Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball Players to Watch

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Below are the Southern States Athletic Conference Players to Watch for the 2026-27 men's basketball season.

The 2027 SSAC Men's Basketball Championship takes place February 23-27 at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama.

  		• Landen Williams
    Jr., G, Huntsville, Ala.
    • Transfer from Georgia Highlands, where he averaged 8.4 points per game
    • Will provide leadership, high IQ and experience on the perimeter
    		Dontae Smith
    So., G, Newnan, Ga.
    • Combo guard who started 12 games last year, averaging 13 points per game in conference play
    • SSAC All-Freshman Team
  		• Amir Rosa
    Jr., G, Marietta, Ga.
    • Transfer from Arkansas Southeast CC
    • Averaged 16.1 points per game and shot 47 percent from the floor last year
    		K'Shawn Scott
    Sr., W, Suwanee, Ga.
    • Transfer from Oakland City University
    • Most experienced player that can bring scoring and a defensive presence
  		• Seck Zongo
    Jr., W, Bronx, N.Y.
    • Brings length, athleticism and skill to the wing
    • Playmaking ability will improve front court play
    		KJ Anderson
    Sr., G, Tuscumbia, Ala.
    • Proven shooter that brings experience and floor spacing
    • In 2024-25, finished top five in NJCAA in made three pointers
  		• Gil Gonzalez
    Sr., F, Denver, Colo.
    • First team All-Conference, averaged 12 points per game and 9.2 rebounds per game
    • Multiple time SSAC Defensive Player of the Week
    		Abraham Garjah
    Sr., G, Jacksonville, Fla.
    • Team's second leading scorer last year with 12.3 points per game
    • Dished out four assists per contest last year
  		• Raylan Barrion
    Sr., G, Atlanta, Ga.
    • Averaged 10 points and three assists per game last season
    • Scored 24 points in championship game last year vs. William Carey
    		Kota Benson
    Jr, G, Tuscon, Ariz.
    • Averaged 17 points, four assists and four rebounds per game last season before injury
    • Scored season-high 21 points vs. Johnson
  		• Jordyn Turner-Durley
    Sr., G, Florence, Ala.
    • Elite downhill finisher who can create off the bounce
    • Will be a much improved shooter
    		Kamal Green II
    So., G, Ystad, Sweden
    • Led Faulkner in minutes in 2025, totaling 1,537
    • Defended well and cleanly, getting only one yellow last year
  		• Timothy Parker
    Sr., F, Moreno Valley, Calif.
    • Cal Pac Conference Player of the Year and Third Team All-American
    • Averaged 19.7 points per game last season
    		Triston Conger
    Sr., G, Hendersonville, Tenn.
    • First team All-Conference in the Mid-South last year
    • Transfer from Cumberland, where he is the all-time assists and steals leader
  		• Kameron Johnson
    Sr., G, New Orleans, La.
    • Reigning SSAC Player of the Year and Second Team All-American
    • Averaged 18.4 points, 6.4 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game last season
    		Zachary Lee
    Sr., G, Mansfield, Texas
    • Second Team All-SSAC last season
    • Averaged 14.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game in 2025-26
  		• BJ Marable
    Sr., F, Knoxville, Tenn.
    • Athletic, physical big who can play multiple positions
    • Brings experience to the team in talent and as teammate
    		BJ Boykin
    Jr., G, Jacksonville, Fla.
    • Athletic guard who can play 1-4
    • Possesses strong offensive game with physical play
  		• Robert Harris
    So., G, Richmond, Va.
    • SSAC All-Freshman honoree
    • Ability to score, defend and play with confidence could make him breakout player
    		Cahlib Edwards
    Sr., G, Chattanooga, Tenn.
    • Experienced guard and proven scorer
    • Ability to create offense and make plays will be a major factor in success this season
  		• Devon Rainey
    Sr., G, Jonesboro, Ga.
    • Transfer from Valdosta State and is a former NJCAA All-American
    • Can score at all three levels and has size, length and athleticism
    		Yannis Woods
    Sr., F, Jonesboro, Ga.
    • Transfer from Clayton State
    • Runs floor well and defends the rim
  		• Jack Harper
    Jr., W, Pulaski, Tenn.
    • Made big splash last year for the Firehawks
    • High character and trusts in the process
    		TJ Cochran
    Sr., W, Columbus, Ga.
    • Second team All-Conference honoree
    • Made 70+ three pointers last year and averaged eight boards a game
  		• Malik Franklin
    Sr., G, Vicksburg, Miss.
    • All-Conference honoree who averaged over 16 points per game
    • 2025-26 Sixth Man of the Year
    		Troy Dunn
    Sr., G, Gonzales, La.
    • Top three scorer for WCU last year at 12 points per game
    • Great offseason healing and strengthening his game
  		• Elijah Pichon
    Jr., G, Slidell, La.
    • Key reserve over past two seasons
    • Expected to elevate in terms of contributions and minutes
    		Leon Williams
    Sr., G, Cambridge, Mass.
    • Appeared in 31 games for XULA last season after transferring from Midland CC
    • Dynamic scorer who averaged 7.6 points per game on 40 percent shooting