Scoop’s Quick 7 Picks: Carolinas Freshman Showcase

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at seven 2028 prospects from the Carolinas Freshman Showcase who stood out and made quite the first impression from the state of North Carolina this past Sunday!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>USE CODE<strong>&nbsp;anderson30</strong>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2270593"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2560616,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e07c013ed24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edwards has got quite the future ahead of him in the 2028 class in North Carolina. He'll be one to track at Lake Norman High after showcasing his ability to be a presence in the backcourt as an attacker off the bounce and finisher in the paint. He was a consistent presence on his squad when it was all said and done as a standout at this year's Carolinas Freshman Showcase. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2331101"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e07c013ed81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cuffee is a name to keep eyes on over at West Johnston High over the next few seasons. His ability to pressure the ball 94 feet along with his quickness off the bounce was something he did with consistency at the Carolinas Freshman Showcase to make his presence felt. He's a floor general with a lot of confidence who wasn't afraid to be vocal and lead during this year's event. He'll be an energy guy to monitor for sure in the 2028 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2560546"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e07c013edc6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jurgens was quite the shooting guard to know in the state's 2028 class. He was a shooting presence who only need an inch of space to get his shot off, and with quite the confidence too at this year's showcase. As his teammates found him in openings, he proved himself as quite the sharpshooter to know by the end of things. He's a prospect to keep an eye on with the South Wake Sabres group on the Homeschool scene.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2525546"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e07c013ee07"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Norfleet was an intriguing guard to take note of at the Carolinas Freshman Showcase given his efforts on the defensive end. He didn't hesitate to guard the opposing teams primary scorer and showed he could be a presence offensively too with his shooting prowess on the perimeter. He's a floor general who showed promise with his ability to lead by example. He's a young name in the 2028 class to keep eyes on at Winston-Salem Christian School. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2554467"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e07c013ee43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brunson is a budding name to know in the 2028 class in North Carolina. He's an athletic presence who showed flashes of his brilliance aroun the rim and painted area. He's got potential to be quite the two-way threat as his development begins. As his athleticism and offense come along, he'll be a name to keep an eye on over at Cleveland High for the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2479045"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e07c013ee7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gonzalez is quite the prospect to know in the 2028 class given the energy and prowess he brings on the hardwood. He's a confident point guard who isn't afraid to mix things up and attack the painted area to get positive results. As he finds his way on the perimeter shooting wise, he should emerge as quite the name to know in the Ambassador Christian School backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2478846"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e07c013eeb9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baker was a versatile presence to keep an eye on at this year's Carolina Freshman Showcase out of The Burlington School. He showed he could shoot the ball on the perimeter and attack off the bounce with quite the athleticism. He utilized his length to his advantage and showed he could make plays for others when given opportunities. As he continues to develop, he'll be quite the name to know in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->