2025 Watch List: Next Up, Part I
The Top 50 of the 2025 rankings in the state of North Carolina was a tough list to make. Take a look at Part I of some names to keep an eye on to move up on the watch list…
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThe Top 50 of the 2025 rankings in the state of North Carolina was a tough list to make. Take a look at Part I of some names to keep an eye on to move up on the watch list in the near future.
Are you deserving of more attention/exposure? DM your stats, highlights, and name to @heregojayagain on Twitter.
Romello Pegues Romello Pegues 6'0" | CG Triton | 2025 NC | 5’11 Guard | Triton High
Pegues has a teammate that’s already made it into the ranks, but he’s not far off himself given what he can do. He was a name to keep an eye on as well in the Triton rotation, putting up 5.8 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 1.5 apg and 1.1 spg as a presence in the backcourt. He’ll make quite the backcourt mate alongside Quashaun Williams Quashaun Williams 5'10" | CG Clayton | 2025 State NC in the near future.
Gevonte Ware Gevonte Ware 6'9" | C 1 of 1 Academy | 2025 State #150 Nation NC | 6’8 Forward/Center | 1 of 1 Academy
Ware is an emerging big man to keep an eye on over at 1 of 1 Academy in Indian Trail. He’s a mobile prospect with a ton of potential as a playmaker, scorer and rim-protector with his best basketball ahead of him.
Omaurie Phillips Omaurie Phillips 6'5" | SF Farmville Central | 2025 State NC | 6’3 Forward/Wing | Farmville Central High
Phillips got lost in the shuffle a bit with the Farmville Central Jaguars in 2021-22 though he did manage to get his feet wet with some experience on the varsity stage. He’ll be a name to watch this summer on the grassroots scene as well.
Nate Jarrell Nate Jarrell 5'9" | PG Ashley | 2025 NC | 5’9 Point Guard | Ashley High
Jarrell is a shifty floor general that knows how to make his presence felt on both ends of the floor over at Ashley High. He should make his varsity debut in 2022-23 after making waves on the JV level. His range on the perimeter is something to marvel at.
John Lash John Lash 6'5" | PF Charlotte Christian | 2025 State NC | 6’5 Forward | Charlotte Christian School
Lash is a versatile name that’s just scratching the surface of what he can do over at Charlotte Christian School. He was close to making the final cut in the Top 50 but don’t be surprised if he moves above that mark when the rankings expand to 100 prospects following the grassroots season.