6’0 2028 Sherod McCormick (Davidson Day)
Sherod McCormick had the best performance of any point guard at the camp. McCormick showcased his full offensive arsenal consistently throughout the day in all three games.
What makes McCormick one of the top point guards in the state? He is a high IQ floor general who controls the tempo of the game. He plays the game at his own speed, has the ball on a string, and is able to pick the defense apart, especially in ball screen actions. I was really impressed with his ability to set up defenders and not allow them to dictate the action. He then brilliantly used the ball screen and consistently made the right reads, whether it was hitting the roller on the pocket pass, reading the tag defender and hitting the back action, or getting to his spot for the pull-up or floater. His vision and playmaking are what really stood out.
In addition, McCormick shot the ball at a high percentage from behind the arc, connecting on 15 three-pointers on the day. In the first two full games, he hit six and seven three-pointers respectively. He has a smooth, effortless release with deep range, and the ability to knock down shots off the catch and the bounce. His ability to shoot the ball so efficiently makes him a tough cover for defenders. You have to respect his ability to make shots, which forces you to have to overextend. He then is able to beat you off the bounce and pick defenses apart once he creates paint touches.
McCormick will be a key addition at Davidson Day this season as they look to make a state championship run.
6’10 2028 Xavier Hall (Davidson Day)
It’s easy to see why Xavier Hall is the #1 ranked player in North Carolina’s class of 2028. He quickly made his presence felt with a dominant 28-point performance in Game 1. First off, he is the most physically opposing player in his class. At 6’10, he already has a college-ready frame. He simply overpowers opponents on the interior. He carves out deep post touches and can finish with both power and finesse. Hall is able to finish with either hand around the rim.
What’s even more impressive for someone of his size, is Hall’s footwork and ability to run the floor. He is able to create easy scoring opportunities for himself by simply beating his defender down the floor and getting easy rim run. Then he punishes opponents with his activity level on the glass. He creates second-chance scoring opportunities for himself and teammates.
Defensively, he anchors the paint and makes it extremely difficult for opponents to score over him. He blocks and alters shots. Then cleans up misses with the rebound. Hall is a walking double-double.
6’4 2028 Kaharri Coleman (West Charlotte)
Kaharri Coleman is the top-rated guard in North Carolina’s 2028 class. His already receiving high major interest, and he showcased why that is so on Sunday. He is a well-rounded combo guard who already has the size and athleticism for the next level. We were impressed with his feel, IQ, and ability to control the game. Coleman controls the game with his handle, vision, and playmaking. He plays with good tempo and changes pace well. He has an explosive first step, which makes it very difficult for opponents to keep him in front. Coleman puts constant pressure on opponents with his ability to create paint touches. Once he gets into the paint, he has the ability to finish above the rim, through and around contact, and just as easily understands the right decisions to make, routinely finding the open man.
While he is at his best finishing at the rim, Coleman is more than capable from the perimeter. He showed the ability to reliably knock down shots from three when in rhythm, and is just as comfortable getting to his spots and rising up off of the bounce. Coleman has a smooth midrange jumper. As he continues to become an even more consistent/knock-down shooter, then he will make it all that more difficult for defenders.
Defensively, he can guard multiple positions with his size and athleticism. He really excels with his instincts and anticipation skills, reading the passing lanes well, turning defense to offense.
6’9 2028 Chase Smith (Queens Grant)
Regardless of the setting or game, Chase Smith has been one of the most productive players in North Carolina’s 2028 class for a long time. And he produced once again at camp. Smith is a strong, skilled forward with the ability to score inside and out. In the post, he can go over either shoulder with soft touch and demonstrates good footwork. He can face-up from the elbow/mid-post where he can knock down the midrange jumper or attack closeouts.
Smith also showcased the ability to consistently be a threat from the perimeter with his ability to space the floor beyond the three-point line. He has good shooting mechanics and is confident in pick and pop situations. He forces opponents to respect his perimeter shot. He then is able to attack closeouts in straight lines.
In addition, Smith runs the floor well which allows him create easy scoring opportunities simply by beating his defender down the court for rim runs or early post touches.
Smith will once again be a clear leader for the title favorite Queens Grant as he will once again average a double-double this season.
5’11 2028 AJ Morman (Southern Durham)
One word to describe AJ Morman. Electric. He is a quick, shifty guard who is extremely difficult to keep in front. Morman has excellent change of pace and seems to be an automatic paint touch with the ball in his hands. Although he is somewhat undersized, he still finds ways to put the ball in the basket inside amongst the trees. How does he do that? He has terrific body control and awareness. He’s crafty and mixes up his finishes. He throws off the shot-blocker’s timing with floaters, getting into their body, and also utilizing slow/controlled step finishes. Now don’t let his size fool you, he has the explosiveness to finish at the rim.
In addition, Morman has the ability to knock down shots at an efficient rate from the perimeter both off the catch and the bounce. His ability to put defenders on their heels allows him to create separation, get to his spots and knock down jumpers with confidence and consistentcy.
Most importantly, Morman is able to control the game with his playmaking. His head is constantly up. His ability to create paint touches, forces the defense to collapse, and from there he is able to find the open man.
Morman will be steering the ship this year at Southern Durham as they look to return to the state championship.
6’4 2028 Isaiah Whitsett (Wesleyan Christian)
Isaiah Whitsett put on an offensive clinic on Sunday at the NC Sophomore 40 averaging 25.5 PPG. He is a well-rounded guard with positional size and the ability to fill it up from all levels. That was on display throughout all three games at camp.
While being the clear focal point on his team, Whitsett stepped up to the call, and showcased his entire arsenal. The combo guard has a strong frame, good speed and change of pace, and excels making plays off the bounce. He was constantly getting to the rim, where he finished in every way, whether it was with the dunk, floater, reverse, or using his frame to finish through contact.
In addition to his ability to finish at the end of drives, Whitsett showcased his ability to knock down shots from behind the arc. He connected on eight three-pointers in his first two games. His shoots the ball with confidence and has the ability to ring off multiple in a row.
Whitsett also showcased the ability to be a willing passer and creator. Since he’s such a scoring threat, he commanded so much attention, that he was able to maintain a balance approach finding the open teammate.
6’3 2028 Rucker Jamison (Myers Park)
Rucker Jamison, son of NBA All-Star Antawn Jamison, is creating a name for himself. No matter the setting, Jamison finds ways to impact the game on both ends of the floor with his production and versatility. What really stood out was his toughness and physicality on the defensive end. He has the ability to guard multiple positions.
Offensively, Jamison found ways to score within the flow of the game without having to overdribble or force the issue. He did so while averaging an efficient 24 PPG at camp. Everything was simple, taking advantage of how the defense was playing him. Jamison is at his best attacking off the bounce, using his strong frame to hold defenders on his hip, get to the rim, and finish through contact. However, when he was open, he shot the ball with confidence.
Jamison has the ability to produce from either guard spot, which was evident in his unselfish, team-first approach. Although he was one of the leading scorers in camp, he also looked to make the right play and got others involved.
Expect Jamison to have a breakout season this year at Myers Park.