NCBCA District 7-12 Player of the Year Awards

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">PrepHoopsNC breaks down the NC Basketball Coaches Association District Player of the Year Awards starting with Districts 7-12! </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em>&nbsp;anderson30</em></strong><em>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">&nbsp;Subscribe</a>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1786681"],"_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-67dc4dc1cd7d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peterkin takes home District 7 Player of the Year out of Mount Tabor. He put up 23.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.2 blocks per game in leading the Spartans to a 23-6 record and a 10-seed in the NCHSAA 4A State Playoffs. He set the new school record for points in a game with 52 points this season as well. He's a prospect with a bright future ahead of him as he heads to Virginia Tech for football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2280113"],"_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-67dc4dc1cd82a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Younger takes home District 8 Player of the Year honors out of Weddington High. He's got quite the resume with the Warriors over the past few seasons. He put up 25.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.8 steals per game as a creator and playmaker for the Warriors in 2024-25, leading them to a 23-6 record and 9-0 record in the Southern Carolina Conference. His versatility is difficult to defend against given his strong frame and athleticism. He's due to make quite the splash at the next level with UNC-Greensboro when he arrives this upcoming fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1409583"],"_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-67dc4dc1cd873"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Back-to-back state championships and District 9 Player of the Year aren't bad additions to the trophy cabinet for [player_tooltip player_id='1409583' first='Chadlyn' last='Traylor'] out of North Mecklenburg. He's a shifty lead guard who's difficult to stop when he's getting downhill and knocking down shots on the perimeter.He ended his high school career on a high note, winning the NCHSAA 4A State Championship with 22 points, four rebounds and four assists in the Finals. He's set to make waves at the next level with the College of Charleston in the CAA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280889"],"_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-67dc4dc1cd8b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An emerging top prospect already in the 2027 class, the future is bright for [player_tooltip player_id='1280889' first='LJ' last='Smith IV'] at Lincolnton High. He's the District 10 Player of the Year after setting a new season mark in points scored with 986 points in 2024-25. He's an athletic and crafty guard to get to know given his prowess leading the Wolves to victory. He averaged 33.1 points per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1409597"],"_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-67dc4dc1cd8fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Steinour is the District 11 Player of the Year out of Lake Norman High. He's a sizeable gamechanger in the painted area due for a bright future after posting 17.5 points, 12.4 rebounds and 4.0 blocks per game in his final year of high school basketball. Look for him to play a role in Clemson's frontcourt in 2024-25 as he continues his career in the ACC at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2093827"],"_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-67dc4dc1cd93c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brewer takes home District 12 Player of the Year out of East Henderson High. He put together a nearly unbeaten season, leading the Eagles to a 27-1 record in 2024-25. He produced 28.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 3.5 steals per game on 56 percent shooting from the field and 39 percent from deep. He remains a top unsigned senior prospect for college programs in the area to get their eyes on given his skill set on the hardwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><em>Take a look at the winners from <a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/03/ncbca-district-1-6-player-of-the-year-awards/">Districts 1-6</a> if you haven't already as well!</em></h3> <!-- /wp:heading -->