6’6 ’28 Roman Solheim (Northwest Guilford)
In terms of intrigue, Solheim was easily one of the most enticing standouts on display. He’s a very smart, skilled forward who sets the tone with his effort, well-rounded skillset, and leadership by example. Solheim is able to naturally cause matchup problems for opponents. He knows how to initiate the offense, create for himself and others, and assert himself as a focal point when needed. Solheim is an excellent rebounder with the ability to consistently outwork opponents for extra possessions. He’s capable of pushing the break in transition and making proper decisions with the ball in his hands. Solheim shows scoring ability from all levels but understands how to take advantage based on matchup. He has a ton of attainable upside.
5’10 ’28 AJ Morman (Southern Durham)
In a gym full of highly touted prospects, Morman was certainly among the best. Although he’s transitioning into a new role as the undisputed leader and focal point, Morman seems more than prepared for the upcoming season. He’s a smart, dynamic floor general with an incredibly crafty handle and playmaking sense. Morman is more than capable of scoring the ball from all levels but typically prioritizes creating for others whenever possible. His pace and ability to change directions is part of what makes him difficult for opponents to contain. Morman sees the game ahead of his peers and locates openings before they even appear. On the other end, he’s a pesky defender at the point of attack and forces turnovers at a solid rate. Morman is still clearly among the top players in his class.
6’3 ’28 Dakota Dalton (Chapmanville)
There were multiple intriguing pieces on Chapmanville’s roster, which definitely includes Dalton and everything he did for this group. He’s an extremely steady, balanced guard who knows how to consistently run the offense, create for others, and apply scoring pressure within the flow of the team structure. Dalton knocked down jumpers, asserted himself in the midrange, and finished well around the basket. He took advantage of open scoring chances but looked to set up others whenever available. Dalton provides nice effort defensively and utilizes his body to battle with opponents on the glass. Given his age, he should be a key piece for this squad over the coming years.
6’5 ’29 Jeremiah Thomas (Phoenix Academy)
The lone freshman listed, Thomas, has the chance to be one of the most productive players in North Carolina. He’s athletic, versatile, and consistently causes matchup problems on both ends of the floor. Thomas’ combination of size and skill allows him to do a variety of different things on the court. He’s still developing as a creator but already has the handle, penetration instincts, and shooting ability to score in several ways. Thomas sets the tone as a rebounder and actively looks to push the break in transition. He’s also capable of defending multiple positions, intercepting passing lanes, and blocking shots around the basket. It’ll be fun to watch his continued growth.