6'2 '19 Nasir Johnson (Carolina Knights)
There will be numerous talented guards on display this weekend, but few who are more intriguing than Nasir Johnson. We've seen Johnson for quite awhile and he's consistently led this Carolina Knights squad on a game-to-game basis. Now, we will be watching for him to take that next step on the court. Johnson is a long, wiry guard that can score from all levels and create plays for others at a constant rate. If he can make noise defensively, this weekend should bring great success to Johnson and the Carolina Knights.
5'11 '20 Jalen Cone (Team Loaded NC)
The Phenom David Rose has potential to be one of the best events of the spring season,
especially if Jalen Cone decides to put on a show. Everyone should know about Cone at this point, but for those who don't, he's quite a special prospect. The 5-foot-11 point guard is incredibly explosive and will live above the rim if opponents allow it. However, Cone has made terrific strides over the years as an overall scorer and playmaker, shaking the notion long ago that he's just a dunker in the process. This weekend, we will be watching Cone and Team Loaded to see if they'll shine under the spotlight.
6'4 '19 Jahmari Harvey (Team Loaded NC)
It wouldn't be fair to form a list of must-see prospects without including Jahmari Harvey, especially after his phenomenal showing last weekend at Phenom's 3G Showcase. The 6-foot-4 guard knows how to score efficiently while getting others involved; he took more of a scoring role last weekend, but he's capable of doing whatever the team needs. Harvey has solid length that he uses to disrupt opponents on defense and force turnovers. He has the ability to play above the rim in doses, which will have many cameras on standby during Harvey's games this weekend with Team Loaded.
6'1 '21 Cole Sinclair (Durham Hurricanes)
The Durham Hurricanes are consistently one of the most competitive programs at our events, regardless of age group. The point guard and leader of their 16U squad, Cole Sinclair, is a top candidate to enjoy a strong showing this weekend. At 6-foot-1, Sinclair is one of the best combo guards in the Durham area, given his all-around ability on the court. It's evident that Sinclair comes from a basketball coach in the unselfish way he plays; he's always looking to make plays for others, but will also burden the scoring load when necessary. There aren't many guards who can stop Sinclair from putting up numbers, so it will be exciting to see if they will translate to wins against a tough Phenom David Rose field.
6'8 '19 Josh Hall (Durham Hurricanes)
The Durham Hurricanes make another appearance on this list behind one of the most promising prospects in the state, Josh Hall. The 6-foot-8 forward is as skilled as they come offensively and has finally begun to get his due diligence in terms of recruiting. Programs have gradually started to develop a liking for Hall, though he's been performing at this same high level for quite a while. He's a threat to score upon crossing midcourt and will carve opposing defenses on all three levels if they allow it. Hall has done a quality job of continuing to build his overall scoring repertoire while maintaining the same foundation.
