NCHSAA Top Games of the Week- 1/23
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We’ve got some good conference matchups between some of the states top teams. Read below to find out more about the players driving those matchups. East Forsyth (13-4) @ Mount Tabor (18-1) Mount Tabor hosts East Forsyth in what will…
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Continue ReadingWe’ve got some good conference matchups between some of the states top teams. Read below to find out more about the players driving those matchups.
East Forsyth (13-4) @ Mount Tabor (18-1)
Mount Tabor hosts East Forsyth in what will be a heated conference clash between two high quality teams. The Spartans are led by unsigned 2023 big man David Peral, who has physicality and explosiveness for days. He can play above the rim in the pick and roll game, and provides a looming presence inside with his ability to alter shots and grab the defensive rebound. The Peterkin brothers, Shamarius and Jamerian, are the guards that make them go. Shamarius Peterkin is a force offensively, while Jamerian Peterkin provides defensive intensity. For East Forsyth, the Gray brothers will lead the charge. Will Gray Will Gray 6'2" | CG East Forsyth | 2023 State NC is a standout scorer and leader of his troops, while David Gray is a dynamic slasher who attacks the cup with poise. This will be a dogfight with Mount Tabor being the favorite, but anything can happen in conference.
Central Cabarrus (18-0) @ Concord (11-6)
It’s never easy to go on the road, and Central Cabarrus will have to do that against a solid Concord team to keep their undefeated record alive tonight. Jaiden Thompson Jaiden Thompson 6'1" | PG Central Cabarrus | 2023 State NC is a big time bucket getter, especially inside the arc. He’s been on a tear lately and will look to keep his numbers up. Desmond Kent and Gavin Bullock are the bigger wings that will provide size and physicality. Carson Daniel Carson Daniel 6'1" | PG Central Cabarrus | 2024 State NC and Chase Daniel Chase Daniel 6'1" | PG Central Cabarrus | 2024 State NC are two guards who will shoot lights out night in and out to provide complementary scoring pop. This lineup is deep and talented, but the senior duo for Concord of James Smith and Brayden Blue will try to stop them. Smith is a knockdown shooter that gets to his spots and creates for himself, while Blue is more of a driver. These guys will have a tall task to stop them, but they have a shot if they both have big nights.
Myers Park (14-4) @ Ardrey Kell (9-9)
Myers Park is absolutely loaded with guys, but they’ll make a difficult road trip to AK this week. In the backcourt, they have Bishop Boswell Bishop Boswell 6'4" | PG Myers Park | 2024 State #68 Nation NC dictating the show at the lead guard position, and Sir Mohammed Sir Mohammed 6'6" | SG Myers Park | 2024 State #83 Nation NC playing with strong body control as a slashing wing/2 guard. In the frontcourt, Wofford commit Elijah Strong Elijah Strong 6'8" | PF Myers Park | 2023 State #230 Nation NC and Sadiq White are both springy forwards that can play both the 4 and the 5, with explosiveness and touch in the mid to low post. For AK, everything runs through dynamic guard/wing Brock Rose Brock Rose 6'6" | SG Florida Coastal Prep | 2024 State NC , who dominates scoring inside the arc, with finesse and a good mid range jumper. Delani Hammonds Delani Hammonds 6'0" | CG Ardrey Kell | 2024 State NC is an elite playmaker, finding his teammates whenever they’re open. These two could combine and get hot to cause some trouble, but Myers Park should have enough in the tank to finish the job.