Film Room: 2023 Prospects, Pt II

<p>The Film Room series continues with a look at some prospects in the 2023 class of North Carolina. Here's a look at Part II.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1059715" first="Julian" last="Silvestri"] | 6'4 Wing/Guard | Wayne Country Day</h5> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1059715" first="Julian" last="Silvestri"] is a prospect on the rise at Wayne Country Day. He's got a nice feel for shooting the 3-ball and won't hesitate to get to the paint and score. Defensively, he uses his length and athleticism to block shots and pressure the basketball. He's also solid about finding teammates in space as well. College coaches, he's one to track early.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="998178" first="Sam" last="Martin"] | 6'8 Forward/Center | Apex</h5> <p>Speaking of tracking early: enter [player_tooltip player_id="998178" first="Sam" last="Martin"]. Martin came a long way this spring/summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2078529' first='Strong' last='Center'] Elite. He's an inside-out threat that finishes with authority in the paint and has nice length to block shots in the paint. On the perimeter, he's got a nice stroke on his shot and isn't afraid to work the high post area, either. He's got a bright future ahead of him in the 2023 class.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1104961" first="Caden" last="Bell"] | 6'2 Guard | Cape Fear Christian Academy</h5> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1104961" first="Caden" last="Bell"] is an explosive combo guard prospect that operates on all three levels. He's got tons of bounce that he uses to finish above the rim and finish in traffic. He can knock down shots on the perimeter as well. Defensively, he's a presence that forces turnovers and blocked shots. He's certainly a prospect that's been added to the radar in the 2023 class.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1104962" first="Woodrow" last="Jackson"] | 6'1 Forward | Andrews</h5> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1104962" first="Woodrow" last="Jackson"] is an emerging forward that competes around the rim with his ability to score in traffic and rebound the basketball. He's also got good instincts as a shooter on the perimeter and distributor in the paint, making him a nice high-low option inside the perimeter. He plays with tremendous energy and does well to make his presence felt at all times.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1086709" first="Nigel" last="Lucas"] | 6'1 Shooting Guard | Wake Forest</h5> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1086709" first="Nigel" last="Lucas"] is an emerging shooting guard in the 2023 class that spaces the floor well with his range on the perimeter. He can get hot in a hurry on the perimeter and has nice mechanics on his stroke at 6-foot-1. He also isn't afraid to get in a stance and defend, showing constant awareness on the floor. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1104966" first="Evan" last="Ashemore"] | 6'5 Wing/Guard | Vance</h5> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1104966" first="Evan" last="Ashemore"] is a name to know in the 2023 class at Vance High School. He's got nice length that he uses well to get to the paint and finish strong. He's a versatile prospect already at 6-foot-5 that can play at the rim and finish with authority. He's developing as quite the playmaker with his ability to push the pace and play in the backcourt alongside [player_tooltip player_id="1104967" first="Zion" last="McDuffie"] with [program_tooltip program_id='2078502' first='Grindhouse' last='Lakers'].</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1104967" first="Zion" last="McDuffie"] | 6'4 | Butler </h5> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1104967" first="Zion" last="McDuffie"] is another 2023 prospect with tons of upside on the hardwood. He's an athletic and long prospect that gets to the paint and finishes with authority. He's got tremendous ability playing at the rim and puts constant pressure on opponents with his ability to run the lanes for dunks on the break. He's a name to look out for in the class of 2023.</p>