NCHSAA 4A Top 10 Returners: 3-Point Shooters

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the Top 10 returners in 3-pointers made in NCHSAA 4A with another season of HS hoops on the horizon!</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:&nbsp;jerran.anderson@gmail.com.</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">10) [player_tooltip player_id='1454558' first='James' last='Carswell'] | 6'4 Shooting Guard | Cox Mill High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carswell was a pivotal piece in the Cox Mill High backcourt this past season as a new addition. He kicks off the list at No. 10 among NCHSAA 4A returners in 3-pointers made after making 55 3-pointers this past season. He shot 41 percent from 3-point range and returns looking to lead the Chargers in the Greater Metro Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">9) [player_tooltip player_id='2464040' first='Ben' last='Houpt'] | 6'4 Guard | South Mecklenburg High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Houpt is a name to get to know in the 2026 class out of South Mecklenburg High at the combo guard spot. He's a top returner to know on the 3-point front after knocking down 59 3-pointers this past season for the Sabres. He's a do-it-all guard who's shown one of his strengths to be his ability to knock down shots from deep. He's a junior prospect in the South Mecklenburg Conference to keep an eye on as a breakout name.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">8) [player_tooltip player_id='2175566' first='Brady' last='Dunn'] | 5'10 Point Guard | Marvin Ridge High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunn is a rising point guard name to know out of Marvin Ridge High given his pedigree for knocking down shots from 3-point land. He returns at No. 8 in NCHSAA 4A after knocking down 60 3-pointers on 42 percent shooting as a junior with the Mavericks this past season. He's due for a strong senior year following a strong spring/summer on the grassroots and HS live period stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">7) [player_tooltip player_id='2319820' first='Bryson' last='Mickey'] | 6'0 Guard | Davie County High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mickey is an emerging guard for DII and DIII programs in the region to get to know out of Davie County High. He's a crafty guard prospect who's shown he can make things happen in a number of ways as a playmaker and 3-point marksman. He knocked down 61 3-pointers on 45 percent shooting this past season to the tune of 12.9 points per game. He's got a breakout season on the horizon as he looks to pick up on his offensive spurt to end last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">6) [player_tooltip player_id='1754423' first='Israel' last='Eatman'] | 6'4 Shooting Guard/Wing | Green Level High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eatman is a rising name to know in the NCHSAA 4A ranks out of Green Level High, especially after their historic 29-2 season. He returns at No. 6 in the region in 3-pointers made after draining 63 in 2023-24. He led the Gators in 3-point shooting while also shooting 51 percent from behind the arc. Given his size and abilities on both ends of the floor, he's a prospect for DII programs in the region to get to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">5) [player_tooltip player_id='2415032' first='KJ' last='Ford'] | 6'0 Shooting Guard | Reagan High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ford is a rising name to get to know in the 2025 class in the NCHSAA 4A ranks out of Reagan High. He's climbed the radar over the last few months and his ability to shoot the basketball on the perimeter is a big reason for that. He knocked down 64 3-pointers to the tune of 44 percent shooting in 2023-24. He's a confident shooter with range that DII and DIII programs in the region should get eyes on in 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">4) [player_tooltip player_id='1409584' first='Jacari' last='Brim'] | 6'2 Point Guard | West Forsyth High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's easy to see what Appalachian State sees in Brim given his penchant for making plays for others and knocking down shots on the perimeter. He's a top assist-man in the NCHSAA 4A and checks in at No. 4 among top returners in 3-pointers made after making 68 in 2023-24. He shot 47 percent from behind the arc this past season with room for improvement heading into his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">3) [player_tooltip player_id='1361268' first='Nathan' last='Fife'] | 6'1 Point Guard | Sanderson High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fife remains a top prospect in the NCHSAA 4A to know out of Sanderson High and checks in as the top returner in 3-pointers made from a season ago with 71 made 3-pointers. He knocked down 35 percent of his attempts from behind the arc this past season for the Spartans to the tune of 21.4 points per game. His shotmaking and playmaking ability are two things to keep an eye on as he heads into his senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">T-1) [player_tooltip player_id='2132905' first='Ahmari' last='Hicks'] | 6'2 Shooting Guard | East Mecklenburg High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hicks is one of two returning names who knocked down 74 3-pointers this past season for East Mecklenburg High. He's a 6-foot-2 shooting guard to get to know in the 2025 class in the NCHSAA 4A ranks who knocked down 41 percent of his 3-pointers in 2023-24 for the Eagles. He's due to make a lot more noise in his senior year after producing 16.0 points per game out of the Southwestern Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">T-1) [player_tooltip player_id='2524502' first='Randy' last='Johnson'] | 6'2 Shooting Guard | Olympic High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is another top returning name to get to know on the PH radar out of Olympic High. He returns in a tie for the top spot alongside [player_tooltip player_id='2132905' first='Ahmari' last='Hicks'] (East Mecklenburg) with 74 3-pointers made during the 2023-24 season as a junior. He drained 33 percent of his shots from deep for the Trojans. He's a rising name to keep an eye on in NCHSAA 4A as an unsigned senior prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->