NCHSAA Week 0 Outstanding Performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the first full week of widespread public school play happening this week, we take a look back at some of the top performers from "Week 0" of NCHSAA hoops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1105098"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1105098' first='TJ' last='Hardy'] is now making noise at 1A contender Carolina International, and in their first three contests, he has been a good volume scorer in losses to strong NCISAA teams. He's averaging just under 20 points per game and has gotten buckets from all three levels. He has looked good slashing and hitting 2 point jumpers, as well as stepping out and hitting threes as well. He had 11 rebounds and 6 assists against Covenant Day as well, showing his ability to do more than just put the ball in the basket. Hardy will be a name to watch in the 1A group this year, and should have more opportunities to stand out on a big stage as Carolina International continues to play strong opponents.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1082588"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1082588' first='Ellis' last='Williams'] has gotten off to a solid start over his first three games, averaging 21.7 PPG, highlighted by a 31 point performance in a big 56-50 win over Berean Baptist. As illustrated, he's been a good scorer, especially on the interior. He has been picking his 3 pointers selectively, but shooting 45% on the young season so far is encouraging as a scoring guard. He doesn't provide as much of a punch across the rest of the stat sheet, but 6 steals against Berean Baptist was a positive start as he was in passing lanes and up on his defender. However, his scoring punch will be huge for this Henderson Collegiate team, and will be an intruiging prospect to watch as he looks to keep those averages up.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1257290"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"I was high on [player_tooltip player_id='1257290' first='Adam' last='Harvey'] coming into the season for Chatham Charter, and he continues to validate my faith in him. His stat line of 13.3 PPG, 3.3 APG, and 2.8 RPG is not one that pops off the page, but impressive nonetheless with the way he hustles and makes winning plays whenever I watch him. He had a big night with 26 on 12/18 shooting against NCSSM, and contributed solid performances otherwise. He makes the right plays and is a huge energy guy that gets his team going, not necessarily in the stat sheet, but in the intangible things. He will be a rock for this squad once again this year.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"Sire Holmes","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"2023","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"Neuse Charter","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"Carolina Thunder","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_3_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"While the schedule for Neuse Charter has not been difficult yet, Sire Holmes' performances cannot be overlooked. He's averaging a gaudy 27.7 PPG and 10 APG, including 33 and 31 point outbursts so far. Holmes is quick and shifty, beating people down the floor instead of driving straight through them, and that's why he is a threat in the paint and inside 15 feet. He has knocked down 7 3 pointers so far, showing an ability to hit the outside shot, but most of his game comes in transition and inside the arc. What really stands out about him is that he is a pure PG. His assist numbers show that, and while he could put up absurd scoring numbers, he knows he has to involve his teammates and does it naturally. He also is a thief, recording an absurd 18 steals (you read that correctly) in his second game. Keep an eye out for him in 1A near the top of all the scoring leaderboards.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_4_player_details_player_name":"Erik Kronstad","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_4_player_details_graduating_class":"2023","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_4_player_details_height":"6'11u0022","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_4_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_4_player_details_school":"Voyager Academy","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_4_player_details_club_team":"DB Elite","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_4_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_4_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Erik Kronstad is one many should wake up and see as one of the best unsigned bigs in North Carolina, and his play is proving it right now. His natural size and plus feel around the hoop makes him a D2/D3 darling this upcoming year. He is shooting 60% from the field on a good diet of post touches and layups so far. He also does not have to have the ball in his hands to make an impact on the game. He posted 11 offensive rebounds in a game already, as well as 6 blocks. When he is given time and can use his body effectively, he is a very good shot blocker and rebounder. His physicality may need to catch up a bit, but his size and length should get him some real looks this year from schools. I would not be surprised if he finishes the year averaging a big double-double.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview"} /-->