personnel which includes home team scorer and timer (shot clock operator if used) with a recommended distance of 6 feet or greater between individuals. Other personnel (visiting scorer, statisticians, media, etc.) should be located in an alternate location.
Table personnel should adhere to any required local/state face covering requirements.
4. Pre and Post Game Ceremony
Suspend the pregame introduction handshakes.
Suspend post game protocol of shaking hands. Teams shall line up along the free throw line near their respective bench area and nod/wave in a sportsmanship gesture.
Officials shall stand at the division line across from the benches during pregame introductions.
5. Basketball Rules Interpretations
Rule 4-1 EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
Basketball
Ball given to officials in the locker room, where it is sanitized as recommended by the ball manufacturer and not used for warm-ups or at halftime.
The “host school” should have a back-up game ball ready for play should the game ball in use go out of play and is touched by a non-playing participant. At which time that ball would be sanitized before being put back into play.
The host school should ensure that the ball is sanitized during time-outs and between quarters. See the recommended sanitizing process by Wilson on the GHSA web site.
Sanitizer should be provided by the host team at the table.
Face coverings are permissible for players on the court during play.
Consider requiring coaching staff and other bench personnel to wear face coverings while physically spaced on the bench. (NOTE: GHSA – All bench personnel SHALL wear face coverings if physical spacing is not possible)
Rule 5-3 Officials Uniform and Equipment
Long-sleeved shirts are permissible. (5-1-3)
Officials shall not wear jackets during pre-game court/player observation.
Electronic whistles are permissible (supplies are limited).
Choose a whistle whose tone will carry inside.
Check the market for choices
Whistle coverings/pockets are required if using a standard whistle and no face covering.
Cloth face coverings and gaiters are permissible with no visible logo/wording.
Gloves are permissible.
Other Modifications
Throw-in
Official shall stand 6 feet or greater away from player making the throw-in and bounce the ball to that player on a front court throw-in.
Free Throw Administration
The lead official shall stand on the end line and bounce the ball to the free thrower.
Jump Ball
Eliminate the jump ball and award the ball to the visiting team to start the game with the first alternating possession for the throw in.
To start an overtime period, use a coin toss to determine which team is awarded the ball.
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GEORGIA BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEMBERS
GBCA Executive Board
PRESIDENT Allen Whitehart Milton Region 5-AAAAAAA
1st VICE PRESIDENT Jesse McMillan (GHSA) Norcross Region 7-AAAAAAA
2nd VICE PRESIDENT Joe Dix (GACA) Collins Hill Region 8-AAAAAAA
3rd VICE PRESIDENT Rory Welsh (NCAA) Langston Hughes Region 4-AAAAAA
4th VICE PRESIDENT Gene Durden (GACA) Buford Region 8-AAAAAA
5th VICE PRESIDENT Nichole Dixon (GHSA) Holy Innocents’ Region 5-A
NATIONAL REP Ryan Koudele (NABC, NHSBCA)
Secretary/Treasurer GACA Office GACA
GBCA Board of Directors
AAAAAAA (Boys) Scott Bracco Lambert Region 6-AAAAAAA
AAAAAA (Boys) Darrell Lockhart Valdosta Region 1-AAAAAA
AAAAA (Boys) Aaron Parr St Pius X Region 5-AAAAA
AAAA (Boys) Bakari Bryant Dougherty Region 1-AAAA
AAA (Boys) Sharman White Pace Academy Region 5-AAA
AA (Boys) Lenny Williams Woodville Tompkins Region 2-AA
A Public (Boys) Michael Brooker Lake Oconee Academy Region 8-A
A Private (Boys) Corry Black St Anne- Pacelli Region 4-A
AAAAAAA (Girls) Julie Connor Tift Region 1-AAAAAAA
AAAAAA (Girls) Cedric King Lovejoy Region 4-AAAAAA
AAAAAA (Girls) Tim Slater Lanier Region 8-AAAAAA
AAAAAA (Girls) Shon Thomaston Carrolton Region 5-AAAAAA
AAA (Girls) Leslie Cooper Burke County Region 4-AAA
AAAAA (Girls) Kathy Richie Walton Southwest Dekalb Region 5-AAAAA
AAA (Girls) Eric Herrick Dawson County Region 7-AAA
AAAAAAA (Girls) Dani Wright Archer Region 7-AAAAAAA
At Large (Admin) Eric Holland Rome Region 5-AAAAAA
At Large (Retired Coach) Chuck Miller
NORTH SENIOR GIRLS |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
Head Coach |
Dee Dee Dillard |
Rabun County |
Assistant Coach |
Carolyn Whitney |
Weslyan |
Assistant Coach |
Erick Willis |
North Oconee |
GACA Coordinator |
Kristi House |
North Hall |
PLAYER |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
Amara Newsom |
Steve Lenaham |
Harrison |
Ansley Hall |
Erick Willis |
North Oconee |
Selma Kulo |
Courtnry Strauthers |
Brookwood |
Grace Hollifield |
Kristi House |
North Hall |
Kamryn Collins |
Brian Harmon |
Collins Hill |
Asjah Innis |
Brian Harmon |
Collins Hill |
Caroline Martin |
Brad Kudlas |
North Forsyth |
Lauren Swanson |
Kristi House |
North Hall |
Andelin Hill |
Crystal Beach |
Union Co. |
Ikenya King |
Alana Allen |
Douglass |
Ansley Allen |
Brad Kadlus |
North Forsyth |
NORTH JUNIOR GIRLS |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
Head Coach |
Jan Azar |
Hebron Christian |
Assistant Coach |
Nichole Dixon |
Holy Innocents |
Assistant Coach |
Demetrius Frazier |
Hebron Christian |
GACA Coordinator |
Courtney Gonzalez |
Flowery Branch |
PLAYER |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
De’Mauri Flournoy |
Shon Thomaston |
Carrollton |
Paige Lyons |
Carolyn Whitney |
Wesleyan |
Nicole Azar |
Jan Azar |
Hebron |
Cierra Foster |
Nichole Dixon |
Holy Innocents |
Ashuntee Weems |
Alana Allen |
Fredrick-Douglass |
Sussy Ngulefac |
Cynthia Cooper |
Parkview |
Jillian Hollingshead |
Nichole Dixon |
Holy Innocents |
Malia Fisher |
Jan Azar |
Hebron |
Sacha Washington |
Brian Harmon |
Collins Hill |
Ashlee Locke |
Courtney Gonzalez |
Flowery Branch |
Anna De’nes |
Joe Daniels |
Trinity Christian |
Kayla McPherson |
Dan Lampe |
Madison Co. |
SOUTH SENIOR GIRLS |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
Head Coach |
Leslie Lawrence |
Burke County |
Assistant Coach |
Jawan Bailey |
Josey |
Assistant Coach |
Shonterious Williams |
Burke County |
GACA Coordinator |
Julie Conner |
Tift County |
PLAYER |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
Janiah Ellis |
Rondesha Williams |
Colquitt Co. |
Jelissa Reese |
Sherri Harris |
Americus-Sumter |
Corriana Evans |
Tykira Gilbert |
Spalding |
Tyasia Freeman |
Leslie Lawrence |
Burke County |
Sydne Watts |
Matt Cates |
Cherokee |
Lydia Freeman |
Hilda Hankerson |
Westlake |
Daelyn Craig |
Phyllis Arthur |
McEachern |
Destinee Ellison |
Sug Parker |
Washington Co |
Jaida Burgess |
Brandon Lindsey |
Johnson-Savannah |
Ja’Mya Johnson |
E. A. Wilcox |
Valdosta |
Sydney Thomas |
John Speeney |
North Cobb |
Jameah Alston |
Randy McClure |
Campbell |
SOUTH JUNIOR GIRLS |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
Head Coach |
Edward WIlcox |
Valdosta |
Assistant Coach |
Sandy Turner |
Valdosta |
Assistant Coach |
Sherri Harris |
Americus-Sumter |
GACA Coordinator |
Sug Parker |
Washington County |
PLAYER |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
Kaila Rouger |
Olufemi Gordon |
Beach |
Makaila Brown |
Maria Mangram |
Brunswick |
Makayla Timpson |
Kimmie Graham |
Early Co. |
Jordyn Dorsey |
Kim Schlein |
Cross Creek |
Miracle Parker |
Sug Parker |
Washington Co. |
Kiarah Cole-Massiah |
Phyllis Arthur |
McEachern |
Ashley Joyce |
Chris Freeman |
Tattnall Co. |
Takia Davis |
Cornelius Walker |
Calhoun Co. |
Stangious Alford |
Willie Goolsby Jr |
Southwest Macon |
Kate Johnson |
Matt Cates |
Cherokee |
Makayla Torrence |
Antonio Wade |
Roswell |
NORTH SENIOR BOYS |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
Head Coach |
Eugene Brown |
SW Dekalb |
Assistant Coach |
Charlemagne Gibbons |
Newton |
Assistant Coach |
Winston Smoak |
SW Dekalb |
GACA Coordinator |
Drew Catlett |
St. Francis |
PLAYER |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
Collin Granger |
Scott Bracco |
Lambert |
Jalen Deloach |
Greg Phillips |
Berkmar |
Jabiri Smith |
Joe Dix |
Collins Hill |
Sam White |
Ryan Scoggins |
Dalton |
Jacksen Greco |
Allen Carden |
Sequoyah |
Devin Longstreet |
Dr. Phil McCrary |
Columbia |
Emon Washington |
Gregory Moultrie |
South Cobb |
Christian Fussell |
Rory Griffin |
Greenforest |
Tyler Johnson |
L’Dreco Thomas |
Cedar Shoals |
Eugene Brown, III |
Eugene Brown |
SW Dekalb |
Shawn Smith |
Charlemagne Gibbons |
Newton |
Dee Tops |
James Bailey |
New Manchester |
Lamar Oden |
Rory Griffin |
Greenforest |
NORTH JUNIOR BOYS |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
Head Coach |
Mike Reddick |
South Atlanta |
Assistant Coach |
Jamond Simmons |
Morgan County |
Assistant Coach |
Stephon Porter |
South Atlanta |
Assistant Coach |
Don Hurlburt |
Elbert County |
GACA Coordinator |
Cabral Huff |
Holy Innocents |
PLAYER |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
Matthew Cleveland |
Sharman White |
Pace Academy |
Broc Bidwell |
Fredrick Hurt |
West Forsyth |
Dylan Garrington |
Rick Rasmussen |
North Oconee |
Sam Tidwell |
Ryan Scoggins |
Dalton |
Garrison Powell |
Cabral Huff |
Holy Innocents |
Deshon Proctor |
Jon-Michael Nickerson |
Sandy Creek HS |
Jasaun Holt |
Drew Catlett |
St. Francis |
Kalib Clinton |
Ty Baumgardner |
Jackson County |
Franklin Almonte |
Ryan Scoggins |
Dalton |
Ian Schieffelin |
Geoffrey Pierce |
Grayson High School |
Robbie Armbrester |
Eddie Johnson |
Therrell |
SOUTH SENIOR BOYS |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
Head Coach |
James Hartry |
Tucker |
Assistant Coach |
Terrance Haywood |
Glynn Academy |
Assistant Coach |
Branden Mayweather |
Lanier |
GACA Coordinator |
Robert Cotton |
SW Macon |
PLAYER |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
Kent Garard |
Bill Moore |
Camden County |
Kobe Stewart |
Lawrence Kelly |
Cross Creek |
Zarion Griffin |
Lee Hill |
Statesboro |
Ricky Brown |
Darrell Lockhart |
Valdosta |
Xavier Valley |
Martisse Troup |
North Clayton |
Amaree McGriff |
Ty Randolph |
Lanier County |
Derrius Hayes |
Chris Owens |
Upson Lee |
Christian Chambers |
Kevin Kenny |
Evans High School |
Prince Davies |
Larry Thompson |
Wheeler |
Jermaine Mann |
Jordan Griffin |
Dutchtown |
Cameron Bryant |
Jordan Griffin |
Dutchtown |
SOUTH JUNIOR BOYS |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
Head Coach |
Darren Rogers |
Westlake |
Assistant Coach |
Darron Rogers, Jr |
Hapeville Charter |
Assistant Coach |
Jonathan Simmons |
Westlake |
Assistant Coach |
Anthony Manning |
Westlake |
GACA Coordinator |
Lemetrius Ray |
Wayne County |
PLAYER |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
Elijah Tucker |
Roger Kvam |
Cherokee |
Derrius Martin |
Martisse Troup |
North Clayton |
Tailand Owens |
Roger Kvam |
Cherokee |
Shamar Norman |
Aaron Clark |
Windsor Forrest |
Derrick Harris |
Ricardo Rivera |
Mitchell County |
Corey Trotter |
Lawrence Kelly |
Cross Creek |
Ronnie Stiggles |
Cervantes Boddy |
Butler |
Isaac Abedde |
Dallis Smith |
Westover |
Chance Moor |
Mike Thompson |
McEachern |
Georgie Pridgett |
Ty Phillips |
Roswell |
Cameron McDowell |
Mike Thompson |
McEachern |
Gary Voltz |
Quantavias Allen |
Columbus |
Malique Smith |
Chris Owens |
Upson Lee |
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GACA Basketball Clinic
The GACA Basketball Clinic will be in the Spring to better serve the needs of our Membership. More details will be provided at a later Date. Pre Registration CLICK HERE GBCA CLINIC REGISTRATION ISSUES....PLEASE CONTACT Ryan Koudele- Clinic Registration / 404-583-5164...
Basketball
BASKETBALL photos are now online — JUST CLICK HERE — then click on sports photos and then the GACA box.