Assessing the Top 10 Scorers in the NCHSAA
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The top scorers in the NCHSAA, according to MaxPreps, features six prospects that are scoring at least 30 PPG at an efficient clip. One in the Top 5 has even asserted himself as the top 3-point shooter in the state. Take a look at the Top 10 scorers in the NCHSAA as the regular season comes to a close.
1) LJ Smith IV LJ Smith IV 6'4" | SG Lincolnton | 2027 State NC , Lincolnton
Smith made quite the varsity debut in the Lincolnton rotation. He led the way with 32.2 PPG as he turned around a squad that went 9-17 in 2022-23 to a squad that went 17-6 in 2023-24. He’s an electric guard who can score the ball in a variety of ways in the 2027 class.
2) Paul McNeil Paul McNeil 6'6" | SG Richmond County | 2024 State #172 Nation NC , Richmond County Senior
McNeil set the scoring books on fire this season for Richmond County with games of 71 points, 50 points, 49 points, 47 points and six 30+ point performances in his final season before heading to NC State next fall. He finished second in the scoring department at 30.9 PPG to wrap up the regular season.
3) Jayden Harris Jayden Harris 6'6" | SG Salisbury | 2024 State #220 Nation NC , Salisbury
Harris is another prospect in the NCHSAA setting the scoring charts ablaze that’s also headed to the ACC’s Wake Forest next fall. He’s produced 30.6 PPG on 56 percent shooting from the floor in his senior season with the Hornets. He posted a season-high 45 points in a victory over East Davidison back on Jan. 5.
4) Dominic Payne Dominic Payne 6'2" | CG Trinity | 2024 State NC , Trinity
Payne was a top scoring threat in the Trinity High rotation and easily one of the biggest new faces on the PH radar this season in the 2A West. He led his team in rebounds and assists as well in producing 30.4 PPG, 7.7 RPG, and 5.4 APG. He’s an unsigned senior prospect for college programs to get eyes on.
5) Makel Smith Makel Smith 6'1" | CG Morehead | 2024 State NC , Morehead
Smith is a top scoring threat at Morehead High in the 2A Mid-State Conference given his prowess for knocking down 3’s. He’s another unsigned senior in the NCHSAA worth getting eyes on. He’s the only player in Top 10 with more than 100 made 3-pointers at 101 on the year. He checks in at No. 5 with 30.3 PPG while shooting 42.4 percent from 3-point range.
6) Jayden Little Jayden Little 6'2" | CG Anson | 2025 State NC , Anson
Little is another new face on the PH radar in the 2025 class out of Anson High who’s asserted himself on the scoring front. He’s produced 30.0 PPG on 64 percent shooting from the field. He’s a 6-foot-2 guard with some athleticism to exhibit when he’s on the floor. Look for his name to climb up the radar soon.
7) Marcel Freeman Marcel Freeman 6'0" | PG North Johnston | 2025 State NC , North Johnston
Freeman is a lead guard with a nice balance of scoring inside and outside the 3-point line as evidenced by his 27.8 PPG on 56 shooting from the floor and 46 percent shooting from deep. He’s a highly ranked junior guard in the state that DI and DII programs should get eyes on.
8) Colt Langdon Colt Langdon 6'7" | SG Millbrook | 2025 State #114 Nation NC , Millbrook
Langdon is a big reason for Millbrook’s success in the NAC6 this season at 8-1, producing 27.4 PPG. He’s a 2025 wing prospect shooting 48 percent from the floor and 36 percent from 3-point land on the season. He knows how to string plays together to get his team going.
9) Garrett Morgan Garrett Morgan 6'3" | CG Queens Grant | 2024 State NC , Queens Grant
Morgan is another new face on the PH radar out of Queens Grant High in Matthews. He’s shown he can operate off the bounce and off the catch at 6-foot-3. He’s producing 26.0 PPG on 52 percent shooting from the field as quite the unsigned senior prospect.
10) Jayvin Bradley Jayvin Bradley 6'0" | PG Neuse Charter | 2024 State NC , Neuse Charter
Bradley is the final name on the list and the latest addition to the PH radar in the 2024 out of Neuse Charter School. He’s produced 25.7 PPG this season including two 40+ point performances and 8 30+ point performances. He’s an unsigned senior guard DII, DIII and JUCO programs should get eyes on.