NCISAA 4A Top 10 Returners: Rebounds

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the Top 10 returners in rebounds per game in NCISAA 4A 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='2268800' first='Brennen' last='Jefferson'] | North Raleigh Christian Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jefferson is already making a name for himself on the NCISAA 4A scene with North Raleigh Christian. He kicks things off at No. 10 among top returning rebounders after reeling in 4.4 rebounds per game in his varsity debut. He's already made his stake as a top returning scorer, but his presence as a rebounder is also a trait to keep an eye on as he blossoms. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">9) [player_tooltip player_id='1226598' first='Bryce' last='Slay'] | Carmel Christian School</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slay is a budding LM/MM target to get eyes on with Carmel Christian School on the NCISAA 4A stage. He's a 6-foot-5 wing who's shown off his versatility on the hardwood as more than a scorer. He returns at No. 9 among rebounders from a season ago after recording 4.6 rebounds per contest. His role as a leader is due to grow quite a bit in 2024-25, look for his production on all fronts to grow. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">T-8) [player_tooltip player_id='2055526' first='Aidan' last='Rousseau'] | Cary Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rousseau is an emerging name to get to know in the 2026 class out of Cary Academy. He utilizes all of his length at 6-foot-6 to make his presence felt after snagging 5.1 rebounds per game as a sophomore. He'll have big shoes to fill in the painted area in his junior year but given his track-record, it'll be a surprise if he doesn't exceed expectations as he did in 2023-24.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">T-8) [player_tooltip player_id='1373707' first='Tyree' last='White'] | Covenant Day School</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White is a prospect who's continued to be a commodity on the recruiting scene out of Covenant Day School. He's a do-it-all floor general as evidenced by his place on the list of top returning rebounders in the NCISAA 4A. He snagged 5.1 rebounds per game in his debut season on the NCISAA stage. He'll look to go out with a bang with more firepower around him on the floor in 2024-25. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">6) [player_tooltip player_id='2283890' first='Tristan' last='Thompson'] | North Raleigh Christian Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson is an intriguing unsigned senior prospect for DIII and JUCO programs to get to know. He's a 6-foot-5 forward who's shown he's got a nose for the basketball on the rebounding scene after snagging 5.5 rebounds per contest as a junior. He utilizes all of his athleticism on both ends of the floor to make his presence felt. As he finds his confidence offensively, look for his stock to grow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">5) [player_tooltip player_id='2449557' first='Austin' last='Bradway'] | Charlotte Christian School</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bradway is a name to get to know in North Carolina's 2027 class as he climbs up the PH radar in the NCISAA 4A. He's a sizeable name at 6-foot-6 who showed his poise on the rebounding front in his varsity debut, securing 5.6 rebounds per contest in 2023-24. He's a prospect who knows how to make his presence felt already in the painted area. After some growing pains this past season, look for him to be much improved.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">4) [player_tooltip player_id='2532688' first='JJ' last='Wilcox'] | Durham Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilcox is one of a few names to get to know with Durham Academy on the NCISAA 4A scene. He's a presence in their backcourt to watch after pulling in 5.8 rebounds per game. Wilcox is another guard presence on the list who's shown he can hold his own in the painted area. He ranked second this past season in NCISAA 4A in double-doubles, according to MaxPreps, with five this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">3) [player_tooltip player_id='2351002' first='PJ' last='Jeffries'] | Durham Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jeffries is another name in the NCISAA 4A ranks out of Durham Academy who's making himself known on the PH radar. He checks in at No. 3 on the list of top returning rebounders after averaging 6.1 rebounds per contest in 2023-24. He's climbed the ranks on the varsity scene with the Cavaliers and looks ready to make more noise after a productive junior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">2) [player_tooltip player_id='2531218' first='Josiah' last='Rucks'] | Metrolina Christian Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rucks is only a guard, listed at 6-foot-1, but it hasn't slowed him down much as he returns at No. 2 on the list of top returning rebounders. He's a familiar face for DIII programs to get to know given his activity level on the hardwood. He produced 6.3 rebounds per contest including a season-high 15 rebounds against Gaston Day back on Jan. 5. He's a gritty guard who's shown he can create offense in an instant with his ability to rebound defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">1) [player_tooltip player_id='1164550' first='Mikey' last='Wilkins'] | Christ School</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilkins is a 2025 name with a big year on the horizon for Christ School as they look to repeat as NCISAA 4A State Champions. He returns atop the leaderboard list from a season ago in rebounds per game after snagging 7.2 rebounds per contest during his junior year. He holds a number of HM offers from the likes of Tennessee, Oklahoma, Michigan, Clemson and others as his stock continues to grow in the state of North Carolina.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->