On the cover: Now that the Hawks are playoff-bound, one of the city’s most beloved sports figures wants to come back for a piece of the action. Dominique Wilkins, former Hawks superstar and current TV color commentator, is planning a comeback with his longtime club in time for the postseason. But is the aging star ready for the rigors of the league? Scott Janovitz recently talked to Wilkins and has the scoop on his impending return.
In this issue: This week in our High School Sports Report we profile Wesleyan School’s Anne Marie Armstrong, who has the chance to leave school as one of the most decorated prep athletes in Georgia history. … Derek Wiley provides his analysis on this weekend’s Final Four matchups in Detroit, breaking down Saturday’s Villanova-North Carolina and UConn-Michigan State matchups. Which teams will advance to the championship game on Monday? … Braves beat writer Fletcher Proctor tells readers why they should be excited about the upcoming Braves season. With an improved outfield and a potentially great pitching staff, a playoff berth isn’t as farfetched as it seemed back in December.