Names to know in the Hoop State (Underclassmen Edition)
With the high school season coming to a sudden halt, here’s a look at some underclassmen names to know in the state of North Carolina. 2021 Guard Bradlee Haskell Bradlee Haskell 6'2" | CG Pinecrest | 2021 State NC –…
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Continue ReadingWith the high school season coming to a sudden halt, here’s a look at some underclassmen names to know in the state of North Carolina.
2021 Guard Bradlee Haskell Bradlee Haskell 6'2" | CG Pinecrest | 2021 State NC – Pinecrest
Haskell starred for Pinecrest in the playoffs as he led them past some of the top guards in the class and took home District 8 Player of the Year in the process. He produced a combined 69 points to knock off Heritage and Leesville Road in the NCHSAA Playoffs while putting others in the state on notice.
2022 Forward Brandon White Brandon White 6'10" | PF Donda Academy | 2023 #146 Nation NC – North Rowan
Teh 6-foot-10 big man turned heads last season with his ability to protect the rim on defense and attack the rim on offense. He’s starting to turn heads already as he’s reeled in offers already from Virginia Tech and Western Kentucky. He’s a big man to watch in the 2022 class.
2021 Guard Daylen Berry Daylen Berry 6'4" | CG Panther Creek | 2021 State NC – Panther Creek
6-foot-3 guard Daylen Berry Daylen Berry 6'4" | CG Panther Creek | 2021 State NC is slowly learning how to make an impact on both ends with his talent. He’s a microwave on the offensive end with his ability to create on all three levels. On defense, he uses his length and athleticism to block shots and defend with pressure. Berry earned an offer from UNC-Greensboro during the regular season and is sure to earn more as the recruiting process grinds on.
2021 Guard Breon Pass Breon Pass 6'1" | PG Reidsville | 2021 State #193 Nation NC – Reidsville
Pass is a prospect that has the type of energy that brings his teammates along with him for the ride. His energy is contagious on the floor as is his winner’s mindset. He produced 21.1 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 7.3 apg and 3.2 spg in 2019-20. He holds offers from NC State, East Carolina and Elon.
2021 Guard Camian Shell Camian Shell 5'10" | PG Winston-Salem Christian | 2022 State NC – Parkland
Shell is an electric guard that makes things happen with the ball in his hands. He was recognized for his game-winning plays and stellar play in the backcourt by earning the Piedmont Triad Conference Player of the Year. He put up 21.0 ppg and made waves for the Mustangs during the 2019-20 season.
2021 Guard Kadyn Dawkins Kadyn Dawkins 5'9" | CG Eastern Guilford | 2021 State NC – Eastern Guilford
Dawkins is listed ar just 5-foot-9 but he makes up for it with his ability to create off the dribble on all three levels. He’s put up a number of 30-point and 40-point efforts this season while making it look effortless with his ability to keep the game simple. He’s a guard that should make a next-level coach look good.
2021 Wing D’Marco Dunn D’Marco Dunn 6'4" | CG Westover | 2021 State #75 Nation NC – Westover
6-foot-4 wing D’Marco Dunn D’Marco Dunn 6'4" | CG Westover | 2021 State #75 Nation NC is a prospect with big-time potential as a slasher and stat sheet stuffer at Westover. Dunn’s play throughout the 2019-20 season earned him District 4 Player of the Year as decided by the NCBCA. He’s another prospect due for quite a break out since earning offers from VCU, North Carolina A&T, East Carolina, UC Riverside, UTEP and Vanderbilt.
2022 Wing Chase Lowe Chase Lowe 6'4" | SF Weddington | 2022 State NC – Weddington
Lowe is quite an intriguing wing prospect with his ability to fill up the stat sheet and shoot at volume. He put up 16.3 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 4.5 apg, 2.4 spg and 1.0 bpg for Weddington this past season and took home 1st Team honors in District 9 by season’s end. He’s a breakout prospect after posting nine double-doubles in his second year on the varsity level.
2022 Guard Cade Tyson – Piedmont
Tyson is a guard that’s coming along nicely for Piedmont. He put together a 34-point, 15-rebound performance this past February to show the growth he’s made over the high school season. He’ll be a name to keep an eye on, especially on the summer circuit with Team Curry.
2023 Point Guard Keenan Wilkins Keenan Wilkins 5'11" | PG Christ School | 2024 State NC – Hendersonville
Hendersonville has a few young prospects to keep an eye on and Keenan Wilkins Keenan Wilkins 5'11" | PG Christ School | 2024 State NC is the younger of the two at the point guard spot. The 5-foot-8 guard put up 17.9 ppg, 2.9 spg, 2.6 rpg and 1.7 apg as a freshman for the Bearcats as one of their top scorers. He’ll be one to watch over the next few seasons.
2023 Guard Jahreece Lynch Jahreece Lynch 6'2" | CG North Surry | 2023 State NC – North Surry
Lynch will be a name to get to know in the state over the next few seasons. He was one of only two freshmen in the state to appear one an NCBCA All-District squad. He led the way in scoring and steals this season with 15.9 ppg and 3.1 spg to go along with 5.0 rpg and 2.0 apg.