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NC 2027 – Middle School Rising Stars

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
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.

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