2025 Prospects on a Tear: A Look at Some Frosh Prospects, Pt II
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The high school season is almost done with the regular season and the 2025 prospects are stepping up. Here’s a look at Part II of the freshman prospects on a tear.
Yohance Connor Yohance Connor 6'3" | CG Combine Academy | 2026 State NC | 6’1 Guard | Winston-Salem Prep
Connor has done it all for Winston-Salem Prep, especially on the boards in his debut season. He’s averaging 17.3 ppg, 12.2 rpg along with 3.8 spg as a presence on the defensive end of the ball. He’s got 15 double-doubles through 19 games as they’re unbeaten in conference action. He’s a young name to know in the state.
Nathan Fife Nathan Fife 6'0" | PG Sanderson | 2025 State NC | 6’0 Guard | Sanderson
Fife has been a bright spot this season in the Sanderson High backcourt with his production. He’s put up 12.7 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.1 apg and 1.7 spg as an aggressive presence that can get to the rim and make plays. He’s a young name to track in the 919 area.
Jerron Blackwell Jerron Blackwell 6'2" | CG Dudley | 2025 State NC | 6’2 Guard | Page
Blackwell is a prospect to keep eyes on in the Greensboro area at Page High. He’s been solid for them in the backcourt while producing 12.4 ppg and 2.8 rpg. As he improves his game, look for his name to grow in the state.
LJ Rush LJ Rush 5'10" | PG 1 of 1 Academy | 2026 State NC | 5’9 Point Guard | East Wake
Rush is an electric floor general with a ton of promise in the East Wake High backcourt. He’s produced 10.7 ppg, 4.5 apg, 3.4 rpg and 1.7 spg through 2021-22 in his debut varsity season.. He’s a name to know with his ability to lead the way
Jonah Lawrence Jonah Lawrence 6'3" | CG Providence Day | 2025 State NC | 6’3 Guard | East Mecklenburg
Lawrence is a top name to know in the state over at East Mecklenburg High. He’s filled up the stat sheet in the backcourt with 14.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg and 3.1 apg as an all-around playmaker that’s shooting 39 percent from the field as a lead guard. He’s one to watch in the class for sure.
Jakson Cullen Jakson Cullen 6'2" | SG Cape Fear Christian Academy | 2025 State NC | 6’2 Shooting Guard | Cape Fear Christian Academy
Cullen is coming along in the Cape Fear Christian Academy backcourt in his freshman season. He’s put up 8.8 ppg, 3.2 rpg and 2.0 apg as a presence on the wing for his squad while shooting 41 percent from the field. He’s a lengthy shooter to know in 2025.
Kody Frey Kody Frey 6'6" | PG Apex | 2025 State NC | 6’3 Point Guard | Apex
Frey is an emerging floor general that’s making a case for himself over at Apex High. He’s a wiry floor general that can get to his spots on all three levels and make things happen. He’s averaging 11.9 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.5 apg and 1.2 spg in his debut season with the Cougars as he looks to climb into the 2025 rankings.
Tyell Saunders Tyell Saunders 6'2" | CG Northeastern | 2025 State NC | 5’11 Guard | Northeastern
Saunders is a strong, gritty guard at Northeastern High that’s fared well on the varsity stage. He’s produced 14.2 ppg, 2.5 apg, 2.2 rpg and 1.4 spg as an all-around presence in the Eagles backcourt. He’s a prospect to track as the grassroots season approaches.
Bryce Baker Bryce Baker 6'2" | CG East Forsyth | 2025 State NC | 6’2 Guard/Wing | Walkertown
Baker is an emerging combo guard with room to grow in the 2025 class at Walkertown High. He’s poured in 14.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.4 apg and 2.3 spg as a go-to guy for them in their lineup. He’s been quite the shooter on the wing/perimeter for the Wolfpack as he’s shot 49 percent from the field and 48 percent from 3-point land in his freshman season.
Declan Brown Declan Brown 6'2" | SG AC Reynolds | 2025 State NC | 6’0 Shooting Guard | AC Reynolds
Brown has found his way as a shooter and rebounder in the AC Reynolds rotation in his freshman campaign. He’s put together 10.3 ppg and 4.4 rpg and shown he can shoot on all three levels while shooting 44 percent from the floor and 34 percent from the 3-point land. He’s another name at AC Reynolds to keep track of.