NCHSAA Top Performers – Week 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With teams in the thick of non-conference play now, we're starting to get an idea of who some of the top players and teams are around the state. Read along for five of the top performers from last week's action in the public school ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1917812"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Coppedge had a great game in the Rams 74-56 win over North Lenoir, as he tallied 29 points to go along with 9 rebounds and 5 steals in the victory. He's a strong bodied, physical scorer down low that just overpowers people and scores through them. His strength also gives him the capability to be a strong rebounder, and impact the ball on defense. Would love to see him start developing a perimeter game, but there's plenty of potential and room to grow.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2284885"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Mirikwe is a rapid riser in our rankings, and he turned in another set of impressive performances last week. He put up 18, 26 and 24 points as the Tigers went 3/3 in the win column last week. He's been the go-to guy this year, doing most of his damage in the paint and in the mid-range. He's slithery and knows how to get to his spots, and selectively will take the three ball when he has a good look. 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The senior had 32 in the 85-82 win, including six three pointers. He's a name that has emerged due to his three level scoring ability and his on court leadership. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and isn't afraid of any matchup. He'll look to keep Dub-C off to a good start these next few weeks.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2056851"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Burleyson hasn't had the hottest start to the year, but he showed out Friday in the win over Cornerstone Charter. He had 25 points and 4 steals, knocking down 5 3 pointers as well to go with it. 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He's got a few D3 offers and should be somebody to keep an eye on as he continues to lead Hickory to be a 3A contender.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["2279853"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Magner had 21 points in both of his Pine Lake teams wins last week, over Christ the King and North Iredell. He's strong in the interior and makes difficult shots look easy in the mid-range with his frame. 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