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2025: Late Bloomers in 2024-25, Part I

2025: Late Bloomers in 2024-25, Part I
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson December 19, 2024 @ 04:30 PM
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Kee’donn Linney
Kee’donn Linney 6'3" | SF | 2025
NC
Gray Madeira
Gray Madeira 6'3" | PG/CG | 2025
NC
Jalen Harris
Jalen Harris 6'1" | CG/SG | 2025
NC
Elijah Sherrill
Elijah Sherrill 6'1" | CG | 2025
NC
Juston Leak
Juston Leak 6'0" | SG/PG | 2025
NC
Jacob Daniels
Jacob Daniels 6'1" | SG/CG | 2025
NC
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">There's always a handful of prospects in the senior class who seem to hit a late spurt or find their niche on the hardwood in the state of North Carolina. Take a look at the Part I of the Late Bloomers in 2024-25 working their way off the Watch List.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE<strong>&nbsp;anderson30</strong>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2626384"],"_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-676463683c3fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harris is a name due to grow very soon in the Fayetteville area at Northwood Temple Academy. He's been quite the lead guard for the Eagles with 10.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.1 assists per contest on 55 percent shooting from the floor. He's an efficient scorer in attack inside the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2503200"],"_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-676463683c20c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leak is the leading force in the Northeast Guilford attack this season as they're off to a 7-1 start. He leads the way with 14.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game to lead their backcourt. He's been a two-way presence for the Rams in making a name for himself. He's one to track closely in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2516211"],"_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-676463683c284"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sherrill is a name with Highland Tech who's climbing up the PH radar. He's a strong-framed guard making a name for himself in the state of North Carolina, averaging 27.1 points per game along with 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.6 steals per contest. He's shown he can fill up the stat sheet in a variety of ways with his activity on both ends of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2700434"],"_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-676463683c2e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Linney is a rising name to get to know on Kings Mountain High's roster as they continue their recent surge. He's a versatile wing/forward at 6-foot-3 who's shown he can do a little bit of everything for the Mountaineers. He's nearly producing a double-double each game with 24.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per contest in his senior year. He's showing why he's worthy of college attention in doing so as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2699092"],"_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-676463683c33a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madeira is one of the leading playmakers to get to know in the Concord Academy backcourt. He's dishing out 3.1 assists per game, that's not his only asset as he's also snagging 3.6 rebounds and scoring 7.3 points per game. He's a guard prospect with a nice all-around feel for how to make an impact outside of just scoring the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2450106"],"_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-676463683c398"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Daniels has been a huge asset in the Washington High backcourt in his senior season. He's knocked down 18 3-pointers already in the PamPack's 6-0 start to the year. He's improved his all-around game as well, with averages of 11.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game as well to show he's more than just a shooter on the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

There's always a handful of prospects in the senior class who seem to hit a late spurt or find their niche on the hardwood in the state of North Carolina. Take a look at the Part I of the Late Bloomers in 2024-25 working their way off the Watch List.

Jalen Harris

Jalen Harris

NC
CG/SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG/SG
CLASS 2025
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Jalen
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2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Northwood Temple Academy
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NC
2025: Late Bloomers in 2024-25, Part I
Harris is a name due to grow very soon in the Fayetteville area at Northwood Temple Academy. He’s...
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School: Northwood Temple Academy
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Juston Leak

Juston Leak

NC
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2025
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Juston
Leak SG/PG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Northeast Guilford
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NC
2025: Late Bloomers in 2024-25, Part I
Leak is the leading force in the Northeast Guilford attack this season as they’re off to a 7-1...
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Juston Leak

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Elijah Sherrill

Elijah Sherrill

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CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
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CLASS 2025
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Elijah
Sherrill CG
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2025
Height
6'1"
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Highland Tech
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NC
2025: Late Bloomers in 2024-25, Part I
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School: Highland Tech
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Kee’donn Linney

Kee’donn Linney

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SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Kee’donn
Linney SF
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Kings Mountain
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2025: Late Bloomers in 2024-25, Part I
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Gray Madeira

Gray Madeira

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Gray
Madeira PG/CG
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2025
Height
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Concord Academy
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NC
2025: Late Bloomers in 2024-25, Part I
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Gray Madeira

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School: Concord Academy
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Jacob Daniels

Jacob Daniels

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SG/CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
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CLASS 2025
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2025
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HS
Washington
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2025: Late Bloomers in 2024-25, Part I
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