Elite 50 Middle School Showcase: Standouts, Part III

<p>It’s never too early to start building the 2026 class in the state of North Carolina and this past Saturday, Rod Bridgers and his HoopStateNetwork crew hosted the Elite 50 Middle School Showcase at Word of God Academy in Raleigh, showcasing quite the talented group of prospects. Here’s a look at Part III of some early 2026/27 standouts in North Carolina.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1281016" first="Kingston" last="Beale"] | 5’10 Guard | 2026</h5> <p>Beale was an active presence on both ends of the floor and didn’t let needing the ball on offense slow him down. He made an impact with his ability to pressure the ball on defense, rebound the ball and create fastbreak opportunities. As he shows off his shooting ability, he’ll be one to watch in NC’s 2026 class.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1280939" first="William" last="Migdal"] | 5’7 Shooting Guard | 2026</h5> <p>Migdal is a gritty guard to keep an eye on in NC’s 2026 class. He got hot in a hurry during his team’s second game of the day and showed off his ability to knock down shots on the perimeter with poise. He also wasn’t shy about getting after things defensively, being an active presence on the opposite end as well.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1280941" first="Winston" last="Waite"] | 5’10 Guard/Wing | 2026</h5> <p>Waite is a name that stood out on both ends of the floor with his length. He stepped up down the stretch, especially on the defensive end and led the way with his ability to get down the floor with the ball and finish in traffic. He also wasn’t shy about finding his shot on the perimeter, which he also did very well.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1281002" first="Bryson" last="Keith"] | 5’5 Guard | 2027</h5> <p>Keith was a sharpshooter and defender in the backcourt that stood out at the showcase. He was one of the younger prospects at the showcase on Saturday but he didn’t show it with his ability to get under bigger defenders and force turnovers. Offensively, he showed good instincts moving without the ball and finding his shot on the perimeter. He’s already a solid shooter on the perimeter with good mechanics.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1281028" first="Jamyr" last="Coleman"] | 5’7 Guard | 2026</h5> <p>Coleman had a solid day as he continues to develop as a combo scoring guard. He’s a prospect that really gets after it, especially on the defensive end of the floor, to make an impact. He showed off his range and ability to create off the bounce and even knocked down a game-winner in sudden death for his squad. He continues to impress as he joins the 2026 watch list.</p>