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North Carolina UAA Report: The Backcourt Pieces

North Carolina UAA Report: The Backcourt Pieces
Miles Masercola
Miles Masercola April 22, 2026 @ 10:02 PM
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Kamauri Manuel
Kamauri Manuel 6'3" | CG | 2027
NC
Tre Williams
Tre Williams 6'2" | PG | 2028
NC
Matt Allen
Matt Allen 6'4" | SG | 2027
NC
Amen Pressley
Amen Pressley 6'3" | CG | 2027
NC
Isaac Ellis
Isaac Ellis 5'11" | PG | 2026
OH
Bobby Montgomery III
Bobby Montgomery III 5'10" | PG/CG | 2028
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend the UAA Circuit took place in Kansas City and we had multiple North Carolina programs represented. We've sifted through the film and box scores so now it's time to bring you some of the notable performers from UAA Session 1 from this past weekend!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194576"],"_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-69e959c597f6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Montgomery put on a shot making clinic in his UAA debut for Top Shot 16u this past weekend. He finished the weekend averaging 23.6 Points, 4.3 Rebounds, 3.3 Assists per game with 48/43/90 shooting splits. Montgomery is more than comfortable raising up from distance off the bounce where he's got deep range and the ability to shake defenders with relative ease. Montgomery also displayed the ability to make plays for his teammates in ball screen situations along with properly executing the sets this Top Shot group runs. He makes good decisions with the ball in transition and genuinely checks a lot of the boxes we need to see from smaller guards. He's adding strength to his frame and continues to make progress in his overall game. Look for Montgomery to be near the top in scoring averages for the UAA 16u division this travel ball season. Another note, his team went 3-1 this past weekend with Montgomery leading the charge offensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2413255"],"_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-69e959c597fe5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Allen led the charge for TLBA UAA this past weekend with [player_tooltip player_id='1772411' first='Isaac' last='Ellis'] out with injury. He averaged 24 Points and 6.5 Rebounds per game. Allen is a high level catch and shoot option with the ability to play above the rim in transition. Defensively his motor is always running along with being a really strong rebounder for his size/position. Allen is constantly making 2nd and 3rd efforts that lead to a rebound being secured or a loose ball battle being won. His do it all mindset along with his level of effort makes his production nearly undeniable. Allen can get streaky shooting the ball and if that aspect of his game ups in consistency, he could see a real rise in the next rankings update. His ability to step up with his team short handed has been very impressive and will certainly bode well for him as this group gets back to full strength very soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2321481"],"_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-69e959c59802d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ace Pressly helped lead the charge for A Wigg Elite 17s utilizing his crafty offensive game leading to a lot of baskets in the paint. Pressley has the ability to break defenders down off the bounce and use his length + quickness to finish at the rim. He showed the ability to get to his spots and hit jumpers in the mid-range and beyond the three point line. Pressley possesses the ability to both get a team into their offense while taking the offense over with his own scoring when needed. He uses his size and long arms to be a disruptive defender and continues to solidify his status as a next level prospect with his two way impact. Expect Pressley to continue leading the charge for A Wigg Elite throughout the travel ball season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2772441"],"_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-69e959c59808c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Manuel was a consistent presence at both ends of the floor with Top Shot this past weekend. Manuel possesses a ton of physical gifts and is typically at his best in transition. Manuel's versatility in the backcourt allows him to co-exist among many different types of player, he pushes the pace, spreads the ball around, and provides a ton of pressure on the rim. Manuel brings a high level of intensity to the court and builds himself off of the momentum within the game. For Top Shot 17u this season, he'll be a two way tone setter with his physical gifts, motor, and ability to score. Look for Manuel to have many big games over the course of the travel ball season with this group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2762314"],"_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-69e98bb81d298"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is a PG with good positional size that recently made the move to KSR Christian as he's now a member of the 2028 class. In what was a tough weekend for this group, Williams was a bright spot as he was able to engineer offense for this group with his ability to score the basketball and make plays for others. The lefty has above the rim ability, a slick handle, and range on his jumper to beyond the three point line. Williams operates with a ton of confidence in his game and you can tell he works in the weight room and on the court to help ensure his development is headed in the right direction. I fully expect Williams to continue to establish himself amongst all of these other high level guards in NC's 2028 class and help this A Wigg team get things going in the right direction very soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

This past weekend the UAA Circuit took place in Kansas City and we had multiple North Carolina programs represented. We've sifted through the film and box scores so now it's time to bring you some of the notable performers from UAA Session 1 from this past weekend!

Bobby Montgomery III

Bobby Montgomery III

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PG/CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2028
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2028
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5'10"
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Queen's Grant
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North Carolina UAA Report: The Backcourt Pieces
Montgomery put on a shot making clinic in his UAA debut for Top Shot 16u this past weekend....
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Bobby Montgomery III

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Matt Allen

Matt Allen

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SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Matt
Allen SG
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2027
Height
6'4"
HS
OTE
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North Carolina UAA Report: The Backcourt Pieces
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School: OTE
Club: TLBA UAA
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Amen Pressley

Amen Pressley

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CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Amen
Pressley CG
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
West Charlotte
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North Carolina UAA Report: The Backcourt Pieces
Ace Pressly helped lead the charge for A Wigg Elite 17s utilizing his crafty offensive game leading to...
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Amen Pressley

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School: West Charlotte
Club: Team United
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Kamauri Manuel

Kamauri Manuel

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Kamauri
Manuel CG
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
West Forsyth
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NC
North Carolina UAA Report: The Backcourt Pieces
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Tre Williams

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PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
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6'2"
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E.E. Smith
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North Carolina UAA Report: The Backcourt Pieces
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