2026 WatchList: 5 Names to Watch Closely, Pt III
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The 2026 WatchList has finally been compiled in the state, comprised of 75 prospects to watch closely in NC’s 2026 class. To add a players name to the watch list, contact Jay Anderson via email at jerran.anderson@gmail.com or Twitter. Take a…
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Continue ReadingThe 2026 WatchList has finally been compiled in the state, comprised of 75 prospects to watch closely in NC’s 2026 class. To add a players name to the watch list, contact Jay Anderson via email at jerran.anderson@gmail.com or Twitter. Take a look at Part III of the names to watch closely in 2022-23.
Johnson is a floor general that’s already getting some early time in the United Faith Christian Academy backcourt. He’s posting 3.3 ppg, 2.4 apg and 1.5 rpg across their first eight games in 2022-23. He’s one to keep an eye on in NC’s 2026 class at the point guard spot.
Johnson is off to a hot start in the Fayetteville Academy rotation as a freshman. He’s a 6-foot-5 forward that’s posting 13.3 ppg, 4.9 rpg and 1.1 spg while shooting 75 percent from the field through his first seven games on the varsity scene. He’ll be a young name to track this season in the frontcourt.
Kerr is an emerging face to keep an eye on in the 704 area at West Charlotte High. He’s an energetic 6-foot-4 wing that’s already producing 6.6 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.2 apg and 1.0 bpg in the Lions’ first five contests. He’s a prospect that plays with a ton of energy already in the 2026 class.
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Wade is another name to keep an eye on in the 2026 class over at Orange High in Hillsborough. He’s already producing 8.2 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.2 apg and 2.2 spg as an all-around presence in the Panthers’ backcourt. He’s a 1-2 combination to keep an eye on alongside Cole Cloer Cole Cloer 6’6″ | SF Orange | 2026 State NC .
Young is a big guard prospect at 6-foot that’s emerging already with Mallard Creek High. He’s putting up 12.3 ppg while shooting 15-for-32 (47 percent) from 3-point range through the Mavericks’ first six games. He’s a prospect that’s learning to make an impact early in the class.