252/919 Winter Classic: 919 New Faces

<h5>The inaugural 252/919 Winter Classic tipped off this past Saturday at Washington High School. Take a look at some new talent that stood out from the 919 area code.</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1363140" first="Zach" last="Sloan"] | 6’1 Guard | Trinity Academy Raleigh | 2022</h5> <p>Sloan had a strong outing in Trinity Academy's victory over West Carteret. He was patient with the ball in his hands and put up 10 of his 14 points in the second half, showing off his ability to score on all three levels. He's a guard that's developed into quite the combo threat since returning from injury. College coaches at all levels would be wise to take a look at him.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1363152" first="Dylan" last="Smith"] | 6’3 Wing/Forward | Cleveland High | 2022</h5> <p>Smith was an impressive sharpshooter, rebounder and finisher in the paint as he took home MVP honors in the Rams victory over Hertford County. He produced 18 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and three steals to show his all-around growth as a versatile threat on the wing. He's got a solid frame at 200 pounds that he uses well to battle inside and out and make his presence felt. College coaches at the DII, DIII and JUCO levels would be wise to get an eye on him. He's a solid shooter as well.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1363176" first="Trevor" last="Barrett"] | 5’10 Point Guard | Trinity Academy Raleigh | 2023</h5> <p>Barrett was stellar at running the show for the Trinity Academy Raleigh Tigers. He poured in seven points and dished out a number of assists while showing off his ability to handle the rock and make things happen in the open floor and half-court for his squad. He's an underrated name that certainly caught our attention with his ability to play both ends of the floor. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1363177" first="D’Untae" last="Wright"] | 5’10 Guard | Wayne Prep | 2023</h5> <p>Wright was a presence in the backcourt for Wayne Prep despite the results in the 252/919 Winter Classic. He showed off his shooting range in the first half as he knocked down shots on the perimeter and in the mid-range. As he finds his way as a playmaker and distributor, look for his name to grow with Wayne Prep. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1363141" first="Kaden" last="Morris"] | 6’8 Forward/Center | Cleveland High | 2024</h5> <p>Morris is an emerging big man to know over at Cleveland High. He's a mobile big that runs the floor well, has good hands on the rebounding front and showed flashes of his potential around the rim. He's a sizeable name to know in NC's 2024 class with good potential as a rim runner and rim protector. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1363146" first="Cam" last="Goins"] | 5’9 Guard | Cleveland High | 2024</h5> <p>Goins was an impressive face in the Cleveland High backcourt. He finished with nine points and made a number of plays for others as a playmaker with the ball in his hands. His youth didn't show much as he was a face in the starting rotation and set an early tone with five first quarter points on the perimeter. He's a young guard to track over at Cleveland High.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>