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North Carolina Sophomore Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Jared Grady #50: 5’10 ’27 Preston Scott (Queens Grant) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased an impressive two-way identity, Preston Scott. He’s a smart, heady point guard prospect with a tight handle, quick first step, and lethal penetration sense. Scott knocks down jumpers at a quality rate from midrange and beyond the arc, but is arguably at his best when attacking...
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North Carolina Sophomore Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: Jay Anderson/Dree Phillips #53: 5’11 ’27 Daniel Wright (JF Webb) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased his ability to run a team as a leader, Daniel Wright. He’s a smart, high-motor guard prospect with a tight handle and sharp playmaking sense. Wright touches the paint at a high volume, where he’s able to finish or effectively set up others. That being said, he also...
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North Carolina Sophomore Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach: Curtis Patton #16: 5’9 ’27 Nathan Jones (Grace Christian) Starting off, we look at a player who simply knows how to run a team and lead by example, Nathan Jones. He’s a smart, crafty point guard prospect with a polished scoring arsenal and reliable playmaking sense. Jones shoots the ball at a high level and applies consistent pressure as a downhill threat. He looks to set up...
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North Carolina Sophomore Forty Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Jamal Mitchell #6: 5’8 ’27 JR Adams (Forsyth Country Day) Starting off, we look at a player who understands how to set the tone on both ends of the floor, JR Adams. He’s a smart, tough, scrappy point guard prospect with the ability to dictate the action or find opportunities as an off-ball option. Adams handles the ball with care, sets up others, and scores at an efficient rate....
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: David Robinson #1: 5’10 ’26 Beckett Coon (Wake Christian) Starting off, we look at a player who offers an appealing blend of scoring and playmaking, Beckett Coon. He’s a smart, crafty point guard prospect with a tight handle, reliable creation skills, and polished shot-making ability. Coon utilizes his quick first step to break down opponents and touch the paint at a consistent...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Whit Holcomb-Faye #4: 5’10 ’27 CP Perry (Carson) Starting off, we look at a player who showcased a strong combination of shooting and unselfishness, CP Perry. He’s a smart, crafty point guard prospect with a polished skillset and reliable scoring arsenal. Perry is a quality creator who can consistently generate clean looks for himself and others. He scores from all levels and is...
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2025 Jaden Palmore hoping to lead Greensboro Day to big things this year
Greensboro Day brings depth and talent to the court but for the Bengals to reach their ultimate goal, they will need the presence of veterans to step up and help lead the charge. 2025 Jaden Palmore will be one of those guys, as the senior guard will be a key piece to this year’s team. His steadiness, his presence, and his playmaking ability will all come into play this year, as he showed...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Gerroid Doughty #14: 6’1 ’26 Darius Whitner (Garner) Starting off, we look at a player who knows how to consistently set the tone on both ends of the floor, Darius Whitner. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with a high motor and balanced approach to the game. Whitner is a reliable playmaker who scores effectively from all levels. He takes care of the ball, makes quality...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Brandon Baker #7: 5’11 ’26 Drew Johnson (The Burlington School) Starting things off, we look at a player who looks increasingly likely to have a breakout season, Drew Johnson. He’s a crafty, heady point guard prospect who knows how to run a team while maintaining balance between scoring and playmaking. Johnson utilizes his quickness to break down opponents and touch the paint at a...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Cam Corey #20: 6’2 ’26 Chaise Smith (Washington) Starting off, we look at a player who possesses a smooth, dynamic identity, Chaise Smith. He’s a smart, crafty guard prospect who can run a team and apply scoring pressure in a variety of ways. Smith showcased a high IQ, polished creation skills, and lethal penetration sense. He finished around the basket and knocked down shots at a...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Ty Walker #5: 5’10 ’25 Rodmik Allen (New Hanover) Starting off, we look at a player who consistently stood out as one of the top floor generals on display, Rodmik Allen. He’s a smart, heady point guard prospect with a terrific blend of quickness, vision, and scoring instincts. Allen plays with great pace and possesses a tight, crafty handle. He’s able to break down defenders and...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Lucas Hunter #3: 5’10 ’26 Ayden Johnson (Caldwell Academy) Starting off, we look at a player who is easily among the best shooters in the state, Ayden Johnson. He’s a smart, quick guard prospect with the ability to cause problems for opponents with or without the ball in his hands. Johnson is a lethal marksman from the perimeter. Although he attacks the basket and converts in the...
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North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Jordan Paris #2: 5’9 ’26 Dionte Neal (Reidsville) Starting off, we look at a player who consistently propels winning in all possible settings, Dionte Neal. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with toughness, quickness, and a polished skillset. Neal is a natural leader by example and someone who visibly understands how to dictate the action as a primary creator. He touches...
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Is 2027 6’6 James Minlend ready for his breakout season?
Player: James MinlendClass: 2027Height: 6’6School: Concord Academy The Class of 2027 here in North Carolina is shaping up to be a memorable one, for sure, as several players have already made their mark on the state. But could this be the year we add another name to the list? If you are looking for a potential breakout-type prospect in the class, 2027 6’6 “James Minlend would be the one I...
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Should 2027 6’5 RJ Moore be entering the national picture?
Player: RJ MooreClass: 2027Height: 6’5School: Corvian Community The NC Top 80 brought a ton of talent to the table for our scouts and national analysts, as several players really made a statement with their play against the best. A few sophomores participated in the NC Top 80, proving that they belong with some of the best in the state. The one prospect that really played well and certainly...
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Expecting Big Seasons Ahead: NC Top 80 (Class of 2026)
2026 6’2 Ian Bailey (Asheville School) Bailey was one of several players at the NC Top 80 that we expect to have big seasons. Bailey had a breakout season last year, as outlets from all over started to notice his game and impact. When talking about his game, the first thing you must notice is his overall feel on the court; being a playmaker, making tremendous reads, facilitating to his...
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Paying More Attention To: NC Top 80 (Class of 2026)
2026 6’5 Jossiah Johnson (Berean Baptist) Johnson is a player that brings consistency. You know what you are going to get each and every time he steps on the court, and consistently sets the tone no matter where he plays. The blend of being 6’5, strong and physical, and being an effective scoring option should garner the attention of college coaches. He is comfortable in pushing the ball in...
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Leaving an Impression: NC Top 80 (Class of 2026)
2026 6’1 Owen Calvert (Calvary Day) Calvert has had a really good summer in showing what he is capable of doing as well as his ability to elevate his game. At the camp, Calvert continues to find ways to produce and show his gritty game on the court, but also his ability to knock down shots and be a threat from outside. In his best game, he displayed confidence with his range, hitting seven...
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POB’s Best of the Best: NC Top 80 (Class of 2026)
2026 6’6 Markus Kerr (Chambers) On one of the biggest stages here in North Carolina with some of the best players around the state, it was 2026 6’6 Markus Kerr stepped up and made it easy to see why he should be named MVP of the camp. It may have been one of the best showing I’ve seen from him consistently, as Kerr looked locked in, was assertive offensively, used his size to his advantage, and...
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Start Putting on your Recruiting Radar: NC Top 80 (Class of 2025)
2025 6’5 Geronimo Clark (Queens Grant) Clark has been a new name coming to North Carolina and making his presence felt, as the 6’5 prospect has had a good summer and has been continuing that heading into the season. At the camp, Clark was able to flourish in several areas of the court, using his blend of size, his ability to score from multiple levels, and just find ways to impact the game and...
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Stockrisers from NC Top 80 (Class of 2025)
2025 6’7 Ira Wilson (Southern Wake) Wilson had some strong moments and should catch more eyes with his play on the court. Why? Well, a prospect at 6’7 and with his fluidity and mobility, along with his skill set should be intriguing for college programs. Wilson is a fluid floor spacer, showing comfort in operating from multiple levels, moving well without the ball, scoring strong inside, and...
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POB’s Best of the Best: NC Top 80 (Class of 2025)
2025 6’3 Johnniyus Sharpe (Reidsville) Sharpe, once again, came on the big stage and produced at a high level, eventually taking home MVP honors for his class. I’m sitting here today wondering how this young man doesn’t hold multiple offers already but I’m here to say this now; Sharpe should have college coaches all over him with his game. He scored effortlessly from all levels, knocking down...
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Cooper’s Notes: North Carolina Top 80 Camp
6’7” 2027 Koen Booker (Christ School) Booker was a pleasant surprise in my first viewing of him since returning to the state. He was highly comfortable with the ball in his hands, creating for himself off the bounce and proving to be a legitimate mismatch problem throughout the day. His positional transition from forward to wing seems to be coming along well, evidenced by his pace and handling...
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NC Top 80 / Sophomore 40/ Freshman 40 Top Scorers
NC Top 80 Top Scorers NC Sophomore 40 Top Scorers NC Freshman 40 Top Scorers
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NC Top 80 / Sophomore 40/ Freshman 40 Award Winners
NC Top 80 Award Winners MVP: 2025 Johnniyus SharpeMVP: 2026 Markus Kerr Top Performers:2026 Elton James2026 Jossiah Johnson2026 Justin Caldwell2025 Rodmik Allen2026 Tarris Bouie NC Sophomore 40 Award Winners MVP: 2027 RJ Moore Top Performers2027 Cruz Miller2027 James Minlend2027 Lincoln Vinson2027 Julian Lowe2027 Charles Chienngan Pur NC Freshman 40 MVP: 2028 JJ Sati-Grier Top Performers:2028 AJ...
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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Glenn Bynum #24: 6’2 ’25 Viktor Alao (Moravian Prep) Starting things off, we look at a player who is rapidly trending upward, Viktor Alao. He’s a smart, highly unselfish point guard prospect with an excellent combination of poise, playmaking instincts, and three-level scoring prowess. Alao knows how to control the action while picking his spots and getting others involved. He...
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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Blan Hodges #7: 6’0 ’24 Armani Henderson (Bull City Prep) Starting things off, we look at a player who showcased a dynamic identity at camp, Armani Henderson. He’s an incredibly quick, heady guard prospect who thrives as a penetrator and overall transition threat. Henderson possesses a tight handle and sharp first step, which he utilizes to effortlessly break down opponents, touch...
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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Jared Grady #6: 5’11 ’25 Rodmik Allen (New Hanover) Starting things off, we look at a player who quietly stood out as one of the top floor generals on display, Rodmik Allen. He’s a smart, tough point guard prospect with excellent quickness and playmaking instincts. Allen scored the ball at a healthy rate from all levels but consistently looked to get downhill, touch the paint, and...
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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Travis Holcomb-Faye #5: 5’11 ’24 Makel Smith (Morehead) Starting things off, we look at a player who simply knows how to provide a steady, adaptable presence to a team, Makel Smith. He’s a smart, skilled floor general with nice balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. Smith plays with pace and understands how to control the tempo with the ball in his hands. He creates...
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North Carolina Top 80 Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Austin Collins Game Film: Team 3 vs Team 4Team 2 vs Team 4Team 1 vs Team 4NC Top 80 Semi-Final (1/4 vs 5/8) #13: 6’1 ’25 Johnniyus Sharpe (Reidsville) Starting things off, we look at a player who stood out as one of the most dynamic performers on display, Johnniyus Sharpe. He’s a smart, athletic guard prospect with quickness, toughness, and polish as a creator. Offensively, Sharpe...
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