2025 Standout In North Carolina Part 1
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Arael Jones Covian Community High 6’1″ A stat sheet stuffer that has good size and a really good pace to his game. Arguably one of the best guards in the class, he commands the offense and his passion when he’s…
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A stat sheet stuffer that has good size and a really good pace to his game. Arguably one of the best guards in the class, he commands the offense and his passion when he’s playing makes it easy for a team to be able to galvanize around him. He is a tri-level scorer with an array of moves at the rim that he uses to score. Averaging 16 points and 4 assists on the season, a solid line as a freshman. He can fill it up, scoring 24 points or more in five games this season. He possesses impressive defensive potential with his length, constantly disrupting passing lanes almost averaging two steals a game. Excited to see him this summer and excited to see how much more of an even better playmaker he can become.
Yohance Connor Yohance Connor 6'3" | CG 1 of 1 Academy | 2026 State NC Winston Salem Prep 6’1″
Connor is one of my favorite players to watch in the 2025 class due to the energy he brings on the court every time. He lead freshmen in steals by a mile with almost four a game, finishing the regular season with 83. He is a very capable scorer when slashing to the rim, he is not afraid to finish over bigger opponents. As he began to score throughout the game, his feel for the game is seen in flashes when he shows his playmaking ability. A capable corner three shooter, the next step to contuse to progress Connor’s game is extending his range. A 17 point scorer and a double-double machine, averaging 12 a game. Connor finished as the freshman rebounding leader as well by three rebounds.
Sadiq White Myers Park High 6’7″
Sadiq is on a very deep team, however, he has displayed what we can expect as he continues to grow within his role with the team. An agile player, with a quick first step, and amazing feel for the game. He is arguably the best passing wing in his class maybe in the country, he throws no-look passes and passes in tight pockets you don’t expect him to make. He has a smooth and almost un-blockable shot once he rises and as he becomes an even more capable shooter he will be an even more dangerous threat offensively. He has shown his upside as a help defender, specifically in conference play. Huge summer and a lot of attention from college coaches will increase and it will be interesting to see his skills continue to progress this summer.
Mikey Wilkins Mikey Wilkins 6'8" | PF Christ School | 2025 State #66 Nation NC R-S Central High 6’8″
Wilkins ceiling may be one of the highest in his class because of what he has displayed he can do at such a young age. He already possesses the ability to to finish in traffic and handle the ball comfortably as well. His knowledgeable understanding of how to use his strength and size has made him a nightmare matchup for multiple teams this season. Almost finishing the season averaging a triple-double, Wilkins is a load on the inside and is going to only get better as he continues to collect an array of moves to use in his faceup game when he is not on the block. Averaging two blocks Wilkins is not shying away defensively as he welcomes opponents to come inside when he is there.