Georgia Tech: Derrick Favors signs

The 6-9, 233-pound Favors (left, with his mother) led South Atlanta to the Class AAA state championship by averaging 28.1 points, 13.3 rebounds, five blocks, four steals and three assists. Earlier this month, he won MVP honors at the McDonald's All-American Game with 19 points and eight rebounds. - Larry Hartstein Johnny Crawford / jcrawford@ajc.com