NCISAA 3A Final Four – X Factors
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We’re down to 4 teams in every classification except 2A, and it’s time to check out the four teams left in the 3A classification. Read below for our impact players and matchup predictions on the two matchups Tuesday night. Asheville…
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Continue ReadingWe’re down to 4 teams in every classification except 2A, and it’s time to check out the four teams left in the 3A classification. Read below for our impact players and matchup predictions on the two matchups Tuesday night.
Asheville School (19-6) @ Concord Academy (30-6)
We’ve got a heavyweight clash going down in Concord with Derin Saran Derin Saran 6'4" | PG Asheville School | 2023 State NC and his Asheville squad coming to town. Saran mans the point and is a versatile offensive weapon, pushing the ball in transition and passing the ball well using his size. Ryan Soulis Ryan Soulis 6'10" | C Asheville School | 2024 NC is the man in the middle with a sweet 3 point stroke and the ability to make game changing plays inside. Kaden Holdbrook Kaden Holdbrook 6'2" | CG Asheville School | 2023 State NC and Michael Mora are great additional pieces that provide scoring punch, especially from deep. For Concord, Avion Pinner Avion Pinner 6'9" | PF Concord Academy | 2023 State NC is the Swiss Army Knife that everyone needs on the defensive end, a very physical wing who bullies every matchup he sees. JJ Moore JJ Moore 5'9" | PG Quality Education | 2024 NC is a triple double threat every night, as the small point guard both scores and passes with impressive quality. Isaiah Tate Isaiah Tate 6'0" | PG Concord Academy | 2023 State NC is a good complementary scoring piece, and Noah Van Bibber Noah Van Bibber 6'4" | SG Concord Academy | 2023 State NC is a sharpshooter from deep. Peter Asceric Peter Asceric 6'10" | C Concord Academy | 2023 State NC will also provide some real size to match up with against Soulis in the paint in what should be the key matchup.
Gaston Christian (23-9) @ Greensboro Day (28-5)
Gaston Christian looks to continue their turnaround year by beating Greensboro Day and booking a trip to the state championship game. Freshman point guard Cameron Newman Cameron Newman 5'11" | PG Gaston Christian | 2026 State NC leads this team with explosiveness and style as a scoring guard, but Corey Gaines is the senior that dogs opposing guards and provides some toughness and competitiveness in the backcourt. Joe Rhyne Joe Rhyne 6'3" | SG Gaston Christian | 2024 State NC and Preston Shuford are both hot shooting wings, and Makoi Mabor Makoi Mabor 6'11" | C Gaston Christian | 2024 State NC is a springy, physical big man who is getting better every single time he takes the court. However, the deep stable of Greensboro Day may cause them problems. VT commit Jaydon Young Jaydon Young 6'4" | CG Greensboro Day | 2023 State #206 Nation NC will be a threat on both ends to make game-changing plays, while he’ll need William Otto William Otto 6'4" | CG Greensboro Day | 2024 State NC to continue his steady point guard play to keep the ship right. Joseph Bachman Joseph Bachman 6'8" | PF Greensboro Day | 2023 State NC will put his physical, high-motor game to use inside, while Julius Reese will be entrusted to keep the Gaston Christian shooters off the line the entire night. This should be a very good one in Greensboro, but the Bengals are slight favorites in my eyes.