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Playoff Madness: 7 1A and 2A West Players To Watch

Playoff Madness: 7 1A and 2A West Players To Watch
Brandon Moore
Brandon Moore
February 19, 2023 @ 12:30 PM
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Tripp McMillen
Tripp McMillen 6'5" | CG | 2025
NC
Max Smoker
Max Smoker 6'7" | PF | 2023
NC
Malachi Simpson
Malachi Simpson 6'6" | SF | 2025
NC
James McCreary
James McCreary 6'1" | SG | 2023
NC
Malek Patterson
Malek Patterson 6'3" | SF | 2023
NC
Jahreece Lynch
Jahreece Lynch 6'2" | CG | 2023
NC
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Here are 7 Players from 1A and 2A West that you should keep an eye on during this playoff season.

Malachi Simpson

Malachi Simpson

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Malachi
Simpson SF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Hendersonville
|
NC
Playoff Madness: 7 1A and 2A West Players To Watch
Malachi is very active defensively and causes a lot of chaos. He is an athlete who runs the...
Written by Brandon Moore
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Malachi Simpson

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State: North Carolina
School: Hendersonville
Club: NLPB Next Level Prospects Basketball
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Jahreece Lynch

Jahreece Lynch

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Jahreece
Lynch CG
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
HS
North Surry
|
NC
Playoff Madness: 7 1A and 2A West Players To Watch
Lynch is a big time athlete that can finish at the basket around and through defense. He has...
Written by Brandon Moore
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Jahreece Lynch

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State: North Carolina
School: North Surry
Club: NC Spartans
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Ferrum College
James McCreary

James McCreary

NC
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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James
McCreary SG
Class
2023
Height
6'1"
HS
North Surry
|
NC
Playoff Madness: 7 1A and 2A West Players To Watch
McCreary will be one of the best shooters in 1A and 2A bracket. He can absolutely shoot the...
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Ferrum College
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James McCreary

State: North Carolina
School: North Surry
Club: Winston 76ers
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Malek Patterson

Malek Patterson

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Malek
Patterson SF
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
West Caldwell
|
NC
Playoff Madness: 7 1A and 2A West Players To Watch
Patterson is active in the passing lane and that leads to plenty of steals and easy transition baskets. ...
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Malek Patterson

State: North Carolina
School: West Caldwell
Club: Foothills Elite
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Tripp McMillen

Tripp McMillen

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2025

Tripp McMillen

School: Surry Central High School
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Bryce McCoy

Bryce McCoy

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2024

Bryce McCoy

School: Thomasville High School
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Goshen
Max Smoker

Max Smoker

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Max
Smoker PF
Class
2023
Height
6'7"
HS
Mountain Heritage
|
NC
Playoff Madness: 7 1A and 2A West Players To Watch
The Goshen College signee is a heady young player that makes the game look easy. He has a...
Written by Brandon Moore
Goshen
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Max Smoker

State: North Carolina
School: Mountain Heritage
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