Hoop State Championship

2026 6’6 Riak Chol (WS Christian Prep) continues to show why he is an intriguing prospect with his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. At his size, Chol offers versatility, displaying the ability to put the ball on the floor and score off the bounce while...

We continue into the second game of the afternoon, this time as we went into the 6A NCHSAA Division, where Terry Sanford and Northern Guilford met. Two of the top teams in the state looked for a state title on Thursday down in Wednesday, and it was a thrilling...

We headed into Thursday, starting in the 2A Boys Division, where Queen’s Grant and Warren County met for the state title. Queen’s Grant, who came in as the title favorite to start the season, found themselves right where they wanted to be after an impressive overall...

6’0 Kingston Henry (Harding) Given the massive load he carried this season, it feels like Henry should have more attention from college coaches. He’s a crafty, polished guard with a strong body and the ability to fill it up as an offensive focal point. Henry displays...

5’10 Jordan Walton (Mooresville) Similar to the entry above, it’s perplexing why more coaches aren’t in heavy pursuit of a true point guard like Walton. He’s very smart, tough, and able to consistently generate offense for himself and others. Walton displays a tight...

It was the last game of the night on Wednesday, and it was another thrilling game, as Mallard Creek and Hoggard battled it out on the court. A highly intense game throughout, these teams competed throughout the game. Mallard Creek was able to grab the narrow lead...

We continue on Day 1 for the NCHSAA State Championship Games, with Wilson Prep and Robbinsville matching to take home the 1A State Title. Both teams looked to come out strong and make the first statement, but these teams were quite balanced throughout much of the...

The NCHSAA State Championship games got underway, as Vance Charter took on Thomas Jefferson down in Winston-Salem for the 1A State Title. It was a strong game early on, with both teams trading baskets early on and getting their legs underneath them. Gary Wilkins was a...

Each year, the North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association (NCBCA) comes together to form the All-District Teams for the twelve designated districts in North Carolina. Before going any further, it's implied and understood that this practice is a thankless, imperfect...

After an exciting week of NCHSAA semifinal games, we have reached the final stop: state championships. All the time, effort, and competition since November have ultimately led to this one game. While there has been a lot of discussion surrounding the realignment of...