NCISAA 2A Top Returners: Scorers

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the Top 10 returners in points per game in NCISAA 2A with another season of HS hoops on the horizon!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>USE CODE anderson30 for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION!</strong></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='2479784' first='Zi' last='Mcneil'] | Harrells Christian Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mcneil is one name from Harrells Christian Academy to know at the point guard spot. He starts things off with the top returning scorers from a season ago after producing 14.8 points per game. He's quite the table-setter at the point guard spot who's shown he can rebound and make plays for others. DIII and JUCO programs in the region would be wise to get eyes on him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">9) Joseph De Guzman | St. Thomas More Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>De Guzman is a young guard prospect to get to know in the 2027 class after quite the varsity debut. The 5-foot-9 guard averaged 15.6 points per game while knocking down 53 3-pointers in 2023-24. He's got a bright future ahead of him if he can be consistent once again in 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">8) Mark Bachmann | Liberty Christian Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bachmann is a speedy guard to get to know in the NCISAA 2A ranks as he checks in at No. 8 on top returning scorers. He put up 16.0 points while showcasing his ability to get to the paint and score with his quickness off the bounce. He's a rising senior name to get to know with the Heat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">7) [player_tooltip player_id='2317156' first='Elijah' last='Kindle'] | Northwood Temple Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kindle is one of a few names from Northwood Temple Academy on the list of top returners. He returns after averaging 16.3 points per game on 54 percent shooting from the floor and 45 percent from behind the arc as a junior. He's a 5-foot-10 guard with offers from Dean College, Kentucky Christian and Montreat College already as he looks to close out his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">6) [player_tooltip player_id='2320684' first='Isaiah' last='Smith'] | Burlington Christian Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith checks in at No. 6 on the list of top returning scorers in the NCISAA 2A ranks. He returns after averaging 17.3 points per game on 53 percent shooting from the floor during his junior year with the Royals. Smith is an aggressive guard who's shown he can make things happen on both ends of the floor. He's set to do more damage in 2024-25 on the NCISAA 3A stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">5) Cristian Sias | Fayetteville Christian School</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sias is another new face to get to know in the NCISAA 3A ranks out of Fayetteville Christian. He's shown he can be a presence on the scoring front after posting 19.2 points per game in 2023-24. He's a wiry guard/wing at 6-foot-3 who's shown he can hold his own in the painted area and then some with the Warriors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">4) [player_tooltip player_id='1428704' first='Kenny' last='Vera'] | Northwood Temple Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vera is a 6-foot-3 point guard to know with Northwood Temple Academy on the NCISAA 2A scene this upcoming season. He checks in at No. 4 on the list of top returning scorers after producing 21.3 points per contest in quite the breakout junior year. He's shown he can fill up the stat sheet with 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game at the floor general spot while also pacing things with his scoring. Vera is a name to keep eyes on in 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">3) [player_tooltip player_id='1280878' first='Antonio' last='McKoy'] | Harrells Christian Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKoy is a rising junior prospect to get to know with Harrells Christian Academy on the NCISAA 2A stage. He put up 21.8 points per game as well as 8.0 rebounds per contest during his sophomore season and carries a slew of DI offers/interest already. He's a sizeable wing prospect at 6-foot-5 who's shown he can do a multitude of things on the floor in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">2) [player_tooltip player_id='2351681' first='Garrett' last='Trinkle'] | Salem Baptist Christian School</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trinkle checks in at No. 2 on the list of top returning scorers in the NCISAA 2A. He's a 6-foot combo guard with an intriguing skillset given his ability to score the ball. He put up 22.3 points per contest in 2023-24 while also racking up 12 double-doubles and showcasing his ability to also hit the glass. He averaged 9.8 rebounds per contest as well this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">1) [player_tooltip player_id='1365507' first='Karsten' last='Swinney'] | Freedom Christian Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swinney is a budding name to get to know on the PH platform out of Freedom Christian Academy. He returns atop the list of top returning scorers in the NCISAA 3A after producing 27.6 points per game during his junior season. He's shown he can knock down 3-pointers at volume after knocking down 117 shots from the perimeter as well. Swinney is a speedy point guard at 5-foot-9 for DII and DIII programs in the region to get eyes on this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->