PH End of Season Superlatives: Class of 2028

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at some hand-picked superlatives handed out by PH North Carolina as the end of the public school season wraps up in the state.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em>&nbsp;anderson30</em></strong><em>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">&nbsp;Subscribe</a>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Most Impressive Prospect: [player_tooltip player_id='2194796' first='Jaleel' last='Smith'] | Huss</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He was masterful in leading Huss to the NCHSAA 2A West Region Finals this season as a 12-seed. He led the Huskies to a 20-9 record in 2024-25 behind 22.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 4.1 steals per game on 51 percent shooting from the field and 30 percent shooting from behind the arc. He's a do-it-all guard who's shown he can fill up the stat sheet in a number of ways with his athleticism and length already in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Biggest Riser: [player_tooltip player_id='2194346' first='Sherod' last='McCormick'] | Cox Mill</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCormick is a name to get to know out of Cox Mill High given his prowess scoring the ball at the lead guard position. He put up 16.3 points, 2.2 assists and 1.8 rebounds per game and 27 made 3-pointers in 2024-25 with the Chargers. He'll be a prospect to keep an eye on with [program_tooltip program_id='2226228' first='Team' last='CP3'] on the EYBL scene this grassroots season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best Shot-Blocker: [player_tooltip player_id='2743619' first='Xavier' last='Hall'] | Lakewood</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hall racked up 155 total blocks in his varsity debut for Lakewood High in the NCHSAA 1A ranks to lead all freshman on MaxPreps. He averaged 6.5 blocks per game while recording 16.3 points, 13.5 rebounds per game along with 19 double-doubles as he led the Leopards to a 22-2 record. He's a prospect with a bright future given his defensive prowess on the hardwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Rebounder: [player_tooltip player_id='2194636' first='Chase' last='Smith'] | Queen's Mill</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith was a key piece in the Queen's Mill frontcourt as they made it to the NCHSAA 1A West Region Finals. He racked up 15 double-doubles while averaging 9.9 rebounds and 12.9 points per game in his varsity debut. He's a 6-foot-8 big man just scratching the surface of what he can do after leading the 1A West in rebounds per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Shooter: [player_tooltip player_id='2559283' first='O'Brian' last='Lowery Jr.'] | South Point</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lowery is a top shooter to know out of South Point High in the 2028 class. He led all freshman this season with 90 made 3-pointers on 39 percent shooting from deep in 2024-25. He put up 20.2 points, 2.8 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals per contest in his varsity debut for the Red Raiders. He's got a bright fiture ahead of him as he shows of his range on the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Playmaker: [player_tooltip player_id='2619645' first='Kaharri' last='Coleman'] | Harding University </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coleman is an emerging combo guard to knkw afrer getting experience on the Harding University varsity squad in 2024-25. The 6-foot-4 guard produced 17.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 3.3 steals per game on 42 percent shooting from the field. He's a guard with a strong knack for making things happen when the ball comes his way. He'll be a prospect to keep an eye on on the EYBL stage with Team Thad this grassroots cycle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->