Beach Ball Classic: Standouts, Part III
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With conference season heating up, some prospects are prime for strong runs in the state of North Carolina. Here’s a look at the final part of standouts from the Beach Ball Classic. Tristin Harkins Tristin Harkins 6'2" | PG Pine…
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Continue ReadingWith conference season heating up, some prospects are prime for strong runs in the state of North Carolina. Here’s a look at the final part of standouts from the Beach Ball Classic.
Tristin Harkins Tristin Harkins 6'2" | PG Pine Forest | 2022 State NC | 6’1 Point Guard | Cape Fear Christian Academy | 2022
Harkins has come along nicely at the point guard spot. He opened with 15 points, four rebounds and two steals against Gray Collegiate then followed that up with 10 points, four steals, two rebounds and two assists against Carolina Forest. As he finds his confidence as a leader and playmaker, look for his recruitment to grow with the Eagles.
Caden Bell Caden Bell 6'2" | CG NC GBBA | 2024 State NC | 6’2 Guard | Cape Fear Christian Academy | 2023
Bell is a guard that’s learning to be more than an athletic slasher. When he’s going to the rim off the bounce, he’s hard to stop already but as teams key in on his knack for finishing at the rim, he’s found ways to be effective as a passer and shooter on the wing. He knocked three 3-pointers while averaging 9.6 ppg in the Beach Ball Classic. He posted nine points, six rebounds and five assists against Cannon School. He’s a guard in the 2023 class to track.
Khalil Marshall Khalil Marshall 6'1" | PG Lake Norman Christian | 2022 State NC | 6’1 Point Guard | Word of God | 2022
Marshall showed his growth as a scoring threat but proved himself even moreso as a top defender in the 2022 class. He averaged 3.3 steals per contest across their three games, finishing with a total of 10 while operating as the floor general on both ends. He’s a guard that gets up under opponents and forces pressure for the entire game.
Nikolas Graves Nikolas Graves 6'3" | PG Greensboro Day | 2022 State NC | 6’3 Point Guard | Greensboro Day School | 2022
Graves showed his growth as an aggressive scorer in Greensboro Day School’s victory over Carolina Forest. He finished with 12 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals while leading the way at the point guard spot. Look for his name to continue to grow in the class as conference action ramps up for the Bengals.
C.J. Collins C.J. Collins 6'11" | C Greensboro Day | 2022 State NC | 6’9 Forward/Center | Greensboro Day School | 2022
Collins is a raw talent on the offensive end with good instincts as a rebounder and paint protector on the defensive end. He’s still finding his way and learning what he can do on the floor. As he learns footwork and how to play big in the post, he’ll be another prospect to track at Greensboro Day School.
Austin Swartz Austin Swartz 6'5" | SG Cannon | 2024 State #40 Nation NC | 6’3 Point Guard | Cannon School | 2024
Swartz is a spark for the Cannon School off the bench despite his youth as a member of the 2024 class. He’s a familiar face from numerous Big Shots events from this past spring/summer and has a ton of carryover from what he does on the grassroots stage. He opened with 11 points and two rebounds off the bench. He put up 10 points and two steals on two made 3-pointers in the starting rotation against N. Myrtle Beach. He’ll be an emerging name to watch at Cannon School.