Basketball season is in full swing across Northeast Georgia, and the excitement is building for another season on the hardwood. As the 2026-27 season gets underway, Now Georgia and sports partner Blitz continue our team-by-team previews, highlighting returning players, fresh talent and what lies ahead. Up next: the Tallulah Falls Indians.
Head Coach: Cody Coleman (8th Season)
2025-26 Record/Results: 15-11; Region 3rd; Elite 8; #1 Rank
The Indians will navigate life without Neyo Bain, a 1,000-point scorer who moves on to the next level. With three major contributors back, including Brian Neely, TFS has consistency and experience that will serve the boys well this winter.
PERSONNEL & STYLE OF PLAY
# of Returning Starters: 2
Key Players: Brian Neely, Todor Stanimirovic, Bruno Bonatti, Louis Lenain, Judah McIntosh
Key Departures: Neyo Bain
Offensive Style: Princeton Foundation
STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
Strengths: “Defense and depth,” says Coleman.
Biggest Challenges: “Developing team continuity.”
EXPECTATIONS
From the Coach: “Compete for a Region Championship!”
From BLITZ: Brian Neely is going to move into an even bigger role than what he already had, and Todor Stanimirovic has proven himself in the paint (and can hit the outside shot when needed) for the last two years. Louis Lenain and Bruno (we can talk about Bruno) Bonatti will be critical to the team’s success this year. This team has a shot at being a contender for a region title and should be in the GIAA Elite 8.
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