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Film Room: Summer in Review (Part 7)

Film Room: Summer in Review (Part 7)
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson September 14, 2025 @ 01:30 PM
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Markel Melvin
Markel Melvin 5'9" | PG | 2028
NC
Kamal Shamshoum
Kamal Shamshoum 6'0" | CG | 2026
NC
Jerome Ward IV
Jerome Ward IV 6'0" | PG/CG | 2028
NC
James Wood
James Wood 6'2" | CG | 2026
NC
Braylen McRae
Braylen McRae 5'8" | CG | 2027
NC
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at Part 7 of the Film Room: Summer in Review series as we take a look at prospects who put together notable grassroots campaigns!</h2> <!-- /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":["2280466"],"_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-68c621836aaa1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A new face in the Carmel Christian backcourt to keep an eye on this season; shifty off the bounce and capable of scoring and making things happen on the fly; gets downhill and finishes tough in traffic; can really get it going from deep; was a productive face in the Anthony Morrow Elite rotation this grassroots cycle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/2jamesw/status/1952759442174357622","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/2jamesw/status/1952759442174357622 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2964487"],"_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-68c621836ab10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A fundamentally sound guard to know at New Garden Friends in the 336 area; has shown he can finish with ease in traffic and make things happen for others off turnovers; knows how to create pace with his ability to attack; a participant on the U18 Palestine National Team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KamalShams66405/status/1952509014656373191","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/KamalShams66405/status/1952509014656373191 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1281017"],"_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-68c621836ab66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A mover into the 2027 class at Grace Christian Academy in Raleigh; should really boost their backcourt with his ability to operate on both ends; forces turnovers with his ability to pressure the ball full court; an untapped sharpshooter and playmaker on the perimeter; a prospect due for a breakout season in 2025-26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BraylenMcrae/status/1952418676285616614","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/BraylenMcrae/status/1952418676285616614 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2749238"],"_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-68c621836abb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A physical, gritty guard prospect to get to know in the 2028 class at Mount Zion Christian College Academy; finds ways to put constant pressure on the defense with his ability to attack off the bounce and create; finishes tough and distributes for productive plays within the halfcourt; should develop nicely with the Mighty Warriors</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JeromeWard585/status/1965355948958233062","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/JeromeWard585/status/1965355948958233062 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2964488"],"_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-68c621836ac05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A floor general with a bright future in the 2028 class; isn't afraid to defend or attack off the bounce; finds teammates with ease for easy buckets/assists; an unselfish energy guy who finds ways to constantly make an impact on both ends of the floor; should be a solid contributor on both JV and varsity this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/markel_melvin28/status/1952461037216710858","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/markel_melvin28/status/1952461037216710858 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at Part 7 of the Film Room: Summer in Review series as we take a look at prospects who put together notable grassroots campaigns!

James Wood

James Wood

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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James
Wood CG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Carmel Christian
|
NC
Film Room: Summer in Review (Part 7)
A new face in the Carmel Christian backcourt to keep an eye on this season; shifty off the...
Written by Jay Anderson
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James Wood

Twitter
State: North Carolina
School: Carmel Christian
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Kamal Shamshoum

Kamal Shamshoum

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Kamal
Shamshoum CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
New Garden Friends
|
NC
Film Room: Summer in Review (Part 7)
A fundamentally sound guard to know at New Garden Friends in the 336 area; has shown he can...
Written by Jay Anderson
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Kamal Shamshoum

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State: North Carolina
School: New Garden Friends
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Braylen McRae

Braylen McRae

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Braylen
McRae CG
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Grace Christian Academy
|
NC
Film Room: Summer in Review (Part 7)
A mover into the 2027 class at Grace Christian Academy in Raleigh; should really boost their backcourt with...
Written by Jay Anderson
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Braylen McRae

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State: North Carolina
School: Grace Christian Academy
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Jerome Ward IV

Jerome Ward IV

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2028
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Jerome
Ward IV PG/CG
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
Mount Zion Christian College Academy
|
NC
Film Room: Summer in Review (Part 7)
A physical, gritty guard prospect to get to know in the 2028 class at Mount Zion Christian College...
Written by Jay Anderson
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Jerome Ward IV

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State: North Carolina
School: Mount Zion Christian College Academy
Club: TTC MD
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Markel Melvin

Markel Melvin

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Markel
Melvin PG
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
HS
Garner
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Film Room: Summer in Review (Part 7)
A floor general with a bright future in the 2028 class; isn’t afraid to defend or attack off...
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School: Garner
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