Triad First48 Middle School: East & West All-Stars

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sunday gave PrepHoops a glimpse at the future up and coming seventh and eighth graders in the Triad area at the Triad BlueChip First 48 Middle School County Clash. Take a look at the Eastern and Western Conference All-Star selections from the event.</h3> <!-- /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:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eastern Conference</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2798308,"width":"271px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0768-crop-1044x686-1741075235.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0768-crop-1044x686-1741075235.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2798308" style="width:271px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2801464' first='Jude' last='King'] | 5'10 Guard | Team Blue Chip Select</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>King was impressive for Team Blue Chip Select as he showcased a number of skills scoring the basketball. He showed he could operate with and without the ball in his hands for his squad in leading the offensive attack. His creativity and ability to finish tough buckets stood out the most. As his development continues, he'll be one to watch in the 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2798310,"width":"286px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0762-crop-1134x745-1741075407.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0762-crop-1134x745-1741075407.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2798310" style="width:286px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2808139' first='Austin' last='Williams'] | 5'6 Point Guard | Team Blue Chip Select</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams was impressive in running the point guard spot for Team Blue Chip Select. He wasn't afraid to attack bigger guards and showed he could space the floor with his perimeter shooting. He did well to keep the ball moving and didn't put himself in precarious spots often. As he continues to grow and develop, he'll be an intriguing talent to watch in the Triad area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2798312,"width":"293px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0732-crop-1115x733-1741075592.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0732-crop-1115x733-1741075592.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2798312" style="width:293px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2808144' first='Russell' last='Hargett'] | 5'11 Guard/Wing | Team Davidson</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hargett was an impressive scoring threat as well as quite the facilitator for Team Davidson. He did well to show he could make things happen off the bounce and spaced the floor well with his range and perimeter shooting. He really showcased what he could do in the opening game for his squad. A versatile presence for sure in the 2029 class to note.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2806975,"width":"267px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0730.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0730.jpeg?w=1024" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2808149' first='Colten' last='Wimmer']" class="wp-image-2806975" style="width:267px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2808149' first='Colten' last='Wimmer'] | 6'0 Forward | Team Davidson</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wimmer is a bruiser in the post to keep track of with Team Davidson, He showed good hands in the painted area and was quite the cleanup man on the glass when rebounds came his way. He's a sizeable forward prospect to track as he continues to grow and develop in the Davidson area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807046,"width":"286px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0707.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0707.jpeg?w=1024" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2808154' first='Marshohn' last='Pompey']" class="wp-image-2807046" style="width:286px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2808154' first='Marshohn' last='Pompey'] | 5'9 Guard | Team Guilford</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pompey was quite the two-way presence to get to know with Team Guilford. He showed he could make things happen, pressuring the ball defensively and was even more impressive attacking the basket and getting downhill on offense. He's a two-way guard with quickness, length and athleticism with a bright future in the 2029 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807051,"width":"230px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0711.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0711.jpeg?w=1024" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2801545' first='Bryson' last='Suggs']" class="wp-image-2807051" style="width:230px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2801545' first='Bryson' last='Suggs'] | 5'8 Guard | Team Guilford</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Suggs was quite the gamechanger on the defensive end with his ability to force turnovers and turn them into easy scores on the opposite end. He did well to showcase his "nose for the ball" mentality with a number of big steals in each game as Team Guilford finished first in the East standings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807052,"width":"229px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0701.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0701.jpeg?w=1024" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2801487' first='Elijah' last='Fapojuwo']" class="wp-image-2807052" style="width:229px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2801487' first='Elijah' last='Fapojuwo'] | 6'2 Forward | Team Guilford</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fapojuwo was a burden to bear in the painted area given his ability to snag rebounds out of the net and handle the ball to create opportunities for himself. He utilized his length and athleticism in a variety of ways to create in the paint for himself and others and was impressive with his instincts defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807053,"width":"240px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0717.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0717.jpeg?w=1024" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2808160' first='Sam' last='Kifer']" class="wp-image-2807053" style="width:240px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2808160' first='Sam' last='Kifer'] | 5'8 Point Guard | Team Guilford</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kifer was a lead guard for Team Guilford with good instincts at creating pace and making things happen in the open floor. He did well to showcase his ability to create off the bounce and knock down shots with consistency. His ability to attack on the break and find his teammates for easy points was a spark for his squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807055,"width":"227px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0810.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0810.jpeg?w=1024" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2780721' first='Bryson' last='Faulk-Warner']" class="wp-image-2807055" style="width:227px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2780721' first='Bryson' last='Faulk-Warner'] | 6'5 Wing/Forward | Team R.A.C.R.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Faulk-Warner was impressive in leading Team R.A.C.R. to a second-place finish with his ability to operate at multiple positions. He showed he could operate inside and out throughout the Triad First 48 Middle School County Clash, showing off his ability to finish in traffic and his ability to knock down shots on the perimeter. He had a nice spurt of made 3-pointers on multiple possessions in showcasing his skill set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807027,"width":"218px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0675.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0675.jpeg?w=1024" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2808170' first='Jacob' last='Bray']" class="wp-image-2807027" style="width:218px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2808170' first='Jacob' last='Bray'] | 6'2 Guard/Wing | Team R.A.C.R.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bray was a utility guy in the Team R.A.C.R. rotation who showed his value as a clean-up man on the glass and a knock down shooter on the perimeter. He did well to find openings to make an impact with his perimeter shooting ability. He found ways to get open when possessions were still alive to make his presence felt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Western Conference</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807076,"width":"236px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0754.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0754.jpeg?w=1024" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2801564' first='Sadarius' last='Bell']" class="wp-image-2807076" style="width:236px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2801564' first='Sadarius' last='Bell'] | 5'7 Guard | Team Forsyth</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bell was relentless in his attack on both ends in applying pressure and making quick decisions as he led Team Forsyth to the title at the Triad First 48 Middle School County Clash. He utilized his frame well to make opponents uncomfortable on defense and turned easy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807094,"width":"216px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0669.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0669.jpeg?w=1024" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2808185' first='Logan' last='Warren']" class="wp-image-2807094" style="width:216px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2808185' first='Logan' last='Warren'] | 5'5 Guard | Team Forsyth</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Warren was another two-way guard who impressed with his defense and ability to knock down shots on the perimeter. He did well to find openings in the open court to spot up on the perimeter to knock down some big shots for Team Forsyth in their quest to the title. He's a prospect with a bright future given his tenacity on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807095,"width":"195px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0803.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0803.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2807095" style="width:195px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2802003' first='Trenton' last='Avent'] | 6'3 Forward/Center | Team Forsyth</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Avent was the top defender to know by the end of the Triad First 48 Middle School County Clash. He showed he could contend at the rim as a shot blocker and did well in showcasing his ability to defend out on the perimeter. As his offensive game comes along, he's going to be a scary prospect in the 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807099,"width":"196px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0758.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0758.jpeg?w=1024" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2808175' first='Colin' last='Kratzer']" class="wp-image-2807099" style="width:196px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2808175' first='Colin' last='Kratzer'] | 6'3 Forward/Wing | Team Forsyth</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kratzer was quite the floor-spacing threat with Team Forsyth as he showcased his ability to make plays as well as knock down shots from the perimeter. He did well to utilize his size on the rebounding front but showed he had some versatility to his game with his ball-handling and shooting ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807100,"width":"177px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0728.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0728.jpeg?w=1024" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2808179' first='Bowman' last='Blakely']" class="wp-image-2807100" style="width:177px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2808179' first='Bowman' last='Blakely'] | 5'11 Wing/Forward | Team Davie</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blakely was quite the presence on the interior for Team Davie. He showed he could operate in the painted area as their clean up man and had a number of strong finishes in traffic to showcase his abilities. He was a physically imposing presence through the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807106,"width":"203px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0795.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0795.jpeg?w=1024" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2808190' first='Mason' last='Driver']" class="wp-image-2807106" style="width:203px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2808190' first='Mason' last='Driver'] | 5'8 Point Guard | Team Davie</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Driver was tremendous at setting a pace for his Team Davie counterparts to operate to with success. When he got going, so did those around him as he showed he could get downhill and finish as well as make crisp passes for assists when pressured by the defense. He's a heady point guard to keep eyes on in the 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807159,"width":"204px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0766.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0766.jpeg?w=1024" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2808197' first='Kiptyn' last='Middleton']" class="wp-image-2807159" style="width:204px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2808197' first='Kiptyn' last='Middleton'] | 6'1 Wing/Forward | Team Stokes/Surry</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Middleton was another impressive prospect with versatility in the Team Stokes/Surry rotation. When the ball didn't come his way, he simply battled down low for a rebound to show off his impact as a putback presence and then some. He showed he could hold his own on the interior defensively as well as his ability to operate off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807107,"width":"185px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0789.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0789.jpeg?w=1024" alt="Mason Fulk" class="wp-image-2807107" style="width:185px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2801548' first='Weston' last='Fulk'] | 5'7 Guard | Team Stokes/Surry</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fulk was an impressive shot maker and creator in the half court for Team Stokes/Surry. He did well to show his confidence in his own ability to create in isolation, as he did with consistency. On the playmaking front, he showed could find his teammates for points of their own. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807110,"width":"196px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0746.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0746.jpeg?w=1024" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2801998' first='Amari' last='Kirkland']" class="wp-image-2807110" style="width:196px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2801998' first='Amari' last='Kirkland'] | 5'10 Forward | Team Yadkins/Wilkes/Ashe</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kirkland was another versatile presence in the Western Conference to make note of with Team Yadkins/Wikes/Ashe. He showed he could create his own offense with defensive rebounds on the opposite end as a downhill bulldozer who's hard to stop. He had a number of strong And-1 finishes and finishes in traffic to lead the way for his squad's frontcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2807109,"width":"204px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0750.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_0750.jpeg?w=1024" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2808200' first='Maleek' last='Hayes']" class="wp-image-2807109" style="width:204px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2808200' first='Maleek' last='Hayes'] | 5'7 Guard | Team Yadkins/Wilkes/Ashe)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hayes was a pest defensively and hard to stop offensively once he found his way creating in the mid-range area for Team Yadkins/Wilkes/Ashe. He did well in locating his spots to create turnovers as well as operating off Kirkland in the pick-and-roll game to create for himself in the backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->