Can't remember a VT BBall recruit getting so much hype.

“I’ve been coaching for 24 years, and he’s the best I‘ve ever coached against,’’ Gainesville coach Benjie Wood said. “He’s 6-7 and can shoot the ball, but what gets overlooked is his basketball IQ. He’s so under control and intelligent. And the bigger the moment, the better he plays. He’s a pro.’’

Nolley made a similar impression in Hughes’ 68-62 first-round victory against Allatoona. Nolley scored 37 points, made seven 3-pointers and had six rebounds and six assists.

“I have seen almost all the top guys, and I honestly can’t think of any player better than him in the state,’’ Allatoona coach Markus Hood said. “He can do it all. If there was not the rule of preventing high school guys from being drafted, I think he would be drafted.’’