The summer season of high school basketball has widely turned into the free agency period for many programs throughout North Carolina. These transfers are often due to a variety of legitimate reasons, like reclassifying or coaching changes, and they inevitably alter the landscape as a direct result. Consider Forsyth Country Day as an example. They already had a foundation of five key returning pieces, yet added another four to position themselves as the clear favorite for the NCISAA 4A classification. Let’s take a closer look at who they retained and added, and how they project going into the upcoming season…
Returners:
5’9 ’26 Q Williams
5’9 ’27 JR Adams
6’2 ’27 Chris Gomez
6’6 ’28 AD Dalton
6’2 ’27 Adam Horobey
Newcomers:
6’0 ’26 Tyrin Graham
6’0 ’26 Max Van Weerdhuizen
6’6 ’27 Jayon Connor
6’11 ’26 Prince Nwokemodo
The first thing that stands out is their loaded guard grouping. It’s unclear if any team in the state has this much backcourt depth. Guys like Williams and Graham will primarily dictate the action. Williams is a smart, unselfish playmaker and capable shooting threat who sees the game ahead of others. Graham offers more of a combo-guard identity through his balance as a scorer and creator for others. Both pieces know how to run an offense or produce as an off-ball threat. Adams is a pesky guard who knocks down jumpers, makes the extra pass, and utilizes his energy to make an impact defensively. Although each of those three guys are quality shooters, adding Weerdhuizen gives them an incredibly lethal marksman and spot-up threat with the ability to pass, handle, and make hustle plays. Lastly, Gomez is a highly adaptable player whose size, athleticism, and incredible defensive prowess allows him to shine as a utility piece. His motor, toughness, physicality, nose for the ball, and general willingness to embrace his role makes him a vital x-factor.
Meanwhile, Connor and Horobey will occupy the wing positions. We wrote extensively about Connor yesterday (read here) and his likelihood to have a breakout season. His versatile game combined with an enticing blend of size, athleticism, and blossoming skill make him a real matchup problem for opponents. Although Horobey suffered an injury during travel ball, he’s one of the most productive returners on this roster. He’s a very well-rounded player with the ability to pass, handle, and score from all levels. Horobey can initiate the offense, play without the ball, and make his presence felt defensively.
Rounding out this extremely talented roster, Dalton and Nwokemodo each provide real value within their respective roles. Dalton remains the youngest player in their rotation yet continues to make visible strides within his progression. Only a sophomore, he possesses great size with a strong frame and inside-out skill. Dalton utilizes his body well to absorb contact as a finisher and rebounder, and is capable of pushing the break in transition if necessary. His game is still blossoming, but it’s easy to see the appeal. On the other hand, Nwokemodo is a legitimate rim-protector with the size, length, and timing to reliably anchor the paint. He’s a capable finisher who mainly finds his offensive chances through lobs, filling the lane, and operating out of the dunker spot. Nwokemodo consistently alters shots and fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor.
They go at least nine deep with college-level pieces. Moreover, the NCISAA 4A classification is now completely wide-open following the departure of Christ School (to the Nike Scholastic League) and teams like Carmel Christian and Providence Day (among others) completely rebuilding their rosters. It’s unclear who will emerge in the end, but arguably no squad has a stronger blend of coaching, depth, and talent than the Furies.