Kellum is another guy that has been a consistent producer and winner in North Carolina for the entirety of his high school career at New Hanover. With his team sitting at 14-5 and 6-1 in conference play, Brown is truly leading the charge. He’s averaging 22.2 Points, 8.6 Rebounds, 2.2 Assists, 2.4 Steals, and 0.5 blocks on the season. He’s doing it all on 52/36/70 splits, showcasing how he can be truly efficient on a high volume. Brown possesses the ability to make special plays that swing the momentum for his team while having a true 94 foot presence the entire time he’s in the game. Brown is a disruptive on ball defender that uses his physical gifts and tenacity to create havoc for the opposition. He’s becoming a truly complete offensive weapon that is just progressing in every area at a really nice rate. I fully expect Brown to continue to establish himself as one of NC’s top available gems as New Hanover looks to embark on another deep playoff run.

The 6’5 wing has been a part of two consecutive trips to the state championship the last two seasons falling both times to North Meck. This season, he looks like a man on a mission, more than doubling his scoring from 12.8 to 26.9 points per game while also increasing his overall production: from 5.9 to 9.4 rebounds and from 1.6 to .8 assists. Always known for his shooting ability, he appears to have added some muscle and athleticism, making him a more complete player. He picks his spots well and rarely takes a bad shot.

Brown was one of the most confident scorers in the gym. The 6’5 guard let it fly whenever defenders gave him space and punished closeouts with his sneaky bounce around the rim. Brown put points up in a hurry and backed it up with a 27-point performance on Day 1, earning Player of the Game honors and establishing himself as a true scoring threat.

Poise, Pace, and efficiency are words best used to describe the offensive outlook of Kellum Brown Kellum Brown 6'5" | SG/SF New Hanover | 2026 State NC . In the blowout win, he led the way with 18 points in 2 and a half quarters showing off his smooth jumper and solid finishing ability at the rim. He was averaging 31 points per game coming into the contest and is on pace to have a big senior season.

Brown has shown his growth and then some over the past few months, showing an improved strength/frame as well as a willingness to utilize his length defensively; he’s set to lead New Hanover in a big way as they look to continue their success on their hardwood; a top returner with 12.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg and 1.8 spg in 2024-25

Brown is a sizeable shooting guard prospect out of New Hanover who moves into the the Top 125 prospects in the state in the latest rankings market corrections. He exuded his confidence shooting the ball on the perimeter heading into a pivotal grassroots season. He knocked down 36 3-pointers on 30 percent shooting from deep while averaging 12.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game. He utilizes his length well to navigate the floor for shots, track down rebounds and defend on the floor. He’s another prospect to keep an eye on with Garner Road National given his ability to defend and knock down shots from deep.

Brown was a standout performer with WBC Elite in the 16U division as he showed he could knock down shots, handle the ball and hold his own in the painted area, sporting a stronger frame. He’s a prospect who’s continued to develop in the 2026 class out of New Hanover High over the past few years. He was consistent with his scoring prowess, showing he could knock down shots both off the catch and off the bounce, nearly averaging 18 points per game in the WBC Elite balanced scoring attack. He’s a budding name to get to know in the 2026 class.