NCHSAA: Early 3A Favorites
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Continue ReadingThe NCHSAA regular season is right around the corner as PrepHoopsNC takes a look at some early favorites in the 3A ranks to take home the state title.
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Central Cabarrus Vikings
Chase Daniel Chase Daniel 6'1" | PG Central Cabarrus | 2024 State NC , Carson Daniel Carson Daniel 6'1" | PG Central Cabarrus | 2024 State NC , Desmond Kent Jr Desmond Kent Jr 6'5" | SF Central Cabarrus | 2024 State NC and Joshua Dalton Joshua Dalton 6'9" | PF NC are the leading names for one of the top teams in the 3A ranks that went unbeaten this past season at 32-0. The Daniel twins should be ready to run the offense with two college prospects on the floor in Kent and Dalton. They’ll be a tough squad to beat once again as they have the potential to make it back-to-back state titles.
Northwood Chargers
Northwood High lost just three games including their loss in the state finals to Central Cabarrus this past season. UNC commit Drake Powell Drake Powell 6'6" | CG Northwood | 2024 State #8 Nation NC is back and ready to lead once again for the Chargers and a healthy Fred Whitaker Fred Whitaker 5'11" | PG Northwood | 2024 State NC returns as well as they should be a terror for opposing backcourts to deal with.
Ben L. Smith Golden Eagles
Ben L. Smith High has a formidable backcourt duo in TayShawn Mann TayShawn Mann 6'2" | CG Ben L. Smith | 2025 State NC and Gage Lattimore Gage Lattimore 6'2" | CG Ben L. Smith | 2024 State NC and the addition of Jaylon Bumpass Jaylon Bumpass 6'2" | CG Ben L. Smith | 2024 State NC should give them added firepower. Look for the Golden Eagles to surprise a few teams as a contender in the 3A West after a 27-4 record in 2022-23.
Northern Nash Knights
Northern Nash was a top squad in the 252 area and despite a few losses, their newcomers should help make them a contender once again. Randall King Randall King 6'2" | CG Northern Nash | 2024 State NC leads the charge while 2027 CJ Rosser CJ Rosser 6'7" | PF Northern Nash | 2027 State NC should turn heads given his size and versatility. The Knights went 28-3 in 2022-23.
Southern Durham Spartans
Top 2025 prospect Jackson Keith Jackson Keith 6'6" | CG Southern Durham | 2025 State #84 Nation NC and unsigned sharpshooting senior Camren Daniels Camren Daniels 6'5" | SG Southern Durham | 2024 State NC are back and looking for vengeance in the 3A East after going 22-7 this past season. Keith looks stronger and more athletic heading into his junior season as he looks to lead the Spartans to success in 2023-24.