**********2022 Men’s Basketball**********
East Team
Christen Battle
Christen…Wilson Prep…5-9, 130…G…coached by Anthony Atkinson…as senior, named All-Conference, conference regular season and tournament MVP… averaged 20 ppg, 3.5 rbg, 4.2 apg, 2.1 spg…as junior, named All-Conference…played on state championship team…averaged 10.2ppg, 3.3 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.8 spg…undecided about college choice…plans to major in sports medicine…wants to pursue a career in the area of basketball…his mother is his role model…favorite college athlete is Trevor Keels…favorite pro athlete is Kyrie Irving…says “I feel honored just to be a part of this blessing and to play with some of the top players in the state. What I expect to gain from participating in this all-star game is more recognition, hopefully get a couple more offers, but most of all, just put on a show and have a good time playing the game that I love.”
Mikey Campbell
Mikey…Westover…6-4, 180…G…coached by George Stackhouse…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District…averaged 17 ppg, 7 rpg, 3.3 apg, 3 spg…as junior, named All-Conference, All-District, 2021FAB40 MVP…averaged 17 ppg, 7 rpg, 2.6 spg…undecided about college choice…plans to major in architecture…wants to pursue a career playing professional ball and then as an architect…his father, Mikey Campbell, is his role model…favorite college athlete is Paola Banchero…favorite pro athlete is Giannis Antetokounmpo…says “I feel it is an honor to be chosen to play in this game, and I want to represent my school, my community, and my family in the best possible way. My expectations are to develop lasting friendships with the other all-star participants and compete with and against some of the most gifted basketball players in the hoop state.”
Jeremy Dixon
Jeremy…Kinston…6-4, 210…F…coached by Perry Tyndall…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-District, team captain…2022 Hoopstate All-Star game MVP…averaged 13.3 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.1 bpg…as junior, named All-Conference, All-District (3rd team)…averaged 13.9 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 2 apg, 0.7 bpg…IB student, Homecoming and Prom King…plays drums for his church…scholarship to Winston-Salem State University where he plans to major in Psychology…wants to pursue a career in basketball and then become a mental health therapist to help and serve others…James Powell is his role model…favorite college athlete is Jabari Smith…favorite pro athlete is Kyrie Irving…says “It’s truly an honor to be able to represent the East team in this all-star game. I look forward to being able to compete again with many guys I know and represent East basketball to the best of my abilities. I am very thankful for the opportunity.”
Jaxon Ellingsworth
Jaxon…West Carteret…6-8, 202…C…coached by Mark Mansfield…scored over 3,000 career points…as senior, named All-District, District Player of the Year, HSOT All-State (3rd team), All-Conference, Cumberland County Holiday Classic MVP, Carteret County Student-Athlete of the Week, County Player of the Year, Hoopseen 1st Team…252vs919 Showcase Game selection…Player of the Year Coaches Award recipient…averaged 22 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.7 bpg…as junior, named All-District, District Player of the Year, HSOT All-State (3rd team), Carteret County News Times Player of the Year, All-Conference…team Most Outstanding Award recipient…averaged 20 ppg, 10 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.7 bpg…as sophomore, averaged 4 ppg, 2 rpg…also named All-Conference and Pitcher of the Year in baseball…member of National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society…Outstanding Patriot Award recipient…scholarship to East Carolina University where he plans to major in business…James Cummings, Bryan Starling, and Josh Cuthbertson are his role models…favorite college athlete is Paolo Banchero…favorite pro athlete is LeBron James…says “I’m very excited and thankful for the opportunity to play in this all-star game. I look forward to meeting and playing with players from all over the state and interacting with coaches as well.”
Trey Fields
Trey…Cleveland…6-6, 180…F…coached by Justin Batts…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 16 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.7 spg, 1 bpg…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 11 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 1.1 apg, 1.2 spg, .9 bpg…John Jacobs Courage Award Scholarship recipient…scholarship to Davidson-Davie Community College where he plans to major in architecture…wants to pursue a career building…his father is his role model…favorite pro athlete is Tiger Woods…says “I am happy to get to participate in the all-star game. I am looking for a fun time and a good game against other good players.”
Hoku Fisher
Hoku…Hoggard…6-4, 180…G…coached by Brett Queen…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…CoastalPreps.com Player of the Year, Star-News All-Area, All-District, team captain…averaged 18.3, 5.1 r, 2.8 asp, 1.6 spg…made 78 3-pointers…as junior, named All-Conference, CoastalPreps.com All-Area, Star-News All-Area, All-District (third team), team captain…averaged 11.7 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.9 spg…as sophomore, averaged 3.9 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 1.6 apg, 0.8 spg…also competed in the high jump in track and field…scholarship to Black Hills State University…wants to pursue a career involving sports…his brother is his role model…favorite college athlete is Armando Bacot…favorite pro athlete is Lebron James… says “I feel very honored and thankful for being selected to participate in the all-star game. I’m looking forward to competing against other high-level players from around the state before I head off to college.”
Tristin Harkins
Tristin…Pine Forest…6-2, 160…G…coached by Jimmy Peaden…scored over 1,000 career points…as senior, named All-Conference…led the conference in three-pointers…averaged 16.6 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.1 apg, 2.6 spg, 0.5 bpg…as junior, named All-State…averaged 14 ppg…as sophomore, named All-Conference…averaged 13.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.2 apg, 2.6 spg, 0.7 bpg…scholarship to Fayetteville State University where he plans to major in business…wants to pursue a career in basketball and then wants to run his own landscaping business…his dad is his role model…favorite college athlete is Caleb Love…favorite pro athlete is Kyrie Irving…says “I am excited to be playing in the all-star game. I never thought I would be selected to play in something so big. It means the most to me. I want to gain more relationships and make my family happy by playing in the all-star game.”
Charles Jordan
Charles…Millbrook…6-4, 195…F…coached by Christopher Davis…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, team captain…averaged 17.7 ppg…as junior, named Academic All-Conference…played on state championship team…undecided about college choice…plans to major in exercise sports…his mother is his role model…favorite college athlete is Caleb Love…favorite pro athlete is Gianiss Antetekumpo…says “I am honored, blessed and excited to be selected to play and be a part of the all-star game. I am expecting to have fun with my teammates and to gain knowledge and wisdom about basketball from my coaches.”
Demetri Patterson
Demetri…Jack Britt…6-7, 226…C…coached by Isaiah Walker…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District (3 team), team Most Outstanding Player…averaged 16.6 ppg, 10.1 rpg…as junior, named All-Conference, team Most Outstanding Player…averaged 13.3 ppg, 6.2 rpg…scholarship to the University of Mount Olive where he plans to major in sports marketing…favorite college athlete is Zion Williamson…favorite pro athlete is Kevin Durant…says “I feel very blessed and humbled to be selected to play. I was never the most known player. I had t do my work behind closed doors. I could not be happier to have the chance to play on this stage.”
Jeyvian Tatum
Jeyvian…St. Pauls…6-2, 185…G…coached by Corey Thompson…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-District (2nd team), All-County, Robeson County Shootout All-Tournament…averaged 19 ppg, 5 rpg, 4 apg…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-County, All-District (2nd team)…averaged 16 ppg, 5 rpg, 3 apg…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-County, All-District (2nd team)…averaged 11 ppg, 3 rpg, 2 apg…also named All-Conference in cross country…undecided about college choice…wants to pursue a career playing pro ball…favorite college athlete is Oscar Tshiebwe…favorite pro athlete is Kyrie Irving…says “I really look forward to playing in this event and playing along with other great players throughout our state. I’m expecting to go and compete and play hard and represent my family, school, and everyone that has helped me along the way.”
West Team
Dwight Canady
Dwight…Hendersonville…6-0, 175…G…coached by Marvin Featherstone…first player in school history to reach 2,000 career points…as senior, named All-District, District Player of the Year, All-State, 2A Senior Basketball Player of the Year, All-Area, Area Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Blue-White All-Star selection, NC/SC All-Star selection, team Player of the Year…averaged 26.1 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 3.4 apg, 2.7 spg, 0.3 bpg…as junior, named All-District, District Player of the Year, All-Conference, conference tournament MVP, All-Area, Area Player of the Year…scored 31 points and 10 rebounds in state championship game…averaged 22.3 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1.7 apg, 2.2 spg, 0.2 bpg…as sophomore, named All-District, All-Conference, All-Area, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 21.7 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 2.9 apg, 2.4 spg, 0.3 bpg…Homecoming King…HHS Wall of Fame Award recipient…Mr. Senior…scholarship to USC Aiken where he plans to major in sports management…his mom and dad are his role models…favorite college athlete is Caleb Love…favorite pro athlete is Ja Morant…says “I feel honored to play in this game? I will enjoy being with other basketball players and just bonding and having a fun time and winning!”
Zeke Cannedy
Zeke…Kings Mountain…6-1, 165…G…coached by Grayson Pierce…as senior, named All-State, All-District, District Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Gaston Gazette Player of the Year…NC/SC Carolina Classic selection…scored 858 points…averaged 33.8 ppg…made 109 three-pointers…as junior, named All-Conference…scholarship to Johnson C. Smith where he plans to major in sports education…wants to pursue a career as an athletic trainer…Tyrone Cannedy is his role model…favorite college athlete is R.J. Davis…favorite pro athlete is Devin Booker…says “It is an honor to be selected to play in the all-star game. I hope to learn from some of the best coaches in the state and to play against some of the best players in the state.”
Jordan Crawford
Jordan…North Mecklenburg…6-2, 175…G…coached by Duane Lewis…as senior, named All-State, All-District, All-Conference, All-Observer, Carolinas Classic All-Star, Leroy Holden MVP, team MVP…averaged 22 ppg, 3 rpg…as junior, named All-District, All-Conference, Most Improved…averaged 14 ppg, 3 rpg, 3 apg…as sophomore, played on state championship team…scholarship to the College of Charleston where he plans to major in marketing…wants to pursue a career playing pro ball and then start his own business…favorite college athlete is Paolo Banchero…favorite pro athlete is Michael Jordan…says “I am very excited and honored to get the opportunity to play in the NCCA East-West All-Star game. The opportunity to represent North Mecklenburg one more time with not only my coach but also my teammate means a lot to me. I am looking forward to competing against the top players in the state.”
Davion Cunningham
Davion…North Mecklenburg…6-2 ½, 175…G…coached by Duane Lewis…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference…Viking Award recipient…averaged 14 ppg, 5 rpg, 3 apg…as junior, named All-Conference, Defensive Player of the Year…averaged 11 ppg, 4 rpg, 3 apg, 3 spg…as sophomore, played on state championship team…also named All-Conference in football…Charlotte Observer Player of the Week…A/B Honor Roll…scholarship to UNC Asheville where he plans to major in business…wants to pursue a career as a professional ball player and then create his on clothing line/business…his mom is his role model…favorite college athlete is Caleb Love…favorite pro athlete is Ja Morant…says “It is an honor to get selected to participate in the top all-star game in North Carolina. Getting to represent North Mecklenburg one more time and also getting to play with my teammate Jordan Crawford is definitely something I am looking forward to. To know all the hard work I have put in is getting rewarded is humbling to me. I also look forward to competing with and against all the other top players in the state.”
Kyle Frazier
Kyle…Weddington…6-3, 192…G…coached by Gary Ellington…as senior, named All-State (3rd team), All-Region, All-Conference…played on state championship team…averaged 15.2 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.2 spg…as junior, named All-Conference…played on state championship team…averaged 9.8 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 1.9 apg…as sophomore, named All-Conference…averaged 11.5 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.5 apg…member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, French Club, Warriors for Warriors…scholarship to Belmont Abbey College where he plans to major in international business…wants to pursue a career in international logistics…his dad is his role model…favorite college athlete is Christian Laettner…favorite pro athlete is Luka Doncic…says “I feel extremely honored to be a part of such a great event and participate with incredible coaches and players. I expect to gain new strategies and insight from the coaches as well as create new friendships. This is an incredible opportunity, and I look forward to being a part of a great team.”
Jemez Herd
Jemez…Olympic…6-7, 195…F/C…coached by Jeffrey Bishop…as senior, named Charlotte Observer Pre-season Player to Watch, team Offensive Player of the Year…averaged 13.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.0 bpg…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 16.8 ppg, 9.3 rpg…scholarship to Livingstone College where he plans to major in computer science…wants to pursue a career playing pro ball and then work in engineering…his father is his role model…favorite college athlete is Wendell Moore, Jr….favorite pro athlete is Kevin Durant…says I am very honored to be selected for this experience and to have the opportunity to play against some of the best players in North Carolina. I’m expecting to get better as I am able to compete with top talent.”
Dawson McAlhany
Dawson…Bishop McGuinness…6-5, 200…W…coached by Josh Thompson…career highlights include 1,000 points, 600 rebounds, and 100 3-pointers…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area, All-District, All-County …averaged 19.2 ppg, 8 rpg…as junior, named All-Area, All-Conference…as sophomore, named All-Area, All-District, All-Conference, All-County…played on state championship team…scholarship to Hampden Sydney where he will major in business…wants to pursue a career as a college coach…favorite college athlete is Alondes Williams…favorite pro athlete is LeBron James…says “I’m very privileged and honored to be part of such a great event. I hope to build relationships with players and coaches.”
Ketron Shaw
KC…Mooresville…6-4, 175…G…coached by Armard Moore…scored over 1,000 career points…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-County, team MVP…averaged 21.2 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 4.1 apg, 2.1 spg…as junior, named All-Conference, team MVP…as sophomore, named team Offensive Player of the Year…member of Crosby Scholars…scholarship to Winston-Salem State University where he plans to major in sports management…wants to pursue a career in the field of sports…his dad is his role model…favorite college athlete is Jaden Ivy…favorite pro athlete is Lebron James…says “I feel blessed and thankful to be selected for such a prestigious event. I am expecting to develop relationships with the other athletes. Also, I expect to extend my knowledge in the game I love.”
Finley Simmons
Finley…Mount Tabor…6-2, 180…G…coached by Andy Muse…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area (2nd team)…averaged 9.6 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 4.5 apg, 4.1 spg…as junior, named All-Conference, All-District (2nd team)…as sophomore, named Frank Spencer All-Tournament…also competed in cross country and track and field…member of College Success Club (treasurer)…plans to walk on at Charleston Southern University where he will major in biology / pre-med / business…wants to pursue a possible career as a college basketball coach, a doctor, or a wealth manager…his dad is his role model…favorite college athlete is Storm Murphy…favorite pro athlete is Chris Paul…says “I am very excited about playing in the NCCA East-West All-Star game and look forward to developing new relationships with the players and coaches. Hopefully, we will all have fun, and it will be a positive experience for our entire team. It is an honor just to be selected to represent the western part of North Carolina.”
Isaiah Williams
Isaiah…Porter Ridge…6-4, 193…G…coached by Garrett Malone…scored over 1,000 career points…all-time school leader in points scored, rebounds, and blocks…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District (2nd team), Chesterfield Tournament MVP, All-County…averaged 14.5 ppg, 7 rpg, 2 apg, 2 spg, 2 bpg…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 14.6 ppg, 7 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1.1 spg, 1.3 bpg…member of A/B Honor Roll, Omuja Club…plans to attend NC A&T State University where he will major in Sports Medicine with concentration in Kinesiology…wants to pursue a career as an athletic trainer… his mother is his role model…favorite college athlete is Caleb Love…favorite pro athlete is Ja Morant…says “I am very excited and very pleased for this event to be happening. I am expecting to learn how to become a better man and a better basketball player. I want to learn from different coaches as well as from different players.”
*********Women’s Basketball 2022**********
East Team
Sammy Ackles
Sammy…Holly Springs…6-3…C…coached by Zaneta Hill…scored 1,054 career points and had 799 career rebounds…as senior, named All-Conference, Academic All-Conference, All-Region (2nd team), Raleigh Sports Club Player of the Week…played in the SC/NC All-Star and 4BB Basketball games…averaged 18.2 ppg, 12.7 rpg, 2.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 2.8 bpg…as junior, named All-Conference, Academic All-Conference, All-Region (3rd team), N&O Player of the Week, team Most Outstanding Player and captain…averaged 15.8 ppg, 12.7 rpg, 2.9 apg, 1.2 spg, 3.1 bpg…as sophomore, named All-Conference, Academic All-Conference, team Most Outstanding Player…averaged 13.2 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1.3 spg, 3.6 bpg…also competed in volleyball, being named Hudl Kill of the Week, and track and field, where she holds the school record in the discus…member of National Honor Society, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish Honor Societies, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Unified, and Friends for Friends, JOY Club (co-president)…scholarship to UNC Wilmington where she plans to major in exercise science…wants to pursue a career as middle and high school strength and conditioning coach…her mom is her role model…favorite college athlete is Caleb Love…favorite pro athlete is Stephen Curry…says “I am excited to play in the all-star game. I am hoping to gain some friendships and just have a good time.”
Laney Beale
Laney…Chapel Hill…5-8…G…coached by John French…career totals: 1,193 points, 339 rebounds, 409 assists, 292 steals…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District, team captain and MVP…as junior, named All-Conference, All-District, News & Observer All-Star, team captain and MVP…as sophomore, named All-Conference, team captain and MVP…also competed in lacrosse…member of National Honor Society, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (President)…Scholar Athlete Award recipient…scholarship to Wingate University where she plans to major in sports administration / business…wants to pursue a career in athletic administration…her Nana is her role model…favorite college athlete is Hailey Van Lith…favorite pro athlete is Coby White…says “I’m honored to be selected to participate in this all-star game. I’m excited to compete with other talented players in the state of North Carolina. I’m looking forward to meeting new people as well as playing with and against former teammates.”
Kayla Friend
Kayla…South Central…6-0…F…coached by Robert Duck…as senior named All-Conference, All-District (2nd team), team Most Outstanding Player…averaged 15.8 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1 apg, 2.7 spg, 0.6 bpg…as junior, named All-Conference, All-District (3rd team), team MVP…averaged 12.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1.1 apg, 1.8 spg, 0.5 bpg…as sophomore, named All-Conference, team MVP…averaged 11.8 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 0.8 apg, 2.2 spg, 0.4 bpg…also competed in soccer…scholarship to Wake Tech where she plans to major in pre-law…wants to pursue a career in law…her uncle, Mike Tollini is her role model…favorite college athlete is Hailey Van Lith…favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant…says “I feel very excited and thankful for the opportunity to be able to play in such a great event. I expect to gain life-long friendships and memories that I will carry with me the rest of my life. I expect to also learn new things in the game of basketball.”
Amiya Joyner
Amiya…Farmville Central…6-3…C…coached by Hollis Harper…as senior, named All-State (2nd team), All-Conference, All-John Wall Tournament…averaged 18.2 ppg, 12.4 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.1 spg, 2.5 bpg…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…as sophomore, named All-Conference…scholarship to East Carolina University…wants to pursue a career playing pro ball…favorite college athlete is Kayla Jones…favorite pro athlete is Kevin Durant…says “This will be a great experience, and I’m excited to be a part of this prestigious game.”
Jerni Kiaku
Jerni…Garner…5-7…G…coached by William Stigler…school’s all-time leading scorer with over 2,000 career points…as senior, named All-State (3rd team), All-District, All-Conference, GNRC Player of the year…averaged 24 ppg, 3 rpg, 5.2 apg…as junior, named All-District, All-State (2nd team), All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 25.4 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 4.6 apg…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-District…averaged 21.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 3.7 apg…member of Beta Club…scholarship to North Carolina Central University where she plans to major in business and marketing…wants to pursue a career playing professional basketball…her mom is her role model…favorite college athlete is Destanni Henderson…favorite pro athlete is Ja Morant…says “I am looking forward to playing against the top competition in our state. I am excited to learn from the new players and coaches I will meet.”
Journee McDaniel
Journee…Farmville Central…5-9…G/F…coached by Hollis Harper…as senior, named All-State (3rd team)…averaged 15.7 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 2.6 apg, 2.8 spg, 1.6 bpg…also competed in soccer, volleyball, and track…member of 1K Club, Principal’s List…scholarship to East Tennessee State University where she plans to major in Psychology…whatever her chosen career path, she just wants to be the best version of herself that she can be…favorite college athlete is Aliyah Boston…favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant…says of playing in the all-star game, she expect to “just experience new relationships along the way and learn things I may never have been introduced to.”
Tamia Morris
Tamia…Terry Sanford…5-6…G…coached by Thurston Robinson…as senior, named All-State, Player of the Year, Athlete of the Week…led the state and conference in 3-point shooting…averaged 20 ppg, 4 rpg, 3.5 apg…as junior, named All-Conference…as sophomore, NC Farm Bureau Insurance Sportsmanship Award recipient…played on state championship team…member of National Honor Society, Arabic Honor Society, Honor Roll…Early College High School…scholarship to UNC Pembroke where she plans to major in nursing…wants to pursue a career in nursing, helping people and having a positive effect on people’s lives…Coach Rob is her role model…says “I’m very proud of myself for receiving this invitation. This is something that I have been working on for my whole high school career…late nights and two-a-days. Everything is paying off for me, and I couldn’t be more thankful than I already am. Most people don’t get to receive accomplishments like this, and the fact is that I did means a lot to me. From this experience, I plan to gain more knowledge about the game, meet new people, and also get better by playing against others who are also great players.”
Precious Ogboko
Precious…Durham School of the Arts…6-3…C…coached by Ronald McDaniel…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, team MVP…averaged 18 ppg, 18 rpg, 3 bpg…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 21 ppg, 13 rpg…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-District (2nd team), team MVP…averaged 16 ppg, 12 rpg…also named All-Conference and team MVP in volleyball and All-Conference in track and field…member of student council, National Honor Society…student at the Emily K Center…plans to attend UNC where she will major in sports medicine…wants to pursue a career in medicine…favorite college athlete is Alliyah Boston…favorite pro athlete is LeBron James…says “I am very excited and blessed to be invited to this game. I’m ready to play against great competition and showcase my talents. I am expecting to gain advanced skills, get connections/ media coverage, and overall have fun.”
Trinity Smith
Trinity…Whiteville…5-8…G/F…coached by Serena Smith…as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, County Player of the Year, Women’s All-Tournament Team…averaged 18 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.6 apg…as junior, named All-Conference, All-County, County Player of the Year Conference Player of the Year, All-District…averaged 14 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 3 apg…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-County, Best Offensive Player…averaged 16.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 2.8 apg…also competed in track and field…member of ROCAME, FFA, Honor Society, Talent Search, Principal’s List…Academic Superstar…scholarship to Louisburg College where she plans to major in animal science…wants to pursue a career as a veterinarian…her brother is her role model…favorite college athlete is Zia Cooke…favorite pro athlete is Kyrie Irving…says “I’m very excited to play in the all-star game! I expect to gain knowledge from a high level that I can apply to my game, meet new people, and learn new skills to add to my game.”
Nyah Wilkins
Nyah…Garner Magnet…5-10…F…coached by William Stigler…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Defensive Player of the Year…scholarship to Barton College where she will major in criminal justice…wants to pursue a career working for the SBI…her mother is her role model…favorite college athlete is Caleb Love…favorite pro athlete is Kyrie Irvin…says she expects to “gain more relationships and more skills” playing in the all-star game.
West Team
Gabriela Greenard
Gabreila…Hickory…5-8…F…coached by Barbra Helms…as senior, averaged 15 ppg…had 100 rebounds and 20 assists…scholarship to Montreat College where she plans to major in business…Gabby Bryant is her role model…favorite college athlete is Caleb Love…favorite pro athlete is Candace Parker…says “I am excited and can’t wait to see how it makes not only me but other players better.”
Emily Hege
Emily Hege…North Davidson…5-8…G…coached by Katelyn Frazier…school leader in career points with over 2,000…made over 100 career 3-pointers…as senior, named HSOT All-State, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Area, All-County, County and Area Player of the Year, All-District, District Player of the Year, MaxPreps Top 10 Scorer in NC…averaged 27.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 4.3 apg, 4.2 spg…as junior, named HSOT All-State, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Area, All-County, All-District, District Player of the Year…as sophomore, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Area, All-County…also played volleyball…member of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, HOSA, FCA…scholarship to Wingate University where she plans to major in exercise science…wants to pursue a career in pediatric physical therapy…her parents are her role models…favorite college athlete is Jeremy Roach…favorite pro athlete is Sabrina Ionescu…says “I feel very blessed to be playing in the all-star game. Not many players get the opportunity to play in something like this, so I am excited to have the opportunity. I’ll be playing with and against some of the top players in North Carolina, so I am expecting to continue to strengthen my game and compete. I am also looking forward to building new relationships with other people.”
Kate Hollifield
Kate…Shelby…5-10…G…coached by Scooter Lawrence…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District, All-State (3rd team), Conference Player of the Year…played in NC/SC Carolinas Classic All-Star game…Prep Girls Hoop Report rank of # 3 in class of 2022…averaged 18.6 ppg, 5 rpg…as junior, named All-Conference, All-District, All-State (3rd team)…played on state championship team, scoring 18 points in the championship game…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-District, All-State (3rd team)…scored 1,000th point during her sophomore year…averaged 21.5 ppg…also named All-Conference in volleyball and track…competed in cross country…Junior Marshall…member of National Honor Society…scholarship to Belmont University (Tennessee) where she plans to major in exercise science…wants to pursue a career as a physician assistant…her parents are her role models…favorite college athlete is Paige Bueckers…favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant…says she hopes to gain “lasting friendships and memories” from playing in the all-star game.
Mia McMillen
Mia…Surry Central…5-10…F…coached by Mandy Holt…scored over 1,200 career points and had over 500 career rebounds…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Co-Player of the Year, All-District…averaged 21.5 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 5.2 spg…as junior, named All-Conference, All-District (3rd team)…averaged 15.6 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 5.3 spg…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-District (3rd team)…averaged 14.8 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 3.8 spg…also named All-Conference in volleyball and competed in track and field, with multiple All-Conference (and Conference Runner of the Year), All-Region and All-State recognitions and multiple school and county records…2022 state champion in the 300 hurdles…member of National Honor Society and Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and Technical National Honor Societies…dually enrolled at SCHS and Surry Community College…scholarship to Limestone University where she plans to major in health care administration…wants to pursue a career in health care management …her mother is her role model…favorite college athlete is Suni Lee…favorite pro athlete is Allyson Felix…says “It is an honor to be selected for this game. I hope to meet new friends from around the state. I am excited about maximizing all of my opportunities during my senior year.”
Olivia Miller
Olivia…South Caldwell…5-9…F…coached by Jeff Parham…scored 928 career points…as senior, named All-Conference, team MVP…averaged 18.6 ppg…as junior, named All-Conference, Offensive Player of the Year…averaged 17.6 ppg…as sophomore, averaged 12.4 ppg…also competed in tennis, soccer, volleyball, and was named All-Conference in track and field…member of FCA, Beta Club, Young Americans for Freedom, Our World Unity Club, Student Ambassadors…scholarship to Brevard College where she will major in business…wants to pursue a career playing basketball overseas or start a business in the field of physical science or athletics…her mom is her role model…favorite college athlete is Paige Bueckers…favorite pro athlete is Stephen Curry…says “I am honored to have been selected and feel blessed with the opportunity. I am always excited to play the game I love, especially with other girls who love the game just as much. I expect to gain the ability to quickly adjust on the court to a new team and each player’s style of play. I expect to be a leader on the court and help my team in any way possible.”
Olivia Porter
Olivia…Northwood…5-8…G…coached by Kerri Snipes…scored over 2,000 career points…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, conference tournament MVP, First Bank Charger Classic MVP, Connie Fenner Northwood State Farm Player of the Week, All-District (2nd team)…played on state championship team and was named game MVP…averaged 18 ppg, 6 rpg, 4 apg, 4 spg, 1 bpg…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, Region Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Alabama All-Star…averaged 20 ppg, 5 rpg, 4 apg, 4 spg…as sophomore, named All-Region, Region Player of the Year, All-Conference…averaged 19 ppg, 6 rpg, 4 apg, 4 spg…also competed in track and field…member of Delta Gems, Future Farmers of America, National Honor Society, UNIFIED Club, Math Honor Society, Alabama Girls State (clerk), Ambassador (co-captain), FCCLA, Afro Culture Education…undecided about college choice…plans to major in biology…wants to pursue a career as a small animal veterinarian…her parents are her role models…favorite college athlete is Caitlin Clark…favorite pro athlete is LeBron James…says “I feel very honored to be able to be recognized and participate amongst some of the top players in the state. This will allow me the opportunity to compete at a high level to show my skill set, and be able to work on some teamwork and leadership skills.”
Mary Spry
Mary…Jesse Carson…6-1…F/C…coached by Brooke Stouder…scored over 1,000 career points…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-County, County Co-Player of the Year, All-District (2nd team), Scholar Athlete…averaged 15.8 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 2.4 apg, 2 spg, 2.8 bpg…as junior, named All-Conference, All-County…played on state championship team…member of National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes…scholarship to Catawba College where she plans to major in exercise science…wants to pursue a career as a physical therapist…her grandpa is her role model…favorite college athlete is Aliyah Boston…favorite pro athlete is Sabrina Ionescu…says “I am very excited to have the opportunity to play in the all-star game. It is a big honor to be selected among the few to have this opportunity. I am expecting to have a fun experience and meet new people. I also expect to learn a bunch from the coaches and my fellow teammates.”
Aly Wadkovsky
Aly…Lake Norman…6-2…F…coached by McKenzie Graham…as senior, named All-Conference…averaged 11.9 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 1 apg, 1.6 spg, 1.6 bpg…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 13.2 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 0.6 apg, 2 spg, 2.1 bpg…as sophomore, named All-Conference…also competed in volleyball…scholarship to Elon University…favorite college athlete is Aliyah Boston…favorite pro athlete is Stephanie Dolson…says “I am excited to play with and against the best competition in the state”
Julianna Walter
Julianna…Alexander Central…5-4…G…coached by Jon Presnell…as senior, averaged 12.2 ppg, 3.s rpg, 6.4 apg…member of National Honor Society, Beta Club…scholarship to Guilford College…wants to pursue a career in health care while being able to work with athletes…her mom, Sandra Walter, is her role model…favorite college athlete is Destanni Henderson…favorite pro athlete is Diana Tuarasi…says “I am very excited to be playing in the all-star game. I expect to play against good competition from all over the state, and there is always a chance to improve my game.”
Ruby Williams
Ruby…Cuthbertson…6-0…G/F…coached by Joel Allen…scored 1,088 career points…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Enquirer Journal Player of the Year…set school single season scoring record…averaged 20.7 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.7 apg, 2.2 spg, 1.5 bpg…member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Superintendent’s Advisory Council…Academic Letter/Bars (2018-2022)…scholarship to Cornell University where she plans to major in biology and society…wants to pursue a career as a physical therapist…her dad is her role model…favorite college athlete is Paige Bueckers…favorite pro athlete is Steph Curry…says “I am really excited to be able to play in the all-star game and compete against the best players in the state of North Carolina. I am looking forward to meeting new people and spending time with the other players for the weekend. By participating, I hope to be able to take away some knowledge from the other players/coaches that will allow me to better myself in the future as a person and player.”