NCHSAA: Early 4A Favorites

<!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">The NCHSAA regular season is right around the corner as PrepHoopsNC takes a look at some early favorites in the 4A ranks to take home the state title.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get&nbsp;30% OFF payment&nbsp;on your first billing cycle with offer code:&nbsp;<strong>JAYANDERSON30</strong>, sign up&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>TODAY</strong></a>!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Myers Park Mustangs</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Myers Park High has a Notre Dame commit ([player_tooltip player_id='1180892' first='Sir' last='Mohammed']) and Tennessee commit ([player_tooltip player_id='1076350' first='Bishop' last='Boswell']) in the backcourt and a budding national name in [player_tooltip player_id='1225669' first='Sadiq' last='White Jr'] in the frontcourt. Look for White to turn a corner as Myers Park emerges as early favorites to win it all once again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">North Mecklenburg Vikings</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Mecklenburg made a deep run in the state playoffs thanks to the stellar play of Duke commit [player_tooltip player_id='1154560' first='Isaiah' last='Evans'] as he returns looking to do more damage. They went 11-1 in the Queen City Conference, tying atop the standings with their conference rivals, JL Chambers High, in 2022-23. [player_tooltip player_id='1680977' first='Ashton' last='Pierce'], [player_tooltip player_id='2045172' first='Zion' last='Williams'], [player_tooltip player_id='1409583' first='Chadlyn' last='Traylor'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1076335' first='Trey' last='Maxwell'] will be names to watch as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">JL Chambers Cougars</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>JL Chambers High has a new point guard as [player_tooltip player_id='1730932' first='Jaydon' last='Terrell'] joins a young and talented core of [player_tooltip player_id='2023905' first='Tarris' last='Bouie'], [player_tooltip player_id='1682357' first='Markus' last='Kerr'] and the top unsigned senior name in the state in [player_tooltip player_id='1076352' first='Maurio' last='Hanson']. They'll be a formidable group once again as they look to overtake the conference from North Mecklenburg High.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Panther Creek Catamounts</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Panther Creek High has a strong senior cast with [player_tooltip player_id='1614288' first='Chris' last='Uwayo'], [player_tooltip player_id='2164650' first='Cameron' last='Hunter'], [player_tooltip player_id='2085686' first='Logan' last='Ware'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1076332' first='Greg' last='Ehlinger'] that should be tough to go up against once they find their rhythm. Look for them to be a top squad in the Southeast Wake Conference after finishing 10-4 in 2022-23.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">New Hanover Wildcats</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They were young a season ago and still managed to go 27-3. With [player_tooltip player_id='1220121' first='Zeus' last='Batts'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1220122' first='Rodmik' last='Allen'] back and [player_tooltip player_id='1225663' first='CJ' last='Kornegay'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1638784' first='Parker' last='Crittenden'] added to the mix, they've got a lot more firepower to work with this season and should be a tough squad to go up against in 2023-24.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->