Day Three John Wall Holiday Invitational Standouts (Part One)

The John Wall Holiday Invitational featured immense talent and a special environment for all in attendance. There was so much basketball going down over the course of four days, the amount of drama and excitement in the building is simply unlike anything else you see in High School Basketball. Without further delay, let's take a look at our first batch of standouts from day three.    In the last John Wall Holiday Invitational game of his career, [player_tooltip player_id='1782682' first='Latrell' last='Allmond'] simply left it all out there. The Oklahoma State signee finished with 25 Points and 6 Rebounds while getting it done from every level on the floor. Allmond's "want to" level is just a lot higher than most around him and it's obvious with how consistent he produces. The outside touch and handle makes him a true mismatch, but he's at his best when working on the interior, running the floor, and really making things happen in the middle 3rd of the floor.     Beale has been a consistent producer for Garner all season long and their last game of The John Wall Holiday Invitational was no different. Beale was a clear mismatch in this game and was able to take advantage of that in the matchup with Petersburg. Beale was able to get to the line with frequency and hit with incredible efficiency. He finished 7-7 from the stripe en route to 14 Points on only 9 field goal attempts. He was also able to add in 7 Rebounds and 2 Assists. His ability to be a consistent mismatch with his size + skill is ultimately what makes him appealing as a prospect. Too quick for bigs, too big for guards, and still showing a ton of progress in his development that doesn't appear to be stopping. Beale is one of NC's most reliable and proven producer that is still available.     We continue to highlight [player_tooltip player_id='2623267' first='AJ' last='Morman'] because he simply leaves us no choice. After a masterful game vs Petersburg that ended with him hitting a game winner. Morman arguably played the most dominant offensive game of his life vs Broughton. Morman finished with an astounding 41 Points, 6 Rebounds, and 3 Steals. He did all of this on 13-18 from the floor, 3-5 from deep, and 12-14 from the line. Dominant, efficient, and simply a joy to watch. His recognition of what his team needs from him on any given night is so advanced, and part of what makes him an elite PG. He's on the smaller side and that hasn't impacted him yet, he looks to check all of the boxes needed for a sub 6'0" guard to play at the highest level of college basketball and we cannot wait to see him get there.     Youngs delivered a brilliant performance in the loss to Southern Durham that included a perfect 7-7 from the floor. Youngs has been Broughton's backup PG all season, providing a great change of pace with his ability to push the ball in the open floor and make some passes that others on the roster just can't make. In this one it was his shot making and aggressiveness as a scorer that really helped keep Broughton in the game. He knocked down all three of his shots from beyond the arc, and was able to help [player_tooltip player_id='2292410' first='Jordan' last='Page'] out by providing some supplemental scoring. He added in a pair of assists in this one off the bench, a foundation building performance for Youngs who looks to be a true gem of a Point Guard in NC's 2028 class.     Lowe continues to show progression and the production is becoming more and more consistent for him. In a loss vs Davidson Day, Lowe finished with 18 Points, 5 Rebounds, and 2 Assists. He also connected on 4-10 from beyond the arc in the game, providing a lot of needed spacing to the TBS offense. Lowe's blend of shooting, rebounding, and edge make him a viable option on most rosters. He's a really high level student, opening up potential Ivy and Patriot opportunities as well. Lowe should continue to thrive for TBS this season and see an uptick in his recruitment in the process. His game will only become more complete with time if he maintains his current rate of development.     McCormick delivered a really high level performance in the win vs TBS and was a real catalyst for his team in that win. McCormick finished with 16 Points, 3 Rebounds, and 4 Assists with only 1 turnover. He was 5-11 from the floor, 4-6 from deep, and 2-2 from the line. His steadiness, shot-making, and poise allow him to be comfortable regardless of situation. McCormick is a great shooter off the catch, very comfortable in ball screens, and is a real connector on the offensive end of the floor. He and [player_tooltip player_id='1907231' first='Nick' last='Arnold'] compliment one another very well in the Davidson Day backcourt, as they continue to get more time together, they'll be primed to help lead Davidson Day on a deep playoff run. For only a Sophomore, McCormick's skill and poise are quite advanced. He'll be a big time player in NC for years to come.

The John Wall Holiday Invitational featured immense talent and a special environment for all in attendance. There was so much basketball going down over the course of four days, the amount of drama and excitement in the building is simply unlike anything else you see in High School Basketball. Without further delay, let's take a look at our first batch of standouts from day three.