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Freshman on the Rise in the 704

Freshman on the Rise in the 704
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson December 20, 2024 @ 11:45 PM
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Raheem Mcclure
Raheem Mcclure 6'1" | PG | 2028
NC
Makhi Massey
Makhi Massey 6'2" | CG/SF | 2028
NC
Ayo Awosanya
Ayo Awosanya 6'5" | SF | 2028
NC
DJ Lindsey
DJ Lindsey 6'0" | PG | 2028
NC
Kaharri Coleman
Kaharri Coleman 6'4" | PG | 2028
NC
O’Brian Lowery Jr.
O’Brian Lowery Jr. 5'8" | CG | 2028
NC
Jaleel Smith
Jaleel Smith 6'1" | CG | 2028
NC
Paul Cauthen
Paul Cauthen 6'0" | CG | 2028
NC
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at eight prospects in the 2028 class in the state of North Carolina's 704 area who are playing well with the 2024-25 season two months underway.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE<strong>&nbsp;anderson30</strong>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194796"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2329624,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6764fd316a073"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is an emerging point guard prospect to get to know at Huss High. He leads the Huskies backcourt with 23.4 points, 6.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 4.2 steals per game as they're off to a 4-1 start. They're fresh off a few road victories heading into a big matchup with Gaston Christian School (11-3). He's a top scoring guard to keep eyes on given his production already in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2559283"],"_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-6764f9db7d9e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lowery is the leading face for South Point High's varsity squad as he starts his high school career in the 2028 class. He leads the scoring charge with 20.4 points per game, with 25 made 3-pointers already through seven games for the Red Raiders. He's shooting 38 percent from behind the arc and 39 percent from the field in making his mark as quite the lead guard prospect. Keep an eye on him in the 704 area in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2619645"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2700776,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6764f9db7da59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coleman is an emerging guard name to know at Harding University as they begin under a new coaching regime. He's posting 10.8 points, 5.7 assists, 5.2 rebounds, 3.7 steals and 1.0 blocks per game to showcase his all-around skillset and athleticism on the floor. He's shown he can impact the game in more ways than one as he leads the playmaking for the Rams this season. Keep close tabs on him in the 704 area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2700768"],"_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-6764f9db7daa1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mcclure is a prospect to get to know at Bessemer City High in the 704 area this season. He's putting up 12.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game with the Yellow Jackets off to a 7-2 start to the 2024-25 season. As he finds his efficiency scoring the ball on all three levels, look for his name to grow in the 2028 class over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2700765"],"_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-6764f9db7dae4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Massey is a rising guard name to get to know at Forest Hills High in the 704 area. He's off to a hot start for the Yellow Jackets as he's scored in double-figures in three of five contests already and shown his prowess on the defensive end of the floor. He's averaging 8.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game on 53 percent shooting from the field. As he continues to find his consistency on the hardwood, look for him to become a name to know in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194795"],"_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-6764f9db7db26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cauthen is a guard prospect with Statesville who's proven he can do it all in the 2028 class with his production. He's filled up the stat sheet in a number of ways for the Greyhounds with 5.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.8 steals per contest. He started the season with a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds in a victory over South Iredell. He's an all-around guard prospect to make note of in the 704 area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2700752"],"_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-6764f9db7db68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lindsey is an emerging name to know in the Charlotte Country Day School backcourt on the NCISAA stage. He's shown he can operate in a number of ways at the guard spot, posting 12.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game on 31 percent shooting from deep. He's a sizeable guard prospect with good instincts rebounding, scoring and distributing the ball already in the class to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2700757"],"_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-6764f9db7dba9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Awosanya is an athletic forward prospect already making an impact in the Myers Park frontcourt on the NCHSAA stage. He's coming into his own as quite the paint presence on both ends of the floor with production of 7.1 pints, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per contest on 66 percent shooting from the floor. He doesn't need to score at volume around the rim to be effective and he's quite the defensive anchor already with his length and athleticism in North Carolina's 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at eight prospects in the 2028 class in the state of North Carolina's 704 area who are playing well with the 2024-25 season two months underway.

Jaleel Smith

Jaleel Smith

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Jaleel
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2028
Height
6'1"
HS
Winston-Salem Christian
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NC
Freshman on the Rise in the 704
Smith is an emerging point guard prospect to get to know at Huss High. He leads the Huskies...
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School: Winston-Salem Christian
Club: Team United
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O’Brian Lowery Jr.

O’Brian Lowery Jr.

NC
CG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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O’Brian
Lowery Jr. CG
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
South Point
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NC
Freshman on the Rise in the 704
Lowery is the leading face for South Point High’s varsity squad as he starts his high school career...
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State: North Carolina
School: South Point
Club: Team CP3 EYCL
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Kaharri Coleman

Kaharri Coleman

NC
PG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Kaharri
Coleman PG
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
HS
West Charlotte
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NC
Freshman on the Rise in the 704
Coleman is an emerging guard name to know at Harding University as they begin under a new coaching...
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School: West Charlotte
Club: Team Thad
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Raheem Mcclure

Raheem Mcclure

NC
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Raheem
Mcclure PG
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
HS
Bessemer City
|
NC
Freshman on the Rise in the 704
Mcclure is a prospect to get to know at Bessemer City High in the 704 area this season....
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School: Bessemer City
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Makhi Massey

Makhi Massey

NC
CG/SF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG/SF
CLASS 2028
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Makhi
Massey CG/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
HS
Forest Hills
|
NC
Freshman on the Rise in the 704
Massey is a rising guard name to get to know at Forest Hills High in the 704 area....
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School: Forest Hills
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Paul Cauthen

Paul Cauthen

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Cauthen CG
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
Statesville
|
NC
Freshman on the Rise in the 704
Cauthen is a guard prospect with Statesville who’s proven he can do it all in the 2028 class...
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DJ Lindsey

DJ Lindsey

NC
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Lindsey PG
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
North Mecklenburg
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NC
Freshman on the Rise in the 704
Lindsey is an emerging name to know in the Charlotte Country Day School backcourt on the NCISAA stage....
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State: North Carolina
School: North Mecklenburg
Club: Team CP3
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Ayo Awosanya

Ayo Awosanya

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Ayo
Awosanya SF
Class
2028
Height
6'5"
HS
Myers Park
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NC
Freshman on the Rise in the 704
Awosanya is an athletic forward prospect already making an impact in the Myers Park frontcourt on the NCHSAA...
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School: Myers Park
Club: Team Loaded VA
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