Former Wheeler hoops star to host ‘In the Layne’ all-star game

Some of the best high school basketball players from Cobb and Atlanta will be gathering at Wheeler High School’s Wildcat Arena next Friday, March 15, in an event organized by ex-Wildcat great D.A. Layne.In the Layne

He got in touch with us earlier this week to let us know about what he’s calling “In the Layne,” which features top male and female seniors who will get a final sendoff for their prep careers.

Some of them play for East Cobb schools: Jaire Eastmond and Malachi Rhodes of Wheeler, C.J. Henderson of Kell, Justin Day of Sprayberry and Micah Paulk of Pope are on the East boys roster coached by Larry Thompson of Wheeler. D.J. Patrick of Sprayberry is on the West roster.

Layne, who played for Wheeler from 1994-98, also starred at the University of Georgia and played pro basketball abroad for several years.

The ticket and other event information is above. Check out the full rosters below.

In the Layne Boys Roster

In the Layne Girls Roster

 

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