2026: Prospects on the Rise (Part 3)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The class of 2026 is taking shape in the state of North Carolina on the PH platform. Take a look at Part 3 of the North Carolina prospects on the rise in the 2026 class as the end of July 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:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1281016"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a2630b40d2a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beale looks poised to turn a corner in his junior season with Garner High. He's versatile with a ton of athleticism at his disposal as a presence who can get to the painted area off the bounce and finish around the rim. Defensively, he's shown he's capable of guarding 1-3 on the floor and even the 4 in small-ball situations. He's a prospect to keep an eye on in the Raleigh area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1411220"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a2630b40da8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fowler looks ready to take over the reigns at Northwood High as their lead option following his grassroots stint with [program_tooltip program_id='2407474' first='Rising' last='Pros Training'] and [program_tooltip program_id='2225832' first='Team' last='Curry']. He's shown he can defend at a high level and knock downs shots off the bounce and off the catch as a perimeter threat. He's added size in the weight room and looks ready to make the leap. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220126"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a2630b40df2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKoy had himself a productive grassroots cycle on the EYCL Champions stage with [program_tooltip program_id='2446758' first='Team' last='CP3 Academy']. He's a name who's shown off his ability to attack the basket in the halfcourt as well on the fastbreak with relative consistency and burst. He's due to draw a ton of eyes this season with Harrells Christian. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2466960"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a2630b40e37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bridgers is an athletic wing prospect who's shown quite the upside for [program_tooltip program_id='2227290' first='Warriors' last='Life Elite'], especially on the interior. He's shown he can attack the basket with purpose given his ability to finish with authority and clean up missed shots off rebounds. As he shows off more of his offensive tools, he'll be one to keep eyes on at Southwest Edgecombe. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2299826"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a2630b40e87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strand is another prospect out the Raleigh area out of Heritage High. He's learned to be a factor both scoring and rebounding with [program_tooltip program_id='2078549' first='Team' last='Wall'] on the grassroots scene. His ability to make his presence felt by more than just scoring the basketball is something college programs need to take notice of over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->