6'4 '23 Tatum Tucker (Iredell County Mavericks)
Although they were extremely balanced as a group, it would be impossible to ignore everything Tucker provided. He's a long, high-motor forward with a clear willingness to make hustle plays on both ends of the floor. Tucker is a useful finisher who runs the floor hard, fights for rebounds, and alters shots defensively. His unselfish approach was a definite difference-maker for this group.
6'6 '25 Treyvon Maddox (Team Slay)
One would be hard-pressed to find many prospects in the building who were more enticing than Maddox. He's a long, smart, skilled, very explosive wing/forward with extremely impressive versatility on both ends of the floor. Maddox handles the ball very well for his size and makes excellent decisions with the ball in his hands. To call him 'talented' would be an understatement.
6'3 '23 Derin Saran (1 of 1 Elite)
There were numerous quality playmakers on display, but arguably none better than Saran. He's smart, crafty, and an absolute wizard with the ball in his hands. Saran is able to effortlessly and relentlessly create for others as the primary ball-handler. He locates the best available shot on seemingly every possession, and accesses angles that would unthinkable for most players. Saran is also tough and attacks the basket very well'where he's able to finish at a strong rate.
6'8 '23 Matai Baptiste (Team Charlotte)
It's easy to look at Team Charlotte and see the appeal, especially with someone like Baptiste who's able to cause matchup problems and affect all facets of the game. He possesses an excellent blend of size, skill, feel, and athleticism. Baptiste moves extremely well, can create off the bounce, and scores the ball in a variety of different ways. He's a natural mismatch who should only continue to get better.
6'8 '25 Zymicah Wilkins (Team United)
Possibly the most talented player in the building, Wilkins came in with lofty expectations and more than delivered. As a legitimate post player, his skill level is absolutely insane. Probably the most polished player in the state when stationed on the block, he highlights IQ, patience, vision, footwork, and the full scoring arsenal. However, Wilkins is also comfortable on the perimeter. He passes and handles the ball very well for his size, and runs the two-man game effectively as a screener, roller, and floor-spacer. Special would be an understatement given his current trajectory.
6'7 '23 Collin Kuhl (Strong Center)
It's easy to see the appeal with this Strong Center group, and Kuhl is probably as under-recruited as anyone in the state. He's a tough, athletic, fairly skilled forward prospect with a lethal game from midrange-in. Kuhl does pretty much everything at an above-average rate and isn't afraid of physicality on either end of the floor. He rebounds and pushes in transition, but also knows how to run the floor and make proper reads with the ball in his hands.
6'1 '23 Trevor Barrett (Grassroots NC)
The Grassroots NC roster was definitely among the more balanced teams on display, and Barrett was quietly a massive reason as to why. Given his status as their floor general, Barrett does a phenomenal job of touching the paint, making unselfish decisions, and accessing the best available shot on a consistent basis. He's also a quality penetrator and perimeter shooter who rebounds well and understands how to take advantage of scoring opportunities on offense.
