A lefty to keep an eye on with SW15H Elite this grassroots cycle; sporting a much stronger frame to go along with what he can on the perimeter and beyond; underrated prospect to have in isolation given his ability to create for himself and others; breakout prospect on the UAA stage

A lefty sharpshooter to keep eyes on with SW15H Elite ; does well to utilize his frontcourt and set the table for his other guards with his ability to navigate the defense; can get hot in a hurry from deep and then some giving his prowess scoring the ball; one to keep a close track of out of Southwest Guilford High

Gatling had a really strong year at Southwest Guilford and is looking to defend the UA Rise title he won last year with SW15H Elite in the 16u division. He helped get this groups weekend started off with a really strong performance in the win over Triad Elite. Gatling balanced his scoring and playmaking and set all of it up with his ability to touch the paint with a high level of consistency. Gatling has steadily improved as an outside shooter, becoming a reliable option from beyond the arc. His experience, winning pedigree, and dynamic first step making him a guard worth watching closely this spring/summer. Gatling sets the tone and pace for this SW15H team every time they step out, I don’t expect that to change one bit based off this performance we saw today.

Gatling exploded for 32 points and 8 assists in a win over Dudley this week. He shot 59% from the field while orchestrating the Cowboys’ offense with poise. It marked his fourth straight game scoring at least a third of Southwest’s points, showcasing his ability to take over games with both scoring and playmaking. At 6’0”, Gatling uses a quick first step to attack the rim and has a confident stroke from deep, firmly establishing himself as one of the Triad’s elite backcourt talents.

Gatling is a dynamic scoring guard who can break defenders down off the bounce and score from all three levels. He’s also a capable facilitator who creates for teammates when defenses collapse. On the other end, he’s active on the ball and brings energy to the defensive end of the floor.

Gatling delivered a strong all-around performance in Southwest Guilford’s win over Grimsley, finishing with 22 points and 7 assists. He scored at all three levels, creating offense by breaking down defenders off the bounce. On the defensive end, he stayed active on the ball, applying pressure while helping lead his team to a key conference victory.

Gatling has been one of NC’s most consistent guards throughout both the high school and travel ball season’s over the last two years. Gatling is leading the charge for Southwest Guilford who is sitting at 12-3 on the season so far. Through 15 games, Gatling is averaging 22.7 Points, 5.4 Assists, and 1.8 Rebounds all on 53/46/82 splits for an incredibly efficient stat-line. Gatling has consistently produced and won both with Southwest Guilford and by winning a UA Rise 16u Championship with SW15H Elite . Since the turn of the new year, Southwest is 5-1 through six games and look to go on another deep playoff run. Gatling has made himself a really viable prospect with his production, winning, and academic prowess.

Gatling has turned himself into one of the better PG’s in NC’s 2027 class due to his high level and consistent play between the high school and travel ball seasons. Gatling is averaging 22.1 PPG to go with 5.6 APG and 1.8 SPG. Gatling has the ability to take a game over with his own offense or pick a team apart with his passing. With SW15H Elite , he helped lead them to a UA Rise 16u Championship where he was a reliable end of shot clock creator along with running the show at a high level. Gatling’s ability to fit in amongst other talent while also being able to take over the game with his own offense makes him a really appealing backcourt option in NC’s 2027 class.

The lefty guard from the 919 exploded for 30 points in his opening game as well. He has a solid frame with a shifty handle and quick release on his jumper that he can get off at any second. He did a solid job of mixing up where he scored from, hitting jumpers from both the mid range and perimeter, while showing some finishing at the rim as well. 

Gatling is an emerging guard to know in the 2027 class; a lefty who does well at getting to his spots and making things happen in a number of ways; sneaky athletic and quick which allows him to move by defenders with ease; due for a breakout year in 2025-26