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Way Too Early: Cape Fear Region Player Of The Year Watchlist

Way Too Early: Cape Fear Region Player Of The Year Watchlist
Charles Clark
Charles Clark August 5, 2025 @ 09:32 AM
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Jackson Pait
Jackson Pait 6'1" | CG | 2026
NC
Marcus McDuffie
Marcus McDuffie
Kingsley Donaldson
Kingsley Donaldson 6'7" | C | 2026
NC
Justin Caldwell
Justin Caldwell 6'9" | C | 2026
NC
Karsten Swinney
Karsten Swinney 5'9" | PG | 2026
NC
Antonio McKoy
Antonio McKoy 6'5" | SF | 2026
NC
<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1900239"],"_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-6890bd16437c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The new transfer is clearly one of the players that is expected to have a big-time senior season. Recently verbally committing to Georgetown, he can now focus solely on his senior season. Look for Caldwell to put up huge numbers in the scoring and rebounding departments while helping FA make a title run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2243110"],"_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-6890bd164381a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the sleeper prospects in the area that is slowly but surely playing his way onto the radar of college coaches, he's on tap to have a big-time senior season. He runs the floor well, can make plays inside and outside of the paint , while also being a dominant interior defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2324968"],"_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-6890bd1643865"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The EE Smith Golden Bulls Rising Sophomore Forward had a solid Freshman season and will look to build off of that going into the 2025-2026 year. He has shown his ability to score inside the paint offensively and still has a nice amount of upside in his game that makes him a player that you will want to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Amazin Dixon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oak City Prep","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6890bd1643905"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the few underclassmen that already holds multiple D1 offers, his junior season is expected to be another impressive season for him. He can score the ball at a very high level and is a problem for any defender that tries to contain him. You won't see many players with the work ethic that this young man has so don't be surprised to see more colleges jumping on board. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1365507"],"_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-6890be8cd5e3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There can't be a POY list without this young man as he just wrapped up a record-breaking season in his junior year. He's one of the top Point Guards in the state and is the type of player that you love to have on your squad. He's not a player that's going to say much verbally but his game truly speaks volumes. A gifted scorer that has impressive end to end speed, he's grabbed a few colleges offers prior to his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280878"],"_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-6890d3f8e8ce2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A High Major level talent that will look to lead his team to a state championship. He has the ability to make a high impact on games with his scoring and rebounding ability, but his motor is an attribute that separates him from many. He doesn't take plays off and seeks out matchups against other big-time prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2500145"],"_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-6890d3f8e8d76"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">West Bladen went on a big-time run last year and despite them losing a high amount of talent, we fully expect him to be able to help his team to be a force in the conference once again. He has the ability to knock down shots, has a good IQ for the game and understands how to run the PG spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Justin Caldwell

Justin Caldwell

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Justin
Caldwell C
Class
2026
Height
6'9"
HS
Fayetteville Academy
|
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Way Too Early: Cape Fear Region Player Of The Year Watchlist
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Kingsley Donaldson

Kingsley Donaldson

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Kingsley
Donaldson C
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Union Pines
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Kingsley Donaldson

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School: Union Pines
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Marcus McDuffie

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Amazin Dixon

Amazin Dixon

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2027

Amazin Dixon

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Karsten Swinney

Karsten Swinney

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PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
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2026
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Freedom Christian Academy
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Antonio McKoy

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CLASS 2026
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Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Harrells Christian Academy
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Way Too Early: Cape Fear Region Player Of The Year Watchlist
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Jackson Pait

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CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
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CLASS 2026
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2026
Height
6'1"
HS
West Bladen
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