Team 15
Coach: Armard Moore
#17: 5’10 ’29 Trent Moody (Forsyth Country Day)
Starting off, Trent Moody is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2029. Though young, there’s already a lot to like about his foundation and array of tools. Moody is a tough, scrappy guard with a fairly well-rounded skillset and clear upside on both ends of the floor. He’s comfortable handling the ball, creating for himself and others, and mixing it up as a scorer from all levels. Moody knows how to defend his position and outwork opponents for extra possessions. He can also find opportunities as a spot-up threat. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Moore on Moody: “Trend is a talented player that has a lot of areas to improve, but has the chance to be really good. Eager to follow his continued growth.” Moody enjoyed a quality showing at camp and will be one to monitor going forward.
#34: 5’7 ’28 O’Brian Lowery Jr. (Gaston Day)
Next, O’Brian Lowery is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2028. Quietly one of the more polished players in the state, he possesses an incredibly sharp skillset. Lowery is a smart, aggressive scorer with the quickness, tight handle, and overall instincts to reliably generate clean looks off the bounce. He mixes it up very well from all levels and is comfortable taking what the defense gives him, as any open look likely leads to a score. Lowery is a capable playmaker and off-ball threat who knocks down jumpers at a consistent rate off the catch. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him a more imposing defender. Coach Moore on Lowery: “O’Brian is a really good shooter who plays with great pace. Creates well off the dribble. Needs to get stronger but competes with energy and toughness defensively.” Lowery highlighted a lot of ability during camp and should be a focal point at Gaston Day over the foreseeable future.
#38: 5’8 ’28 Bryson Phillips (Cary Academy)
Next, Bryson Phillips is a 5-foot-8 prospect in the Class of 2028. Given his high motor and quality feel for the game, he found success in various roles. Phillips handled the ball, set up others, and applied quality pressure as a penetrating threat. He defended the point of attack with quickness and toughness. Phillips is a solid rebounder for his size/position and knows how to make plays in transition. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Moore on Phillips: “Bryson is a good player. He plays hard and displays nice feel on both ends of the floor. Did a good job of initiating the offense and applying pressure as a penetrating threat, where he was able to finish or set up others.” Phillips enjoyed a solid showing at camp and should be a key piece for Cary Academy over the coming years.
#83: 5’11 ’28 Josh Caldwell (West Forsyth)
Next, Josh Caldwell is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2028. It didn’t take long to appreciate his unselfish, high-motor approach to the game. Caldwell is a smart, scrappy guard who excels at filling in the gaps and doing the dirty work. He defends with consistent energy to contain his assignment at the point of attack. Caldwell also rebounds well for his size/position. He knocked down open jumpers, but was at his best when attacking the basket and finishing. Next in his development process is working on becoming a craftier ball-handler, as it would make him a more dynamic creation threat. Coach Moore on Caldwell: “Josh plays with a high motor on both ends of the floor. Really good on-ball defender who plays through contact and makes hustle plays. Can improve his shooting along the perimeter.” Caldwell found ways to make his presence felt during camp and should be a useful piece at West Forsyth going forward.
#94: 6’0 ’28 Makhi Manning (Chapel Hill)
Next, Makhi Manning is a 6-foot-0 prospect in the Class of 2028. Given his understanding of how to dictate the action, he found ways to make an impact from the lead guard position. Manning is quick enough to break down opponents and touch the paint, where he’s able to finish or locate open teammates. He’s a scrappy defender at the point of attack. Next in his development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make him a better finisher through contact. Coach Moore on Manning: “Makhi has a good sense of how to run a team. Needs to get stronger to handle traps and physical defensive pressure. Does a great job of getting downhill and attacking the basket, but can also knock down open jumpers. Plays well without the ball. Good teammate with a positive attitude.” Manning enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should remain a key piece for Chapel Hill over the coming years.
#144: 6’2 ’28 Omari Whiteside (Davidson Day)
Next, Omari Whiteside is a 6-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2028. It seems like he finds ways to produce in every setting, and this was no different. Whiteside is a scrappy, well-rounded guard with a high motor and the ability to make an impact with or without the ball in his hands. He’s a quality penetrator who utilizes his quick first step to get downhill and attack the basket. Whiteside finishes well, knocks down jumpers, and sees the floor effectively as a passer. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Moore on Whiteside: “Omari plays really hard. Really excels at getting to the basket and shoots it well enough to keep defenses honest. Displays toughness on the glass. Capable playmaker and scoring threat.” Whiteside found success throughout camp and should be a valuable addition to Davidson Day going forward.
#145: 6’2 ’28 Joshua Mboura (Asheville School)
Next, Joshua Mboura is a 6-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2028. Between his motor, toughness, and general understanding of how to produce within the flow of the action, he consistently impacted the game on both ends of the floor. Mboura hit shots, moved without the ball, and made the extra pass. He defended with constant energy and regularly outworked opponents to make hustle plays. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Moore on Mboura: “Joshua plays with terrific energy on both ends of the floor. Shoots the ball well from the perimeter. Good in spot-up situations but can also knock down jumpers off the bounce. Displays very good IQ. Knows how to make plays within the flow of the action.” Mboura did a lot of things well during his time at camp and should be a meaningful piece for Asheville School over the coming years.
#162: 6’3 ’28 Christopher Jackson (Chapel Hill)
Next, Christopher Jackson is a 6-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2028. In a setting where so many guys need the ball to be successful, he stood out through his malleable identity. Jackson is a long, wiry wing who showed the ability to make plays with or without the ball. He’s a useful spot-up threat who can knock down shots, attack closeouts, and contain his assignment defensively. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more reliable creator off the bounce. Coach Moore on Jackson: “Chris is a good player who knows how to find opportunities in several roles. Showed the ability to shoot the ball off the catch or bounce. Runs the floor well in transition to get to his spots. Moves well without the ball to find open space within the defense.” Jackson enjoyed a nice showing at camp and should be a difference-maker for Chapel Hill over the coming years.
#163: 6’3 ’28 Rucker Jamison (Myers Park)
Finishing up, Rucker Jamison is a 6-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2028. Given his steady growth over the recent months, it feels like he’s poised for a potential breakout season. Jamison is a smart, unselfish floor general with the ability to break down opponents and touch the paint. He’s a capable finisher and shooting threat who sees the floor well as a passer. Jamison displays a high motor and nice instincts defensively. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would allow him to find more opportunities as a spot-up threat. Coach Moore on Jamison: “Rucker is a great defender with the quickness and toughness to contain opponents at the point of attack. Does a really good job of getting downhill and applying pressure to the basket. Rucker has gotten better as a catch-and-shoot threat. Plays hard and makes unselfish decisions with the ball.” Jamison highlighted a lot of ability during camp and will be a key piece at Myers Park going forward.