6’7” Sophomore Hunter Tyson
Piedmont High School (Monroe)
Tyson is an extremely skilled wing, put together in a long frame. He has range well beyond the arc, handle in the open and half court, and toughness on both ends of the court. Think along the lines of Gordon Haywood.
6’5” Freshman Damian Dunn
Kinston High School (Kinston)
Dunn is a natural player, with a feel for scoring the ball. His shot off the bounce, while unorthodox, is almost automatic. He has a similar game (and shot release) to Austin Rivers. Only a freshman, with this type of poise and skill set, it will be fun watching him grow.
6’11” Sophomore Nate Springs
Myers Park High School (Charlotte)
Springs has a frame, length, hands, and athleticism that remind some of Kevin Garnett at the same stage. The difference, Springs has only been playing basketball for a year. He has passer friendly hands, runs the floor like a gazelle, and showed touch that spanned beyond the 3 point arc. With game experience and strength, watch out!
6’6” Junior John Meeks
Burlington School (Burlington)
The explosive lefty, loudly announced himself throughout the event. Meeks had several put back dunks that brought the crowd to their feet. He has a non-stop motor, a very high game IQ, and great skill attacking and scoring from the wing. Expect a big summer for Meeks, who is also a 3.7 student.
6’4” Sophomore Andy Pack
Northern Guilford High School (Greensboro)
One national analyst in attendance likened Pack to Virginia signee Kyle Guy. There are a lot of similarities in that, as Pack has deep range, good explosion, and a fearless approach to scoring. Pack tied for the camp lead in scoring at 23.3 per game, coming off averaging 20 points per game this year.
6’5” Freshman Josh NIckelberry
Northwood Temple (Fayetteville)
North Carolina’s 2019 class may be the best the state has seen in a while. Already, there are several players with mid to high major offers. Expect Nickelberry’s name to soon be among that list. He length wing has a smooth handle in the half court, range that goes well beyond the 3 point line, and explosion/strength to finish at and around the rim. He gets better each time out, expect that to continue.
6’9” Sophomore Andre Toure
Quality Education (Winston Salem)
Toure, a native of France, is a versatile forward. He is a tough defender and rebounds, and looks to snatch the board and push the break. He handles in transition and as a secondary in the half court. Offensively, he is a downhill wing type. There are some rumblings of a young Quincy Miller, and those comparisons aren’t far off.
6’5” Sophomore Quan McCluney
Gaston Day School (Gastonia)
McCluney picked up a Charlotte offer following his performance in this event. Already with a 6’10” wing span, a highly competitive nature, and a non stop motor, McCluney showed off his new jump shot in this event. The lefty, tied for the lead in points per game, at 23.3. His upside is high, as a guy who fits into a lot of situations and win a lot of games with.
6’4” Junior Todd Smith
Freedom Christian (Fayetteville)
Smith has been a name that has been spoke around the eastern part of North Carolina for a year or so. Well, he has steadily improved his game and the results are showing. On the state’s biggest stage, Smith tied for 3rd in points scored, and did so at all 3 levels. Comfortable with the ball in his hands, Smith has range beyond the arc and explosion into and in the lane. He averaged 22 points per game here.
6’6” Sophomore Jayden Gardner
Heritage High School (Wake Forest)
Gardner is a bull around the rim. Although he is smaller than many of his counter parts, he is strong and has a will to produce. Gardner was named conference player of the year this season after averaging a double/double. He is a high post/low block scorer, and continues to do so against all comers. Its not conventional but you can only produce so many times (against the highest level competition) before people start to take note that its real.