McCray is a jack of all trades for his Palmetto Ridge squad. He is an elite scorer who can score on all 3-levels, but is also an excellent passer who is always looking for the open man. The 6’3″ SG handles the ball very well, and has the ability to create his own shot off the dribble, but can also beat you with his quick first step where he looks to attack the basket.

A do-it-all guard for Palmetto Ridge, McCray, is fun to watch. The 6’3″ CG has excellent handles and sees the court very well where he looks to get his teammates involved. He has the ability to beat you off the dribble and attack the basket, or stop on a dime and showcase his mid-range game. He rebounds the ball very well from the guard position, and defensively he’ll never back down from an assignment.

The Palmetto Ridge Bears recently claimed their 4^th consecutive district title, an honor that was sparked heavily by the play of EJ McCray. EJ is an aggressive slasher who looks to put pressure on the rim whenever possible. McCray excels at getting to the rim, using a variety of spin moves and dribble pickups to create opportunities for both himself and others. Additionally, McCray has a great counter to his efforts at the rim with a solid 8–15-foot game, making defenders second guess when committing to the drive. As the Bears roll into regionals vs. Parrish Community, watch for a high-energy matchup between EJ and Parrish’s highly touted guards.

McCray is another prospect who continues to see his stock rise. He’s a strong kid with good size, who just loves to play the game. The 6’1″ CG can beat you off the dribble and attack the rim, where he has the ability to finish through contact. He is an above-average free-throw shooter, and can also knock down the 3-ball consistently. McCray is a hard-nosed player who is emerging as one of the top prospects in the class of 2028 in SWFL.

McCray is a physical guard who brings toughness to the backcourt. He thrives in attacking downhill and doesn’t shy away from contact. His aggressive approach and strength allows him to get into the paint consistently and finish through smaller defenders.

An all-around prospect, McCray, has good size and strength for his age and plays the game hard every time he steps on the court. The 6’2″ CG has the ability to guard multiple positions and also rebounds the ball very well on both ends of the floor. He’s a great 2-way player, who’s willing to do whatever it takes to get the win. He’s a talented scorer who likes to attack the basket and has the ability to finish through contact.