The breakdown of the Top 50 is finally complete as we take a look at the Top 10 of the 2025 rankings in the state. Take a look below. No. 10 Johnniyus Sharpe Johnniyus Sharpe 6'2" | CG Cummings…
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Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log inThe breakdown of the Top 50 is finally complete as we take a look at the Top 10 of the 2025 rankings in the state. Take a look below.
No. 10
Johnniyus Sharpe
Johnniyus
Sharpe
6'2" | CG
Cummings | 2025
State
NC
| 5’11 Guard | Cummings High
Sharpe kicks off the Top 10 in the 2025 rankings in the state. He was a leading name to know for the Cummings High varsity squad in 2021-22 as they went 22-1 on the season and 12-0 in conference action. He produced 17.2 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 2.2 apg and 2.0 spg in his freshman debut and returns with a talented core in tow for 2022-23.
No. 9 Nick Hailey Nick Hailey 6'6" | SF Providence Day | 2025 State NC | 6’6 Wing/Forward | Providence Day School
Hailey is an emerging prospect to keep an eye on in the Providence Day School rotation over the next few seasons. He’s got nice size already that he uses well to be a presence on the glass and creates mismatches with his scoring ability on the perimeter. He’ll be a name to know very soon in the Team Curry rotation on the grassroots scene.
No. 8
Jackson Keith
Jackson
Keith
6'6" | CG
Southern Durham | 2025
State
NC
| 6’5 Point Guard | Southern Durham
Keith is the top point guard to know in the 2025 class over at Southern Durham High. He’s got nice size at 6-foot-5 that he uses well to make things happen with the ball in his hands. He’s quite the rebounder as well with his athleticism and tenacity to get to the paint. He holds an offer from Radford already.
No. 7
Yohance Connor
Yohance
Connor
6'3" | CG
1 of 1 Academy | 2026
NC
| 6’3 Guard/Wing | Winston-Salem Prep
Connor is quite the prospect already with and without the ball in his hands for the Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix. He was a key name in their rotation as they went 25-3 on the year, producing 17.5 ppg, 12.7 rpg and 3.7 spg as an all-around presence in the lineup. He’s a high IQ prospect with a bright future ahead of him in the Winston-Salem area.
No. 6
Colt Langdon
Colt
Langdon
6'7" | SF
Millbrook | 2025
State
NC
| 6’7 Forward/Wing | Millbrook High
Langdon had quite the freshman debut on the NCHSAA 4A scene with Millbrook High. He put up 14.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg and 1.5 bpg while shooting 56 percent from the field and 38 percent from 3-point land in 2021-22. His ability to defend the paint and rebound the ball should carry him over the next few seasons, just as much as his ability to score the ball. He’s a name to watch this spring/summer with Team Loaded NC.
No. 5 Amore Connelly Amore Connelly 6'2" | CG Freedom | 2025 State NC | 6’2 Guard | Freedom High
Connelly is an electric guard prospect to keep an eye on over at Freedom High in the 2025 class. He’s an aggressive slasher that likes to play above the rim and make defenders look helpless in the process. As he improves his all-around game and shows he can knock down shots this spring/summer with Big Shots Heat Elite look for his recruitment to start picking up.
No. 4
Sadiq White Jr
Sadiq
White Jr
6'8" | SF
Myers Park | 2025
State
NC
| 6’7 Forward | Myers Park High
White is an emerging name with size to keep an eye on over at Myers Park High. He put up 6.0 ppg, 3.7 rpg while blocking 22 shots, finishing second on the team in 2021-22. As the season progressed, he began finding his way with his ability to finish in the paint and be an offensive rebounding presence. He’s a name to keep eyes on with Team United’s EYBL squad this spring/summer.
No. 3
Mason Dobie
Mason
Dobie
6'1" | SG
First Flight | 2025
State
NC
| 6’0 Shooting Guard | First Flight High
Dobie had quite the freshman debut at First Flight High as a top 2025 name to know across all levels in 2021-22. He finished the season with 18.2 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.4 apg and 1.7 spg while shooting 46 percent from the field and 39 percent from 3-point range while knocking down 99 3-pointers in his first varsity season. He’s a young shooter to know in 2025.
No. 2
Zymicah Wilkins
Zymicah
Wilkins
6'8" | PF
RS-Central | 2025
State
NC
| 6’8 Forward | R-S Central
Wilkins was another freshman name that led his squad in 2021-22 over at R-S Central High. As they went 26-3 on the season and 12-0 in conference action, he produced 15.2 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 1.8 apg and 1.8 bpg while notching 12 double-doubles in his varsity debut. He’s a sizeable name to know in NC’s 2025 class that will play this spring/summer with Big Shots Heat Elite.
No. 1
Eli Ellis
Eli
Ellis
6'1" | CG
Moravian Prep | 2025
GA
| 6’0 Guard | Moravian Prep
Ellis is quite the name already in the state’s 2025 class at Moravian Prep. He’s a high-level scorer that can handle ball pressure with his ability to create in any environment. He’s a prospect that continues to prove himself with offers already from Radford, Southern Miss and West Virginia.