POB’s Best Players from the Event:
2027 LJ Smith (Lincolnton)
What Was Said: “2027 LJ Smith is so much fun to watch. There isn’t a shot he doesn’t like and believes he can’t make! Elite range on his shot, is a strong creator of space, and mixes it up so well offensively. So tough to slow down.”
Stat Line: 39 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals
2025 Kate Sears (Watauga)
What Was Said: “2025 Kate Sears has been special once again. Such a terrific 3-level scorer from the floor. She is tough as nails inside and on the glass, consistent from the perimeter, and creates extra possessions for her team. Finds ways to get to the FT line.”
Stat Line: 38 points, 15 rebounds, 14 assists, 6 steals
2027 Zaiyir Phillips (Hunter Huss)
What Was Said: “2027 Zaiyir Phillips was COOKIN here in the first half. Putting up an impressive scoring display, showing his ability to knock down shots from deep, tough creator with the ball in his hands, and really played with a ton of confidence.”
Stat Line: 28 points, 7 rebounds
2028 Za’Miya Bynum (Queens Grant)
What Was Said: “I can’t say enough about 2028 Za’Miya Bynum (Queens Grant) once again. Once again, showing to be an off-the-charts playmaking guard that can fill it up in a BIG way. Creates fouls, makes plays off the dribble, and creates whatever she wants.”
Stat Line: 30 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals
2025 Raheim Misher (Maiden)
What Was Said: “2025 6’4 Raheim Misher continues to produce at such a high level for his team. Plays so much bigger than listed, is always active, and is such an effective scoring option for his team. Had another huge game and brings so much production.”
Stat Line: 24 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks
Performances Worth Noting
2026 Casey Smith (Queens Grant)
2026 Misa Garris (Queens Grant)
2025 Julie Matheson (Watauga)
2027 Jaxon Dollar (East Lincoln)
2025 Jackson Fannon (East Lincoln)
2028 Jaleel Smith (Huner Hunte Huss)
2027 Antonio Worthy (Hunter Huss)
2025 Landon Vaughan (Bandy’s)
2025 Tyler McClain (Lincolnton)
2025 Kee’donn Linney (Kings Mountain)
2025 Josiah Railey (Watauga)
2026 Tucker Robinette (Lincolnton)
2026 Matthew Pinkerton (East Rutherford)