NCISAA 3A: Top Backcourts

<h5>The NCISAA 2021-22 season is set to kick off. Here’s a look at some backcourts to keep eyes on at the NCISAA 3A level.</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>Asheville Christian Academy: [player_tooltip player_id="944965" first="James" last="Wilkins III"] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id="1029123" first="Dante" last="Oliver"] &amp; (2022s) &amp; [player_tooltip player_id="1126212" first="Casian" last="Richard"] (2023)</h5> <p>Wilkins is a lead guard that can defend at a high level and make plays in the paint with the ball in his hands. Oliver is a versatile threat with the ability to operate on all three levels. Richard is an emerging guard in the 2023 class that should also boost their defensive presence and perimeter shooting. They’re a trio of guards that should complement De’Ante Green well with their ability to do what they do well. </p> <h5>Concord Academy: [player_tooltip player_id="1315994" first="Noah" last="van Bibber"] (2023 &amp; [player_tooltip player_id="1076354" first="Langston" last="Boyd"] (2024)</h5> <p>Van Bibber is an emerging sharpshooter set to lead the way for an underrated Concord Academy squad in 2021-22. It won’t be a surprise to see him turn heads after seeing him showcase his sharpshooting ability and length at 6-foot-5. Boyd is another young, athletic guard with some versatility at 6-foot-3. He’ll be a name to track alongside Threatt in the backcourt for Concord. He holds offers from Mississippi i State, Purdue and Texas A&amp;M. </p> <h5>Gaston Christian: [player_tooltip player_id="947095" first="Isaiah" last="Tate"] (2023) &amp; [player_tooltip player_id="1008900" first="Jahseem" last="Felton"] (2024)</h5> <p>Tate &amp; Felton will be new faces in the Gaston Christian School lineup looking to make waves in 2021-22. Both are equally explosive guards that can get going in a hurry and be a presence on the defensive end. Felton has the ability to guard multiple roles at his size at 6-foot-5 and uses his athleticism to make an impact at the rim. He has offers from App State, Georgetown, Tennessee and a few other high-major programs. Tate holds an offer from USC Upstate.</p> <h5>Forsyth Country Day: [player_tooltip player_id="997745" first="Iverson" last="King"] (2024) &amp; [player_tooltip player_id="1273278" first="Sterling" last="Charles Jr"] (2022)</h5> <p>King is a big guard prospect at 6-foot-6 that’s developing as a creator and playmaker at the lead guard spot. As he shows he can win games in 2021-22, he’ll climb up the radar of college coaches. Charles is a solid complement to have with his ability to move without the ball and knock down shots on the perimeter and finish in traffic around the rim. He’s an underrated senior prospect to keep eyes on with Forsyth Country Day School. </p> <h5>High Point Christian: [player_tooltip player_id="1241703" first="Darius" last="Kane"] (2023) &amp; [player_tooltip player_id="1157522" first="Connor" last="Salyer"] (2024)</h5> <p>Kane is an underrated guard with a ton of athleticism in his wheelhouse that joins the High Point Christian lineup alongside Salyer. They’re set to contribute in a variety of ways. Kane has a knack for getting downhill and making plays in traffic. Salyer is an unselfish lead guard with a nice skillset as a shooter. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p>