6’7 ’28 Cameron Moore (Greenfield)
Some players are just able to naturally cause matchup problems for opponents, and that certainly rings true for Moore. He’s a strong, explosive wing with terrific positional size and the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways. Moore is a quality rebounder and versatile defender who can reliably guard multiple positions, force turnovers, and make plays in transition. He mainly uses his effort, athleticism, and array of physical tools to make his presence felt, but also has a useful amount of skill. Moore can initiate the offense and get downhill to set up others and put consistent pressure on the basket. His jumper should only continue to get more consistent as he retools his mechanics, but can knock down open shots at a solid rate.
6’6 ’27 KJ Terry (Southern Durham)
After his running mate was sidelined with an injury, Terry stepped up as the undisputed leader for the Spartans. The 6-foot-6 wing did legitimately everything. He dictated the offense with poise and confidence, making consistently smart decisions with the ball while setting up others and mixing it up as a scorer from all levels. Terry hit threes, pull-ups in the midrange, and applied strong pressure as a penetrating threat. He secured rebounds, wreaked havoc defensively, forced turnovers, and pushed transition play whenever possible. It’s difficult to overstate how much Terry has rounded out his overall game, which only makes him more appealing for Division I coaches.
6’8 ’29 Kaedyn Cole (Grace Christian)
Clearly one of the top prospects in North Carolina’s Class of 2029, Cole showcased a lot of appeal in this setting. He’s a long, powerful athlete with a nice blend of IQ, physicality, and ability on both ends of the floor. Cole showed the ability to operate as an inside-out forward and cause a variety of matchup problems for opponents. He drew opposing big men out to the perimeter and attacked off the bounce while also showing a willingness to physically overpower smaller defenders around the basket. Cole finished at the rim, played well through contact, and displayed feel when attacking off the dribble. He also consistently rebounded and blocked shots defensively.
6’5 ’28 DJ Howze (Ben L. Smith)
It should be obvious that Howze will be a major addition to this roster, and that was only further evidenced by everything he showcased throughout the weekend. He’s a natural glue-guy with the size, athleticism, and two-way instincts to impact the game in a lot of different ways. Howze is a smart, well-rounded offensive piece who can run the team as a main creator due to his IQ, creation instincts, and willingness to make the right play. However, he’s also comfortable filling in the gaps and doing the dirty work on both ends of the floor. Being one of the only veteran leaders on this roster, Howze should be prepared to take a big step forward this season.