Hicks really showed how his versatility can provide a positive impact for a team all summer long for this SW15H Elite 17u group on the UA Rise Circuit as he was a constant double double threat with the ability to score the ball from all over the floor. Hicks can be used in many different ways with his blend of size, athleticism, and outside touch. He had a big 16 Point and 14 Rebound outing vs Peak Basketball in a close loss and that showed how impactful he can be both on the glass and the scoresheet. He’ll get a healthy bump in the next rankings update as he’s continued to prove himself as a bonafide next level prospect.

An emerging forward prospect to make note of with SW15H Elite ; impressive running rim-to-rim on both ends; underrated strength in the painted area and around the rim; does well utilizing his size/strength to make things happen when given opportunities

An emerging big man with a bright future in the 2027 class; turned heads with his length/strength in the painted area on Day 1; does well running rim-to-rim on both ends to make his presence felt; a breakout candidate in the class this grassroots cycle

Hicks is proving to be one of the top Juniors in the Raleigh area as he’s helped lead Wakefield to a 14-7 record on the season thus far. Hicks has been undeniably productive this season as he’s averaging 19.3 Points, 7.7 Rebounds, 1.3 Assists, 1.1 Steals, and 0.7 Blocks per game. He’s doing all of that on 44/34/72 splits with a super high volume from three as he’s shooting almost seven attempts per game from beyond the arc. Hicks is a threat to score it from all over the floor, is capable of creating offense both inside and out. He can abuse smaller guards or exploit slower bigs and he possesses a great understanding of how to attack the defense depending on what is presented to him. His skillset has taken a stark improvement in recent months and it’s directly translating to production. Hicks should finish strong at Wakefield this season and start to build some recruiting momentum this spring/summer.