It's been stated before, but the high school basketball scene has transformed into something comparable to NBA free agency. On one hand, the kneejerk reaction is to pose an argument for why/how transferring or reclassifying could have a positive effect on said player. The other side of the token typically points to the lack of loyalty, structure, or overall negative effects that could potentially arise. However, the reality is somewhere in the middle. Public school coaches are never going to voluntarily offer up their players for private school programs to poach. There are various examples of players transferring from public schools to other public schools but it's certainly uncommon. Despite being largely painted out as the villains in this comparison, private school coaches are expected to perform a job, which unfortunately requires them to seek out talent from all possible avenues.'
That being said, covering the greater Greensboro area (Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem) over the last four years has brought a lot of enjoyment. This upcoming season will likely be more unpredictable than ever before, as there will be an extremely unique collection of talent for public and private schools. This series will be ongoing and broken down into numerous parts, so be conscientious of that if your team doesn't appear'
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Last Season: 16-12 (Lost in NCHSAA Second Round to Olympic)
Nearly one year ago, Evan Fancourt exited his position at Southern Guilford and immediately became the most coveted coach on the high school market. It felt somewhat like Brad Stevens leaving Butler, given the age, electricity, and intelligence both guys possess. Beyond the character traits, both coaches had phenomenal success with less than elite rosters prior to relocating. Choosing Page ensured that Fancourt would have his work cut out for him. Once considered a public school powerhouse, this program really lost a step since their last dominant roster and sought out to reestablish a winning culture with this hiring. During our team camp last June, it felt as if Fancourt wanted to win more than the players. Though it was early in the process, he had proven to be someone worth entering battle alongside. There wasn't an overabundance of talent or experience on the roster but they were going to learn how to properly compete under the tutelage of their new leader. It all started with Jaden Ellis, the clear focal point of this team and their most reliable contributor on a nightly basis. He continued to shoot the ball at a respectable rate and get others involved while improving his scoring efficiency from inside the arc. Ellis has useful instincts as a defender, spot-up threat, and creator with the ball in his hands. He's an effective floor general and should likely be the most appealing draw within this roster for college coaches. Graduating Jason Sellars is going to be a tough loss to endure but Josh Scovens should seamlessly slide into a position as the main interior presence for this group. He possesses touch, length, and displays a strong understanding of how to make an impact as a rebounder and rim-protector. Zion Connor is a productive wing scorer with the makings of a next-level prospect. Mike Maxwell offers a nice burst of perimeter shooting and stands out as the most reliable spot-up threat on this squad. Tyler McIntyre is still scratching the surface but highlights flashes of being a potential matchup problem in the near future. This roster is full of youth and should continue trending upward throughout the next few years.