6’7 ’27 Bryce Chapman (Bishop McGuinness)
Although it should come as no surprise to anyone who has watched him over the years, Chapman continues to shine through his nonstop production and visible leadership on both ends of the floor. He’s long, skilled, and athletic with the feel and adaptability to effectively operate in all types of roles. Chapman finishes extremely well around the basket and is very efficient from anywhere inside 10-15 feet. That being said, he’s more than capable of spacing the floor, attacking off the bounce, and making quality decisions with the ball in his hands. Chapman is a strong, highly active rebounder and defender who can guard multiple positions due to his effort and athleticism. Simply a guy coaches should want on their team, he should appeal to a variety of next-level programs
6’2 ’28 Mack Jordan (Charlotte Catholic)
Given the massive load he carries for this team, it’s difficult to say anything other than glowing positives about Jordan. He completely controls the offense as the main creator, generating consistently clean looks for himself and others while mixing it up as a scorer in various ways. Jordan is a capable three-point shooter, but is at his best when breaking down opponents, attacking off the bounce, and applying pressure as a downhill threat. He finishes with craftiness, plays well through contact, gets to the line at a strong rate, and knocks down midrange pull-ups effectively. Add in his sharp playmaking, useful rebounding, and physical defensive presence, and it’s easy to see all the ways he sets the tone as an all-around leader. Expect him to have a big year.
6’4 ’30 Jacob Bray (Northeast Guilford)
Given his status as one of the youngest members of this team, it’s easy to be impressed with Bray’s ability as a highly productive freshman. His combination of size, skill, and two-way instincts already allows him to stand out in a variety of ways. Bray is a versatile offensive piece who can score from all levels with his ability to finish, knock down jumpers, and make plays off the bounce. He’s capable of creating his own shot or finding success without the ball in his hands. Bray rebounds his position well and knows how to push the break or get to his spots in transition. He’s also a solid defender with feel and toughness. Bray should be among the most productive freshmen in North Carolina.
6’5 ’30 MJ Bain (Hickory Ridge)
In terms of intrigue, Bain was truly as enticing as anyone in the building. At 6-foot-5, he possesses the frame, instincts, explosiveness, and overall skillset to be a very high-level prospect. Bain showed the ability to impact the game without needing the ball in his hands, being disruptive defensively, rebounding with consistency, and flying around to make plays all over the court. Bain is a fluid athlete whose motor, physicality, and nose for the ball leads to constant involvement in the action. However, he’s also quite skilled for his size, especially at such an early age. Bain already naturally causes matchup problems for opponents on both ends of the floor, but is only truly beginning to scratch the surface. His upside is both attainable and legitimately worrisome for opponents.