Every year in North Carolina, there are a handful of dual-sport athletes who impact both sports at a high level. In this years crop of dual-sport athletes, Chris might be at the top of the list. Holding multiple division-one offers from schools like Virginia Tech, Maryland, and Auburn further prove his elite status, even as a freshman. What does have to do with basketball? Glad you asked. Chris will be a huge addition to the Pride this year with his blend of size, physicality, and effort.

With the duo of Nylan and Travis doing a lot of the heavy lifting, Major will thrive in his role of doing the little things. His sheer presence as an interior force changes how teams defend Leesville. Not only can he gobble up rebounds and protect the rim at a high level, but his post scoring is a strength. Chris sets bone crushing screens and is not afraid to dive on the floor to steal a possession or two. The intensity he plays with mixed with the two-way upside is a huge addition to the Pride.

Major Howell made his biggest impact on the defensive end at the 2026 CP3 Rising Stars National Camp. His athleticism and physical tools allowed him to match up well with opposing forwards, where he consistently made scoring opportunities difficult and competed on every possession. Howell moved well laterally, stayed active and used his strength to handle physical matchups. His ability to take on challenging defensive assignments gave his team a major advantage whenever he was on the floor.