2023 Rankings: New Faces in the Top 50, Part I

No. 17 Tyson Barrett Tyson Barrett 6'8" | PF Quality Education Academy | 2023 State NC – 6’8 Forward/Center – Quality Education Academy

Barrett is a big man due for a strong season after joining Quality Education following a move from Kentucky. He’s an active paint presence that averaged 11.4 ppg, 7.8 rpg and 1.3 bpg at Frederick Douglass High in 2021-22. He’s gained some traction on the recruiting trail with Kentucky State and Mississippi Valley State with his senior season on the horizon.

No. 19 Justin Monden Justin Monden 5'10" | PG Word of God | 2023 State NC – 5’10 Point Guard – Word of God Christian Academy

Monden is a recent reclass into the 2023 class, joining the Word of God Christian Academy rotation after finishing up his high school career at Heritage High. He put up 23.9 ppg, 4.2 apg, 4.0 rpg and 1.4 spg on 68 percent shooting from the field in 2021-22. He’s a shifty point guard that can score on all three levels, defend at a high level and make things happen for others.

No. 25 Peter Asceric Peter Asceric 6'10" | C Concord Academy | 2023 State NC – Concord Academy

Asceric is an intriguing name joining the NC ranks at Concord Academy, checking in at No. 25 in the rankings. He’s a 6-foot-10 forward from the nation of Serbia that recently joined the rotation this past September. He’ll be an intriguing rim presence for the Eagles to work around with other prospects on the floor as well.

No. 35 Moustapha Diop Moustapha Diop 6'5" | SF Apex Friendship | 2023 State NC – 6’5 Wing/Forward – Apex Friendship High

Diop is due for a breakout season in the Apex Friendship rotation entering his senior season. He has the ability to get downhill and finish at the rim and knock down shots in space. He’s a fundamentally sound prospect that’s active and never stops moving when he’s on the floor.

No. 48 Kendell Cave Kendell Cave 6'5" | SF Northwood Temple | 2023 State NC – Northwood Temple Academy

Cave’s primary ability is his ability to knock down shots on the perimeter but he doesn’t restrict himself to just that. He knows how to make himself useful in various ways on the floor. He’s a wiry 6-foot-4 prospect that’s shown he can fly around for rebounds and finish off the bounce in traffic as well as knock down shots. Defensively, he uses his frame to take up space and defend at a high level. He’s a prospect to keep an eye on over at Northwood Temple Academy.