PH North Carolina Top 250 Expo Preview: 2026s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The North Carolina Top 250 Expo takes place at Cox Mill High this Sunday. Take a look at a few 2026 prospects to keep on your radar as the showcase approaches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get 30% OFF payment on your first billing cycle with offer code: <strong>JAYANDERSON30</strong>, sign up <a href="https://prephoops.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>TODAY</strong></a>!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280879"],"_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":"Stroud is an emerging sophomore name who got some experience this past season at Southeast Raleigh on the varsity stage. He'll look to showcase his ability to handle the ball and create in isolation while maintaining his ability to make plays for others at this year's Top 250 Expo.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2055664"],"_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":"Gatehouse is a name that make his debut in the 2026 rankings and looks to continue to showcase his abilities on the floor. He's a prospect out of South Mecklenburg High who was a presence off the bench in the varsity rotation in Year 1 and should develop into quite the role player as a sophomore.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2165268"],"_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":"Denning is a sizeable forward prospect out of the Charlotte metro area out of Charlotte Catholic High. He should turn heads given his length and ability at 6-foot-5 as he's a recent name to emerge on the 2026 Watch List.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2165274"],"_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":"Dobyns is another young, sizeable name in the 2026 class who recently found himself on the Watch List in the state. He'll be a name to watch at Southwest Guilford High in 2023-24. He's a 6-foot-6 forward with good size and length with the potential to turn heads this Sunday at the Top 250 Expo.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2165280"],"_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":"Furniss is a 6-foot-3 prospect out of the 252 area with Havelock High who could emerge in their varsity rotation as a sophomore. He's a forward prospect who's shown he can play a physical brand of basketball and make things happen in a variety of ways. He'll be one to watch at this year's Top 250 Expo.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["2165362"],"_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":"Luketa is a recent mover into North Carolina and a Canadian native with a knack for leading at the point guard spot to keep an eye on at this year's Top 250 Expo. He's a wiry 6-foot floor general with basketball in his bloodlines headed to Lexington Senior High and one to watch going forward on the Watch List.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64f93bbeef52a"} /-->