by: Ethan Reece

2027 Donyeh Baird (Team Loyal)

Donyeh is quickly making a name for himself as one of the hardest-playing guys in NC. It doesn't matter what you need him to do, he's going to go all out with it and excel by outworking his opponent. He's a great tone-setter, dynamic scorer, and reliable presence in controlling the pace and glass with his unique versatility. It's hard not to like his game, and as he steps more onto the high school scene over the next few years expect college coaches to quickly take notice of his highly coveted attributes.

2025 Trey Sutton (Next Level Elite)

In a guard-dominant game, it's even more impressive what all can Trey can offer with such a low-maintenance approach. He doesn't require a lot of touches to stay engaged on either end, and he brings a reliable production value that utilizes his size and finishing touch. While some guys may be expecting flash with his kind of athleticism, he subtly impacts things not seen on the scoreboard with his defense and rebounding consistency, all highly recruitable qualities that should bode well for him.

2026 Andre Gyabaah (Team Fly)

Don't be surprised if you start to hear this name more in the coming years out of Davidson County, particularly with the lack of true big men and willingness to play their roles. Andre gets how physical the post position needs to be played, and really understands how to use his size and strength to grab position, square up and finish, and protect the rim. His mobility is already good and should continue to get better, which was a big part in him being able to step out on the perimeter and help over on defense to swat shots.

2026 Yale Davis (Team USC)

There's confidence and then there's swagger, and when Yale Davis steps on the court he has no doubt that he's the best player. Without even going full throttle he's still the quickest guy with the ball in his hands and plays as if there's no defense in front of him. He's the never-ending paint touch that exposes the defense and opens up so many options with his playmaking ability whether as a dynamic finisher or crafty passer. Even in the matter of only seconds on a play-to-play basis, he has the full potential and intent to take over a game. Simply put, expect a show any time he takes the floor.