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9DIME Most Improved Player Of The Year Watchlist

9DIME Most Improved Player Of The Year Watchlist
Charles Clark
Charles Clark February 9, 2026 @ 11:29 AM
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Heath Johnson
Heath Johnson 6'8" | SF/PF | 2027
NC
Jeremiah Murchison
Jeremiah Murchison 6'0" | CG/SG | 2028
NC
Jakari Jordan
Jakari Jordan 6'10" | C | 2026
NC
Amari Goggins
Amari Goggins 6'2" | PG/CG | 2027
NC
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Not only has he added to his ability to score the ball but he is more than a willing passer and looks to make the correct play more times than not.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3041494"],"_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-6989ccce92ac9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After spending the 2024-2025 season on the JV level, he has stepped onto the varsity level and is currently leading his team in scoring and rebounding. Still only scratching the surface of how good he can be, we are fully expecting him to take another big leap during the spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2833136"],"_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-6989ccce92b11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">From playing sparingly at his previous school to becoming one of the better scorers in the state, he's averaging over 20 Points a night for KSR. He excels when playing in an up-tempo offense and understands how to get into the gaps of the defense to make plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2521926"],"_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-6989ccce92b58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another post presence that has made some improvements over the past year, he still has a ways to go but you can clearly see that he has put more time in as of late to become a better player. He blocks shot, has a a few offensive post moves that he's comfortable with going to and is finishing better above the rim. </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":"Malachi Caldwell","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_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":"Freedom 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-6989ccce92bff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Wake Tech commit has been solid throughout the year for the Freedom Christian Patriots, teaming up with one of the top scoring duos in the state. He plays the game with toughness, is able to make plays on or off the ball and isn't afraid to attack the basket against taller opponents. </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":"Mamadi Sanoh","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Trinity 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-6989ccce92c8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The strides that he has made over the past year have been very impressive and we are excited about what he can potentially be over the next few years. He looks more comfortable in the post, has grasped certain defensive concepts and will only get better as he has displayed a high work ethic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Amari Goggins

Amari Goggins

NC
PG/CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2027
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Amari
Goggins PG/CG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Berean Baptist
|
NC
9DIME Most Improved Player Of The Year Watchlist
In the 2024-2025 season his role was more of a three-point specialist with not too many opportunities to...
Written by Charles Clark
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Amari Goggins

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State: North Carolina
School: Berean Baptist
Club: Mentality Elite
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Heath Johnson

Heath Johnson

HEIGHT 6'8"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2027
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Heath
Johnson SF/PF
Class
2027
Height
6'8"
HS
Pinecrest
|
NC
9DIME Most Improved Player Of The Year Watchlist
After spending the 2024-2025 season on the JV level, he has stepped onto the varsity level and is...
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Heath Johnson

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State: North Carolina
School: Pinecrest
Club: Team Redeye 3SGB
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Jeremiah Murchison

Jeremiah Murchison

NC
CG/SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG/SG
CLASS 2028
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Jeremiah
Murchison CG/SG
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
KSR Christian
|
NC
9DIME Most Improved Player Of The Year Watchlist
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Jeremiah Murchison

State: North Carolina
School: KSR Christian
Club: Team Wall
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Jakari Jordan

Jakari Jordan

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Jakari
Jordan C
Class
2026
Height
6'10"
HS
KSR Christian
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9DIME Most Improved Player Of The Year Watchlist
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Jakari Jordan

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State: North Carolina
School: KSR Christian
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Malachi Caldwell

Malachi Caldwell

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2026

Malachi Caldwell

School: Freedom Christian
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Mamadi Sanoh

Mamadi Sanoh

HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2028

Mamadi Sanoh

School: Trinity Christian
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