2026 Prospects Raising Their Stock in the NCHSAA 3A/4A Playoffs

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at some 2026 prospects in the NCHSAA 3A &amp; 4A State Playoff picture as the Elite Eight takes place on Friday. <br></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em> anderson30</em></strong><em> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30"> Subscribe</a> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382809"],"_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-67c8baef07445"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Manhertz has played like a man possessed, especially when it's come to getting others involved in the NCHSAA State Playoffs for Green Level. He posted 10 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in their Round 3 victory over Clayton. He also had three steals. On the perimeter, he's knocked down six 3-pointers including three in his 19-point outing in the opening round against Southeast Raleigh. He's a hot name to watch on Friday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2449196"],"_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-67c8baef074aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McCotter has shown off his true point guard skills for 13-seed JL Chambers as they're still alive in the NCHSAA 4A West region. He dished out 10 assists in their 68-59 victory over Independence on Tuesday night. He's averaging 7.3 assists per game through the first three rounds with the Cougars peaking at the right time with some star power in Kerr and Bouie. He's found a way to lead them to sucess at the point guard position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2339884"],"_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-67c8baef074f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keller is one of the reasons for 7-seed Watauga's upset of 2-seed West Forsyth. He finished with 18 points and four rebounds on 8-of-12 shooting from the field and 2-for-3 from behind the arc. He's averaging 20.0 points per game in the playoffs. He's shown he can score and rebound the ball in the backcourt as the Pioneers look to continue their season. Next up: 3-seed North Mecklenburg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2301230"],"_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-67c8baef07531"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pettis is already a commodity on the football field for 10-seed Crest High and is slowly becoming a name to know on the hardwood. He put up 31 points against North Buncombe in the opening round and has the Chargers alive in the NCHSAA 3A West race to the championship. He's a competitive combo guard who's hard to defend on the hardwood. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2801040"],"_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-67c8baef0756f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blocker is a sizeable name to get to know with 7-seed Watauga. He's put up big numbers on the interior as the Pioneers are in the Elite Eight and set to face North Mecklenburg on Friday. He put up his third double-double of the year against West Forsyth with 18 points and 11 rebounds on Tuesday night. They'll need him to be a presence in the painted area in similar fashion against a much bigger test.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->