The Wingman Report: Around the State Wrap-Up

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The high school season is getting underway in the state of North Carolina. Take a look at a few different prospects college programs should get eyes on.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><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:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Christ School has a trio of unsigned seniors to take note of</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Christ School is off to a 2-1 start on the young season with victories over Gaston Christian and Legacy Early College (NIBC) as they continue to build their program. [player_tooltip player_id='951365' first='Keenan' last='Wilkins'], [player_tooltip player_id='1496977' first='Lleyton' last='Thomas-Johnson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1076360' first='Bryson' last='Cokley']. Wilkins leads the charge in the backcourt with 22.5 PPG, 5.0 APG and 1.5 RPG while Cokley is averaging 9.5 PPG, 2.0 APG and 1.0 BPG and Thomas-Johnson is averaging 8.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG and 1.5 BPG as a presence around the rim with his athleticism. They've been strong in leading the way for the Greenies as they look to win another state title in the NCISAA ranks. 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1164550' first='Mikey' last='Wilkins'] has made his presence felt already as a new face, posting 17.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.5 APG and 1.5 SPG as a fluid forward in their offense. He's due to grow into a national name while coaches in need of talent should look no further than their unsigned senior cast. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Unsigned senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='2114978' first='Champion' last='Hayden'] can score the ball</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2114978' first='Champion' last='Hayden'] is a name to keep track of out of North Hills Christian. He's been on a tear of late in the backcourt, putting up 37.7 PPG on 75 percent shooting from the floor. As he shows he can shoot the ball on the perimeter and beyond, look for his recruitment to grow over the next few months. DII and DIII programs should take notice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1086990' first='Alex' last='Rechetnikov'] emerging as a top shooter</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1086990' first='Alex' last='Rechetnikov'] is off to a hot start shooting the basketball for Southern Wake Academy. He's posting 19.5 PPG on 45 percent shooting from the field and 45 percent from deep as he's knocked down nine 3-pointers across two games already. He's another name for DII and DIII programs to get to know in the region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1428704' first='Kenny' last='Vera'] leading Northwood Temple Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1428704' first='Kenny' last='Vera'] has looked stellar in the NTA backcourt as they're off to a 3-2 start on the young season. He's averaging 22.7 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 2.0 APG and 2.0 SPG while shooting 65 percent from the field so far. He's a prospect for DII and DIII programs in the region to get eyes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->