NCHSAA All-State Teams: 4A

The NCHSAA season has finally concluded and the 4A state title game was exciting as ever. Here's a look at who stood out from the 4A level in the state playoffs.  Most Outstanding Player: Silas Demary III Silas Demary III 6'4" | CG Millbrook | 2023 NC | 6’4 Guard | Millbrook The 4A State Title game came down to the final play and Silas Demary III Silas Demary III 6'4" | CG Millbrook | 2023 NC was the hero, coming up with the final steal and layup to seal the 67-65 victory in overtime. He’s a gamer guard that gets it done.  1st Team Point Guard: Evan Smith Evan Smith 6'2" | PG Ardrey Kell | 2022 State NC | Ardrey Kell Smith is a true point guard that fills up the stat sheet. He put up eight points, nine assists and five rebounds showed why he’s such a highly-ranked prospect in the 2022 class at the point guard spot. As he shows off his offensive arsenal more, look for his stock to continue to grow. Guard: Silas Demary III Silas Demary III 6'4" | CG Millbrook | 2023 NC | Millbrook Demary finished with a game-high 22 points while showing off his ability to make an impact on both ends. He’s due to make waves after moving into the 2023 class. Wing: Eric Van Der Heijden Eric Van Der Heijden 6'9" | SF Millbrook | 2021 State #235 Nation NC | Millbrook Van der Heijden fouled out in the state final, but he still managed to put up 21 points and knock down five 3-pointers to pace the scoring attack on the wing. He’ll be one to keep an eye on next fall at Louisville.  Forward: Elijah Gray Elijah Gray 6'8" | SF Ardrey Kell | 2022 State NC | Ardrey Kell Gray is a versatile forward prospect that finished with a double-double despite the result. He finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds while showing off his length and ability to make things happen when the ball comes his way. Center: Peyton Gerald Peyton Gerald 6'8" | PF Ardrey Kell | 2021 State NC | Ardrey Kell Gerald is an underrated big man that’s still unsigned in the 2021 class despite what he’s done at Ardrey Kell. He’s an active force on both ends that posted 13,7 ppg, 7.5 rpg and 1.9 bpg showing off his athleticism and ability to operate in the paint.  2nd Team Point Guard: Chris Daniels Chris Daniels 6'1" | PG Millbrook | 2021 State NC | Millbrook Daniels is an unsigned floor general that did damage running the point guard spot for Millbrook in 2020-21. He finished out his career averaging 13.8 ppg, 4.4 apg, 4.2 rpg and 2.6 spg in 2020-21. He’s a high IQ playmaker that can operate on all three levels. Guard: Knoah Carver Knoah Carver 6'2" | SF Charlotte Country Day | 2021 State NC | Ardrey Kell Carver came up big in the backcourt for Ardrey Kell, despite the outcome. He showed off his ability to stroke it from deep with five made 3-pointers, finishing with 19 points in the state final. He’s another unsigned name still on the board. Wing: Redford Dunton Redford Dunton 6'6" | SF Millbrook | 2021 State NC | Millbrook Dunton showed off his ability to space out the floor as another perimeter threat for Millbrook this season. He knocked down two 3-pointers and finished with 10 points in their state title victory. He posted 18.8 ppg and 7.0 rpg in 2020-21. Forward: Chris Ford Chris Ford 6'5" | SF North Mecklenburg | 2021 State NC | North Mecklenburg Ford was still a dominant presence in the frontcourt for North Mecklenburg in the NCHSAA 4A Playoffs. He put up 16 points in their loss to Ardrey Kell and 11 points and 11 rebounds against South Mecklenburg in the semifinals. Center: Jeremy Gregory Jeremy Gregory 6'8" | PF North Mecklenburg | 2022 State NC | North Mecklenburg Gregory was still unstoppable in the playoffs despite the Patriots falling to Ardrey Kell in the 4A Region Finals. He finished with 25 points and 18 rebounds. He’s a big man due for a big spring/summer on the grassroots stage.