NCAA East-West All-Star Basketball Player and Coaches Bios

2021 NCCA All-Star Women’s Basketball
East Women
Isa Banks
Isa…Clinton…6-0…F…coached by Chris Owens…as senior, named All-District, All-County, All-Conference, Conference MVP, County MVP, team captain…averaged 15.6 PPG, 1.8 APG, 9.4 RPG, 3.2 SPG, 2.9 BPG…as junior, named All-District, All-County, All-Conference, County MVP, Conference MVP, team MVP and captain…as sophomore, named All-County, All-Conference…member of JROTC (Command Sargent Major), Drill Team, Saber Team, Color Guard, CTE Honor Society…Peer Leader…Principal’s List / AB Honor throughout high school…scholarship to Elizabeth City State University where she will major in athletic training or physical therapy…wants to pursue a career as a professional basketball player or as an athletic trainer for professional players. Erran Joseph is her role model…favorite college athlete is Zia Cooke…favorite pro is Jayson Tatum…says “I’m really excited and honored about being on the team. I’ve been playing ball for the past few years because I enjoyed it. I thank God for all the opportunities that have come along with it. This is a big bonus. I hope that this gives me the chance to show who I am as a player to those watching and who I am as a person to the other players.”

TJ Eichelberger
TJ…St. Pauls…5-7…G…coached by Mike Moses…scored 1,723 career points…as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, All 910…averaged 14 PPG, 6 RPG…as junior, named All-Conference, All-County…averaged 13 PPG, 8 RPG…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-County, Robeson County Player of the Year…member of National Honor Society…scholarship to Fayetteville State University…undecided about college major…wants to pursue a career in medicine…her mom and sister are her role models…favorite college athlete is Aari McDonald…favorite pro athlete is Kevin Durant…says “I’m exited and honored to be selected for this game. It has been a goal of mine to play well enough to be selected. My freshman year Coach Moses made this one of my goals, and we did it, so it feels great. The East-West game is like the McDonalds All American game for the state of North Carolina, so it’s really a big deal to us here. I’m not sure what to expect, but I know it’s going to be great whatever it is. I look forward to bonding with the players that made it and making some life-long connections.”

Jordan Moriah Everett
Jordan…EE Smith…6-0… F…coached by Latanya “Dee” Hardy…as senior, named All-County, All Conference…averaged 11.6 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 3 APG, 2.3 SPG…as junior, averaged 5.4 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.0 APG in injury-shorted season…named Player of the week…as sophomore, averaged 6 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 2 APG, 1 SPG…member of the Jack and Jill of America (Foundation Chair), Key Club (Pres.), Student Government (Treasurer & Class Rep), National Honor Society, Top 20 in Class, Cumberland Co Academy of Scholars, Fayetteville State Upward Bound Math & Science Academy, UNC Chapel Hill Project Renaissance and Project Uplift Program, NC State Textile Summer Exploration Program…academic scholarship to attend NC State where she will major in Textile Technology…plans to pursue a career in the textile industry, designing and producing clothing that protects and ensures mobility for citizens to excel…favorite college athlete is Jayda Boyd…favorite pro athlete is Candace Parker…says “I am honored to be chosen and recognized as one the best players in the East. It is such an honor. I am expecting to gain new friendships, a good learning experience, and memories I will cherish for a lifetime.”

Janiya Foskey
Janiya…Farmville Central…6-1…C…coached by Larry Williford…as senior, named All-Conference…averaged 12 PPG, 5 BPG, 4 SPG…as junior, played for state championship team…as sophomore named Most Improved…scholarship to Catawba College where she will major in computer science…wants to pursue a career in the WNBA or in computer science…her parents are her role models…her favorite college athlete is Zia Cooke…favorite pro athlete is Candace Parker…says “I’m really excited to play in the all-star game. This is a great accomplishment along with so many other players to represent the East. I expect to meet new friends!”

Morgan Graham
Morgan…Southeast Raleigh…6-0…C…coached by Nicole Sampson…as senior, named All-Conference, team captain…averaged 19 PPG, 3 BPG, 2 APG…as junior, played on co-state championship team…averaged 11 points…as sophomore, received NC Farm Bureau Insurance Sportsmanship Award…also competed in track and field…member of Debate Club, Yearbook Staff…A/B Honor Roll throughout high school…Top Teens in America…scholarship to Fayetteville State University where she will major in communication and multi-media studies…wants to pursue a career with a major company and be a reporter for sports events all over the world, or maybe become a dental hygienist…Carla Yarborough is her role model…favorite college athletes are Didi Richardson and Nalyssa Smith…favorite pro athlete is A’ja Wilson…says “I am very honored to be representing my team, school, and community. I believe it will be a great way to end my high school career. I am looking forward to getting feedback and coaching from the coaches before I head off to play at the collegiate level.”

Ashara Hayes
Ashara…Jack Britt…5-10…F…coached by Nattlie McArthur…as senior, named All-Region, All-Conference…averaged 15.2 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.7 APG, 2.4 SPG, 2.6 BPG…as junior, named All-Conference, averaged 9.1 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.6 SPG, 1.1 BPG…as sophomore, named All-Conference…averaged 10 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 2.1 APG, 2.7 SPG, .08 BPG…14 times named Player of the Game…Ms. Hustle Award recipient at Phenom Girl Camp 2018…scholarship to Fayetteville State University where she will major in biology…wants to pursue a career in the WNBA or play professionally overseas or become an athletic trainer…her parents and high school coaching staff are her role models…favorite college athlete is Aari McDonald…favorite pro athlete is Candace Parker…says “I feel blessed to be selected for this all-star game. I am expecting to gain experience from playing against other great players in the state.”

Virginia Grace McAllister
Virginia…Swansboro…5-8…G…coached by Kim Miller…as senior, named All-District, All-Area, All-Conference, State Farm Player of the Month, Player of the Week…averaged 13.2 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1 BPG…as junior, named All-Conference, All-Area…averaged 12.2 PPG, 12.2 RPG, 2.4 APG…as sophomore, averaged 3.6 PPG, 1/7 RPG, 1 APG…also ran track her freshman, sophomore, and junior years…member of National Technical Honor Society…Honor Roll and Principal’s List throughout high school…Scholar Athlete…scholarship to Fayetteville State University where she will major in pre-med…wants to pursue a career as an OB/GYN…her brother is her role model…favorite college athlete is Dana Evans…favorite pro athlete is LeBron James…says “I feel very excited to be playing with some of the other best players in the state. I expect to gain a lot of experience during this trip and to have a ton of super competitive fun.

Shaylin Pollock
Shaylin…Southwest Onslow…5-9…PG…coached by Chris Williams…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District, Daily News All-Area, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 16.4 PPG, 10 RPG, 1 BPG, 4 SPG, 4 APG…as junior, named All-Conference, Daily News All-Area…averaged 21.2 PPG, 10 RPG, 1 BPG, 3 SPG, 3 APG…also named All-Conference in volleyball and softball…member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Buddy Club…Honor Roll throughout high school…undecided about college choice…plans to major in biology…wants to pursue a career in the medical field…her mother is her role model…favorite college athlete is Zia Cook…favorite pro athlete is Stephen Curry…says “I’m excited to be in the all-star game, and I hope to gain more knowledge of the game playing with outstanding coaching and players.”

Diamond Thomas
Diamond…Knightdale…5-5…PG…coached by Martin Fasion…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Conference Defensive Player of the Year, team captain and MVP…averaged 27.5 PPG, 3.2 APG, 5.8 RPG, 5 SPG…as junior, named All-District, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, team captain…as sophomore, named All-Conference, team captain and MVP…Academic All-Conference…scholarship to NC Central University where she will major in criminal justice…wants to pursue a career in the WNBA…her brother is her role model…favorite college athlete is Paige Bueckers…favorite pro athlete is Kyrie Irving…says “It’s a great honor to be selected to play in the all-star game. It’s like a dream come true to actually play against the best players in North Carolina. Participating in the game, I will be afforded the opportunity to find out how it will be playing against college athletes.”

Meredith Wooten
Meredith…Princeton…5-4…G…coached by Paula Wooten…as a senior, named All-Conference…played on state championship team…averaged 19 PPG, 4 RPG, 5.5 APG…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 22 PPG, 5 RPG, 5 APG…as sophomore, averaged 18 PPG, 4 RPG, 5 APG…also named All-Conference in softball…member of Beta Club, First Priority, Health Teen Relations…plans to attend JCC where she will major in elementary education…her brother Michael is her role model…favorite college athlete is Aari McDonald…favorite pro athlete is Sabrina Ionescu…says “It is an honor to be chosen to play in the all-star game. I am looking forward to playing with some of the best athletes in the East.”

West Team
Shakira Baskerville
Shakira…West Forsyth…6-1…F…coached by Brittany Hudson…as senior, named NCBCA All-State – 2nd team, All-District, All-Conference, Winston-Salem Journal All-Area, Conference Player of the Year, District Player of the Year, Area Player of the Year…Carolinas Classic All-Star Game selection…averaged 20.8 PPG, 11.3 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.9 BPG, 1.1 SPG…as junior, named All-Conference, All District, Winston-Salem Journal All-Northwest, team captain…led conference in scoring and rebounding…averaged 24.6 PPG, 12.6 RPG, 2.4 APG, 2.1 SPG, 2.2 BPG…as sophomore, named All-District, All-Conference…played on state championship team…A/B Honor Roll…scholarship to High Point University where she will major in exercise science…wants to pursue a career in the exercise science field…her mom is her role model…Skyler Curran is her favorite college athlete…Maya Moore is her favorite pro athlete…says “I’m very excited to play in the all-star game. I’m looking forward to meeting the team and playing with some of the best players in the state. I’m hoping to gain experience and learn more about the game from my coaches and teammates. I want to represent West Forsyth and High Point University well.”

Emily Carver
Emily…Enka…5-9…G…coached by Kyle Reagan…scored 2,346 career points…as senior, named NCBCA All-State, All-District, All-Conference, District Player of the Year, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 21.9 PPG, 3.5 APG, 6.9 RPG, 4.9 SPG, 0.6 BPG…as junior, named All-District, All-Conference, District Player of the Year, Conference Player of the Year, Western NC Player of the Year…a sophomore, named District Player of the Year, Western NC Player of the Year…also played volleyball (4-year starter, 2-time All-Conference)…twice named Enka’s Female Athlete of the Year…member of National Honor Society, Student Government, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Leadership…scholarship to Appalachian State University where she will major in exercise science…wants to pursue a career as a pediatric PA…her mom is her role model…favorite college athlete is Cameron Brink…favorite pro athlete is Sabrina Ionescu…says “I am so excited to be able to experience this. It will be great to play against the best players in the state. I want to gain the experience of playing against really high-level talent.”

Maddie Dillinger
Maddie…Cuthbertson…6-1…F…coached by Joel Allen…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference, Enquirer Journal Player of the Year, UCHoops.com Player of the Year…averaged 14.9 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 4 APG, 3.4 SPG…as junior, named All-Conference, Enquirer Journal Player of the Year, UCHoops.com Player of the Year…averaged 13.7 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 2.4 APG, 2. SPG…as sophomore, named All-Conference, Enquirer Journal All-County, UCHoops.com All-County…averaged 13.6 PPG, 6.7 RPG,1.3 APG, 1.6 SPG…also played volleyball…Cavalier Pride Award recipient…member of FFA, FCA…scholarship to Lenoir-Rhyne University where she will major in biology…wants to pursue a career as a large animal veterinarian…favorite pro athlete is Greg Olsen…says “I am very excited and honored to be a part of this game. I am thrilled to be recognized as one of the top players in the West and can’t wait to play with other amazing athletes. When I play in this game, I’m looking forward to playing with other women who can make me better and prepare me for the intensity of the collegiate game.”

Mariah Frazier
Mariah…Dudley…6-0…G…coached by Frank McNeil…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference, News & Record All-Area and POY, team captain and Def POY, Triad Player of the Week…selected to Carolinas All-Star Game and Triad All-Star Classic…averaged 14.3 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4 APG, 3.8 SPG…as junior, named All-Conf, News & Record All-Area, Conf Def POY, team captain…averaged 13.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 3 APG, 3.6 SPG…as sophomore, named All-Conf, team captain and Def POY…averaged 12.2 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 5 APG, 3.2 SPG…member of National Society of High School Scholars…Scholar Athlete (4 years)…dual high school student – will obtain a high school diploma and an Associate Degree in Applied Science from GTCC…scholarship to Appalachian State where she will major in business administration…wants to pursue a career in law, hoping to be a judge and sit on the Supreme Court…says “Being selected to play in the all-star game is a blessing and something I dreamed of since 7th grade. I have been a spectator throughout the years, and this has always been a goal of mine. I’m looking forward to playing with and against some high-level talent and gaining some friendships that will possibly last a lifetime.”

Adair Garrison
Adair…Freedom…6-1…C…coached by Amber Reddick…as senior, named All-County, All-Conference…averaged 12 PPG, 9 RPG, 2 APG, 1 SPG…as junior, named All-County, All-Conference, Freedom Christmas Invitational All-Tournament…averaged 10 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 1.2 APG, 1.1 SPG…as sophomore, named All-County, All-Conference, Freedom Christmas Invitational All-Tournament, Coaches vs. Cancer Shootout Player of the Game…averaged 10 PPG, 5 RPG, 1 APG, 1.3 SPG…member of SGA (President), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Spirit Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters…scholarship to Appalachian State University where she will major in athletic Administrion…wants to pursue a career in athletic administration, hopefully working her way of to becoming NCCA commissioner…her mom his her role model…favorite college athlete is Elisa Cunane…favorite pro athlete is Sabrina Ionescu…says “I am honored to be chosen to play in this event. To be chosen and recognized as one of the best players in the West is such an honor. I am expecting to gain from this experience new friendships, a good learning experience, and memories I will cherish for a lifetime.”

Danisha Hemphill
Danisha…Freedom…5-9…G…coached by Amber Reddick…as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, County Player of the Year, Female Co-Athlete of the Year…averaged 21 PPG, 2 APG, 6 RPG… .770 free throw percentage…as sophomore, named All-Conference…also competed in volleyball, softball, and track and field…member of Anchor Club, HOSA…NC Scholar…plans to attend UNC Charlotte where she will major in pre-kinesiology…wants to pursue a career as a physical therapist…her mother is her role model…favorite college athlete is Dana Evans…favorite pro athlete is Aja Wilson…says “I feel honored, blessed, and excited to be a part of the all-star game. I expect to gain more knowledge about the game of basketball and new friendships. This will be an amazing experience.”

Finley Lefevers
Finley…Hickory…5-11…F…coached by Barbara Helms…as senior, averaged 17 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 2 SPG, 2 APG…scholarship to Queens University where she will major in sports medicine or design…wants to pursue a career in basketball, possibly as a coach, or in the design field…favorite college athlete is Katie Lou Samuelson…favorite pro athlete is Candace Parker…says “I feel very honored that I will be able to participate in the event. I hope to gain relationships with my teammates and learn from them.”

Diamond Monroe
Diamond…Dudley…5-9…G…coached by Frank McNeil…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District, All-Area…selected to Triad All-Star Team…averaged 14.4 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 3.6 APG, 4.4 SPG…as junior, named All-Conference, Haeco Invitational All-Tournament…averaged 11.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 2.3 APG, 3.7 SPG…as sophomore, averaged 10.6 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.9 APG, 2.8 SPG…also competed in track and field…member of National Honor Society…scholarship to Elon University where she will major in business and marketing…wants to pursue a career in stock brokerage and entrepreneurship…Nipsey Hustle, Tupac Shakur, and Lauren London are her role models…favorite college athlete is Didi Richards…favorite pro athlete is Lebron James…says “It is truly an honor to be selected to play, especially since I have seen so many other high school greats play this game. I am expecting to pick up various skills and knowledge from playing the other players that were selected for this event.”

Jadyn Murray
Jadyn…Northwest Guilford…6-1…C…coached by Haley Hackett…as senior, named All-District, Greensboro News & Record HSXTRA, All-Area, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…selected to Piedmont Triad All-Star Classic team…averaged 14 PPG, 12 RPG…member of National Honor Society…2-time Teacher Choice Award recipient…scholarship to Johns Hopkins University where she will major in chemistry…wants to pursue a career as a pediatrician…her mom is her role model…favorite college athlete is Elizabeth Kitley…favorite pro athlete is Serena Williams…says “I’m honored to be selected to play in this prestigious game. I’m excited to further my game knowledge and play with other talented players.”

Lydia Stucker
Lydia…Western Alamance…5-6… G…coached by Joel Haskins…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 20 PPG…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, NC Select 60, Times-News All-Area, Lincoln Charter Holiday Tournament MVP…averaged 15.3 PPG…as sophomore, team Breakthrough Performance of the Year Award recipient…also competed in tennis and was named All-Conference in cross country and soccer…Top Ten Class of 2021…member of NHS, Kids Helping Kids, YoungLIfe, Lakeview Youth Group…earned an Associate of Arts degree through dual enrollment…plans to attend NC State where she will major in mathematics and minor in sports science…wants to pursue a career working with athletes in some way, possibly in sports analytics or as a physician’s assistant…her father, Todd Stucker, is her role model…favorite college athlete is Hunter McIntosh…favorite pro athlete is Drew Brees…says “I am honored to be invited to play in the all-star game, and I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to play. I view this as my last career game, as I chose not to continue playing basketball or soccer at the college level.”

2021 NCCA All-Star Men’s Basketball
East Team

Daylan Askew
Daylan…Hertford County…6-4, 160…G…coached by Charles Simmons…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference…averaged 20 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 2.3 APG, 3.2 SPG, 0.6 BPG…as junior, named All-District, All-Conference…averaged 19.5 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 3.7 APG, 3.0 SPG, 0.9 BPG…as sophomore, averaged 10.5 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.9 APG, 1.7 SPG, 0.3 BPG…member of Beta Club…A/B Honor Roll…scholarship to Chowan University where he will major in engineering…wants to pursue a career the NBA and start his own business…his mother, Earnika Howard, is his role model…favorite college athlete is Cade Cunningham…favorite pro athlete is Damian Lillard…says “I feel great about playing in this all-star game. I feel like it’s a great opportunity for me. I’m excited to play all of the talented players and compete. I’m expecting to gain a lot from this game. I know this will be a good experience for me, and I am ready for it.”

Bennie Brooks
Bennie…East Carteret…6-4, 210…G…coached by Daniel Griffee…as senior, named NCBCA All-State 3rd team, All-District, All-Conference, Conference POY, team POY…averaged 24.6 PPG, 2.7 APG, 7.8 RPG, 5.3 SPG, 1.4 BPG…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Tournament MVP, Carteret Player of the Week…as sophomore, named All-Conference, team Offensive MVP…also played baseball (All-Conference) and football…NCHSAA Commissioners Cup Award recipient (awarded to the athletic department that acted on his idea for a “Fun Day” for Ocracoke students after Hurricane Florence)…scholarship to Pfeiffer University where he will major in physical/health education…wants to pursue a career teaching health/physical education in Carteret County…favorite college athlete is Mac McClung…favorite pro athlete is Stephen Curry…says “I’m excited to come together with such talented players from across NC and play a game that I love. I hope to learn from each player and coach. There are always new things that can be learned and this will give me an opportunity for that. I come from such a small community it is great to get together with others that love the game as much as I do.”

Bradlee Haskell
Bradlee…Pinecrest…6-2, 172…G…coached by Benjamin Snyder…as senior, averaged 22.8 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 4.4 APG, 1.3 SPG…as junior, averaged 20 PPG, 8 RPG, 3 APG…as sophomore, averaged 18 PPG, 6 RPG, 7 APG…also played football…scholarship to UNC Pembroke where he will major in business finance…wants to pursue a career in professional basketball…his mother is his role model…favorite college athlete is Cade Cunningham…favorite pro athlete is Lebron James…says “I am excited to be invited to the all-star game and even more excited to play against some good competitors. I’m expecting to learn something new about the game of basketball.”

Leontae Moye
Leontae…Farmville Central…6-7, 205…C…coached by Larry Williford…as senior, named All-Conference…played on 2A state championship team…led team in blocked shots…averaged 11 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 3.1 BPG…as junior, named All-Conference…played on 2A state championship team…as sophomore, named All-Conference…played on 2A state championship team…undecided about college choice or college major…his Grandpa is his role model…favorite college athlete is Jared Butler…favorite pro athlete is Lebron James…says “I am honored to be playing in the all-star game, and I look forward to playing with and against the other top players in the state of North Carolina.”

Matthew Locklear
Matthew…Lumberton…6-4, 185…F…coached by Bryant Edwards…as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, team Offensive MVP…averaged 15 PPG, 13 RPG…had 12 double-doubles in 16 games…as sophomore, named All-Conference, Robeson County Shoot Champion…Sixth Man of the Year Award recipient…played on 4A state championship team…member of National Honor Society, Beta Club…undecided about college choice…plans to major in business…favorite college athlete is Kevin Durant…favorite pro athlete is Kevin Durant…says “I am extremely grateful for this amazing opportunity. I was able to play against a lot of these guys throughout my high school career and some I wasn’t able to play against, but all of them I have followed from afar. It should be an exciting game to watch with great talent this year. Thank you to Coach Davis for choosing me to participate on this year’s team, and hopefully we come out of this with a win.”

Charlie Miller
Charlie…Lumberton…6-0, 160…G…coached by Bryant Edwards…as senior, named, All-District, All-Conference, All-County, County Player of the Year…averaged 17 PPG, 6 APG, 5 RPG, 2 SPG…as junior, named All-Conference, All-County…team Defensive Player of the Year…also competed in golf…member of National Honor Society, Beta Club…undecided about college choice…plans to major in sports administration…wants to pursue a career possibly in sports administration, or a college coach like is father and grandfather or as an athletic trainer or exercise physiologist…his mom is his role model…favorite college athlete is Kirk Hinrich…favorite pro athlete is Stephen Curry…says “I’m very excited for this opportunity to play in the all-star game. I’m honored to be asked to participate. I hope to gain some exposure and get some additional playing experience with other athletes and coaches from around the state.”

Terquavion Smith
Terquavion…Farmville Central…6-3, 170…G…coached by Larry Williford…scored 2,139 career points…as senior, named NCBCA All-State, All-Conference, Maxpreps NC Player of the Year, Hoopstate Player of the Year, NCBCA Player of the Year, Conference Player of the Year…played for 2A state championship team…named state championship game MVP…averaged 29.6 PPG, 5.8 APG, 6 RPG…as junior, named All-Conference, All-District, John Wall All-Tournament…as sophomore, named All-Conference…played on state championship team…named state championship game MVP…scholarship to NC State where he will major in business…favorite college athlete is Evan Mobley…favorite pro athlete is Jamal Murray…says “I’m honored and excited about playing in the all-star game, and I’m looking forward to it!”

Makoa Surigao
Makoa…Laney…6-2, 185…G…coached by Eric Davis…as senior, named All-Conference, team captain…averaged 12.5 PPG, 4.2 APG, 4.8 RPG, 2 SPG…as junior, named All-Conference, team captain…as sophomore, named All-Conference…member of Fellowship of Christian Athlete (Director), National Honor Society, All-State Academic…Student Government representative…Honor Roll throughout high school…Best Overall English Student Award recipient…plans to walk on at UNC Wilmington where he will major in business…wants to start a non-profit charitable foundation and company that tries to provide medical help to impoverished 3rd world countries…Nelson Mandela is his role model…favorite college athlete is Charles Bassey…favorite pro athlete is Damian Lillard…says “The opportunity to play in the all-star game is amazing. After the chaos of this past year, I am grateful for the event to be happening. Relationships are everything, and in our present day and age few things are more important, and being able to play basketball and create relationships is my greatest reward. I am excited to be a part of this wonderful tradition.”

Nygie Stroman
Nygie…Richmond County…6’6, 200…F…coached by Donald Pettigrew…as senior, named All-Conference…as junior, named All-Conference…as sophomore, named All-Conference…undecided about college choice…plans to major in cyber security…wants to pursue a career playing basketball or in cyber security or dentistry…favorite college athlete is Paolo Banchero…favorite pro athlete is Kevin Durant…says “It’s an honor for me to be playing in the all-star game. I’m expecting to gain knowledge from other players and coaches and that will help me to improve my game.”

West Team
Ayden Baker
Ayden…South Point…6-7, 190…C…coached by Kody Kubbs…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, team MVP…averaged 23.2 PPG, 3.9 RPG…as junior, named All-Conference, Bobcat Classic All-Tournament…averaged 14.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG…as sophomore, averaged 7.2 PPG, 2.4 RPG…member of Beta Club, National Honor Society, A Honor Roll throughout high school…scholarship to North Greenville University where he will major in sports medicine or exercise science…wants to pursue a career playing basketball overseas and then open and operate his own gym…his older brother is his role model…favorite college athlete is Evan Mobley…favorite pro athlete is Kevin Durant…says “I am incredibly excited and grateful to be invited to participate in such a prestigious event. It is a tremendous honor to represent my school, league, and family in the all-star game, and I am humbled by the recognition.”

Brock Bowen
Brock…Weddington…6-0, 175…G…coached by Gary Ellington…as senior, named All-Conference…averaged 10.3 PPG, 3.6 APG, 2.4 RPG, 1.6 SPG…member of Math Honor Society, Engineering Club, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Top 10 in class…undecided about college choice…plans to major in mechanical engineering…wants to pursue a career in engineering…his father is his role model…favorite college athlete is Jose Alvarado…favorite pro athlete is Chris Paul…says “I feel honored to be playing in the all-star game and know that I will be sharing the court with a lot of talent. I hope that I have a great time and get to learn more about the game of basketball.”

Knoah Carver
Knoah…Ardrey Kell…6-3, 180…G…coached by Michael Craft…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference…averaged 16.2 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.8 APG…as junior, named Charlotte Observer Player of the Week…averaged 18 PPG…member of National Honor Society…undecided about college choice…plans to major in business…his great grandfather is his role model…favorite college athlete is Cade Cunningham…favorite pro athlete is Jrue Holiday…says “I am excited and know what a great honor this is. I want to represent Coach Craft and the Ardrey Kell Knights to the highest! I want to prove that I can play at the highest level.”

Daniel Cooper
Daniel…Grimsley…6-3, 187…G…coached by Darren Corbett…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area, team MVP…averaged 20.2 PPG, 10.7 RPG…undecided about college choice…plans to major in accounting…wants to pursue a career as an accountant and own his own business…his mother is his role model…favorite college athlete is Jalen Suggs…favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant…says “I’m excited to play in the all-star game and thankful for the opportunity. I’m expecting to gain a lot of teaching and information from my coaches and other players.”

Chris Ford
Chris…North Mecklenburg…6-5, 210…F…coached by Duane Lewis…as senior, named NCBCA All-State – 2nd Team, HSOT All-State, All-Conference, All-District, District Player of the Year…averaged 19 PPG, 9 RPG…as junior, named All-Conference, Arby’s All-Tournament…played on state championship team…averaged 13 PPG, 8 RPG…as sophomore, named All-Conference, Beach Ball All-Tournament, Leroy Holden All-Tournament…averaged 17 PPG, 9 RPG…IB student…scholarship to Davidson College where he will major in exercise science…wants to pursue a career playing pro basketball and then as a physical therapist…his dad, Wilson Ford, is his role model…favorite college athlete is Cade Cunningham…favorite pro athlete is Lebron James…says “I’m excited to get the opportunity to play in such a prestigious game. The opportunity to represent North Mecklenburg and to play with the top players in the state is a huge honor that I do not take for granted. I know the history behind this game and have heard about the great players who have played in it before. I am looking forward to playing not only against but also with the best in the state.”

Jonathan Foust
Jonathan…Providence Grove…6-2, 184…G…coached by Wes Luther…as senior, named All-conference, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 19.2 PPG, 12.5 RPB, 2.2 APG, 2.7 BPG, 1.6 SPG…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 13.7 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 1.9 APG, 3.1 BPG…plans to walk on at Davidson Davie Community College…undecided about his college major…wants to pursue a career in the athletic field…his mother is his role model…favorite college athlete is Cade Cunningham…favorite pro athlete is Kevin Durant…says “I feel great about being selected to participate in the all-star game. I plan on playing my hardest the whole weekend and hopefully learning something new in the process.”

Peyton Gerald
Peyton…Ardrey Kell…6-8, 200…F…coached by Michael Craft…as senior, named All-District, All-Region, All-Conference…averaged 13.7 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 1.9 BPG…as junior, named All-Conference…as sophomore, named team Most Improved Player…member of Student-Athlete Leadership Team…scholarship to Catawba College where he will major in sports Management…wants to pursue a career playing pro basketball overseas and then become a coach…his dad is his role model…favorite college athlete is Cade Cunningham…favorite pro athlete is Jayson Tatum…says “I am excited to play in the prestigious all-star game! Many great players have played in this game before. I expect to compete at a high level and hope that this will reflect my play at Ardrey Kell and also get me ready for Catawba. It is an honor to be chosen, and I look forward to playing with my teammate (Knoah Carver) again.”

Caleb Lominac
Caleb…North Buncombe…6-6, 210…C…coached by Chuck Robinson…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference…led conference in rebounds, blocks and double-doubles…averaged 16.1 PPG, 11.4 RPG, 2.3 BPG, 3.2 APG…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 13.3 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 2 BPG, 1.4 APG…also played football and baseball…scholarship to UVA-Wise where he will major in business…wants to pursue a career as an independent business owner…his brother, Cody Lominac, is his role model…favorite college athlete is Caleb Love…favorite pro athlete is Michael Jordan…says “First, it is a great honor to be selected to participate in this prestigious all-star game. I am very excited to represent Western North Carolina and North Buncombe High School. I am grateful to my coach for nominating me, and I am grateful to the NCCA for selecting me. I hope to meet and establish new friendships with some of the best players and coaches in our state.”

Breon Pass
Breon…Reidsville…6-0, 175…G…coached by Jason Ross…all-time leading scorer in Reidsville and Rockingham County history…twice named Conference Player of the Year…twice named Area Player of the Year…twice named All-District …twice named NCBCA All-State…as senior, averaged 32.6 PPG, 4.9 APG, 12.3 RPG, 2.1 SPG, 1.6 BPG…also played football (4-times named All-Conference…twice named All-Area…twice named team Offensive Player of the Year…3-times named All-State…played on 3 state championship teams)…scholarship to NC State where he will major in sports management…wants to pursue a career as a professional basketball player…his father is his role model…favorite pro athlete is Ja Morant…says “It feels good being selected to participate in the all-star game. I remember coming to games when I was younger, and to now play in it is a blessing and an honor.”

Grant Thompson
Grant…Southern Alamance…6-5, 190…F…coached by Chris Miller…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference…averaged 23 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 1.1 BPG…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 16.7 PPG, 10.7 RPG…also played baseball…member of Future Farmers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes…undecided about college choice…plans to major in sports medicine…wants to pursue a career as a basketball coach…his parents are his role models…favorite college athlete is Tyler Hansbrough…favorite pro athlete is Tom Brady…says “I am very excited about playing in the all-star game. I feel that it is a great achievement to be selected. I’m expecting to gain good experience playing against some of the best players in the state.”

2021 NCCA Basketball Coaches
East Women

Donald Mooring
East head coach is entering his 10th season as the head basketball coach at South Lenoir High where his teams have gone 122-84 in 9 seasons, won 1 conference regular season title, and made 6 state playoff appearances…named 2013 Conference Coach of the Year…also serves as an assistant football coach…previously served as an assistant coach in football and basketball and head coach in JV baseball and in softball and volleyball at Kinston High, twice earning Conference Coach of the Year honors in both softball and volleyball…also previously served as an assistant softball coach at South Lenoir High…born in Kinston, NC…1980 graduate of South Lenoir where he played football and baseball…says “I am blessed to coach at the same school where I was a student athlete. I can only pray that I come close to helping these young people as much as my high school coaches helped me”…1986 graduate Pitt Community College…1993 graduate of East Carolina University…says “I am so humbled and honored to even be considered as a coach in the NCCA East-West All-Star game. This is only possible because of the hard work by every athlete that I had the privilege to coach and the principals, athletic directors, and coaches that believed in me. Hearing my named mentioned with the legends from South Lenoir, Jimmy Smith, Lynwood Hartsell, and Bobby Davis, is unbelievable. They were more than coaches to me, they were fathers. I look forward to working with Coach Andrew Gurley as together we coach the ladies in the all-star game. Having the opportunity to coach the best student-athletes in the East is something I will cherish forever. I am blessed by my Savior Jesus Christ to have this chance to coach in such a prestigious event. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that would not be possible without the support of my wife Gina and our kids Brooke and Landon. They sacrifice so much time so that I can do what I love, which is to mentor student athletes.”

Andrew Gurley
East assistant coach is entering his 12th season as the head basketball coach at Croatan High where he has compiled a career record of 157-97 in 11 seasons. His teams have won 3 conference regular season titles and made 9 state playoff appearances…twice named Conference Coach of the Year…Named District 2 Coach of the Year this past season…His team made it to the Elite Eight in the playoffs this past season…made it to the 3rd round of the playoffs for 2nd year in a row…also serves as the head football coach…former player Kelly Hagerty was selected for last year’s East-West game…born in Clayton, NC…2003 graduate of Croatan High where he played football, basketball, and baseball…2007 graduate of Methodist University where he played football…teaches math at Croatan…says “I am very fortunate to have been selected to coach in this year’s all-star game. I am thankful that we were able to play this season, and that I can represent my family, school, and team in this game. I am eager to learn from the other coaches and from the players. I consider it a great honor to be a part of the rich history of the NC East-West game.”

West Women
Brad Mangum
West head coach is entering his second season as the head coach at North Lincoln High …has compiled a career record of 135-101 in 9 seasons and his teams have won 3 conference regular season titles, 1 conference tournament title, and made 5 state playoff appearances…4 times named Conference Coach of the Year…named 2013-2014 NCBCA District 11 Coach of the Year…also coaches women’s golf… previously served as the head coach at West Caldwell High, as an assistant women’s basketball coach and men’s JV head coach/varsity assistant basketball coach at South Caldwell High, as the women’s head basketball coach at Fred T. Foard High, and as the women’s head golf coach and women’s head basketball coach at Alexander Central High…also previously served as an assistant women’s basketball coach at Lenoir-Rhyne University…born in Granit Falls, NC…2001 graduate of South Caldwell High where he played soccer, JV basketball, and was 3-times named All-Conference and team MVP in golf…2010 graduate of Appalachian State University…says “It is an honor to be selected to be the head coach of the West All-Stars. I would like to thank Phil Weaver and the NCCA for this opportunity. I have been blessed in my coaching career to have had two former players play in this game, Madi Suddreth and Abby Cook. I look forward to working with the best of the best in North Carolina and sticking to my philosophy of building life-long relationships with this opportunity. I also wish to thank my wife, Brooke, and our two daughters, Adi and Annie.”

Amy Sarratt
West assistant coach is entering her 9th season as the head basketball coach at Southern Alamance High where her teams have gone 84-107 in 8 seasons…she has posted a career record of 97-119 in 9 seasons and her teams have won 1 conference regular season title and made 4 state playoff appearances…named ’07-’08 McDowell High Coach of the Year, ’12-’13 Conference Coach of the Year, ’13-’14 Southern Alamance High Coach of the Year and ’13-’14 Times-News Coach of the Year…coached in the 2010-2011 Annual Blue-White All-Star Game as an assistant coach…previously served as the head volleyball coach and head JV men’s basketball coach and assistant varsity men’s basketball coach at McDowell High…also previously served as the head women’s basketball coach at Wake Forest – Rolesville High…born in Ashland, KY…1992 graduate of Russell High (KY) where she played basketball, earning All-District, All-District Tournament, and All-Regional Tournament honors and was the single season free-throw percentage leader…also played softball and volleyball and was number 2 in the state in tennis…1996 graduate of Mars Hill University…says “I am honored to have been chosen to coach in the East-West game. I have been very fortunate to have had such great mentors like Lloyd Church, Brian Franklin, and Deran Coe who believed in me and gave me my start in coaching. To have the opportunity to coach some of the best players in NC is a dream come true! I am thankful and feel blessed.”

East Men
Eric Davis
East head coach is entering his 5th season as the head basketball coach at Laney High where his teams have gone 64-25 in 4 seasons…he has compiled a career record of 338-173 in 20 seasons and his teams have won 5 conference regular season titles, 3 conference tournament titles, and have made 16 state playoff appearances…4 times named Conference Coach of the Year and Charlotte Observer Coach of the Year…named 2009 District 9 Coach of the Year…previously served as the JV head/ varsity assistant men’s basketball coach at North Mecklenburg High and as the head men’s basketball coach at Hopewell High and West Brunswick High…born in Charlotte, NC…1993 graduate of North Mecklenburg High where he played golf and basketball, earning the ’93 Viking Award…1997 graduate of Western Carolina University…says “It is a great honor to be selected for the East-West All-Star game. I have had the privilege of coaching many great student athletes in my 23-year career. I would like to thank all of my assistant coaches that have helped me through this journey as well as all of the administrative staff, athletic directors, and athletic trainers.”

Bobby Williams
East assistant coach is entering his 13th season as the head basketball coach at Riverside Martin, finishing 14-1 overall and as the East Regional 1A runners-up last season, and where he has posted a career record of 205-102 in 12 seasons…has led his teams to 3 conference regular season titles and 7 runner-up finishes…also won 1 conference tournament title, and made 12 straight state playoff appearances, including 3 regional appearances…named Conference Coach of the Year 3 times, including this past season…this past season he was also named NCBCA District 1 Coach of Year…also served as the head JV baseball coach and varsity assistant baseball coach at Riverside Martin…there he has been a part of numerous conference titles and two trips to the baseball Eastern Finals…was previously in the same positions during the final year of Williamston High before consolidation…born in Laurinburg, NC…1992 graduate of Avalon Academy (Dillon SC) where he played soccer, basketball and baseball, winning the state championship in baseball his senior year…1997 graduate of East Carolina University…says “I am excited for the chance to work with some of the state’s best student athletes for the week. I’ve been attending the games for close to 20 years and look forward to the opportunity to experience this honor on the sidelines.”

West Men
Sonny Schofield
West head coach just completed his final season as the head basketball coach at Statesville High where his teams have gone 300-161 in 18 seasons…he has compiled a career record of 375-279 in 26 seasons and his teams have won 5 conference regular season titles, 4 conference tournament titles, and have made 18 state playoff appearances, including finishing as state championship runners-up in 2013…5 times named Conference Coach of the Year and Who’s Who Among American Teachers…named 2011 Record and Landmark Reader’s Choice Coach of the Year…6 times named Iredell County Coach of the Year…2008 Yearbook dedication…also served as Athletic Director…previously served as head men’s basketball coach, head track coach, and assistant football coach at South Iredell High…born in Statesville, NC…1980 graduate of Statesville High where he was 3 times named All-Conference and All County and won team MVP honors his senior year in track and field, was named Best Defensive Player in soccer, and was named All-Conference, All-District, All-Piedmont, Conference Player of the Year, team captain and twice named team MVP in basketball…also named Statesville High’s Male Athlete of the Year and Boy of the Year…1984 graduate of Shaw University…says “This being my last year as the head boys basketball coach at Statesville High School, it has been very hard and emotional to let go of a great program. I’ve had an outstanding career as a player and coach at SHS. I’m now starting to look forward to my new career field after my retirement. The opportunity to coach these young men in this game is nothing but a privilege and I will as always do my best while having fun.”

Billy Martin
West assistant coach is entering his 16th season as the head basketball coach at R.J. Reynolds High where his teams have gone 227-163 in 15 seasons…his teams have won 5 conference regular season titles, 5 conference tournament titles, and made 12 state playoff appearances, reaching the Final Four in 2019…twice named Conference Coach of the Year…coached in the 2010 Nike Global Challenge…previously served as head men’s JV/varsity assistant basketball coach at West Montgomery High, as head basketball coach at East Montgomery High, and as assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Delaware…born in Montgomery County, NC…1974 graduate of East Montgomery High …1978 graduate of UNC Wilmington…says “It is an honor to get the opportunity to coach in this event, as many of my mentors and fellow coaches have.”