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NCHSAA Top Performers – Week 13

NCHSAA Top Performers – Week 13
Victor Taylor
Prep Hoops Staff
February 19, 2024 @ 11:20 AM
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Trevor Highsmith
Trevor Highsmith 6'3" | SF | 2025
NC
Nolan Ericson
Nolan Ericson 6'1" | CG | 2026
NC
Jayden Little
Jayden Little 6'3" | CG | 2025
NC
Issac Byers Jr
Issac Byers Jr 6'1" | PG | 2025
NC
Caiden Brewer
Caiden Brewer 6'2" | PG | 2025
NC
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With the regular season coming to a close, the top performers series is almost at a close as well. However, this marks the penultimate edition of the public school top performers list in which some prospects exploded for huge games at the end of the regular season. Check these guys out below.

Nolan Ericson

Nolan Ericson

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
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CLASS 2026
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Club: PSB Elite
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Trevor Highsmith Trevor Highsmith 6'3" | SF White Oak | 2025 NC

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School: Lejuene
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NC
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
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School: East Henderson
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Issac Byers Jr

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NC
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Height
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HS
Ashbrook
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NC
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State: North Carolina
School: Ashbrook
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Jayden Little

Jayden Little

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
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CLASS 2025
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School: Anson
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