Saah Nimley has recruited Georgia as well as anybody the last several years. He found another gem in Marquise Leslie @quiseleslie2. Long, athletic 6’7 forward with a pretty stroke. Had 27 points (four 3s) in state semifinal win over Tri-Cities today.
5A @OfficialGHSAState Semifinal
FINAL
@ALX_Bball - 85
@BasketballTCHS - 76
Alexander takes the last step in the #MarchToMacon! Marquise Leslie finished with 27 points for Alexander. Jayden Crawford chipped in 17 points. Torian Greene added 14 points. Pops Dunson recorded 11 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
Jalan Wingfield finished with 27 points and 6 rebounds for Tri-Cities in his final high school game.
@quiseleslie2@Jaydenishim@TorianGreene12@gpopsd@WingfieldJalan
@quiseleslie2 of Alexander HS could play a big role in their post-season run because of his versatility and shot making. Check out why I’ve been impressed with his development over the past few seasons.
FINAL
@SPHSbball - 64
@ALX_Bball - 72
Four players scored in double figures as Alexander earned a hard fought road victory. The Cougars used depth & defense to wear down the Spartans.
@gpopsd - 18 pts
@quiseleslie2 - 17 pts
@Jaydenishim - 17 pts
@aiden2tuff12 - 10 pts
HALFTIME
@ALX_Bball - 37
@SPHSbball - 24
S. Paulding came out fast as they fed off their home crowd but a 20-10 second quarter, led by their defense, helped Alexander get control of the game. @quiseleslie2 & @Jaydenishim both lead all scorers with 11 points.
FINAL:
@ALX_Bball – 75
East Paulding – 48
A dominant second half from Alexander secured a big region win. It was a balanced scoring effort overall, with nine players contributing points.
Christian Moore’s motor was on full display. He controlled the glass, protected the paint defensively, and consistently ran the floor to create opportunities in transition.
Gregory Dunson led the way with 15 points, many coming from the free-throw line. He also made a strong impact as a playmaker, attacking the lane and finding shooters on kick-outs.
Marquise Leslie added 14 second-half points to fuel Alexander’s run, showcasing his two-way ability while filling up the stat sheet.
Jayden Crawford and Torian Greene were solid throughout the night, finding ways to impact the game beyond scoring.
Cam Jackson had a productive performance with 11 points, doing the dirty work—disrupting passing lanes, rebounding from the wing, and finishing around the basket.
@MekhiMcKinney3
Final:
@ALX_Bball : 73
@PRHSBasketball : 50
Alexander controlled this game for three quarters in their win over Peachtree Ridge. Torian Greene impacted the game in multiple ways—everyone knows he can score, but his defensive intensity was contagious today. Marquise Leslie came alive in the second half with 10 points and some big defensive plays. Jayden Crawford was solid as well.
For Ridge, Daniel Hollis was impressive. His overall activity, athleticism, and feel were on display despite the loss.
@quiseleslie2
🚨 OTR Circuit News
'26 Marquise Leslie committed to Charleston Southern this month.
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He competed with the GA Canes this year & will star for @ALX_Bball this season.
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Charleston Southern has had a lot of success with Georgia natives. Their staff continues to prioritize the Peach State and they’ve now gotten a high school recruit from Georgia in 3 straight classes.
2026- Marquise Leslie
2025- Jake Taylor
2024- Anthony Gause