(2025) - SG Akai Fleming to Georgia Tech

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We offered today. 6’2” SG attends Osborne HS in Powder Springs.    Plays AAU for the Atlantic Celtics.   He’s mentioned in this link.

https://ontheradarhoops.com/otr-breakout-camp-knockout-guards/

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Currently has 4 offers: IU, Alabama, Kennesaw St and Kansas St. Watched a game of Fleming’s from March last night. He’s different from some of the other ‘25 offers like Haralson and Trey McKenney who are already physically mature kids. Fleming’s a freshman who looks like a freshman. He’s clearly a good athlete, but he’s all arms and legs at this point. There was no obvious trait that blew me away in a single viewing. But, what was impressive was his basketball IQ. He consistently made the right play and he didn’t force a thing. It really showed up a couple of times on defense where he made reads from the weak side, came off his man and beat a cutter to the pass for steals. His instincts appear to be very good. Also impressed with his demeanor. The kid just plays. Really looking forward to watching him more.

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Short clip from the Adidas event in Indy.

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https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/class-of-2025-guard-and-iu-basketball-prospect-akai-fleming-just-focused-on-his-game-right-now/?fbclid=IwAR3RklECzYZIFBKkHA7ybExbyGTPRhGXlHTH_MX105CSSIaTtMzQRmjW4f8

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Osborne ranked #7 in the 7A pre-season poll.  For reference:  Ace Bailey plays at McEachern; Jakai Newton at Newton; Gicarri Harris at Grayson.

 

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Osborne HS participating in the Georgia Elite 8 Showcase and were beaten 63-53 by Hiram.  Fleming had 23p in the loss. 

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First game of sophomore season for Fleming:  23p; 6r; 4a; 2s; 6b; 2t.  Osborne beaten by Hiram 63-53.

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In an 83-71 win, Fleming had 28p.  Through 5 games he's averaging 21ppg.   Stats through 4 games are 6 reb; 4 asst; 3 stl; 3 blk; 2 TO.

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Commentary on Fleming from On The Radar Thanksgiving Showcase - The 6’5″ wing out of Osborne High School, Akai Fleming, is one to keep a close eye on. Fleming does a phenomenal job using his size and length on both ends of the court. Showed he could connect from deep and also does well creating his own shot and hit a couple mid-range jumpers off the bounce. Fleming stays active defensively and makes it hard for the offense to get anywhere around the basket. As his body continues to develop and fill-out, I anticipate he will be a force offensively within 5 feet of the basket. Finished with 16 points in the close loss to Fayette Co. Fleming currently holds offers from Alabama, Cincinnati, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas State, Kennesaw State, and SMU.

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In a 75-71 loss to Fayette Co., Fleming had 16p  13r  2a  1s  7b  2t

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Osborne beaten by Pisgah  80-75.  Fleming 29p, 18 in the 4th Q.

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The Shot Clock/Josh Tec - Akai Fleming puts on a show

The moment that will stick with me the most from the weekend was 2025 G Akai Fleming’s performance for Osborne on Saturday night in the Peach Ball Classic. While the Cardinals didn’t win, Fleming’s second half electrified, and he showed that he ranks among the best sophomore guards in the state. 

After a slow start to the game, Fleming exploded in the second half, scoring 25 of his 29 points. To narrow the scope even further, he scored 18 in the fourth quarter to try to win it for Osborne. 

The 6-foot-4 guard caught fire from the field and showed his three-level scoring. The Cardinals’ best offense was to let Akai cook. To say that his jumper was working would be putting it lightly. He was able to create space for it off the dribble, and he hit when contested too. 

His offensive outburst was the story, but he showed plenty of upside and versatility on defense. He used his lengthy frame well to disrupt and guard multiple positions. 

With the Atlanta Celtics, Fleming is going to have a performance like this that makes him pop on a national scale. While he’s not a local secret by any means, he has all the makings of a national stock riser. 

Fleming holds offers and interest from: Kansas State, Kennesaw State, Cincinnati, Georgia, Indiana, Alabama, SMU and others. 

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Another target that's been hard to find game stats for on any regular basis.  Last year, stats for 26 games were posted to MaxPreps.  This year, his first 10 games were posted but nothing since January 4, and newspaper references I find are mostly limited to the game score and not individual performance.  Frustrating.

Tuesday night, Osborne (12-6) defeated Walton (12-8) 62-58 and Akai had 29p. 

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Game played on Tuesday, Osborne defeated Walton 62-58 after trailing 49-43 after 3 Qs.  In the 4th, Fleming scored 12 of his team's 19 pts.  For the game he had 27p; 4r; 1a; 1s; 3b; 3t.

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Finally, Fleming's stats have been updated on MaxPreps

16 games:  18.3p; 4.1r; 2.2a; 1.5s; 1.6b; 2.7t.       53% FG; 50% on 3s; 75% FT

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Not sure if we're actively recruiting Akai or his father simply tweeted out his offers.

 

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Fun little watch

[Stuhoo]

37 minutes ago, Demo said:

Fun little watch

Good group of kids and a strong player.