The top prospect in the state of North Carolina checks in at No. 36 in the latest SCNext 2028 Rankings update; suiting up with Game Elite on the 3SSB stage this cycle; a force to be reckoned with on the interior; finishes strong around the rim and can emerge as a double-double machine in the near future

We recently ranked Xavier Hall Xavier Hall 6'9" | C Davidson Day | 2028 State #36 Nation NC as the top 2028 in North Carolina and it’s easy to see why when viewing. Hall is a possesses supreme physical gifts with his 6’10” frame, long arms, and elite hands. Despite his size, he’s mobile enough to recover defensively and doesn’t get abused on the perimeter like one would think. He anchors the defense, secures many rebounds for his team, and on the offensive end he’s a quality low post option. He does his best work in the dunker spot where he catches everything and finishes with purpose above the rim. Hall is still getting faster in his movement and developing his touch beyond the rim but there is so much to like early on for the young big man from NC.

Hall will rise in our next 2028 update and he backed that up with his performance for Game Elite 3SSB 16u guiding his team to a 3-1 record as he averaged 10.8 Points, 8.3 Rebounds, 1.5 Assists, 0.5 Steals, and 4.0 Blocks per game while shooting 69% from the floor in the process. Hall is a physically dominant big man who knows exactly who he is out there on the floor. He imposes himself on the block offensively, wearing down his opposition over the course of the game. He’s super engaged on the glass at both ends of the floor and utilizes his frame to box opponents out. Hall did struggle from the free throw line (47%) and if he can improve on that over time he’ll become essentially unguardable from inside of 10 feet. Hall is a national level prospect and is starting to get the recognition for it.

Hall is a physical specimen and his skillset has done a whole lot of catching up with his natural gifts. Davidson Day has one of North Carolina’s most talented rosters and Hall consistently stands out. This group has played a really tough schedule and come into the playoffs as the #5 seed in the NCISAA 3A bracket with a 20-11 record on the season. Hall is a classic throwback big man that has bruising ability in the post combined with real footwork and touch around the rim. He tries to finish with power when given the chance, he sets great screens at different angles and in different spots on the floor. Hall is a bully on the boards and has vastly improved his mobility/conditioning, allowing him to switch out on occasion and play bigger minutes as he’s so valuable to this group. Hall is starting to establish himself as a national level prospect, leading Davidson Day to a 3A State Title would only further cement that.

Word out of North Carolina has been that Hall is turning another corner with his play this winter and he lived up to the billing with a strong two-way effort despite a narrow loss to nationally-ranked Paul VI (VA). Hall took a bit to settle into the game but ultimately established himself as a powerful and skilled force around the rim, scoring 12 points to go along with 9 rebounds and 6 blocks. He showed strong fundamentals as a scorer on the block and via offensive rebounds, keeping the ball high and finishing with soft touch using either hand. Defensively, he was consistently in the right position with good technique as a rim protector to block shots without fouling. Still growing and steadily improving his conditioning, Hall has a chance to develop into one of the more imposing frontcourt presences in his class nationally.

One of the strongest big men to come through North Carolina in a long time, Xavier Hall Xavier Hall 6'9" | C Davidson Day | 2028 State #36 Nation NC went into the matchup with Southeastern Prep and simply looked the part against one of the most talented teams in America. Hall is true throwback, a bruiser, soft hands, does all of his work around the rim, and a truly physically imposing rebounder on both backboards. Hall finished with 14 Points and 5 Rebounds while going 5-9 from the floor in the loss. 4 of those 5 rebounds were on the offensive end, where he uses his super strong frame to carve out space amongst the trees. Hall is continuing to get more and more high level experience, he’s passed all of the tests so far and should continue to establish himself as one of the top bigs in 2028 nationally.

One of the most physically imposing sophomores in the country. A 6’9” post with a big frame, long arms, and real strength. Hall already dominates the paint on both ends: seals deep for easy buckets, finishes through contact with either hand, and overwhelms smaller bigs in the post. Excellent rebounder in traffic who starts transition with outlets. Defensively, he anchors Davidson Day’s frontcourt and makes their 2-3 zone suffocating while also altering everything at the rim and cleaning the glass.

Opened the season with 18 points in a blowout win and has the look of the most dominant true big in North Carolina regardless of class. The frame, power, and motor scream high-major center long-term. Early stock is skyrocketing, and 2028 kids this big and this physical don’t grow on trees.

8p 6r in 14 mins

-Great frame and body, soft touch in the key. Battled well for rebounds and knew where the ball was coming off, great set of hands. Thought he had a nice balance of footwork and finishing moves as well as athleticism to guard his yard well on the defensive end of the floor. 

Dominant paint presence already who can fill up the stat sheet in a variety of ways; really set to anchor the Team CP3 frontcourt with his length/athleticism; can finish in traffic with ease already with his HM strength/frame; posted 19 double-doubles in 24 games in 2024-25 with Lakewood High

Hall is a high-upside prospect whose blend of size, athleticism, and timing makes him a standout interior force. At 6’9″, he combines elite length with fluid mobility, allowing him to protect the rim at a high level and dominate the glass. Hall is a natural shot-blocker with excellent instincts, often altering shots without fouling. Offensively, he finishes efficiently around the basket and shows promise in pick-and-roll situations. His soft hands and developing footwork make him a reliable target in the paint. Hall runs the floor well in transition and competes with a high motor.