The Garner product has been a player that we have seen grow and develop over the years and he would cap it off with a solid season that included taking the eventual state champions to the wire. During the spring he made his commitment to attend Livingstone College in the CIAA and is a player we fully expect to have an outstanding college career. A high character young man on an off the court that can be dominant on both sides of the ball, there is plenty like about what he can potentially be on the next level.

Beale is a guy who unfortunately had his season end last night after a magical playoff run for Garner that saw them win consecutive road games and forcing Southern Durham to overtime on the road as well before coming up just short. Beale is a mismatch guy that brings so much effort to the table combined with his physical gifts and skillset. Beale is an incredibly underrated passer especially when given the chance to purvey the defense and make a decision. There’s also some refinement in his game still to come, making his upside apparent and seeing that he still has so much room to grow. Beale can make some outside shots that keep the defense honest but when those aren’t falling, he’s getting to the rim and causing chaos. He gets to the line with frequency, brings a ton of energy at all times, and should continue to garner more next level opportunities as the coaching carousel and transfer portal events transpire.

On a night where he really struggled to find his flow scoring the ball, Beale was a constant two way presence with his rebounding, energy, and distribution of the basketball. Beale is a true physical presence that is capable of guarding anyone from 6’0″ to 6’8″ making him one of Garner’s primary stoppers. Beale was getting his team extra possessions on the offensive glass, winning 50/50 battles on the other end, and made some key passes that led to buckets down the stretch for his team. Beale showing that he can be a truly positive two way impact while not finding his own offense shows that he can help a team in so many ways. His scoring touch will find him again, but if he keeps competing and rebounding like this, Garner will be a tough out the rest of the way regardless.

Beale has been a consistent producer at Garner for the entirety of his high school career due to his two way versatility, motor, and consistent competitive edge. Beale possesses the ability to score it from all over the floor and has a strong frame at 6’4″ allowing him to guard up in size when needed. When Beale is really on his game, he is a true mismatch with the blend of size and skill he brings to the table. I think my favorite thing about Beale is how many different ways he can impact winning based on matchup and/or what kind of teammates he’s surrounded with. Beale is one of the best available utility guys in NC and should garner more next level attention as the season winds down.

Beale has been a consistent producer for Garner all season long and their last game of The John Wall Holiday Invitational was no different. Beale was a clear mismatch in this game and was able to take advantage of that in the matchup with Petersburg. Beale was able to get to the line with frequency and hit with incredible efficiency. He finished 7-7 from the stripe en route to 14 Points on only 9 field goal attempts. He was also able to add in 7 Rebounds and 2 Assists. His ability to be a consistent mismatch with his size + skill is ultimately what makes him appealing as a prospect. Too quick for bigs, too big for guards, and still showing a ton of progress in his development that doesn’t appear to be stopping. Beale is one of NC’s most reliable and proven producer that is still available.

Kingston is an asset to any lineup due to his ability to impact the game in a variety of ways. Beale is a constant presence on the glass where he really sets the tone in his game. He’s a mismatch on the offensive end and appears to have added more strength to his frame so he can guard up in size when needed. He will be near the top of the leaderboards in free throws attempted this year which is such a valuable skill as well. Beale has been one of the 919s most productive players over the last four years and that looks to continue this season.

Beale showed off his emerging versatility in the Team ZeroXcuses rotation in their trek to the title at the 252 Summer Finale. He’s a sizeable name to get to know at 6-foot-4 with good instincts and athleticism. He utilizes his length and athleticism well around the rim on both ends of the floor to make his presence felt in more ways than one. He’s got a breakout junior season on the horizon with Garner Magnet High.

Beale looks poised to turn a corner in his junior season with Garner High. He’s versatile with a ton of athleticism at his disposal as a presence who can get to the painted area off the bounce and finish around the rim. Defensively, he’s shown he’s capable of guarding 1-3 on the floor and even the 4 in small-ball situations. He’s a prospect to keep an eye on in the Raleigh area.