Queen City’s Top Juniors

<p>Charlotte, North Carolina has produced some of the best talent in the state over the past 50 years. This class of 2020 is no different, Charlotte can just churn out high-level basketball players year in and year out. Here is a look at some of the top juniors in Charlotte compiled by PrepHoopsNC's Justin Byerly. </p> <p><strong>Jaden Seymour </strong></p> <p><strong>6'8 F Northside Christian </strong></p> <p><strong>Justin's Take</strong>: Long; good motor; long wingspan that he uses to finish over players; can step out and shoot it; good fundamentals; high basketball IQ; good shooting stroke/form; good finisher with contact: has offers from VT and NC State. </p> <p><strong>Tristan Maxwell</strong></p> <p><strong>6'2 PG North Mecklenburg HS</strong></p> <p><strong>Justin's Take</strong>-Understands how to create space off the dribble; goes at the top foot on the defender; good handle; good size; plays well off the ball; comes into his shot; has nice rotation and form from outside; good defender; stays under control; </p> <p><strong>Josh Banks </strong></p> <p><strong>6'3 SG Olympic HS</strong></p> <p><strong>Justin's Take</strong>-Big time shooting guard; can really get hot from outside and has really good size; very athletic; can finish plays well above the rim; tough-nosed kid that can handle contact. </p> <p><strong>Ford Cooper </strong></p> <p><strong>6'2, G Carmel Christian </strong></p> <p><strong>Justin's Take</strong>-Shifty off the dribble; can make defenders miss; strong and sturdy frame; high basketball IQ; He was offered by Tulane back in June; Has really god court vision and this will be his team next season with the departures of five players who have signed with Division One programs; </p> <p><strong>Joshua Massey </strong></p> <p><strong>6'6 W United Faith </strong></p> <p><strong>Justin's Take-</strong>Really good shooting lefty that can score from all points on the floor; long and athletic; does a good job of rebounding his area and does a good job of not forcing things. Can defend multiple positions with his length and size; </p> <p><strong>Jackson Threadgill </strong></p> <p><strong>6'5 W Davidson Day </strong></p> <p><strong>Justin's Take</strong>-Extremely good shooting ability; really nice size at close to 6'5; able to score over smaller guards with his size; strong defender and is being coached at the high school level by a former D1 assistant in Ron Johnson at Davidson Day. </p>