2025: Late Bloomers in 2024-25, Part II

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at Part II of the Late Bloomers emerging in the 2024-25 season as the talent continues to show itself in the state of North Carolina. Take a look at <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/12/2025-late-bloomers-in-2024-25-part-i/">Part I </a>if you haven't as well. </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":["2243806"],"_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-67774bbf34928"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's quite the rebounding presence with 5.9 rebounds per contest for Palisades High. He's already notched games of 10 and 16 rebounds on the young season as the Pumas are off to an 8-6 start with conference play approaching. He's shown he's capable of utilizing his size in a variety of ways on the hardwood with a scoring average of 7.6 points per game as a name in their frontcourt. He's a prospect for DII and DIII programs to get eyes on given his size and activity on the hardwood. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AurekFenn/status/1850963946578030662","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AurekFenn/status/1850963946578030662 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415029"],"_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-67774bbf3497d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Griffin is a big reason for Carolina International's 9-3 start to the 2024-25 season. He's their second-leading scorer this season with 14.6 points per contest along with 1.7 assists and 1.4 rebounds per game. He's a crafty scoring guard who isn't afraid to score in a variety of ways to pace the backcourt. He's a prospect for DIII/JUCO programs in the region to get on their radar in the New Year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LandoGriffin_/status/1843109449554444499","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LandoGriffin_/status/1843109449554444499 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2093882"],"_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-67774bbf349c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anton is a sizeable big man to get to know in the Western region of North Carolina with Asheville Christian Academy. He's a prospect who still likes to operate around the rim and finish with authority given his length and frame at 6-foot-7. He was recently offered by Milligan University as the Lions enter the New Year at 8-2 on the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AntonLiviu15/status/1873395137726021662","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AntonLiviu15/status/1873395137726021662 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2093867"],"_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-67774bbf349ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Skjoldager is another rim-rocking presence for Asheville Christian Academy to get to know in the 2025 class. He's a prospect for DII and DIII programs to get to know given his motor and energy in the halfcourt attacking the rim and painted area looking to make his presence felt. He's a tweener forward who's shown he can fly around the floor, rebound and defend as the Lions look to make a run at an NCISAA State Title. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SkjoldagerHeath/status/1759400081789211079","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SkjoldagerHeath/status/1759400081789211079 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2523155"],"_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-67774bbf34a3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Myers is an emerging presence in the White Oak frontcourt as they adjust to recent injuries. He's nearly averaging a double-double for the Vikings with 10.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest in 2024-25. He's racked up three double-doubles already as they're off to an 8-4 start to the season. He's a prospect for DIII/JUCO programs to get on their radar given his activity inside and outside the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2091779"],"_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-67774bbf34a80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's a strong-framed combo guard who's growing into quite the role in the Watauga High backcourt in 2024-25. He's producing 16.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game as they're off to a 7-3 start heading into the New Year. He's an active guard who isn't afraid to mix it up as an attacker and rebounding presence. He's shooting 66 percent from the field and 45 percent from 3-point land as he looks to make his mark in the 2025 class. He's a prospect for DII and DIII programs to get on their radar given his skill set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JosiahRailey/status/1874193423588352422","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JosiahRailey/status/1874193423588352422 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2268349"],"_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-67774bbf34ac7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Newsome is the first name with Wilson Prep Academy to get to know in the 2025 class. The 6-foot-3 guard is putting up 16.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.1 blocks per game as a two-way presence for the Tigers. He's an athletic prospect who can also get hot in a hurry shooting the ball from deep to keep eyes on. He's shooting 53 percent from the field and 33 percent from behind the arc as they're out to a 6-2 start. DII/DIII/JUCO programs would be wise to get him on their radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Elijah15Newsome/status/1868677515214307339","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Elijah15Newsome/status/1868677515214307339 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2715522"],"_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-67774bbf34b13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilson leads the charge in the playmaking department for the Mooresville Blue Devils in 2024-25. He's producing a team-high 6.1 assists per game as they're off to a 12-2 start heading into the New Year. He's also posting 12.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.6 steals per game as he leads the backcourt at the point guard position. He's a late-blooming prospect for DII/DIII/JUCO programs in the region to get on their radar given what he can do with the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2715560"],"_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-67774bbf34b5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Barron is another unsigned senior prospect to make note of with Wilson Prep Academy. He's emerged as the leading scorer for the Tigers in 2024-25 with 17.9 points per game and 2.3 assists per contest in the backcourt. He's also their top defender at 2.3 steals per game. He's shown he can make quite the impression defensively, especially on the glass with 5.1 rebounds per game. He's a prospect for DII/DIII/JUCO programs in the region to get on their radar as the Tigers look to win another state championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Dart5Dart5/status/1864836276999856613","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Dart5Dart5/status/1864836276999856613 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->