Players To Watch: Wake County NCISAA Schools (Part 1)
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Wake County Independent Schools have continued to produce standout basketball competitions. This year is no different. Here are some of the players that you should keep your eye on as we begin the high school basketball season. Julien King Julien…
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Continue ReadingWake County Independent Schools have continued to produce standout basketball competitions. This year is no different. Here are some of the players that you should keep your eye on as we begin the high school basketball season.
Julien King Julien King 6'3" | CG GRACE Christian | 2023 State NC | 6-3 | Guard | 2023 | Grace Christian School
King is a great catch-and-shoot shooter. If the defender focuses too much on the three, King pump fake and uses the one dribble pull-up from mid-range. He has a nose for the ball and tends to be in the right place at the right time. He uses his length to his advantage as a defender and rebounder.
Quasim Oden Quasim Oden 6'1" | PG GRACE Christian | 2024 State NC | 6-1 | Guard | 2024 | Grace Christian School
A quick guard who is adept at getting into the paint and finishing. He is a one-man fast break who pushes the ball relentlessly. Comfortable shooter from mid-range. He displays good patience in pick and roll. He creates for self and others.
Harrison Poole Harrison Poole 6'5" | SG Ravenscroft | 2023 State NC | 6-5 | Forward | 2023 | Ravenscroft
Poole is not a flashy player but he is incredibly solid. He drives strong to the basket and finishes well in traffic. He has range out to the three-point line. He also has a solid and consistent mid-range game. Has the ability to create for his teammates.
Dakota Gordan | 6-1 | Guard | 2023 | Ravenscroft
Signed to Washington and Lee University, Gordan is a long-range sniper with serious range. He is adept at navigating screens and creating just enough separation to get off his shot. If you begin to sit on the three-ball, he will then pump fake and get into the lane where he can create shots for himself and others.
Ira Wilson Ira Wilson 6'7" | SF South Wake Sabres | 2025 State NC | 6-6 | Forward | 2025 | Raleigh Christian Academy
Ira has the length and ability to block and alter shots. He is also a good finisher around the rim and a good rebounder. He displays good shot mechanics on his jumper.