John Wall Holiday Invitational: 2026/27 Top Performers

<!-- 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 the Top Performers in the 2026/27 classes from the event, 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 took home MVP honors in the Day'ron Sharpe Bracket as the Rams went 3-0 and he produced 18.0 PPG, 13.3 RPG and 1.3 BPG. He's patient in the painted area and difficult to score on as a defender given his strength and athleticism around the rim. 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He finished with 18.3 PPG, 4.0 APG, 3.3 RPG and 2.3 SPG. He stepped up in a big way with 27 points against Cannon School in the semifinals, including the game-winning layup. He's another 2026 prospect with a bright future with Reidsville High. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1281015"],"_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":"u003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eCloer's production overshadowed Orange High's 0-2 outing in the John Wall Holiday Invitational. He showed he could use his length to be a presence on the glass and as a slasher while averaging 16.0 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 2.0 APG and 1.5 BPG. He didn't have the strongest shooting performance efficiency wise but he excelled defensively in altering shots and forcing things in his favor. 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He showed off his ability to operate as an all-around guard in their victory over Richmond Senior High with 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists. He's coming along defensively and a name to track over the next few months. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1411220"],"_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":"u003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eFowler was an All-Tournament selection in the Day'ron Sharpe Bracket with Northwood High as he stepped up in a big way as a two-way presence. The 6-foot-4 guard showed he could knock down shots from behind the arc and hold his own defensively as the Chargers went 2-1 in the John Wall Holiday Invitational. He put up 15.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG and 2.0 SPG while going 5-of-10 from deep and snagging two steals against Richmond Senior High and four steals against Reidsville High. 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He posted 15.5 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 2.0 APG and 2.0 SPG and shot 45.8 percent from the field across their two games. He's an active presence on both ends of the floor who's just scratching the surface of what he can do. As he grows and develops his game, he's another underclassman to keep track of in the 919 area. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["2268825"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"u003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eLowe is yet another young name in the 2027 class to watch for at Jordan High. He's a 3-point specialist and rebounding presence who showed he can get hot in a hurry for the Falcons. He went 3-for-7 from behind the arc in their opening game against Richmond Senior High and 4-for-8 from deep in their victory over Orange High. 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He averaged 9.0 PPG and 4.3 RPG, posting his best performance in their opening victory with 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field and 2-of-2 shooting from deep against Southern Durham. He's an athletic slasher and as his 3-point shooting continues to come along, has his best basketball ahead of him. 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