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Wake Hoops: 2026 Rankings Explained Part 4 (1-5)
Before looking at our youngest class and their top 5, it's worth looking back on the top 5 from our 2023 class and seeing how their freshman seasons played out. Collin Kuhl of Holly Springs was (semi-notoriously) a reserve player on the Hawks JV team as a freshman. Sam Martin of Apex averaged 4p, 4r, & 1b for a 3-win Cougars team. Micah Jones of Holly Springs was the starting PG for Cardinal...
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2026 Rankings Explained Part 3 (6-10)
Breaking into the top half of the rankings for the 2026 class, here are the players ranked 6-10. You can find the complete rankings up to this point below. 6-1011-1516-20HM part 1HM part 2 (6) 6'1' Marcus Green (Athens Drive) Green is in the conversation for the highest feel in the triangle, regardless of class. He's a long, athletic, and physical guard/wing that can play the 1-4 on either side...
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2026 Rankings Explained Part 1 (5 Honorable Mentions)
By: Wake Hoops There were over 20 players considered for an honorable mention spot, speaking to the simply incredible depth of the class. We cut that 20+ player list down to 12 honorable mentions, five of which are featured in this article. You can find the complete list of honorable mentions here (part 1) and here (part 2). 6' Abdou Diop (Fuquay-Varina) Diop is one of the more exciting crosses...
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Way-Too-Early Look At 2023-24 (Part 2)
After two months of watching travel ball and tracking Wake County players through their offseason recruitment and development, we thought it would be a good time to look ahead about six months and give our first insight into the 2023-24 high school season. Obviously, a lot can change from spring workouts to the first official practice. Injuries, transfers (in and out), and coaching changes are...
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Wake Hoops: Way-Too-Early Look At 2023-24 (Part 1)
After two months of watching travel ball and tracking Wake County players through their offseason recruitment and development, we thought it would be a good time to look ahead about six months and give our first insight into the 2023-24 high school season. Obviously, a lot can change from spring workouts to the first official practice. Injuries, transfers (in and out), and coaching changes are...
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Wake Hoops Postseason Awards
Player of the Year Collin Kuhl – Senior – Holly Springs Kuhl ran away with this award after leading Holly Springs to the regional final and averaging 20.1p, 11.3r, 1.8a, and 1.3s while shooting 70%(!!!) from the field. The Georgia Southern commit is incredibly technically sound and athletic. His high motor and elite footwork make him a matchup nightmare in the post. Not a single...
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Wake Hoops: GNRC Postseason Awards
Player of the Year Jake Hart – Senior – Fuquay-Varina Hart averaged 13.5p, 9.9r, 8.7a, 3.4s, and 0.9b per game in conference play while posting five(!!) triple-doubles. Hart also shot 63% from inside the arc in conference play as well, a testament to his elite finishing. He posted season highs of 25 points, 16 rebounds, 12 assists, 7 steals, and 3 blocks. Most players would be lucky...
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Wake Hoops: SWAC Postseason Awards
Player of the Year Collin Kuhl – Senior – Holly Springs It shouldn't be a surprise that Kuhl ran away with this award. The senior big averaged 20.2p, 11r, 1.9a, and 1.5s while shooting 70% from the floor on the best team in the conference. He's highly technical with great footwork, patience, and touch around the rim. He produces as much as anyone in the county and doesn't eat up...
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Wake Hoops: NAC Postseason Awards
Player of the Year Colt Langdon – Sophomore – Millbrook The general public saw this coming since Millbrook played their last 2021-22 season game. Langdon averaged 19.5p, 4.5r, 1.1a, 1s, and 1.3b per game in conference play with shooting splits of 50/47/74. Being 6'8' and shooting 47% from three on over four attempts per game is absolutely absurd and it's a big reason why Langdon is...
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Wake Hoops: Cap-6 Postseason Awards
Player of the YearNathan Fife – Sophomore – SandersonFife had to pry this award away from a handful of worthy candidates but in the end, his dominance and value to his team allowed him to win it. He averaged 22.8p, 5.1r, 5.0a, and 1.1s per game in conference play and led Sanderson to second place in the CAP-6 and a 15-seed in the playoffs. Sanderson won 19 games this season and...
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Wake County Bracket Breakdown
We are breaking down every 4A East playoff team (and East Wake), their first-round matchup, and their chances of making a run. (1) New Hanover vs (32) Athens Drive New Hanover and Athens Drive match up well, both have etic guards that like to cause havoc on the defensive end. Athens Drive has been up and down all season but they're better than the 32nd seed. New Hanover was able to run through...
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Wake Hoop 2025 Stockrisers
The 2025 class in Wake County is loaded. Here are five names that have seriously improved their stock this season.
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Wake Hoops Sweet 16 Week 4 Explained
Wake Hoops Sweet 16 Week 4, Explained. We are nearing very close to the halfway point of the regular season and resumes are starting to take shape. With most teams playing 0-1 games this coming week, the coming Christmas tournaments will have a big impact on future rankings and playoff positioning. You can see our full rankings in the tweet below. Wake Hoops @WakeHoops Wake Hoops Week 4 Sweet 16...
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Wake Co. Hoops Team Preview: Enloe
By: Wake Co. Hoops 2021-22: 13-10 (6-4), 2nd in CAP 6, 1st Round of Playoffs (L to Pinecrest 64-78) Key Losses Josh Laney – 17ppg – Graduated – Playing at Cape Fear CCChris Brandon – 10ppg – GraduatedIsaiah Jacobs – 9ppg – Graduated – Playing Football at Barton CollegeJoe Mengesha – 4ppg – Graduated Key Returners Ethan Montague –...
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Wake Co. Hoops Team Preview: Fuquay-Varina
By; Wake Co. Hoops 2021-22: 14-13 (9-5), 3rd in GNR, 1st Round of Playoffs (L to New Hanover 40-64) Key Losses Damian Booth – 13ppg, 3rpg, 2spg – Graduated – Playing at Pfieffer UniversityDylan Smith – 8ppg, 5rpg, 2apg – Graduated Key Returners Jake Hart – Senior – 9ppg, 7rpg, 6apg, 3spg, 1bpgDylan Setzer – Senior – 10ppg, 2rpg, 61 3pmMatthew...
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Team Preview: Cardinal Gibbons
2021-22: 12-12 (4-6), 5th in CAP 6, 1st Round of Playoffs (L to Pine Forest 51-63) Key Losses Matthew Field – 12ppg, 7rpg – Graduated – Playing at The Hill SchoolPatrick Downes – 6ppg, 3rpg – Graduated – Playing at Perkiomen SchoolNathan Remmy – 4ppg, 2rpg – Graduated Key Returners Xavier DeBerry – Senior – 12ppg, 7rpg, 2apg, 2spgConnor...
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Team Preview: Broughton
2021-22: 12-12 (4-6), 5th in CAP 6, 1st Round of Playoffs (L to Pine Forest 51-63) Key Losses Will Otto – 16ppg, 4rpg – Transferred to Greensboro Day SchoolGrady Bizyak – 12ppg, 6rpg – Graduated – Playing at Rhode Island CollegeCharles Denning – 8ppg, 2rpg – GraduatedDevin Emerson – 4ppg – Playing at Averett University Key Returners McCallum...
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Team Preview: Apex Friendship
Per Wake Co. Hoops 2021-22: 20-7 (12-2), 1st in SWAC, 3rd Round of Playoffs (L to Panther Creek 69-73) Key Losses Gabe Proctor – Graduated – Playing at Guilford College Isaac Holmes – Graduated – Playing at Indiana State University Patrick Sams – Graduated Sam Gregg – Graduated Colin Cleary – Graduated Andrew Hill – Graduated Henry Deaton –...
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Team Preview: Apex
Per Wake Co. Hoops 2021-22: 16-11 (8-6), 4th in SWAC, 1st Round of Playoffs (L to Hillside 52-57) Key Losses Patrick Mallot – 13ppg, 4apg – Graduated – Playing at Mary Baldwin University Weston Freiling – 6ppg, 5rpg – Graduated Key Returners Sam Martin – Senior – 15ppg, 9rpg, 5.5bpg Kody Frey – Sophomore – 12ppg, 2.5 3pm/g Trey Barbee –...
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Wake Co Hoops: Watchlist 2025
Our final watchlist of the season highlights this year's sophomore class. There is a ton of potential across the county in this class and we are excited to see some new names come on to the scene. You can see our 2025 rankings in the tweet below. Full '25 Rankings – Post Summer Edition Rankings will be updated at the end of December If you want to talk about the rankings my DMs are...
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Wake Co. Hoops: Watchlist 2024 (Part 2)
Continuing our dive into the 2024 class with Part 2. This time we will be looking at guys who were ranked within our top 15. Again, you can see those rankings in the tweet below. Full '24 Rankings – Post Summer Edition Rankings will be updated at the end of December My DMs are open for questions/info '23 Rankings will start to come out in a day or two pic.twitter.com/dyrdk8YQNL...
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Wake Co. Hoops: Watchlist 2024 Part 1
Just like our 2023 version, the '24 class will have two parts. Part 1 will be players that are lower on our rankings or unranked and part 2 will be players within the top 10-15 on our board. You can check out our preseason 2024 player rankings in the tweet below. Full '24 Rankings – Post Summer Edition Rankings will be updated at the end of December My DMs are open for questions/info...
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Wake Co Hoops: Watchlist (Class of 2023) (Part 2)
Continuing our Watchlist series with the players that we are keeping a close eye on, that are in our top 25. These guys are all established pieces of their teams, and should all contribute heavily this season, but these few stood out to us as ones to keep an extra eye on. Sam Martin – Apex (3) I have touched a lot on what Sam brings to the table as a player so I will link those...
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Wake Co Hoops: Watchlist (Class of 2023) (Part 1)
Watchlist is a series we are starting where we talk about players from across the county that we find extra intriguing going into the 2022-23 season. Part 1 will be players that are in the lower half of our top 40 or off the list entirely, and part 2 will be guys that are higher up in the rankings. Check out our rankings for the 2023 class below. Full '23 Rankings below! 2 months until...
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