NCHSAA 3A Top 10 Returners: Rebounds

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the Top 10 returners in rebounds in the NCHSAA 3A ranks as another season of HS hoops 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:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>All stats are based on those posted on MaxPreps and social media! If stats haven't been posted, please feel free to reach out: jerran.anderson@gmail.com.</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">T-10) [player_tooltip player_id='2516230' first='Khaleb' last='Worth'] | 6'3 Forward/Wing | Triton High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Worth is a new face to get to know on the PH platform out of Triton High in the Erwin area. He snagged 7.9 rebounds per game including four double-doubles this past season as a junior for the Hawks. He's a presence in the paint who knows how to be quite the anchor for his squad and is due for a strong senior season in the 3A/4A All-American Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">T-10) [player_tooltip player_id='1990377' first='Tay' last='Tangiora'] | 6'8 Forward/Center | Swansboro High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tangiora returns for Swansboro High looking to pick up where he left off in the painted area as he checks in in a tie for 10th for the best returning rebounder. He produced 7.9 rebounds per contest this past season while recording six double-doubles on the year including a season-high 17 to open the season. He's due to make a splash in the paint for the Pirates in 2024-25 and turn the heads of DII programs in the region while doing so.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">8) [player_tooltip player_id='2516234' first='Jayden' last='Hardy'] | 6'3 Guard/Wing | Southern Wayne High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hardy is a new face to get to know out of Southern Wayne High following his exploits rebounding the basketball this past season. He produced 8.4 rebounds per game in the backcourt and on the wing for his squad while also racking up eight double-doubles in the 3A East region. He's a prospect in the 2026 class to keep an eye on as he heads into his junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">7) [player_tooltip player_id='2382798' first='Adonai' last='Tyrance'] | 6'8 Forward/Center | High Point Central High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyrance is a prospect in the 2026 class due to grow this season out of High Point Central High heading into his junior season. He recorded 8.6 rebounds per game this past season including four double-doubles as he begins to scratch the surface of what he can do in the painted area. With eight games of double figures in rebounds this past year as a sophomore, he's set to turn a corner heading into his junior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">6) [player_tooltip player_id='1225449' first='Grant' last='Clayton'] | 6'7 Power Forward | AC Reynolds High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clayton makes his return to AC Reynolds High in the NCHSAA 3A ranks after racking up 9.3 rebounds per game in 2023-24. He racked up eight double-doubles this past season while showing his prowess as a paint protector and rebounder in the frontcourt for the Rockets. He's set to make waves as more college programs should get eyes on him in the region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">5) [player_tooltip player_id='1744976' first='Kellen' last='Karr'] | 6'6 Wing/Guard | North Lincoln High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Karr is an emerging presence to know in the 2025 class in North Carolina and one reason for that is his rebounding prowess. He snagged 9.4 rebounds per game this past season for the Knights while putting together 16 double-doubles despite being a backcourt/wing presence. His ability to do more than score is hard to ignore. College programs at the DI and DII level would be wise to get eyes on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">4) [player_tooltip player_id='2301229' first='King' last='Rhodes'] | 6'3 Guard/Wing | Crest High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rhodes is a guard/wing presence in the 2026 class to get to know in the state of North Carolina. He recorded 9.8 rebounds this past season to show off his ability to crash the glass in bunches for Crest High. He racked up 12 double-doubles this past year and had double-figures in rebounds in 14 of the Chargers' 24 games in 2023-24. He's set to make waves during his junior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">T-3) [player_tooltip player_id='2382797' first='Custer' last='Prenger'] | 6'6 Forward | Smoky Mountain High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prenger is a prospect who's quietly climbing up the PH radar out of Smoky Mountain High. He averaged 10.0 rebounds per game this past season as a sophomore while showcasing his skills as an anchor in the painted area. He took home 11 double-doubles this past season to show off his abilities. He also recorded 1.9 blocks per game as well. He's got a bright future ahead of him in the 3A Mountain 7 Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">T-3) [player_tooltip player_id='2516237' first='Nicholas' last='Rumbley'] | 6'6 Forward | Rockingham County High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rumbley is another name out of Rockingham County High to get to know in the 2026 class in North Carolina. He comes in a tie for third place in rebounds per game this past season after pulling in 10.0 rebounds per contest as a sophomore. He racked up 12 double-doubles this past season and snagged a season-high 16 rebounds in 2023-24. He's due to do a lot more damage heading into his junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">1) [player_tooltip player_id='2516241' first='Anthony' last='Jones'] | 6'3 Guard/Wing | Rocky Mount High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is a new face on the PH platform to get to know over at Rocky Mount High in the 252 area. He checks in as the top returning rebounding presence in the NCHSAA 3A ranks after recording 11.8 rebounds per contest. He put together 11 double-doubles this past season while showcasing his abilities on the boards. He racked up a season-high 21 rebounds as well. He's due to put together a few more 20+ rebounding performances with his senior year on the horizon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->