Greene County Boys Basketball 2025-26

Greene County junior Braylen Hurt was a first-team All-Region selection. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Greene County junior Braylen Hurt was a first-team All-Region selection. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Greene boys, girls earn All-Region honors

Greene County’s basketball teams recently wrapped up their 2025–26 seasons, with six standout players earning All-Region recognition.Three players from each program were honored, highlighting strong individual performances despite challenging campaigns.
Greene County head coach Mark Wright is excited about the future of the program with players like Qua Williams (21) returning next season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County head coach Mark Wright is excited about the future of the program with players like Qua Williams (21) returning next season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Thrilla in Camilla: Tigers fall in first round

The Greene County boys basketball team’s season came to a heartbreaking end Feb. 27, as the Tigers fell 56-55 to top-seeded Mitchell County in the first round of the GHSA Class A Division II state tournament.The No.
Greene County forward Dontriel Grable (4) gets set to pass the ball to a teammate during a game against Washington-Wilkes in the Region 8 - A Division II tournament on Feb. 18. JUSTIN RILEY/Contributed

Greene County forward Dontriel Grable (4) gets set to pass the ball to a teammate during a game against Washington-Wilkes in the Region 8 - A Division II tournament on Feb. 18. JUSTIN RILEY/Contributed

Wright believes Tigers are built for state title run

The Greene County boys basketball team is headed to the Class A Division II state playoffs, and head coach Mark Wright believes his team is right where it wants to be.
Greene County’s Jack Brown (1) brings the ball up the floor in a region game against Towns County on Jan. 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County’s Jack Brown (1) brings the ball up the floor in a region game against Towns County on Jan. 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers betting on chemistry

The Greene County boys basketball team’s season has been marked by inconsistency.Head coach Mark Wright said the fluctuations have less to do with effort and more to do with circumstances beyond the court.“It’s really just been the situation,” Wright said.
Greene County guard Qua Williams (21) dribbles past a Towns County defender in transition in a win over the Indians on Jan. 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County guard Qua Williams (21) dribbles past a Towns County defender in transition in a win over the Indians on Jan. 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene boys look to play more connected

Greene County boys basketball head coach Mark Wright believes his team has the potential for another deep playoff run this year, but hopes his players can come together before the postseason begins next month.
Greene County junior guard Braylen Hurt (5) brings the ball up the floor in a game against Morgan County on Dec. 9. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Greene County junior guard Braylen Hurt (5) brings the ball up the floor in a game against Morgan County on Dec. 9. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Tigers putting puzzle together

The Greene County basketball team won two of three last week after starting the season with four straight losses.The Tigers have faced a challenging schedule to start the season, but have fared well despite some results.
Greene County head coach Mark Wright said junior guard Braylen Hurt (5) is a player to watch out for this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County head coach Mark Wright said junior guard Braylen Hurt (5) is a player to watch out for this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers have high expectations after turnover

Greene County is coming off one of its best seasons in program history.The Tigers won a region championship, entered the state playoffs as a No. 1 seed, and reached the semifinals before losing to eventual runner-up McIntosh County Academy, finishing with a 22-8 record.
Jack Brown. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Jack Brown. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tigers looking for leadership during summer

The Greene County boys basketball team suffered a disappointing end to its 2024-25 season.McIntosh County Academy defeated the Tigers 49-41 in the Final Four of the Class A Division II state tournament. They were one win shy of competing for a state championship after leading for most of the game.