In what was a massive victory for Crossroads Christian over Providence Day, Brody Watkins Brody Watkins 5'11" | PG/CG Crossroads Christian | 2027 State NC had his fearless nature on full display as he helped guide this group to the finish line with his timely shot making and total control of the game. Watkins finished with 12 Points, 5 Rebounds, and 3 Assists in the win. Watkins ability to play on or off the ball while providing a presence of stability on both ends of the floor. He’s got legit outside touch, the ability to operate in ball screens, and prides himself on ensuring his team is completely connected at both ends of the floor. Crossroads Christian has earned a lot of respect over recent years with their steady performances and it looks like this 26-27 group has a chance to elevate the program’s status even further with Watkins as a huge part of that. Look for Brody to continue establishing himself as a bonafide next level prospect as he might be a riser in these 2027 rankings at next update.

Watkins is a really impactful backcourt prospect that led the charge at Crossroads Christian after transferring over there this season. Watkins helped lead Crossroads to an NCISAA State Championship appearance in his first season there. This season, Watkins averaged 15.3 Points, 3.6 Rebounds, 4.8 Assists, and 4.3 Steals per game while operating with 53/41/78 shooting splits. Watkins possesses a great blend of scoring and playmaking and operates with a ton of confidence on the offensive end of the floor. Watkins will have a chance to really show his chops this 17u travel ball summer and get a chance to test himself against other top prospects around the region. As a lot of the guys ahead of him fail to turn that potential into production, Watkins has a great chance to rise as a proven producer who is still clearly getting better.

Crossroads Christian has had a lot of success this season and Brody Watkins Brody Watkins 5'11" | PG/CG Crossroads Christian | 2027 State NC has broken out as a next level prospect to monitor in the process. Crossroads Christian is 20-8 and the 4 seed in the NCISAA 1A Bracket. Watkins is averaging 15.4 Points, 3.6 Rebounds, 4.9 Assists, and 4.3 Steals per game. He’s also doing all of that on 54/42/77 shooting splits. Watkins is the classic table setting PG with deep range, forcing the defense to make a choice every single time they set up to guard him. He can burn you from the volleyball line or take you off the bounce to make a play for himself and others. Watkins is a great leader for a player at this stage in his career and has really taken this uptick in role/usage in stride. Defensively he’s got great hands + anticipation to be one of NC’s leaders in steals per game. Watkins is poised to help Crossroads Christian on a deep playoff run to help build him some more momentum heading into the travel ball season.