Vickery made the decision to go back with Upward Stars 3SSB 17u and had an immediate impact with the group out in Indiana for the live period. On the weekend, Vickery averaged 11.0 Points, 2.5 Rebounds, 1.3 Assists, and 1.0 Steals per game as Upward Stars went 2-2 on the weekend. Vickery can play on the ball at his size but really found his niche with this Upward group with his ability to make shots from the outside. In a big win vs Slow Grind Elite, Vickery connected from beyond the arc five times en route to a 21 Point performance. Vickery has received a handful of division one offers and I fully expect that to continue if he can maintain/elevate his work from his first weekend back with Upward. He’s got a real chance to rise even further in these 2027 rankings.

Vickery is a key piece on this Team CP3 17u EYBL team as a versatile backcourt option with above the rim ability. He helped guide this group to a 2-1 record by averaging 13.7 Points, 2.3 Rebounds, 1.0 Assists, and 1.0 Steals per game on 50/42/63 shooting splits for the session. Vickery’s size and ability to create offense in both the half-court and transition really helps this team go in all facets of the game. Vickery had one of the highlights of the session with a poster dunk that had the internet talking. He can really shoot the ball from distance off the catch with efficiency, which will be a valuable skillset as he gets ready for college basketball. Vickery is continuing to establish himself as a major national recruit with this group.

Vickery continues to make real progress as his obvious talent is showing that it can directly translate to production and W’s vs high level competition. Vickery helped his Team CP3 EYBL 17u team to a quality weekend at The Phenom Hoops Grassroots TOC. Vickery was dominant in their big win over TLBA UAA 17s and despite coming up short vs his former team in Upward Stars, Vickery is showing that he can be impactful at both ends of the floor while still playing with that signature flare we love to see from him. Vickery’s ability to play on the ball at his size is really impressive along with his catch and shoot prowess, making him a true combo at 6’5″. Vickery is starting to use those physical tools he possesses to play defense at a much higher level and the standard Team CP3 will hold him to, should only make him a more well rounded prospect. He’s got a chance to rise in the rankings, potentially into the top 5.

Vickery will be ranked in the upper echelon of the 2027s in NC due to the reputation he’s built for himself with his play over the last couple of years. That has translated to Myers Park and he’s gotten more comfortable with this group as the season has gone along and when he’s at his best, this team is difficult to beat. With Myers Park at 16-7 on the year, Vickery is averaging 19.4 Points, 7.0 Rebounds, 2.6 Assists, 1.1 Steals, and 1.1 Blocks per game. He’s also doing it all on 46/36/66 shooting splits. He’s got legit 3-level ability + on ball creation at 6’5″ and only a junior. Vickery has a ton of tools, as he continues to embrace just how good he is, it will only allow him to become a more consistent winner vs high level competition. If he really dials it in coming into the playoffs, Myers Park can go on a real run in 8A.

Vickery is listed as a forward but handles the role of table setter or Point guard for the majority of the contest. He has a big athletic frame that helps with his activity on both ends and an all around offensive skill set to go with it. He’s finished with 8 points 6 rebounds and 5 assists showcasing that skill set in the win.