2026 Breakout Watch: 704 Edition

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at some names for college programs to keep an eye on in the 704 region on the NCHSAA stage with another season of high school hoops approaching!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>DISCLAIMER: Breakout Watch is based on stats posted/readily available on MaxPreps or otherwise. To submit stats/prospects for consideration, email: jerran.anderson@gmail.com.</strong></h3> <!-- /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:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2838934"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d3be35a03d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An athletic wing/forward who likes to play above the rim; has shown he can be a consistent force attacking and finishing in traffic; posted 8.6 ppg, 7.6 rpg and 1.2 bpg as a junior in his first season with Mallard Creek, look for him to really come into his own in Year 2 with the Mavericks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2464040"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d3be35a0429"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another guard drawing attention from DII/DIII programs in the 704 area; has really come into his own at the combo guard spot distributing to teammates and knocking down shots; knocked down 78 3-pointers in 2024-25 as a junior; put up 15.3 ppg, 4.0 apg and 4.0 rpg with South Mecklenburg, look for his production to increase all-around</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2474519"],"_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-68d3be35a0476"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An unsung leader for [program_tooltip program_id='2078535' first='Team' last='Charlotte'] on the MadeHoops Circuit this past grassroots cycle; a utility guy on the hardwood who utilizes all of his 6-foot-4 length; recorded nine double-doubles while putting up 7.9 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.1 spg and 2.1 apg as a junior; due to really grow into a big role in 2025-26 with JL Chambers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2971959"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d3be35a04c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A key piece in the Hornets' 26-4 record in 2024-25, Taylor looks set to lead in a big way in his senior season; a wiry combo guard who averaged 17.4 ppg this past HS season and was a productive force on the grassroots scene with [program_tooltip program_id='2225832' first='Top' last='Shot Basketball']; can really fill it up when he finds his confidence and rhythm; DII/DIII programs should get eyes on him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Coach_SLayman/status/1951689997100150798","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Coach_SLayman/status/1951689997100150798 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2740604"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d3be35a050e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sizeable guard/wing who should make waves this season at Lincolnton High; was a pivotal piece in Bessemer City High's rotation in 2024-25; produced 16.4 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 2.7 apg and 2.5 spg as a junior; a versatile guard at 6-foot-4 who should turn heads and draw attention from the DII/DIII levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2521022"],"_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-68d3be35a0553"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A strong-framed floor general who can fill it up as a distriibutor on the court; returns to Alexander Central after producing a team-high 5.8 assists per game in 2024-25; also put up 5.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.4 steals per game; an active two-way guard who knows how to make his presence felt in the backcourt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->