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NICSAA 1A and 2A Final Four X Factor Prospects

NICSAA 1A and 2A Final Four X Factor Prospects
Charles Clark
Charles Clark February 23, 2026 @ 06:09 PM
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Braxten DuBose
Braxten DuBose 6'5" | PF | 2028
NC
Christian Baynes
Christian Baynes 6'4" | CG | 2026
NC
Neal Swindell
Neal Swindell 6'4" | SF | 2026
NC
Grady Price
Grady Price 6'4" | SG | 2026
NC
DaShaun McKoy
DaShaun McKoy 6'3" | CG | 2026
NC
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He has taken on more of a facilitator role but also has improved as a perimeter shooter which helps his team greatly when teams decide to go zone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220126"],"_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-699cec4c22251"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Over the past few months, he has been playing some of the best basketball of his high school career and we don't expect that to change during the semi-finals. He has the ability to score in the half-court, but where he truly excels is in transition where he is able to put his athletic ability to use. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2055665"],"_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-699cec4c2229d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Although his team was led in the Quarterfinals by the trio of guards that put up monster numbers, he is fully capable of producing at the same level. He can play multiple positions on the floor, scores the ball with efficiency but also plays the game at his own pace. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2364467"],"_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-699cec4c222dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With his team being matched up with FA, he will take on the responsibility of matching up with one of the top bigs in the state. He has shown this season that he has the ability to play strong inside the paint but also is able to step outside the paint and knock down perimeter shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1411217"],"_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-699cec4c2231a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A player that can make plays from numerous areas on the court, his team will need a big game from him if they hope to advance to the state championship. 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Christian Baynes

Christian Baynes

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Christian
Baynes CG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Fayetteville Academy
|
NC
NICSAA 1A and 2A Final Four X Factor Prospects
It seems as if he has found his role on the team at the right time which has...
Written by Charles Clark
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Christian Baynes

State: North Carolina
School: Fayetteville Academy
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DaShaun McKoy

DaShaun McKoy

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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DaShaun
McKoy CG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Harrells Christian Academy
|
NC
NICSAA 1A and 2A Final Four X Factor Prospects
Over the past few months, he has been playing some of the best basketball of his high school...
Written by Charles Clark
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DaShaun McKoy

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State: North Carolina
School: Harrells Christian Academy
Club: No Guts No Glory
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Neal Swindell

Neal Swindell

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Neal
Swindell SF
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Caldwell Academy
|
NC
NICSAA 1A and 2A Final Four X Factor Prospects
Although his team was led in the Quarterfinals by the trio of guards that put up monster numbers,...
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Neal Swindell

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State: North Carolina
School: Caldwell Academy
Club: AWigg Elite
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Braxten DuBose

Braxten DuBose

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2028
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Braxten
DuBose PF
Class
2028
Height
6'5"
HS
Greenfield
|
NC
NICSAA 1A and 2A Final Four X Factor Prospects
With his team being matched up with FA, he will take on the responsibility of matching up with...
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Braxten DuBose

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State: North Carolina
School: Greenfield
Club: Team United
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Grady Price

Grady Price

NC
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Grady
Price SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Southeastern Christian
|
NC
NICSAA 1A and 2A Final Four X Factor Prospects
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Grady Price

Twitter
State: North Carolina
School: Southeastern Christian
Club: TSG Hoops
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Sean Smith

Sean Smith

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SG
CLASS 2027

Sean Smith

School: Crossroads Christian
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