<p>The 2020-21 NCISAA season is finally at it's conclusion. Take a look at the Most Valuable Player as well as the prospects who earned first and second team All-State honors after their performance in the 2A NCISAA State Playoffs.</p>
<h4>MVP: [player_tooltip player_id="838021" first="Jamarii" last="Thomas"] | The Burlington School</h4>
<p>Thomas was stellar in leading the way all season long for the Spartans as they finished the season 24-7 and didn’t duck the competition while playing a full on schedule. He’s set to make waves at UNC-Wilmington next season</p>
<h3>1st Team</h3>
<h4>Guard: [player_tooltip player_id="838021" first="Jamarii" last="Thomas"] | The Burlington School</h4>
<p>Thomas leads the way at the lead guard spot after a masterful season, topped off with a NCISAA state title at the 2A level.</p>
<h4>Guard: [player_tooltip player_id="838033" first="Brady" last="Rankin"] | Northwood Temple</h4>
<p>Rankin was stellar throughout the Eagles run to the state finals as he produced 21 points and showed off his range from the arc in their upset of Westminster Catawba in the semifinals. He’s a talented unsigned prospect in the 2021 class.</p>
<h4>Wing: [player_tooltip player_id="854890" first="Kobe" last="George"] | The Burlington School </h4>
<p>George was an unsung hero as the third option for the Spartans in their title run. He’s one of the best passers in the 2024 class and will be a name to keep an eye on going forward at The Burlington School.</p>
<h4>Forward: [player_tooltip player_id="1105922" first="Julian" last="Williams"] | Northwood Temple</h4>
<p>Williams was another top performer in the Eagles’ run to the state title game. He posted 16 points He’s an underrated forward prospect that had a very productive senior season in the Northwood Temple frontcourt.</p>
<h4>Center: [player_tooltip player_id="838020" first="Kuluel" last="Mading"] | The Burlington School</h4>
<p>Finished out his career with 15 points, seven rebounds and four blocks en route to a state title for The Burlington School. He’s the top unsigned big man in the state of North Carolina.</p>
<h3>2nd Team</h3>
<h4>Guard: [player_tooltip player_id="533552" first="Jaden" last="Cooper"] | Wayne Country Day</h4>
<p>Although they didn’t make the state title game, it’s hard to deny Cooper’s contributions to a historic season for Wayne Country Day. He put up stellar numbers as their lead guard all season long and will be an even bigger threat on the next level. </p>
<h4>Guard: [player_tooltip player_id="848062" first="Jaquantae" last="Harris"] | Northwood Temple</h4>
<p>Harris is an emerging backcourt threat for Northwood Temple and still managed to produce 10 points, four assists and two steals against The Burlington School. He’ll be a breakout name to keep an eye on as he bounces back in 2020-21.</p>
<h4>Wing: [player_tooltip player_id="848082" first="Noah" last="Ross"] | Trinity Academy Raleigh</h4>
<p>Ross is a prospect that's shown growth as a knockdown shooter on all three levels with a number of mid-major offers already.</p>
<h4>Forward: [player_tooltip player_id="992925" first="Steven" last="Lassiter"] | Trinity Christian School</h4>
<p>Lassiter is an emerging prospect in the paint at Trinity Christian School that posted solid numbers in 2020-21. Produced 12.3 ppg and 6.5 rpg as a sophomore.</p>
<h4>Center: [player_tooltip player_id="838050" first="Vante" last="Hutcherson"] | Wayne Country Day</h4>
<p>Hutcherson finished the season posting 10.5 ppg and 11.9 rpg in the frontcourt as their most improved player. He’s a big man that’s still available in the 2021 class.</p>
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