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Top Performers of the Week: 252 Guards

Top Performers of the Week: 252 Guards
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson December 9, 2024 @ 05:00 PM
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Nyzir Mills
Nyzir Mills 5'11" | CG/PG | 2026
NC
Jayonta Blanchard
Jayonta Blanchard 6'1" | SG | 2027
NC
Jamir Loftin
Jamir Loftin 5'10" | PG | 2027
NC
MJ Williams
MJ Williams 5'10" | PG | 2025
NC
Chaise Smith
Chaise Smith 6'2" | CG | 2026
NC
William Monk III
William Monk III 6'3" | CG | 2025
NC
Ja’von Williams
Ja’von Williams 6'4" | CG | 2025
NC
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the guard prospects from the 252 area to keep an eye on in the state of North Carolina!</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":["1707110"],"_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-6756ff8b18571"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is already showing why he needs to be on D1 radars throughout the region with his ability to operate on both ends at the point guard spot. He's put up 29.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.0 steals and 4.5 assists through two games already including 46 points against Millbrook at the Good Guys vs. Cancer Showcase at First Flight this past weekend. He's an efficient scoring guard who is a menace defensively as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280985"],"_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-6756ff8b185b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith continues to show his growth on the hardwood at Washington High alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1220132' first='Javon' last='Williams'] and he's brought along Jaryn Payne nicely as well. He's averaging 29.3 points, 7.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals per contest as the PamPack are 3-0 in the early stages. He put up 37 against Northern Nash High at the Good Guys vs. Cancer Showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220145"],"_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-6756ff8b18515"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fike is off to a 4-1 start with [player_tooltip player_id='1220145' first='William' last='Monk III'] leading half of their backcourt. He's lead with his scoring ability, producing 24.4 points and 9.4 rebounds per game while shooting 47 percent from 3-point land already. He's shown off his ability to get the ball out the net and create offense right away with his length and shooting ability in the open floor. He's a DII/DIII prospect for programs in the region to target.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220132"],"_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-6757431b4fd11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is an unsigned senior who's shown he's prime for a productive senior year at Washington High. He's shown he can operate at either guard spot in producing 15.3 points, 4.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game for the PamPack as they're currently 3-0. He's another DII/DIII prospect to track in the 252 area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2686884"],"_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-6756ff8b18687"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mills is a new face to get to know on the PH radar at North Edgecombe High on the 1A scene. He's producing 17.7 points, 4.3 assists and 4.3 steals per game including 16 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the floor against Wilson Prep Academy. He's a prospectcfor DIII/JUCO programscto target in the early stages.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2299524"],"_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-6757431b4fd9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blanchard is a key piece in the Fike backcourt already as a new addition. He's put up 13.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.2 steals per contest through their first five games already as they're 4-1. He's knocked 12 3-pointers from deep already and remains a prospect with good potential in the 2027 class as a DI/DII target. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2278321"],"_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-6756ff8b18646"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Loftin is another new face looking to turn things around at Fike backcourt in the 2027 class. He's leading the playmaking department with 5.0 assists per game along with 9.0 points and 3.4 rebounds per contest. Given his penchant for running the show, he's got a bright future ahead of him as a DI/DII prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at the guard prospects from the 252 area to keep an eye on in the state of North Carolina!

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MJ Williams

MJ Williams

NC
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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MJ
Williams PG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Farmville Central
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NC
Top Performers of the Week: 252 Guards
Williams is already showing why he needs to be on D1 radars throughout the region with his ability...
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Eastern Kentucky
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MJ Williams

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State: North Carolina
School: Farmville Central
Club: Team Trezz
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Chaise Smith

Chaise Smith

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Chaise
Smith CG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Washington
|
NC
Top Performers of the Week: 252 Guards
Smith continues to show his growth on the hardwood at Washington High alongside Ja’von Williams and he’s brought...
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Chaise Smith

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State: North Carolina
School: Washington
Club: Garner Road
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William Monk III

William Monk III

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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William
Monk III CG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Fike
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NC
Top Performers of the Week: 252 Guards
Fike is off to a 4-1 start with William Monk III leading half of their backcourt. He’s lead...
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William Monk III

State: North Carolina
School: Fike
Club: Carolina Swarm Monk
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Ja&#8217;von Williams

Ja’von Williams

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Ja’von
Williams CG
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Washington
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NC
Top Performers of the Week: 252 Guards
Williams is an unsigned senior who’s shown he’s prime for a productive senior year at Washington High. He’s...
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Ja’von Williams

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State: North Carolina
School: Washington
Club: Team Trezz
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Nyzir Mills

Nyzir Mills

NC
CG/PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2026
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Nyzir
Mills CG/PG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
North Edgecombe
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NC
Top Performers of the Week: 252 Guards
Mills is a new face to get to know on the PH radar at North Edgecombe High on...
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Nyzir Mills

State: North Carolina
School: North Edgecombe
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Jayonta Blanchard

Jayonta Blanchard

NC
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Jayonta
Blanchard SG
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Fike
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NC
Top Performers of the Week: 252 Guards
Blanchard is a key piece in the Fike backcourt already as a new addition. He’s put up 13.8...
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Jayonta Blanchard

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State: North Carolina
School: Fike
Club: BSM Waka Flocka
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Jamir Loftin

Jamir Loftin

NC
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Jamir
Loftin PG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Fike
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NC
Top Performers of the Week: 252 Guards
Loftin is another new face looking to turn things around at Fike backcourt in the 2027 class. He’s...
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Jamir Loftin

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State: North Carolina
School: Fike
Club: Big Shots Elite NC
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