This is NOT a ranking, but rather a spotlight on young talents to watch as they transition to high school hoops within the next month. Keep an eye on these prospects as they continue to develop their game and make waves in the Tar Heel State.
First | Last | Position | Height | City | Scouting |
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★ | Tayshawn | Adams | PG | 5'10" | Raleigh | Hyper athletic scoring point guard. Excellent speed from end to end, crafty finisher and can score in multiple ways. |
★ | Micah | Allen | SF | 6' 5" | Monroe | Big wing with long arms, athleticism and feel for the game. Excels defensively, but positions himself well to score. |
★ | Kareem | Anderson | PG | 6' 0" | Fayetteville | Shifty guard with a strong base and craftiness in the painted area. Very athletic and gets to his spots. |
★ | Donyeh | Baird | SG | 6' 3" | Winston-Salem | Smooth scoring guard that stays in attack mode. Plays with intensity and attacks angles well. |
★ | Jabari | Benson | SF | 6' 5" | Raeford | Tall, long wing that stuffs the stat sheet. Rebounds the ball, handles it in transition and knocks down shots off the dribble. |
★ | Griffin | Cockerham | HP | 6' 4" | Apex | Incredibly strong frontcourt player that can rebound, push the break and slam it down through traffic. High motor. |
★ | Chance | Crowder | PG | 5' 5" | Rockingham | Tough floor general that controls pace. Bigtime outside shooting threat & applies intense pressure. Football background. |
★ | Amazin | Dixon | SG | 6' 2" | Wilmington | Microwave scoring guard that can get whatever he wants off the dribble. Has a very quick shot. |
★ | Jagger | Emerson | SF | 6' 6" | Bear Creek | Long, left-handed springy wing that does alot of things well. Strong weakside shotblocker and a quick slasher. |
★ | King | Gibson | HG | 6' 3" | Greensboro | Top tier prospect that checks a ton of boxes. Blend of athleticism, skill and IQ projects him high. Instant impact player. |
★ | Jeremiah | Glaspie | SG | 6' 2" | Winston-Salem | Freakishly gifted athlete that has a solid all-around game. Looks to faciliate but can throw down thunderous dunks in traffic. |
★ | Daqavis | Greene | C | 6' 9" | Rocky Mount | Dominant post presence that is brimming with athleticism and power. Dunks anything near the basket and protects the rim. |
★ | Seth | Harris | HP | 6' 4" | Greensboro | Do-it-all player that doesn't mind banging in the paint or stepping out to the perimeter. Great intangibles. |
★ | Keyshawn | Herring | HG | 6' 1" | Kinston | Electric combo guard that can the change momentum of a game. Scores from all over the floor and excels in transition. |
★ | Hayden | Hillman | CG | 5'11" | Hickory | Lights out shooting lead guard that can stick it off the dribble and off the catch. Makes the simple plays and produces. |
★ | Connor | Hodgson | CG | 5'11" | Charlotte | Tough shot maker that can put it on the floor and get to the basket. Unorthodox form throws defenses off. |
★ | Noni | Jones | PF | 6' 5" | Greensboro | Athletic young big man that can throw it down with ease. Rebounds well, blocks shots and makes his presence known. |
★ | Julian | Lowe | SG | 6' 3" | Durham | Great athlete with a strong frame. Plays multiple positions, shoots it well and has a good mid-range game. |
★ | Cruz | Miller | CG | 6' 2" | Concord | Tough all-around guard that impacts the game big on both ends of the floor. Has good size, skill and instincts. |
★ | Sequel | Patterson | HG | 6' 1" | Charlotte | Exceptionally athletic guard that uses his body well on both ends. Rebounds, locks down defensively and gets in the paint at will. |
★ | Zaiyir | Phillips | CG | 5'11" | Gastonia | Bigtime scoring threat that gets others involved with his paint touches. Left-handed attacking style game. |
★ | Kobe | Plata | PG | 5'11" | Apex | Gritty young floor general that sits down defensively and makes plays happen consistently on offense. |
★ | Jordan | Powell | SF | 6' 4" | Newton | Big guard that has a good feel for the game and a strong ability to finish through contact in the paint. |
★ | Amen | Pressley | CG | 6' 0" | Charlotte | Creative young combo guard that can score it at a high level. Gets to his spots in multiple ways. |
★ | Anthony | Roberts Jr. | SG | 6' 1" | Roanoke Rapids | High caliber defensive player that has developed into a reliable scorer. Really good athleticism and long arms. |
★ | CJ | Rosser | SB | 6' 7" | Rocky Mount | Tantalizing prospect with incredibly long arms, a smooth jumpshot and shot blocking ability. Solid ball-handler as well. |
★ | Preston | Scott | PG | 5'10" | Charlotte | Creative young point guard that has the ball on a string. Very crafty ball-handler that can get wherever he wants. |
★ | Teeshon | Smith | SG | 6' 3" | Charlotte | Long and wiry guard prospect with a quick first step. At his best as a slasher and attacks the rim. |
★ | LJ | Smith | SG | 6' 3" | Lincolnton | Strong long range shooting ability, craftiness with the ball and a willing facilitator despite being a natural scorer. |
★ | Bryce | West | HG | 6' 0" | Fayetteville | Rare blend of a player with unconscious shooting ability and excellent defensive tools. Crafty off the dribble and fearless. |
★ | Kamerin | Witherspoon | HP | 6' 4" | Wilmington | Athletic wing with a quick first step. Causes mismatch problems with his willingness to operate inside the paint. |
★ | Jazir | Wright-McGhee | CG | 6' 2" | Wilmington | Crafty guard that makes the majority of his plays in the painted area. Has a good form and pace to his game. |
