NCISAA 3A Top 10 Returners: Assists

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the Top 10 returners in assists per game in NCISAA 3A with another season of HS hoops on the horizon!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><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='2099458' first='Justin' last='Brown'] | Thales Academy-Apex</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is a versatile presence to get to know in the Thales Academy-Apex rotation. He's shown he can distribute with his ability to handle the ball and get rebounds out of the net as evidenced by his 2.8 assists per game production this past season as a junior. He's a sizeable name to keep an eye on this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">9) Elijah Holmes | Cary Christian</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holmes is a rising sophomore name to get to know out of Cary Christian following a strong debut on the varsity stage. He finished ranked 12th in the NCISAA 3A ranks, according to MaxPreps, this past season with 3.1 assists per game as a freshman for the Knights. He's a budding prospect with a bright future ahead of him as a playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">8) [player_tooltip player_id='2194630' first='Anthony' last='Lopez'] | Thales Academy Rolesville</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lopez is a young name in the 2028 class to get to know already, especially at the point guard position, as he checks in at No. 8 among the top returners in assists per game. He dished out 3.2 assists per game as an eighth grader on the varsity stage this past season. As he continues to grow, look for his stock to grow as well in the NCISAA 3A ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">T-7) Matt Foster | Grace Christian (Sanford)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foster is a 6-foot-2 guard in the 2025 class to get to know out of Grace Christian School in Sanford. He's in a tie for seventh place alongside Cooper Berkoff (Grace Christian) after he produced 3.3 assists per contest in 2023-24 as a junior. He's a rising senior name to get to know on the NCISAA 3A stage this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">T-7) Cooper Berkoff | St. David's</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Berkoff is a sizeable name to get to know in the NCISAA 3A ranks with St. David's School. He's shown he can hold his own and then some in the playmaking department as he checks in at a tie for No. 7 among top returners in assists per game. He kicked out 3.3 assists per game this past season with the Warriors. He'll look to limit his turnovers and increase his assists in his senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">5) [player_tooltip player_id='2532751' first='Brady' last='Williams'] | Wake Christian Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is a name who continues to grow legs on the NCISAA 3A scene with Wake Christian Academy. He checks in at No. 5 on the list of top returners in assists per game after producing 3.6 assists per game during his sophomore year. He's a name in the 2026 class to keep an eye on this upcoming season, especially in the playmaking department.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">T-4) Reed Harvey | Cary Christian</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harvey is one of a few names to get to know with Cary Christian as they look to turn heads in the NCISAA 3A. Harvey is a young 2026 prospect to get on the PH radar. He returns in a tie for fourth place among assists leader from a season ago after dishing out 4.0 assists per game. He's capable of making plays while pushing an A/TO ratio of 2.48 heading into his junior year of high school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">T-4) [player_tooltip player_id='1665790' first='Andrew' last='Neal'] | Cary Christian</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Neal recently committed to Wofford for golf but his exploits on the basketball court are hard to ignore. He returns in a tie for fourth among assists per game after recording 4.0 assists per contest as a junior. He's a high IQ guard with a knack for making things happen in space as evidenced by his production. Look for him to go out with a bang this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">2) [player_tooltip player_id='1672429' first='Cameron' last='Newman'] | Gaston Christian School</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Newman is an intriguing floor general to know in the 2026 class out of Gaston Christian School. He continues to keep himself on the PH radar with his exploits on the hardwood, especially passing the basketball. He returns at No. 3 on the list after averaging 5.1 assists per game for the Eagles. He's set to really turn a corner in 2024-25 as is his recruitment</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">T-1) [player_tooltip player_id='1694957' first='Dane' last='Cassada'] | Calvary Day School</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cassada is a top prospect to get to know in the NCISAA 4A with Calvary Day School. He's a sizeable prospect at 6-foot-3 who's shown he's capable of knocking down shots at volume and making things happen offensively. He returns in a tie for first place in assists per game after dishing out 5.2 per game this past season. Cassada is an underrated DI prospect to get eyes on in the 2026 class given his strength, athleticism and overall production on the hardwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->