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Prospects Worth Noting in North Carolina’s Class of 2023
North Carolina’s Class of 2023 has arguably generated as much buzz as any class in recent memory, especially this early within the process. While most of the attention has been directed to guys like Robert Dillingham, Mikey Williams, Aden Holloway, and Trey Green, there are plenty of names worth being mentioned amongst those in the spotlight. While others like Treymane Parker, Mekhi Grant, and...
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United Faith Christian Academy: Loaded with Talent
While everyone is talking about high-profile teams like Liberty Heights, Winston-Salem Christian, Lake Norman Christian, Moravian Prep, Bull City Prep, Word of God, The Burlington School, and others, folks should be reminded about the surplus of talent at United Faith Christian Academy. This is nothing out of the ordinary, as this program has seen dozens of noteworthy players come through their...
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Prospects Trending Upward in North Carolina’s Class of 2022
The North Carolina grassroots landscape is overflowing with talent, especially with the new transfers and incoming freshman class. However, this article will take a closer look at guys who should be familiar to most, as they’ve remained within the state throughout their playing careers. For one reason or another, their recruitment just recently picked up or is set to take off in the near future....
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Player Introductions: 2022 Tajuan and Takai Simpkins (Victory Christian)
We have seen Victory Christin in an open gym setting and now on the court multiple times early on in the season, as they bring in a few new names to keep an eye on this season.
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Five Noteworthy Names in North Carolina’s Class of 2024 (Part Three)
Each year, North Carolina reminds everyone just how much talent resides within the Hoopstate. New faces emerge, prospects transfer in to prove themselves, and dozens upon dozens of players earn opportunities to further their career at the next level. That being said, the consistent amount of young, upcoming talent is what continues to stand out across the entire state. Now, North Carolina’s...
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Five More Noteworthy Names in North Carolina’s Class of 2024
Each year, North Carolina reminds everyone just how much talent resides within the Hoopstate. New faces emerge, prospects transfer in to prove themselves, and dozens upon dozens of players earn opportunities to further their career at the next level. That being said, the consistent amount of young, upcoming talent is what continues to stand out across the entire state. Now, North Carolina’s...
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Five Noteworthy Names in North Carolina’s Class of 2024
Each year, North Carolina reminds everyone just how much talent resides within the Hoopstate. New faces emerge, prospects transfer in to prove themselves, and dozens upon dozens of players earn opportunities to further their career at the next level. That being said, the consistent amount of young, upcoming talent is what continues to stand out across the entire state. Now, North Carolina’s...
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2022 Brian Alexander (Maury HS)
Brian can impact games on both ends of the floor thanks to his high-level athleticism, quickness, and relentless motor. He is a high IQ guard whose offensive game is marked by slippery and elusive drives to the rim and shot-making prowess extending beyond the three-point arc.
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2023 Brandon Croslin (Bethel HS)
Brandon is a lethal shot-making weapon and one of the more gifted scorers in the freshman class in the 757.
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2024 Martez Harris (Cape Henry Collegiate)
So much to be excited about in this young man starting with his advanced skill set and versatility to his impressive length and strong, durable frame.
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2023 Leland Coleman (Trinity Episcopal)
Not the physical presence his Duke Blue Devil brother Henry is, but Leland brings a different style as a slasher type who can create off the bounce and knock down jumpers even from beyond the arc with good consistency. Leland has a smooth offensive game sound shot mechanics and a fluid stroke. He is extremely athletic and runs the floor well, very good mobility.
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2024 Damon Thompson (John Marshall HS)
Damon is one of the most impressive freshman guards I’ve had the opportunity to see over the last several months. His combination of high-level shot-making skills and blow-by quickness makes him a nightmare matchup and his endless supply of energy especially on the defensive end where he is a disruptive on-ball defender makes for an exciting prospect oozing with upside!
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Continuing to produce: 2022 6’8 Trey Ramsey
At the Phenom Jamboree Bash, several players really caught the attention of our scouts with their level of play, especially with the season right around the season. One player that captured our eyes with his consistent play in all three games was 2022 6’8 Trey Ramsey for the Carolina Riptide 2022.
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Phenom Spotlight: 2023 Kennard “KJ” Wyche (Varina HS)
KJ is a court savvy floor general, smart and crafty, and highly efficient. He’s not going to overwhelm you physically and he’s not overly explosive but what he is is ball quick, fundamentally sound, scrappy, and one of the best facilitators and passers in the 2023 class.
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Phenom Spotlight: 2023 Kyhiem Jones (Wayne Prep)
ones brings a good work ethic to the court. He has shown that he can knock down shots, being a good shooter with range but is also a quick and shifty guard on the floor.
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2023 William Gray (East Forsyth) ready to shine in sophomore season
A prospect to start keeping an eye on more, 2023 6'1 William Gray is coming off an impressive freshman campaign at Forsyth Country Day and is looking to now make an even bigger mark at East Forsyth this upcoming year.
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Phenom Spotlight: 2021 Jonathan Foust (Providence Grove)
Foust was one of the primary producers for Providence Grove last season, averaging 13.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.2 blocks per game last year, showing that he really can be a force on the court on both ends.
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2022 6’7 Randi Ovalle looking to make his mark in NC
Coming from John Bosco in California, Ovalle is going to be a name to really watch this year and could quickly become a favorite with college coaches on multiple levels.
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Keep on the lookout for 2023 6’7 Tymaureon Outlaw
A player that should have caught your eyes immediately once he stepped on the court, 2023 6'7 Tymaureon Outlaw is one that people should be keeping track of immediately. Outlaw immediately stands out with his college-ready body ALREADY, bringing a powerful forward down low that has huge hands and can score around the paint. He is also the younger brother of Virginia Tech standout Ty Outlaw.
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2021 Troy Fulton (Lincoln Charter)
Fulton was off the charts last season for Lincoln Charter. He doesn't always get the praise but should be capturing eyes with his play. Last season, he averaged 14.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game to help Lincoln Charter to a 27-3 overall record. But what should have the attention of many is his ability to make shots from the perimeter. Fulton knocked down an astonishing 129 3-pointers last season on 58 percent shooting. That includes 13 games in which he hit 5 or more 3-pointers.
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2021 Omarion Blount
Blount had a tremendous junior campaign, one that certainly deserves more attention. Playing in 26 games and helping his team to an 18-9 overall record, Blount averaged 17.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.0 steals per game at Washington High School. That includes nine games in which he finished with 20+ points. He also knocked down 45 3-pointers on 38 percent shooting from behind the arc and 52 percent shooting overall.
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Phenom Spotlight: 2021 Daylan Askew (Hertford Co)
Askew had a terrific junior season last year at Herford County high school, as he played in 26 games and averaged 19.5 points per game, 3.7 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.0 steals per game, helping his team rack up the wins.
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2023 Myles Derricott
Myles has a fantastic basketball frame featuring a long wingspan, high hips, and broad shoulders. His frame suggests plenty of vertical growth lies within. He is an elite athlete who combines a strong core with very good quickness and relentless energy.
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2022 Tykee Peterson
Tykee is a strong, physical guard with good shiftiness and a silky smooth left-handed stroke. He is a threat to score from anywhere on the floor showing good consistency both as a spot-up shooter and when shooting off the dribble.
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2024 Edward “EJ” Joyner
EJ has been playing with the Menchville High School varsity team much of the summer and fall and plays with the 2023 classification in the Boo Williams program. In the layup lines he stands out right now as one of the smaller players on the floor but once they go live he stands out for more significant reasons as his crafty ball-handling and playmaking skills and shot-making prowess are on full display.
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Get to Know: 2022 6’3 Tyson Bombick (Catawba Ridge HS)
Player: Tyson BombickClass: 2022Height: 6’3School: Tyson BombickAAU: NLPB-803 This is a young man that has really seen a jump in his game this summer. But he has also put in the hard work to get where he is today. Bombick has been putting in the work, working out countless days to improve his game and preparing himself for the next level. It hasn’t been easy by any means but now he...
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Phenom Spotlight: 2023 6’5 Derek Sangster (Archbishop Mitty HS, CA)
6’5 Derek Sangster is a prospect that has good size and versatility to his game already; and when speaking to him about it, he would describe his game more like a Brandon Ingram type of style.
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Phenom Spotlight: 2025 Triston Skipwith (Churchland MS, VA)
Triston Skipwith 5’6 135 2025 Churchland Middle School, Portsmouth VA Triston Skipwith is a wizard with the ball in his hands. He’s quick and shifty, he’s in front of you and then he’s not. He is a dynamic playmaker with excellent body control and a combination of instincts and natural ball-handling ability that allows him to break defenders down and get wherever he needs to with the...
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Phenom Player Spotlight: 2024 6’1 Aveyon Jordan (Churchland HS, VA)
Aveyon is one of the most athletically gifted and most creative playmakers in Virginia’s 2024 class. With his skillful use of crossovers, inside out dribbles, step-backs, and a wide array of breakdown dribble moves coupled with great body control, quickness, and strong scoring instincts he renders even the best of defenders helpless trying to contain him.
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2022 6’8 Mayar Wol putting others on notice this summer
A name that some may have not heard yet, 2022 6’8 Mayar Wol has been putting on a show this summer and starting to make a case for himself in North Carolina. Last season as a sophomore, Wol averaged 4.6 points and 2.0 rebounds per game at Fuquay-Varina but this summer, playing with Hoop Wall Street, Wol was a consistent standout at multiple events. He showed that he can be that big-time scoring...
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