2023 Prospects on a Tear: A Look at Some Junior Prospects

<h5>The high school basketball regular season has almost come to a conclusion. Take a look at some 2023 prospects on a tear heading into the month of February.</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="949375" first="Ta’Korrie" last="Faison"] | 6’7 Forward | Goldsboro</h5> <p>Faison has had a strong junior campaign while showing off his ability to operate inside and out at the forward position. He’s averaging 26.7 ppg, 15.3 rpg, 3.4 bpg 2.0 apg in his return to Goldsboro High. He’s had some big performances already with 40 points, 23 rebounds and three assists and 41 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks in two of their last three games. He’s starting to raise his stock in NC’s 2023 class at the right time.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1027997" first="Caleb" last="Senyo"] | 6’1 Point Guard | Haywood Christian</h5> <p>Senyo is having himself quite the junior season at the point guard spot over at Haywood Christian Academy. He recorded the first triple-double of his career 40 points, 12 steals and 11 rebounds in a win over Blue Ridge Early College. He’s a 2023 prospect who’s stock should rise in the state with the grassroots season approaching. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1379484" first="Randall" last="Pettus"] | 6’0 Point Guard | Bessemer City</h5> <p>Pettus is an active floor general that’s filled up the stat sheet over at Bessemer City High this season. He’s poured in 25.4 ppg, 6.6 apg, 6.5 spg, 6.1 rpg and 1.4 bpg as an all-around presence in their rotation. He’s a big reason why they’re 14-3 on the year and 7-1 in conference action. He’s a young, speedy guard to get eyes on in NC’s 2023 class.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1158740" first="Anthony" last="Speight"] | 6’3 Guard | New Life Christian Academy (Rocky Mount)</h5> <p>Speight has been a premier name to know at New Life Christian Academy over in Rocky Mount. He’s a lanky guard that can attack the rim, rebound the ball and defend with a presence. He’s averaging 22.8 ppg, 6.5 rpg and 4.3 spg while showing off his length and ability to attack on all three levels. He’s an athletic prospect to get eyes on.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="848089" first="Collin" last="Tanner"] | 6’6 Wing/Guard | Wayne Country Day</h5> <p>Tanner has come into his own as a name in the Wayne Country Day rotation. He’s posted 22.4 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1.9 apg and 1.3 spg while shooting 66 percent from the field and 48 percent from the 3-point line. He’s improved his strength and all-around game and it’s shown in his play in 2021-22. There’s a reason he holds offers from Coastal Carolina, Campbell and High Point. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1120962" first="Josiah" last="Watkins"] | 6’3 Point Guard | Burlington Christian Academy</h5> <p>Watkins is an impressive floor general in the Burlington Christian Academy rotation that’s playing strong in the 2023 class. He’s produced 21.6 ppg, 6.1 apg, 5.2 rpg and 3.1 spg while shooting 54 percent from the field and 33 percent from 3-point land to lead the way for his squad. He’s an athletic point guard with a knack for making play for others and he’s starting to gain some traction with his development. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1062123" first="Tomir" last="Moore"] | 6’0 Guard | Parrott Academy</h5> <p>Moore is an electric lead guard prospect to know over at Parrott Academy that’s coming on strong. He’s averaging 21.2 ppg, 3.5 apg, 2.2 rpg and 1.8 spg as a feature name to know in the rotation. He’s shooting 43 percent from behind the arc and 47 percent from the floor while showing off his ability to score and make plays on all three levels.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="951364" first="Will" last="Brimmer"] | 6’4 Wing/Guard | New Bern</h5> <p>Brimmer is a versatile wing with strength and athleticism that’s had solid production in his junior season. He’s put up 20.6 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.1 spg, 1.5 apg and 1.3 bpg in his third season on the varsity stage. As he improves his shooting on the perimeter, he’s a prospect worth knowing with an offer from Jackson State already.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="992925" first="Steven" last="Lassiter"] | 6’7 Forward | Trinity Christian School</h5> <p>Lassiter is a dual-forward in the Trinity Christian School rotation that’s having a strong junior campaign. He’s averaging 20.2 ppg and 6.5 rpg while shooting 58 percent from the floor and 36 percent from 3-point range. He’s a prospect that can operate inside and out with his size and as he improves his strength, his stock should rise in the class.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1218085" first="Jaiden" last="Thompson"] | 6’0 Guard | Central Cabarrus</h5> <p>Thompson is a lead guard in the Central Cabarrus rotation that’s faring well in the rotation. He’s averaging 19.8 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 3.4 spg and 2.8 spg as a presence on all three levels and as a playmaker off his defensive prowess. Look for his stock to grow a ton this summer.</p>