2027: Trending Prospects to Get to Know (Part 2)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at Part 2 of the 2027 Trending Prospects to Get to Know in the state of North Carolina's rankings as the June HS period quickly approaches!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get 30% OFF payment on your first billing cycle with offer code: JAYANDERSON30, sign up&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/subscribe">TODAY</a>!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1280889' first='LJ' last='Smith IV'] - [program_tooltip program_id='2226228' first='Team' last='CP3']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1280889' first='LJ' last='Smith IV']</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/lj-smith-iv/"></a> is an emerging name to know on the EYBL stage with <a href="https://prephoops.com/program/team-cp3/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2226228' first='Team' last='CP3']</strong></a> as he continues to show off what he can do on the hardwood as a creator and shooter off the bounce. He was a top scorer on the MaxPreps platform as a freshman on varsity all year long while turning around Lincolnton High in the NCHSAA. Hampton is the latest program to extend him an offer, adding to Jacksonville State, Tennessee State and Radford.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LJSmith23972065/status/1792746815433200011","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LJSmith23972065/status/1792746815433200011 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2268821' first='Nate' last='Jones'] - [program_tooltip program_id='2078553' first='WCBA' last='']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is another prospect on the UA Rise stage to keep an eye on with [program_tooltip program_id='2078553' first='WCBA' last=''] (Wake County Basketball Association). He's one of a few names on the roster to keep an eye on in the early stages given his prowess for running things at the point guard spot. He's got nice range to go along with his high-level passing ability as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2328427' first='Alexzander' last='Wolf'] - [program_tooltip program_id='2287632' first='Grassroots' last='North Carolina']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wolf is a sizeable name in the 2027 class to get to know with [program_tooltip program_id='2287632' first='Grassroots' last='North Carolina']. He's proven to be a solid anchor in the frontcourt for their squad given his strong frame and instincts as a rim protector already. As he continues to find his way on the offensive end, look for his recruitment to grow in the state of North Carolina.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2415282' first='Josh' last='Conti'] - [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] 3SSB</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Conti is an emerging name to get to know with size and ability at 6-foot-8 on the 3SSB stage with [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road']. He's a prospect who's come along nicely as a rim-runner who isn't afraid to bang or play physical in the painted area. As he finds his way stretching the floor as a perimeter threat, look for his recruitment to blossom over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2390555' first='Drew' last='Neve'] - [program_tooltip program_id='2078471' first='Carolina' last='Riptide']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Neve is quite the versatile forward to keep eyes on with [program_tooltip program_id='2078471' first='Carolina' last='Riptide'] this summer as the grassroots season rolls along. He climbed onto the PH radar following the year he had at Carson High on the varsity stage as a freshman. He's a prospect who never stops moving on the floor, always looking for ways to impact the game whether as a stretch-forward option on the perimeter or finisher around the painted area. He's a 6-foot-5 prospect to keep eyes on on the independent grassroots scene.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AndyPoplin/status/1793822317174219160","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AndyPoplin/status/1793822317174219160 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->