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Small School Standouts – 2A Playmakers

Small School Standouts – 2A Playmakers
Victor Taylor
Prep Hoops Staff
March 2, 2024 @ 09:20 AM
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Peyton Rodriguez
Peyton Rodriguez 5'10" | CG | 2024
NC
Jordan Patterson
Jordan Patterson 6'3" | CG | 2025
NC
Dionte Neal
Dionte Neal 5'10" | PG | 2026
NC
Myron McKoy
Myron McKoy 5'8" | PG | 2024
NC
Charles Matheka
Charles Matheka 5'11" | SG | 2024
NC
Shamel Baker
Shamel Baker 6'0" | PG | 2024
NC
Nylan Battle
Nylan Battle 6'1" | CG | 2024
NC
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While much of the spotlight in HS basketball is shined on the big schools and the prep schools with talented players, we don't give the small town guys enough credit. 1A and 2A schools from underrepresented regions of the state have talented players, and this end of season wrap up series intends to highlight those. Check out some of the best passers and playmakers from this season from the 2A schools below.

Nylan Battle

Nylan Battle

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Nylan
Battle CG
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
HS
West Caldwell
|
NC
Small School Standouts – 2A Playmakers
Battle is averaging 4.1 assists a game as a ball handling combo guard for West Caldwell this year,...
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Nylan Battle

State: North Carolina
School: West Caldwell
Club: NC Rim Runners
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Peyton Rodriguez

Peyton Rodriguez

NC
CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Peyton
Rodriguez CG
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
HS
Hendersonville
|
NC
Small School Standouts – 2A Playmakers
Rodriguez and Hendersonville crashed out in the first round of the state tournament, but his 104 assists on...
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Peyton Rodriguez

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State: North Carolina
School: Hendersonville
Club: NLPB Next Level Prospects Basketball
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Myron McKoy

Myron McKoy

NC
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Myron
McKoy PG
Class
2024
Height
5'8"
HS
Heide Trask
|
NC
Small School Standouts – 2A Playmakers
McKoy is an undersized guard, but also a dynamic threat to both put the ball in the basket...
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Myron McKoy

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State: North Carolina
School: Heide Trask
Club: Flight 22
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Charles Matheka

Charles Matheka

NC
SG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Charles
Matheka SG
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
HS
East Carteret
|
NC
Small School Standouts – 2A Playmakers
Matheka is part of potentially the best backcourt in ENC with Shamel Baker , and the two of...
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Charles Matheka

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State: North Carolina
School: East Carteret
Club: Eastern Carolina Phenomz
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Dionte Neal

Dionte Neal

NC
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Dionte
Neal PG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Reidsville
|
NC
Small School Standouts – 2A Playmakers
Neal shows why he’s a generational passer in this state night in and out, averaging over 10 assists...
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Dionte Neal

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State: North Carolina
School: Reidsville
Club: Team CP3
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