6’7 2028 Mekhi Allen (Queens Grant)
Mekhi Allen is one of the top prospects in North Carolina’s 2028 class. What makes his game so special? He has one of the smoothest perimeter shots in the state. With his length at 6’7 and ability to shoot over top of defenders, it makes him tough to guard. He is able to get to his spots effectively and knock down the pull-up jumper. He is shooting the ball much more consistently. Expect him to have a breakout sophomore season, and expect high-major programs to start getting involved in his recruitment.
6’7 2028 Julian Tweedy (Cary Academy)
Next, we look at another player who has a chance to be one of the best long-term prospects in the class. Julian Tweedy is a long, mobile forward with the ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. He has an impressive combination of size and skill. He is a high IQ forward who can score inside and out. He spaces the floor effectively. Tweedy has the ability to impact the game without having to be the primary focal point. He is active on the glass, and has nice touch over defenders. Defensively, he blocks and alters shots around the rim.
6’4 2028 Chacho Womack (West Charlotte)
Chacho Womack is coming off a productive freshman campaign at West Charlotte. Expect him to take another jump this season. He has grown multiple inches and gotten stronger. Womack is a smooth, quick guard who is wired to score. He has continually showcased the ability to score the ball from multiple levels. He has s a smooth shot from the perimeter. He’s crafty and has great change of speed and direction. He gets to his spots efficiently off the bounce. Womack look ready to take that next jump in his game heading into his sophomore season.
6’4 2028 Darrell Howze Jr. (SW Guilford)
If there were an award for breakout performance, Darrell Howze Jr. would have received it. Howze approaches each possession with toughness, intensity, and a nonstop motor. He is an active two-way presence, using his athleticism to make things happen on both ends of the floor. Howze puts constant pressure on opponents with his ability to create paint touches, especially in transition. He constantly showcased his ability to get downhill and finish at the rim. He is capable from the perimeter when in rhythm, and as he continues to become a more consistent shooter, his game will reach another level.
6’6 2028 Ayo Awosanya (Myers Park)
Ayo Awosanya was arguably the hardest playing player in attendance. He is a versatile wing with a high motor. His effort and intensity are contagious. He’s constantly flying all over the court, creating steals and blocking shots at the rim. For example, on back-to-back possessions, he met the opponent at the rim for two incredible blocks as the opponent went up for the dunk. Plays like this ignite the rest of his team. Offensively, he is at his best attacking in straight lines and finishing at the rim. Awosanya will be a key piece in Myers Park’s success this season.