2022 Jordan Crawford (DCT Elite): Crawford continues to play at a high level and we think it is only a matter of time until college coaches start coming more his way. His ability to score on multiple levels is impressive, knocking down threes with consistency but also creating off the dribble, penetrating the lanes, and getting to the rim. H really can fill it up quickly and did so on Day 1.
2024 Isaiah Evans (Charlotte Nation): Man oh man, North Meck just continues to produce talent and it looks like Isaiah Evans is next in line. He has such a long, wiry frame that will need time to develop but already standing at 6’6, and his natural ability to finish over defenders, knock down shots with his jumper, and his touch is impressive. Also, his length creates a lot of havoc on the defensive end.
2022 AJ Cook (CC Elite): Cook is one of the more underrated guards in the state and with his ability to get his shot off whenever he wants, Cook can get it going and get it going very quickly. On Day 1, he showed that going for 32 points, displaying his flamethrower of a shot from three, and really moving well without the ball to create opportunities.
2022 Joyful Hawkins (North Florida): Not sure what else there is to say about Hawkins but the 6’9 forward is a matchup nightmare on the court with his athleticism and how agile he is on the court. He makes his presence known on both sides of the floor and works extremely well in transition.
2023 Bryson Davis (Team HOPE 2023 Laney): Davis came up big in the bright lights to really help his team earn a tough win to end Day 1. Scoring 19 of his 25 points, the 2023 guard played with an excellent feel and balance on the floor, but stayed aggressive and created for himself. Really effective all throughout and made several big plays when it counted.
2024 Langston Boyd (Flight 9): Boyd has a chance to elevate his play and make a bigger name for himself this coming year. And it is easy to see why with his 6’4 body, strong frame, and athleticism to go with it. Boyd brings such power and bounce to the floor, finishing strong at the rim and rising over defenders with his mid-range jumper, while also using his strength to play through contact.
2024 Paul McNeil (Eastern Carolina Phenomz): McNeil continued to put on a show and is really showing why he is considered one of the top players in his class. The blend of size, skillset, mentality, and how he operates on both ends is big time and he has that takeover ability in a game. He put on a show in Game 2, scoring 31 points in an array of ways. He was something special.
2024 Jakobe Hood (STMA Elite): In a big matchup with both teams playing hard, it was Hood that ultimately stepped up when the game was on the line, finishing with 23 points and the game-winning bucket. He is a shifty, gritty guard that plays extremely hard and understands how to make plays on his own. Stepped up big for his team when he needed to.
2025 Hayes Oxendine (Eastern Carolina Elite): Oxendine continues to really show why he is one of the better shooters in the freshmen class. Time after time, event after event, Oxendine displays how big of a threat he can be from the perimeter with his outside shot from three. Consistent and confident is the name of the game for this young man.