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Hoop State Hoopsgiving – Friday Players to Watch

Hoop State Hoopsgiving – Friday Players to Watch
Photo: Justin Byerly Hoopseen North Carolina
Prep Hoops Staff
Prep Hoops Staff
November 23, 2023 @ 10:31 AM
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Elijah Cathcart
Elijah Cathcart 6'4" | SG | 2024
NC
Jayden Quaintance
Jayden Quaintance 6'9" | C | 2024
NC
Michael Phillips
Michael Phillips 6'6" | SG | 2025
NC
Jaiquan Clay
Jaiquan Clay 6'5" | SF | 2026
NC
Ethan Reid
Ethan Reid 6'3" | CG | 2025
NC
Gift Moses
Gift Moses 6'6" | SF | 2024
NC
Tayshaun Whitner
Tayshaun Whitner 6'0" | PG | 2024
NC
Gevonte Ware
Gevonte Ware 6'9" | C | 2025
NC
LJ Rush
LJ Rush 5'11" | CG | 2026
NC
Jaevian Alston
Jaevian Alston 6'6" | SF | 2025
NC
Clash Peters
Clash Peters 6'8" | PF | 2024
NC
Kingston Beale
Kingston Beale 6'4" | SF | 2026
NC
Cole Cloer
Cole Cloer 6'7" | SF | 2026
FL
Trevor Best
Trevor Best 6'2" | CG | 2025
NC
Joshua Alford
Joshua Alford 6'1" | CG | 2024
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Thanksgiving holidays happening right now across the state, it's gameday eve for many young hoopers. Tomorrow we have the Hoopsgiving event in Raleigh, put on by the Hoop State Network, and it's shaping up to be a loaded event with plenty of talent. Take a look below at some of the standout players that will be participating in the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Guards</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1220115' first='Trevor' last='Best'] - Real fill it up type combo guard. Shifty and moves well east to west in transition to create space for layups/jumpers. High energy guy and a leader on the court of his team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2232851' first='Elijah' last='Cathcart'] - Great spot up shooter and plays with the ball in or out of his hands the same way. Is smart, with good instincts for movement and cutting and reading penetration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1165161' first='Joshua' last='Alford'] - Steady, playmaking guard that has good size and physical attributes to lead his group. Defends well at multiple spots and keeps the ball in front of him with quick feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1361269' first='LJ' last='Rush'] - On the smaller side, but yet another 2026 point guard who is dynamic and explosive. Quick downhill and really sees the floor well from his spots. Capable shooter when left with time and space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1596874' first='Tayshaun' last='Whitner'] - Two way guard who can create, score, and defend his butt off. Really scrappy and makes opposing ball handlers work. Can create his own shot when he needs, but prefers to make plays for others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wings</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2092926' first='Michael' last='Phillips'] - Long, scoring wing that has improved his game immensely in the last 6-8 months. Really impactful defensively with his hustle and effort. Two-way presence for a group that's contending for a state title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1350160' first='Jaevian' last='Alston'] - Fast and physical wing that makes things happen around the rim. Good touch/finishing ability around and through people at the bucket. Able to keep his head up and make the right plays in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1929721' first='Ethan' last='Reid'] - Physical at 6'3 and has a strong frame, but makes his mark as a shooter. Showed it last year in HS and AAU ball, and will look for him to both create for himself and get open off the ball and punish opposing teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1281015' first='Cole' last='Cloer'] - First thing with him that you notice is his length. Then, his explosiveness around the rim and in transition. Then, you realize he's got a very well-rounded offensive game that allows him to score whenever.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1931127' first='Jaiquan' last='Clay'] - Athletic wing/forward hybrid that can really guard 94 feet and guard 1-5. Impressive length and quickness allows him to do so.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1281016' first='Kingston' last='Beale'] - Strong, athletic 2 guard/wing type that is looking to get downhill and attack the rim. Still developing his perimeter game but is physically mature enough to be a force as a 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Forwards</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2209419' first='Jayden' last='Quaintance'] - Imposing, dominant big man that is headed to the NBA after his stint at Kentucky. Can create for himself, impressive strength and athleticism, and protects the rim like no one's business.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1410266' first='Gevonte' last='Ware'] - Hoping he'll be ready to make his debut this weekend, but he's a monstrously physical big with ball skills to boot. Can face up and take guys off the bounce, as well as just go up and dunk the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1704163' first='Gift' last='Moses'] - Undersized big, but makes up for it in intensity and leaping ability. An elite rim protector, especially inch for inch compared to others who are taller. Offensively not as talented, but makes the right play and finishes well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1343866' first='Clash' last='Peters'] - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

With Thanksgiving holidays happening right now across the state, it's gameday eve for many young hoopers. Tomorrow we have the Hoopsgiving event in Raleigh, put on by the Hoop State Network, and it's shaping up to be a loaded event with plenty of talent. Take a look below at some of the standout players that will be participating in the event.

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