An underrated athletic specimen to get to know with Mid-State Magic; sets quite the tone with his ability to make plays around the rim on both ends of the floor; showcased his ability to finish in traffic and play in a physical brand of basketball

Fairley delivered one of the best performances we’ve seen in the entirety of the playoffs in North Carolina as his Southeast Alamance team fell just short by the score of 84-77 to Fike in the 5A East final. Fairly finished with 31 Points, 14 Rebounds, 1 Assist, and 1 Block on 12-21 from the floor and 7-7 from the free throw line in the loss. Talk about leaving it all out there, Fairley was simply undeniable in this one with his ability to score it inside the arc, get to the free throw line, and flat out own the glass. 8 of his 14 rebounds were on the offensive end, getting extra possessions for his team and doing whatever he could to give his team a better chance to get the win. Fairley is a dynamic athlete allowing him to play multiple positions on the floor. Fairley has a great 2nd jump and uses it frequently to grab rebounds and/or block/alter shots. Expect Fairley to carry the momentum from this performance into the travel ball season this spring and summer.

Rounding out the list of 2028s from the Phenom Summer Havoc Live is Donnie Fairley Donnie Fairley 6'3" | SF Southeast Alamance | 2028 State NC . Fairley turned some heads with his play for Team Loaded South in Bermuda Run. Donnie is a very good athlete who plays with elite first and second jump around the rim. He flashed the upside of his playmaking with a coast-to-coast dunk as well as multiple nice assists. He had a solid all-around performance in a win over PSB Tampa, going for 6 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block.

Fairley is another young prospect to emerge in the Southeast Alamance rotation alongside Jerry Sims Jerry Sims 6'1" | CG Southeast Alamance | 2026 State NC . He’s shown he can be a presence in the paint with his production of 7.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game but brings an even more intriguing blend with his skills as a scorer and playmaker. He’s producing 11.6 points and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 54 percent from the floor. As he shows he can knock down perimeter shots, look for his status to grow in the 2028 rankings.