NCHSAA All-State Teams: 3A

<p>The NCHSAA season has finally concluded with Weddington being crowned state champions at the 3A level. Here’s a look at the All-State teams on the 3A level.</p> <h5>Most Outstanding Player: [player_tooltip player_id="848074" first="Chase" last="Lowe"] | 6’5 Guard | Weddington</h5> <p>Lowe was stellar all playoffs long including in the decisive 3A State Title victory, He posted 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals in their win over Northwood to pace them to a 57-46 victory.</p> <h4>1st Team</h4> <h5>Point Guard: [player_tooltip player_id="1144259" first="Fred" last="Whitaker"] | Northwood</h5> <p>Whitaker is just a freshman, but it didn’t slow him down much as he was one of three freshmen standouts on this Northwood roster. He’s a strong floor general that defends at a high level and proved he can get a basket when needed at the point guard spot. He dished 3.5 apg to go along with 9.7 ppg and 3.5 rpg.</p> <h5>Guard: [player_tooltip player_id="577872" first="A.J." last="Cook"] | Weddington</h5> <p>Cook was the best sharpshooter in the Weddington rotation as evidenced by his 3-point shooting percentage. He knocked down 57 total 3-pointers to the tune of 44 percent from behind the arc on the season. He’s an underrated shooting guard that colleges need to get eyes on. </p> <h5>Wing: [player_tooltip player_id="848074" first="Chase" last="Lowe"] | Weddington</h5> <p>Lowe is a playmaking wing that can do a number of things to make sure his team gets victories, something he did all season as Weddington went 18-0. He posted 14.5 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 6.1 apg, 2.2 spg and 1.6 bpg to close out an impressive season.</p> <h5>Forward: [player_tooltip player_id="1115509" first="Drake" last="Powell"] | Northwood</h5> <p>Powell has a bright future ahead of him in the 2024 class as evidenced by a productive freshman campaign for Northwood. He put up a big 16 points in their overtime win over West Carteret to get to the state title game.</p> <h5>Center: [player_tooltip player_id="1115508" first="Jarin" last="Stevenson"] | Northwood</h5> <p>Stevenson is arguably up there for best prospect in the 2024 class given what he can do already at his size at 6-foot-9.  He averaged 13.7 ppg, 8.1 rpg and 2.9 apg during his first varsity season and capped it off with an appearance in the 3A State Title game. Buy stock now. </p> <h4>2nd Team</h4> <h5>Point Guard: Mari Adams | Crest</h5> <p>Mari Adams is an explosive name for Crest that turned heads with his ability to fill up the stat sheet at the point guard spot. The 6-foot junior guard posted 18.9 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 4.7 apg and 3.7 spg while shooting 48 percent from the field. He’s a sleeper to keep an eye on.</p> <h5>Guard: [player_tooltip player_id="572987" first="Brock" last="Bowen"] | Weddington</h5> <p>Bowen is another sizeable guard prospect at 6-foot that can shoot the basketball well and does well to make his impact felt in more ways than one. He put up 11 points, five assists and four steals in their 3A State Title win. </p> <h5>Wing: [player_tooltip player_id="1028003" first="Kyle" last="Frazier"] | Weddington</h5> <p>Frazier is a member of the junior class that continues to show his growth as a three level scorer. He posted 12 points and two made 3-pointers in their state title victory. He shot 44 percent from 3-point range on the year and is due for some growth on the recruiting trail. </p> <h5>Forward: [player_tooltip player_id="787668" first="Davis" last="Molnar"] | Terry Sanford</h5> <p>Molnar showed off his stuff on the wing and in the frontcourt as Terry Sanford made a deep run in the state playoffs. He finished the season putting up 16.8 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 6.4 apg, 2.4 spg and 1.6 bpg on the year and is due for a strong summer on the grassroots stage, </p> <h5>Center: [player_tooltip player_id="1032848" first="Jaxon" last="Ellingsworth"] | West Carteret</h5> <p>Ellingsworth put folks on notice in the 3A Playoffs as West Carteret made the Region Finals. He put up 28 points and 20 rebounds in their second round victory over New Hanover. Look for his stock to grow this spring/summer.</p>