Preston Moore
Preston Moore
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Cameron Rivers | Prep Hoops Scout
One of the top 3 point shooters in the 2027 class, Moore has unlimited range, meanwhile being ultra efficient shooting an astounding 48% from beyond the arc. Moore’s shooting form features great lift on his jump shots, allowing him to shoot over defenders. His deep range gives him gravity on the court, as defenders have to extend, opening up space for teammates. Beyond his shooting ability, Moore is a plus defender, playing passing lanes and turning them into fast break opportunities. His combination of elite shooting and defensive instincts makes Moore a standout within the 2027 class.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Moore is a 5-foot-10 shooting guard who makes his debut in the 2027 rankings at No. 11 out of Cary Academy. He averaged 14.2 PPG while knocking down 42 3-pointers as a freshman on the varsity stage in the NCISAA in 2023-24. He’s a sharpshooter in the class to get eyes on after shooting 48.2 percent from behind the arc, including the playoffs. He’ll be one to watch with Grassroots North Carolina this spring/summer.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Moore was a key piece in the Cary Academy backcourt this season as he showed off his ability to score and defend in his debut on the varsity stage. He produced 14.3 PPG, 1.4 APG and 1.4 SPG while knocking down 42 3-pointers on the season. He came up big on the road with 24 points and four 3-pointers over Charlotte Country Day in a 68-58 victory. He’s a sharpshooter who knows how to get to the free throw line with his crafty ball-handling. He’s a young name to track in the 2027 class in the state of North Carolina.
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Read EvaluationVictor Taylor | Prep Hoops Scout
Moore has been one of the top freshmen in the state, averaging 16 PPG and shooting almost 60% from beyond the arc. He’s an impact playmaker who is calm and composed beyond his years with the ball in his hands, showcasing great vision and composure to deliver the ball where it needs to be. His percentage shows he’s an outstanding shooter, one who can knock down shots off the dribble, the catch, or moving off of penetration without the ball in his hands. He’ll be a major name to watch in the central part of the state.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Moore made quite the impression in his high school debut with CA, leading the charge for them in their late push for the lead with some timely shots on the perimeter. He knocked down three 3-pointers and finished with 14 points while running the show at the point guard spot. He’s got a bright future in the 2027 class.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Moore was another impressive combo guard in the Team 6 rotation with ability to make solid reads and make things happen at the guard spot. He showed he could operate with and without the ball in his hands with his ability to get to the paint and make plays around the rim just as well as he could spot up on the perimeter and knock down shots. He’s a name to track at Cary Academy in NC’s 2027 class this season.
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