Wake Hoops: Public School Top 20: Week 1, Explained
High school basketball is back! After 51 public school games over the first week and some change, we’ve finally reached our first ‘Explained’ article of the season. It’s only right that I explain the philosophy behind the rankings. I weigh strength of schedule (SOS), results, and the eye test as the three main components, with the value of each fluctuating as the season progresses. I’ll explain...
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Wake Hoops Private School Top 10: Week 1, Explained
High school basketball is back! After almost 50 private school games over the first ~11 days of the season, we’ve finally reached our first ‘Explained’ article of the season. It’s only right that I explain the philosophy behind the rankings. I weigh strength of schedule (SOS), results, and the eye test as the three main components, with the value of each fluctuating as the season progresses....
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Wake Hoops: Triangle Area 2023-24 Preview
Preseason Awards Player of the Year: Jackson Keith | Southern | 6’6” | Jr. Defensive Player of the Year: David Mirikwe | Chapel Hill | 6’1” | Sr. Newcomer of the Year: Kamran Prince | Trinity Academy | 6’2” | Jr. Freshman of the Year: Julian Lowe | Jordan | 6’4” | Fr. Coach of the Year: Derek Ross | Jordan | 3rd Season Preseason All-Triangle Teams Preseason All-Triangle Honorable Mentions...
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Wake Hoops: DAC 2023-24 Preview
The DAC is entering a rebuilding year with a wide range of talent exiting the conference. Regardless, both Jordan and Chapel Hill are serious East region contenders and there’s a toss-up between the rest of the conference to see who can join them at the top. With just one underclassman making an all-conference team this year, the fewest of the seven conferences, look for an added importance to...
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Wake Hoops: GNRC 2023-24 Preview
After a down year, the GNRC is reloaded and full of talent. They have as good of a top-three as any conference in the East. With just three seniors making an all-conference team, the GNRC will be a gauntlet for the foreseeable future. Preseason Poll Preseason All-Conference Teams Preseason Awards Player of the Year: Andrew Grimes | Clayton | 6’8” | Jr. Grimes is the clear favorite for Player of...
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Wake Hoops: SWAC 2023-24 Preview
The SWAC continues to be one of the best public-school conferences in the state, with Holly Springs making the final four last season and Panther Creek making the state championship the year prior. Five of the eight teams are projected to make the playoffs this season, with two of them having a real shot at a state championship appearance. The conference’s 2025 class is special, representing 10...
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Wake Hoops: NAC 2023-24 Preview
The NAC is loaded with talent this season, coming back around after a down year in the 2022-23 campaign. Four teams have a decent shot at the conference title, with Millbrook, Heritage, Knightdale, and Wakefield all holding real optimism going into the year. This a veteran conference, with 14 of the 20 all-conference selections being seniors. With just one underclassman being named...
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