HoopState Hoopsgiving – Saturday Players to Watch
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More action is unfolding Saturday at the HoopState Hoopsgiving tournament, as more teams and players get involved in tournament action. Read below for players to watch both from new teams, and players we weren’t able to mention in Friday’s preview.
Guards –
Kamran Prince Kamran Prince 6'2" | PG Trinity Academy Raleigh | 2025 State NC – Powerful driver who really is affecting the game for Trinity Academy this year. Versatile and will be a hard matchup while he’s playing defense or offense.
Ayden Johnson Ayden Johnson 5'10" | PG Caldwell Academy | 2026 State NC – Smaller point guard but really shifty and quick in open space. Able to spray passes to teammates when getting downhill. Capable shooter too.
Seung Surmons Seung Surmons 6'1" | CG Southern Wake Academy | 2025 State NC – Lefty point guard who is a spark plug for Southern Wake due to his shot creation ability. Pesky defender who is always getting up in your jersey.
Wings –
Brennen Jefferson Brennen Jefferson 6'3" | SF North Raleigh Christian Academy | 2027 State NC – Freshman who has started his high school career really strong for NRCA. Able to knock down threes and isn’t afraid of taking what the defense gives him.
Jackson Keith Jackson Keith 6'6" | CG Southern Durham | 2025 State #84 Nation NC – Elite shot making wing that will end up at his pick of HM schools when all is said and done. Really physical and can also play guard spots if he needs.
Leslie Minter Jr Leslie Minter Jr 6'5" | SF Wilson Prep | 2024 State NC – Another great shot maker and taker, he can get his shot off from anywhere. Deep range, pull up jumper, attacking the rim, he is efficient at doing it all.
Forwards –
Grant Overman Grant Overman 6'8" | C Willow Spring | 2025 State NC – Rim protector with great length and size. Offensively growing and improving but there’s no question of his defensive and rebounding impact.
Ibu Adewumi Ibu Adewumi 6'3" | SF Knightdale | 2024 State NC – Solid offensive forward with good touch and hands in the post. Willing to do the dirty work as a screener, help defender, and rebounder. Moves laterally well enough to hurt teams from the perimeter.
David Ellis II David Ellis II 6'8" | C Wilson Prep | 2024 State NC – Ferocious pogo stick guy who impacts the game at the basket. Lob threat on offense. Rebounding everything off the glass on both ends because of his jumping and strength.