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5 Juniors to Keep an Eye on as the Season Progresses in the Triad

5 Juniors to Keep an Eye on as the Season Progresses in the Triad
Elan Muniz
Elan Muniz December 4, 2025 @ 07:00 AM
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Chris Gomez
Chris Gomez 6'3" | SG | 2027
NC
James Minlend
James Minlend 6'6" | SF | 2027
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we will take a look at some 2027 prospects from around the Triad, that caught my eye. These players could be super impactful for their respected teams over the course of the season, and it has already showed early on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2709267"],"_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-6930f6fe2d368"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Minlend is a long, athletic wing that excels getting downhill and being an effective finisher and playmaker. He uses his athleticism to fly around the court and also be a matchup nightmare for opposing teams. Minlend finishes high above the rim and can create havoc defensively. It will be interesting to see his development over the course of the season and these next two years. </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":"Owen Hancock","_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":"5'10u0022","_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":"Wesleyan Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6930f6fe2d4ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hancock is a super gifted shooter who has impressed with his ability to knock down outside shots. He moves well without the ball, which makes him tough to guard and easy for defenders to lose him. He is a true floor spacer, with a quick trigger.</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":"Kingston Carmichael","_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":"6'5u0022","_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":"Reynolds","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6930f6fe2d5dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carmichael is a bouncy, physical, downhill driver and has shown flashes that he can be a top prospect in the 2027 class in NC. He flys around the court and is everywhere on the floor making plays. He has a good ability to make shots from the perimeter as well as create for his teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2861662"],"_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-6930f6fe2d65b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gomez is one of those players that coaches love to have on their teams. He is a gritty player that does the dirty work, and goes after every 50/50 ball. He rebounds out of his area and has a real knack for the ball. He takes pride in making sure his man gets no easy looks, and keeps them in front. He can score when he gets looks and likes to work inside the free-throw line area.</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":"JR Adams","_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":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Forsyth Country Day","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6930f6fe2d737"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adams is one of those players who does what it takes for his team to win. He is a pest on defense, using ball pressure and getting his hand in the passing lanes to create fast-break opportunities. He is a high IQ player and a gifted passer that sets his teammates up in spots he knows they can score. Adams has shown his ability to take and make outside jumpers when the defense allows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Today we will take a look at some 2027 prospects from around the Triad, that caught my eye. These players could be super impactful for their respected teams over the course of the season, and it has already showed early on.

James Minlend

James Minlend

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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James
Minlend SF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Concord
|
NC
5 Juniors to Keep an Eye on as the Season Progresses in the Triad
Minlend is a long, athletic wing that excels getting downhill and being an effective finisher and playmaker. He...
Written by Elan Muniz
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State: North Carolina
School: Concord
Club: Team Loaded VA
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Owen Hancock

Owen Hancock

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2027

Owen Hancock

School: Wesleyan Christian
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Kingston Carmichael

Kingston Carmichael

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2027

Kingston Carmichael

School: Reynolds
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Chris Gomez

Chris Gomez

NC
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Chris
Gomez SG
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Forsyth Country Day
|
NC
5 Juniors to Keep an Eye on as the Season Progresses in the Triad
Gomez is one of those players that coaches love to have on their teams. He is a gritty...
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Chris Gomez

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State: North Carolina
School: Forsyth Country Day
Club: AWigg Elite
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JR Adams

JR Adams

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2027

JR Adams

School: Forsyth Country Day
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