2025s: Watch List Names Due to be Ranked (Part 1)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">The names on the Watch List continue to shine and work their way into the 2025 rankings. Take a look at Part 1 of some prospects in the 2025 class set to be ranked.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! 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He showed he could be an instant spark of offense off the bench this past grassroots cycle with the East Coast All-Stars. He's got a smooth game and does well to work with ease off the bounce to make things happen when the ball comes his way. He's a name due to grow in the 2025 rankings very soon when they update in September.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2077345"],"_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='2077345' first='Nolan' last='Billings'] is a name on the Watch List that's shown his growth this grassroots cycle with [program_tooltip program_id='2078498' first='Flight' last='22'] out of the Wilmington area. He's a name at New Hanover High that's set to contribute along with a number of other 2025 prospects in their rotation that are already in the rankings. He averaged 9.2 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 1.3 APG and 1.1 SPG this past season as a member of the Wildcats in 2022-23. He's a versatile prospect that's shown he can operate on the interior on both ends as a rebounder and defender in the paint and knock down shots at volume on the perimeter. Look for him to take some of the pressure off some the other talent in their lineup given his abilities on the floor.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2093865"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2093865' first='Eli' last='Griffin'] is a name to get to know in the Western NC area out of Brevard High given his prowess out of the backcourt. He's shown he deserves a spot in the rankings off the watchlist given his ability to play either guard spot. He had a strong outing as a sophomore this past season with 14.2 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.6 APG and 1.6 SPG as a breakout for them. He'll look to return and make even more of an impact with his ability to get to the painted area and finish in traffic as well as defend on the opposite end.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2093824"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2093824' first='Zach' last='Peterson'] is a sizeable name to get to know on the Watch List out of Asheville Christian Academy. He's a 6-foot-9 big man that's starting to show off his growth in the painted area as a finisher, rebounder and rim protector. He's gotten a lot more aggressive at attacking the basket and showing that he can operate at multiple roles with his mobility on the hardwood. He did work on the grassroots scene with NLPB WNC Elite as a presence in the paint and on the wing. As he puts on more size in the weight room, look for his ranking to grow as well as his stock on the recruiting trail.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2093826"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2093826' first='Rylan' last='Parkins'] is another prospect on the 2025 Watch List out of McDowell High that's starting to draw attention from PH NC into the rankings. He's a versatile forward at 6-foot-6 that's shown he can stretch the floor with his perimeter shooting ability and ability to create out of the post. He produced 15.8 PPG for McDowell High on the varsity scene and returns looking to show his growth after a productive grassroots scene with NLPB WNC Elite. He's shown he's ready to have quite the breakout season in the Western region in the class.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d19e75dbab8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>The&nbsp;<a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/850/register/north-carolina-top-250-expo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Freshman Showcase</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/850/register/north-carolina-top-250-expo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Top250 Expo</a>&nbsp;are both right around the corner in the month of September! Use code: ANDERSONHOOPS2023 for a discount!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->