PH Carolinas Freshman Showcase: 7 Prospects To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PrepHoops Freshman Showcase makes its return to the state this weekend at Cox Mill High! Here's an early look at seven prospects I'm looking forward to watching.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2144767"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Vaughn is a name out of [program_tooltip program_id='2078473' first='CC' last='Elite'] that should turn heads this weekend with his ability to do all the dirty work. Whether it's making a hustle play to take a charge or force a turnover and finish with a fast break layup, he's a prospect that's actively looking to make his presence felt on the floor. He's a name out of Weddington High that I'm looking forward to seeing at this year's showcase.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2144774"],"_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":"Jordan is a prospect that's already made quite the name for himself out of the [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] Basketball Club fold as he begins his high school career. He's a prospect that plays under control at the guard spot as a shooter and playmaker. He's really turned things up a notch with his presence as a defender on the opposite end as he begins at South Garner High.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2144768"],"_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":"Montague is an intriguing guard prospect to keep an eye on given his fearlessness on the hardwood. He plays with a ton of confidence at the lead guard spot and already has an impressive range on the perimeter as a shooter at his age. He's a name out of Cardinal Gibbons High that should turn heads with his play.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2144769"],"_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":"Woodard is a hidden gem in the 919 area that should turn heads with his abilities on both ends. He's a strong-framed guard that can operate at both guard spots given his prowess to make things happen. He flies around on both ends making things happen with his effort. He'll be a new face to keep an eye on this season at East Wake High as they welcome in a new head coach and at this year's showcase.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2144777"],"_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":"Sancho is a big guard prospect that's set to get things started this season in the NCISAA ranks with Cannon School. He's got a solid feel for the ball as a quick change of pace and does well to maneuver through defenses with his frame. He's a guard that looks to put constant pressure on opponents with his ability to attack off the bounce. He'll be a name that should turn heads given his prowess on the grassroots scene this past cycle.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["2144779"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Oates should intrigue for a number of reasons given his solid frame at 6-foot-3. He's a sizeable name to keep an eye on heading into the high school ranks in the 704 area with North Mecklenburg High. He's shown signs of his ability to be a presence in the post with his physicality in the painted area. He's a name that can develop into quite the star over the next four years on both the hardwood and the gridiron in football.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["2144773"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Melville is another intriguing 2027 prospect with size to keep an eye on as he begins his high school career at Covenant Day School. He was a pivotal piece this past season on the UA scene with Team Curry this past season. He's got a good feel in the painted area and high post with his ability to shoot and handle the ball. He's a versatile presence that should impress with what he can do on the hardwood at this year's showcase.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64f156fd074c7"} /-->