Friday Standouts
2028 Za’Miya Bynum (Queens Grant)
Bynum is such a special and talented guard here in North Carolina, and she should start earning more national attention with what she is able to provide on the court. Bynum is a dynamic guard, to put it mildly, as she is such a gifted scorer from all levels of the court. She is excellent off the bounce, getting to her spots, creating paint touches, finding ways to create space for herself, and showcasing strong range from outside. Once she gets the ball in her hands, she is on the attack and can fill it up with ease. Easily a high-major guard here in North Carolina.
2027 Amani Barner (Myers Park)
Barner has really improved since we first saw her at this event a few years back. She has really added more to her overall game, flourishing with her versatility on the court. Barner quickly showed her ability to score the ball off the bounce as well as knock down shots, but also understands how to run the show, see the floor, bring value in other areas, and really find ways to impact the game on the glass as well. It is easy to see why she holds multiple offers from D1 and D2 schools, as she looks to be in for a big season ahead.
2026 Kellum Brown (New Hanover)
Brown started the night off in style, going for 35 points and showing what we have been saying for quite some time now… he is a scholarship-level player that college coaches need to check out more. At 6’5, he continues to bring a ton of versatility to the floor, scoring from multiple levels, showcasing strong range and confidence from outside, making plays off the bounce, and bringing a ton of versatility to the court. Brown is comfortable in bringing value to multiple positions, as he has started off the season with a strong statement, and he could be in for a big senior season.
2027 Martay Barnes (Central Florida)
Coming in as a premier prospect nationally, Barnes impressed with his overall skill set, scoring, and feel. He plays with good pace and control, sees the floor, and is able to find his teammates inside, flourishing with his ability to score the ball from multiple levels. Whether it was knocking down shots from deep or making plays off drives, Barnes did a great job in mixing it up all over the court. He is a quick creator and helped lead a balanced offensive attack in a thrilling game.
2026 Kingston Whitty (Christ School)
The West Virginia commit continues to make a statement here in North Carolina. After a strong showing last week, Whitty comes back again and proves himself again with a strong overall play. Quick, shifty guard that can make plays off the bounce well, creating for himself, keeping defenders guessing, and really flourishing with his overall athleticism. He does a great job in attacking and getting by defenders, but also has no issue in rising up to knock down shots. However, he doesn’t force much, doing a great job of playing within the offense and bringing value on the defensive end.
2026 Deuce Haynes (Providence Day)
Haynes was a critical piece on Day 1 for Providence Day, as he was able to bring muscle, strength, and offense to the floor for his team. Haynes did a great job in being active and staying engaged, battling hard around the basket, finishing with touch and at the rim, and also creating extra opportunities with hustle plays on the glass. The 6’9 forward looked to attack the glass on both sides, ending with a strong double-double. Haynes continues to be a player to watch and a sneaky late prospect for a program.
2026 Justyn Whitfield (Davidson Day)
Whitfield has really played well to start the season; when he comes in with the 3-guard lineup, Davidson Day looks strong with their ability to score inside and out. Whitfield really complements this team well, playing well off the ball, finding open spots in the defense, being able to hurt opponents from the perimeter, but also creating with strong drives and finishes. Whitfield has brought a lot of production to this team, and he could be a huge difference-maker for this team.
2028 Ayo Awosanya (Myers Park)
I have to give credit to the young man; though he had a tough battle against opponents much bigger than him, Awosanya did a great job battling down low. He was able to find ways to score around taller defenders, brought a lot of energy in making those hustle plays, looked to attack the glass and help his team, and competed on the defensive side of the ball. He had a tough matchup all game long, but credit to the young man for stepping up.
Saturday Standouts
2026 Ian Bailey (Asheville Christian)
Bailey continues to elevate his game, showing noticeable growth in strength, confidence, and overall impact. He dictates the pace with maturity, blending playmaking and scoring at a high level. As a downhill threat, he consistently gets to the rim, finishes with athleticism, and creates space off the bounce. His ability to run the show while still applying pressure as a scorer makes him a highly effective and increasingly impressive prospect.
2026 Logan Johnson (Carmel Christian)
Johnson set the tone early with his aggression and confidence. He consistently got to his spots, created clean separation, and showcased a polished jumper that connected from multiple levels. Whether attacking off the bounce or rising up in rhythm, he delivered steady scoring production and remained a constant threat throughout the game. Flourished and stepped up big for his team with his jumper and getting to the line.
2026 Mike Jones (Moravian Prep)
Jones was impressive throughout the game, as the dynamic guard operated effectively from the perimeter and attacked the defense. Jones mixed it up very well, knocking down shots with consistency from behind the arc, displaying good range. But again, with his speed and confidence, he continues to thrive off the bounce, getting inside the defense, creating and getting by defenders, and finishing strong around the basket.
2027 Reid Johannes (Phoenix Montessori)
A really good game for Johannes overall, as he was active and engaged throughout, impacted the game in several ways, and was incredibly productive for his team. With his size, he was able to be a strong option around the basket, finishing with touch around the basket, attacking the glass to create extra opportunities, and simply being engaged/ playing with a strong motor on either side. Johannes was a big piece down inside, but also shows a good skillset in other areas of the court.
2028 Micah Gunter (Greensboro Day)
Gunter has been extremely impressive with his poise and versatility. He consistently gets to his spots, scores off the bounce, and shows legit range as a catch-and-shoot threat from deep. Beyond his scoring, he’s also displayed strong feel as a playmaker, creating opportunities for teammates and impacting the game in multiple ways. Gunter really stepped up, much like he has all season long, as a true scoring presence in a big way from multiple levels.
2027 Lincoln Vinson (Tennessee Collegiate)
Vinson consistently impacts the game on both ends with his energy and competitive motor. He plays hard, never gives up on a play, and brings physicality as a driver. Offensively, he’s comfortable attacking strong downhill or spacing the floor and knocking down shots off the ball. His toughness, effort, and two-way versatility make him a true difference-maker whenever he’s on the court. It is clear to see why many schools are recruiting him at the next level.
2026 Kingston Whitty (Christ School)
Whitty has been nothing short of outstanding this weekend. He’s scoring from all over the floor—whether it’s knocking down jumpers, finishing over defenders, or creating his own looks with confidence. His shot-making ability and assertiveness have stood out in a major way, making him one of the most impressive performers so far. Whitty was a huge part to the team’s win on Day 2, keeping his team right there in the first half and making valuable plays in the second half.
2026 Symon Ghai (Central Florida)
Ghai has dominated the interior with his size, strength, and finishing ability. Once guards delivered the ball to him deep in the paint, he consistently completed plays around the rim. Defensively, he’s been a strong presence as a paint protector, using his length and instincts to alter shots and control the lane. It was clear that Central Florida wanted to get the ball inside, and he stepped up offensively but was also an impressive presence on the defensive side.
2028 Cruz Miller (Concord Academy)
Miller is a dynamic young guard who consistently stands out with the ball in his hands. He’s shifty and creative, using quick bursts off the bounce to get by defenders and the athletic pop to rise up over them. His ability to break down opponents off the dribble is already impressive, and as he continues to grow physically, his long-term potential becomes even more enticing. He helped lead a balanced overall attack.
2027 Zeke Battier (Providence Day)
Battier put together a strong all-around performance, impacting the game with his versatility and activity. He finished well around the rim, stretched the floor by stepping out and knocking down shots, and stayed active on the glass throughout the day. His consistent energy and two-way production led to a well-earned double-double. Battier is one to keep an eye on as he continues to develop, get stronger, and step up even more.
2027 Cash Hall (Myers Park)
Hall projects as a major weapon for Myers Park this season. He moves well without the ball, has a quick and clean release, and shoots it with confidence from deep. His effectiveness in catch-and-shoot situations already makes him a valuable floor spacer and scoring option.
2027 Jaden Hardnett (Olympic)
Hardnett was the enforcer for his group, bringing physicality and relentless energy throughout the game. He attacked off the bounce with purpose, consistently getting inside the defense and finishing through contact. His toughness and ability to pressure the rim made him a key difference-maker for Olympic.