John Wall Holiday Invitational: 2024 Top Performers, Part I

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The John Wall Holiday Invitational showcased a ton of talent from the state of North Carolina. Take a look at Part I of the Top 2024 Performers, stats provided by <a href="http://app.cerebrosports.com">CerebroSports</a>.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! 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He produced 18.5 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 2.8 APG and 1.3 BPG while showing he could be a presence on both ends of the hardwood for the Holy Rams in their 2-2 outing. He shot 61.5 percent from the field and 55.6 percent from deep while scoring in double figures in all four games. His most underrated ability might be passing out of the post and finding others to make things happen in the halfcourt. He's an unselfish big man with tremendous upside at the next level.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1115509"],"_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":"Powell was impressive at the guard role as he showcased his ability to defend a multitude of positions in Northwood High's 1-1 outing. He finished with 21.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.0 SPG and 1.0 BPG on 45.8 percent shooting from the floor and 30.8 percent shooting from deep. He's been the Chargers' biggest asset as a defender and playmaker but as he grows into his role as volume shooter, look for his overall production to increase as it has. He's got a bright future ahead of him as a UNC Tar Heels' commit.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1030010"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Swartz is a guard prospect who continues to intrigue with his ability to knock down the 3-ball as well as making things happen for others. He led Cannon School to a 2-1 outing at the John Wall Holiday Invitational while averaging 21.3 PPG, 5.3 APG, 4.0 RPG and 3.0 SPG. He's an active defender just as much as he looks to push the pressure defensively. He shot 37.5 percent from deep and nearly finished with a double-double against Richmond Senior High in their 84-68 victory with 21 points and nine assists. He's another 2024 prospect headed to the ACC who should make quite the impact in the Miami Hurricanes backcourt in the near future.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1864068"],"_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":"Richmond County Senior High looks poised as ever to make another state title run with [player_tooltip player_id='1864068' first='Paul' last='McNeil'] leading the way. He was impressive in their first victory against Jordan High, posting 28 points, eight rebounds, five assists and four steals on 8-of-16 shooting from the floor. He didn't have the greatest shooting day against Cannon School but he still managed to get to the free-throw line and go 12-of-12 to finish with 21 points and five rebounds. He's a volume-shooter who knows how to make things happen and draw contact with his length and ability to create off the bounce. He's another member of NC's 2024 class headed to NC State following the season.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1596874"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Whitner had himself a coming out party of sorts in the John Wall Holiday Invitational for Garner High. Despite their 1-2 finish, he still managed to come up big for the Trojans with a 30-point outing on 11-of-18 shooting from the floor and 4-of-9 shooting from deeep to go along with five rebounds and two assists. He's starting to find his confidence as a scoring threat, especially inside the painted area. He finished shooting 51.2 percent from the filed and 30.4 percent from deep across their three games in the event. He's an underrated guard prospect that DII and DIII programs in the region should get eyes on.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["2287768"],"_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":"Paraison remains a hidden gem in the Myers Park High backcourt who plays his role well as a 3-point marksmen and defensive presence. He knocked down 6-of-9 3-pointers while going 4-of-4 against Millbrook High and 2-of-4 against Christ School in the bracket championship to continue to show his ability to knock down big time shots when needed. He's a role player at the guard spot at 6-foot-2 that DI and DII programs in the region need to get eyes on given his pedigree on both ends of the floor.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6591f76d4c3a0"} /-->