Josiah Railey
Josiah Railey
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Jay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Railey is another stock-riser out of the 828 area who led Watauga on a deep run in the NCHSAA 4A State Playoffs. He put up 16.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game as they took down 2-seed West Forsyth in the third round before falling to eventual state champion North Mecklenburg in the Elite Eight. He’s a strong-framed guard who can play above the rim and defend with purpose. He’s a prospect for DII/DIII/JUCO programs in the region to get on their radar.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Railey moves into the Top 100 in the latest rankings update at No. 93. He’s been a consistent presence scoring and rebounding the ball with 16.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.5 steals per game as the Pioneers are 8-3 before conference play. He’s a strong-framed guard who isn’t afraid to mix it up in the painted area and do the dirty work for his team. DII and DIII programs in the region need to get him on their radar.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
He’s a strong-framed combo guard who’s growing into quite the role in the Watauga High backcourt in 2024-25. He’s producing 16.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game as they’re off to a 7-3 start heading into the New Year. He’s an active guard who isn’t afraid to mix it up as an attacker and rebounding presence. He’s shooting 66 percent from the field and 45 percent from 3-point land as he looks to make his mark in the 2025 class. He’s a prospect for DII and DIII programs to get on their radar given his skill set.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Railey is a shifty guard prospect to know out of Watauga High in the 2025 class. He checks in at 126th in the latest update with an offer from the University of Lynchburg as he heads into his senior season. He was named Northwestern Conference Player of the Year after posting 14.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 2.1 assists per game in 2023-24. He’s due to make a lot more noise in 2024-25 in his final year of high school ball.
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Read EvaluationVictor Taylor | Prep Hoops Scout
Railey’s been very good so far for NLPB and their high level 17U group this spring, showcasing himself as a downhill attacker with the ability to put a ton of pressure on the rim. He’s got great change of pace and burst that allows him to catch defenders unaware and quickly beat them, putting the defense at a disadvantage. Even can get up for a big time dunk when he’s got room to lift off. Good jump shooter as well that can either hit a pull-up or catch and shoot jumper. He plays hard, isn’t afraid to guard on the other end, and just like all the NLPB guys, makes the unselfish and winning plays that are expected of them.
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Read EvaluationVictor Taylor | Prep Hoops Scout
Railey led Watauga to a 4A playoff spot and a top 10 seed, as well as leading the Pioneers in scoring, rebounding and steals per game. This season-long performance helped him jump 80 spots up to 172nd place in our new rankings. An electric athlete that can play above the rim or at it, he looks to finish with power every time no matter what. Also a dangerous guy in passing lanes and on the ball defensively. Will be an exciting NLPB prospect to track this summer.
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