New Faces in the 2023 Rankings, Part I
The 2023 class in North Carolina is gearing up to make a splash on the 2021-22 high school season. Here’s a look at Part I of the New Faces in the 2023 rankings. No. 3 Brandon Gardner Brandon Gardner…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 class in North Carolina is gearing up to make a splash on the 2021-22 high school season. Here’s a look at Part I of the New Faces in the 2023 rankings.
No. 3 Brandon Gardner Brandon Gardner 6'7" | PF Christ The King | 2023 #112 Nation NY | Word of God Academy
Gardner is a new face in the 2023 rankings at No. 3 after joining the Word of God Academy rotation this past offseason. He’s a prospect that’s got a very high ceiling given his ability to defend and attack the paint on both ends. He’s due for a strong 2021-22 season after a strong sophomore campaign that saw him pick up over 20 Division I offers.
No. 19 Leslie Owens Jr Leslie Owens Jr 6'6" | SF 212 Sports Academy | 2023 FL . | Elevation Prep (NJ)
Owens Jr. makes the leap into the prep school realm over to Elevation Prep in New Jersey after He’s a 6-foot-5 wing with a solid frame and athleticism that’s shown a ton of promise getting downhill and making plays, especially in transition. As he shows his consistency in the mid-range and perimeter area, look for his recruitment to blossom in the class.
No. 24 Anthony Robinson Anthony Robinson 6'8" | C Christ School | 2022 NC | Christ School
Robinson is due to make quite the splash at the Christ School in 2021-22. He’s a long, wiry forward that can get up and down the floor in a hurry, using his 6-foot-9 length to make plays at the rim. He likes to finish with authority and has proven able to knock down shots in the mid-range and on the perimeter. He’s a big man to watch in the 2023 class.
No. 26 Graham Worland Graham Worland 6'6" | SF Moravian Prep | 2023 GA | Greensboro Day
Worland is a mover into the 2023 class after moving over to Greensboro Day from the public school space. He’s done damage already on the grassroots stage with Team Charlotte . He’s a versatile prospect at 6-foot-6 that can play inside and out and gives Greensboro Day another interior threat for 2021-22.
No. 61 Darius Kane Darius Kane 6'2" | CG High Point Christian | 2023 State NC | High Point Christian Academy
Kane is set to strengthen the High Point Christian Academy backcourt in a rotation that features Thomas McIntosh Thomas McIntosh 6'7" | PF High Point Christian | 2022 State NC . Kane is a quick lead guard that can get downhill and create off the bounce for himself and others. He’s got a chance to lead a solid group in 2021-22. Look for Kane and McIntosh to be quite the 1-2 punch in the pick-and-roll/pop game.