Keeping Track: More Top Performers, Travel Ball in Full Swing

We're now multiple weeks removed from the last of The High School season taking place and there are multiple events going down every weekend with many players already asserting themselves on the scene. In this article we're going to take a deeper look at players around the state that had really strong performances this past weekend.    Gerould has really evolved into a true wing that can play inside/out with the ability to finish above the rim. He has clearly worked on his game + really embraced the strength and conditioning work necessary to make yourself a high level prospect. This past weekend at Big Shots Charlotte Showtime, Gerould helped propel his Top Shot UAA 16U team to a championship with a 17 Point performance in the final game. Gerould is a truly dynamic above the rim athlete who floats in transition with really bad intentions. He will have multiple viral moments this spring/summer but is also more than just a dunker. Gerould has legit outside touch as he shot 36% from deep on the year at Carmel Christian. Gerould played more of a complimentary role at Carmel this past season but should be ready for more of a primary role next season after what is looking like a potential breakout type summer with Top Shot UAA 16u.     Jacques is running with [program_tooltip program_id='2407474' first='Rising' last='Pros Training'] this season after a great season at Grace Christian in Sanford. This past season, Jacques averaged 7.5 Points, 2.8 Rebounds, 1.5 Assists, and 1.5 Steals per game on 37/34/52 shooting splits. The thing that separates Jacques from almost anyone else you'll see is his willingness to empty the tank to get the job done. This kid plays with an effort that can only be attributed to his "want to" level just being higher than everyone else. This past weekend at the Phenom Stay Positive Showcase he was very productive for his team as he made shots off the catch/bounce while bringing a ton of energy on both sides of the ball. Jacques is a no brainer next level talent with his outside touch, unreal motor, and progression in his overall game. I fully expect Jacques to continue improving on his overall efficiency along with his ability to make plays for others as he gets more point guard reps this travel ball season.     A high school teammate of [player_tooltip player_id='2551917' first='Grant' last='Jacques'] (above) [player_tooltip player_id='2767813' first='Kaedyn' last='Cole'] is a really high level prospect in NC's 2029 class and should continue to garner a ton of national attention as he's playing with Team Loaded Virginia this spring/summer. This past weekend he helped propel Team Loaded VA 3SSB 15u to a dominant win over DC Assault at the CBG Live Tip-Off Classic in Richmond to start their season off the right way. Cole is a very skilled and versatile forward who should be able to have many dominant performances this spring/summer playing 15u. As a Freshman this past season Cole averaged 15.3 Points, 7.2 Rebounds, 0.8 Assists, 0.9 Steals, and 1.2 Blocks per game on 59/25/62 shooting splits. Cole helped his team get off to a strong start this past weekend and looks to be loading up for a really special spring/summer.     Youngs is a very cerebral and smart PG with the ability to make plays for others along with having legit outside touch. He's running with [program_tooltip program_id='2375668' first='SW15H' last='Elite'] 15u who had a really strong weekend at The Phenom Hoops Stay Positive Showcase as he helped propel his team to a 3-0 record with a +80 point differential over those three games. Youngs had a really strong Sophomore season at Broughton where he averaged 8.1 Points, 2.2 Rebounds, 2.5 Assists, and 0.6 Steals per game on 53/43/77 splits. When Youngs initiates the offense, you can just tell he knows exactly what's needed to generate a high quality shot on that given possession. He's got the keys to the car that is this [program_tooltip program_id='2375668' first='SW15H' last='Elite'] 16u UA Rise team, a group that frankly has a chance to do a lot of special things both individually and collectively this season. Youngs should continue to establish himself as a bonafide next level prospect this spring/summer.     Gatehouse is back running with Top Shot UAA 17u as he is mulling a post-grad year and reclassification to 2027 but he was on a mission this weekend helping propel his team to a 2-0 record at The Big Shots Charlotte Showtime event. Gatehouse had a game with 24 Points, all coming from beyond the arc as he connected on eight triples in a win over USC Unleashed EYCL. Gatehouse's combination of outside touch, confidence in his overall game, and athleticism make him a very interesting prospect to watch as the portal runs its course over the next month, Gatehouse might find himself in a situation where he has schools recruiting him as a late addition. If he stays the course as a 2027, he has a chance to get a bevy of next level opportunities as he's simply a high level prospect with multiple translatable skills. UAA is the first circuit in session in KC on April 17-19, if he can play out there at the same level we've seen him do to start the travel ball season + his senior year at South Meck, he'll see his stock rise quickly.     Parker is one of the feature pieces on [program_tooltip program_id='2078535' first='Team' last='Charlotte'] as they make the move to the New Balance P32 Circuit and it makes complete sense that he's in that position due to his two way approach and toughness. After returning from a knee injury, Parker has steadily worked himself back into the type of prospect we all saw him becoming down the line. He was a key contributor at Providence Day this past season, earning his spot on the NCISAA 4A All State team. Parker provides a guard that is willingness to do whatever is needed from him on that given night. He can help provide a scoring punch, run your offense, or really embrace a defensive role and do a high level job on a premier perimeter player on the other team. This summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2078535' first='Team' last='Charlotte'], Parker should establish himself as one of the top two way guards in his class here in NC, he was instrumental in their win at The Big Shots Charlotte Showtime over Team USC Unleashed EYCL where he finished with 24 Points in the win, showing off his ability to take a game over with his scoring.

We're now multiple weeks removed from the last of The High School season taking place and there are multiple events going down every weekend with many players already asserting themselves on the scene. In this article we're going to take a deeper look at players around the state that had really strong performances this past weekend.