2024 NCCA East- West All-Star Basketball Games on Monday night at the Novant Field House, at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex…Girls Game at 6:30pm/Boys at 8:30pm…..
2024 NCCA East- West All-Star Women’s Basketball
EAST
Player Pos. Ht. High School Ziahmiya Adams G 5'3 Southeast Raleigh Tamia Darden G 5'9 South Garner Janna Tupuola F 5'9 E. E. Smith Kayia Starling G 5'9 Cape Fear Mikayla Taborn C 6'3 Franklinton Audra Hillman F 6'0 Wake Forest DeNaira WilliamsG 5'8 E. E. Smith Jasmine Felton F 5'11 Northeastern Laila Lewis F 5'10 Rolesville
Head Coach: April Rose Pamlico County
Asst. Coach: Robert Duck II South Central/ J.H. Rose
WEST
Player Pos. Ht. High School Alissa Cheek G 5'7 Rosman Hattie Sloyan F 5'10 Page Sadie Badgett G 5'9 North Surry Molly Burns G 5'7 Ardrey Kell Maslyn MosbacherG 5'5 Northwest Guilford Kierstin JohnsonF/C 6'2 East Wilkes Ava Hairston G 5'7 Mount Tabor Jasmine Harris G 5'7 Northern Guilford Audra Petty F 5'9 Randleman Lauren Arnold F 5'11 West Rowan
Head Coach: Angela Mayfield Mt. Airy
Asst. Coach: Scott Hartbarger Franklin
2024 NCCA East-West All-Star Men’s Basketball
EAST
Player Pos. Ht. Wt. High School Jayde Braswell F 6' 160 Hillside Syncere BurnetteG 6' 170 Wakefield Randall King F 6’2 187 Northern Nash Tequan Holley G 6'6 167 Bertie Izeal Mallory G 6’4 185 Northern Nash Zack Noel F 6'5 195 White Oak Isaiah Upchurch F 6'5 180 Southern Lee Trey Manhertz F 6'7 195 Green Level
Head Coach: Henry Drake Northern Nash
Asst. Coach: Thurman Jordan, Jr. Rolesville
WEST
Player Pos. Ht. Wt. High School Carson Daniel G 6' 155 Central Cabarrus Chase Daniel G 6'1 160 Central Cabarrus Jalen Chambers G 6'2 158 Mooresville Jackson Sellars F 6'3 175 Page Jucqarie Love F 6'5 185 Southern Guilford Jonah Ridgill F 6'5 193 Chatham Charter Jamias Ferere G 6'5 190 Southern Guilford Jordan LinebergerF 6'4 170 Hickory High Dominic Payne G 6'2 205 Trinity Jeremiah Howard F 6'7 235 Concord
Head Coach: Darren Corbett Grimsley
Asst. Coach: Billy Phillips T. C. Roberson
2024 Women’s Basketball Bios
East Women’s Basketball
Ziahmiya Adams
Ziahmiya…Southeast Raleigh…5-3… G…coached by Nicole Sampson…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District (2T), MyRDC Player to Watch, Defensive Player of the Year…as junior, named All-Conference…as sophomore, named All-Conference…scholarship to Louisburg College where she will major in criminal justice…wants to pursue a career in the WNBA.
Tamia Darden
Tamia…South Garner…5-9…G…coached by Ashleigh Fuller…scored over 1,000 career points and had over 500 career rebounds…as senior, named All-District, All-State (2T), All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Academic All-Conference…led team in scoring and rebounds…holds school record for most rebounds in a single game with 20…averaged 17.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.6 steals…as junior, named All-Conference, Academic All-Conference, All-District (2T)…led team in scoring and rebounds… averaged 14.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 2.2 steals…as sophomore, named All-Conference, Academic All-Conference…averaged 13.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.8 steals…member of Honor Roll…scholarship to North Carolina A & T where she will major in kinesiology…wants to pursue a career as a pro basketball player in the WNBA or overseas and then as a physical therapist or trainer.
Jasmine Felton
Jasmine…Northeastern…5-11…F…coached by Andre Cherry…scored over 2,000 career points and had over 1,000 career rebounds…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-District, District Player of the Year, HighSchoolOT All-State, NCBCA All-State (2T)…averaged 26.6 points, 13.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals, 2.4 blocks, 2 assists…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-District, District Player of the Year, HighSchoolOT All-State…averaged 30.3 points, 13.4 rebounds, 7 steals, 3.5 assists, 1.4 blocks…as sophomore, averaged 21.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.5 steals, 1.9 assists, 0.7 blocks…member of National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society…SAT Award recipient…scholarship to Campbell University where she will major in finance…wants to pursue a career owning her own gym and having her own brand.
Audra Hillman
Audra…Wake Forest…6-0…F…coached by Clinton Williams…as senior, named All-Conference, Academic All-Conference…NC/SC All-Star Game selection…averaged 13.2 points, 2.2 assists, 7.7 rebounds, 2.8 steals…as junior, named All-Conference, Academic All-Conference…as sophomore, named All-Conference, Academic All-Conference…scholarship to USC Beaufort where she will major in business…wants to pursue a career working with special needs kids.
Laila Lewis
Laila…Rolesville…5-10…F…coached by Nikita Warren…recorded over 600 career rebounds…as senior, named All-Conference, Academic All-Conference, All-District (2T), team Defensive Player of the Year, senior captain, Raleigh Sports Club Student Athlete of the Week…played on state championship team…led conference in rebounds…named Outstanding Senior…NC/SC All-Star Game selection…as junior, named Academic All-Conference, All-Conference (2T), team Defensive Player of the Year…as sophomore, named Academic All-Conference, All-Conference (HM), team Defensive Player of the Year…plans to walk-on at NC Central University where she will major in pre-nursing…wants to pursue a career in basketball, be a RN, and continue her family business.
Kayia Starling
Kayia…Cape Fear…5-9…G…coached by Brian Graham…scored over 1,000 career points…as senior, named All-Conference…averaged 13.3 points, 6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks…as junior, named All-Conference (2T)…averaged 9.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2.2 steals, 2 blocks…as sophomore, named All-Conference…averaged 9.3 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3.2 steals, 3 blocks…also competed in soccer…member of Honor Roll…scholarship to Brunswick Community College where she will major in nursing…after college she intends to join the military as a military nurse and afterwards work in a hospital as a registered nurse.
Mikayla Taborn
Mikayla…Franklinton…6-3…C…coached by Bryan Perry…scored over 1,000 career points…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District…as junior, named All-Conference…as sophomore, named All-Conference…scholarship to Campbell University where she will major in biology…afterwards, wants to attend medical school.
Janna Tupuola
Janna…E.E. Smith…5-9…F…coached by Latanya Hardy…as senior, named All-Conference, team Best All Around…averaged 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals…as junior, averaged 7 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals…also named All-Conference in volleyball and in the shot put in track and field…member of National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Student Government…undecided about college choice…plans to major in political science…undecided about career choice.
DeNaira Williams
DeNaira…E.E. Smith…5-8…G…coached by Latanya Hardy…as senior, averaged 13 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.3 steals, 0.3 blocks…as junior at Trinity Christian, averaged 24.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 3.3 steals, 0.7 blocks…as sophomore at South View, averaged 13.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2.7 steals, 0.5 blocks…member of Student Council (freshman president)…scholarship to UNC Pembroke where she will major in business and finance…plans to pursue a career in real estate.
West Women’s Basketball
Lauren Arnold
Lauren…West Rowan…5-11…F…coached by Ashley Poole…scored 1,500 career points…as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, County Player of the Year, County Best Rebounder, All-District (2T), Christmas Tournament MVP…played on state championship team…named state championship game MVP…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-County, All-District (3T), Christmas Tournament MVP…played on state championship team…named state championship game MVP…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-County…scholarship to Mars Hill University where she will major in sports and medicine…wants to pursue a career as an occupational therapist.
Sadie Badgett
Sadie…North Surry…5-9…G…coached by Shane Slate…scored over 1,200 career points…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, NCBCA All-District, Conference All-Tournament…averaged 16 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.1 steals, 1.2 blocks…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference All-Tournament, NCBCA All-District (2T)…as sophomore, named All-Conference…also twice named All-Conference in volleyball…member of National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society Interact Club…plans to walk-on at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise where she will major in biology…wants to pursue a career as a veterinarian.
Molly Burns
Molly…Ardrey Kell…5-7…G…coached by LaTavia Dixon…scored 1,177 career points and 241 career 3-pointers…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District…4BB Classic & the Queen City All-Star Game…averaged 17 points, 3 assists, 3 steals, 3 rebounds…made 84 3-pointers…as junior, named All-Conference, All-District…averaged 15 points…made a school record 85 3-pointers…as sophomore, named All-Conference…averaged 14 points…made 72 3-pointers…member of Ardrey Kell Leadership, CMS Athletic Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society…scholarship to USC Aiken where she will major in finance…wants to pursue a career in the business field and possibly becoming a financial advisor.
Alissa Cheek
Allisa…Rosman…5-7…G…coached by Emily Taylor…as senior, named All-District, District Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Area, Conference All-Tournament, WNC All-Star Game MVP, HighSchoolOT All-State (3T)…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Conference All-Tournament, All-District, All-Area…as sophomore, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Conference All-Tournament, All-District, All-Area, Area Player of the Year…also named All-Conference in volleyball and track & field…member of National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Junior Marshal…certified at the platinum level for National Career Readiness…scholarship to the University of Virginia’s College at Wise where she will major in accounting…wants to pursue a career as a CPA.
Ava Hairston
Ava…Mount Tabor…5-7…G…coached by Richmond Lyons…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area, All-District (3T)…averaged 18.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3 assists, 0.4 blocks…as junior, named All-Conference, All-District (3T)…averaged 16.8 points…as sophomore, named All-Conference…averaged 9.3 points…also competed in track and field…member of National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society…Scholarly Athlete Award recipient…Junior Marshal…scholarship to Pfeiffer University where she will major in exercise science…wants to pursue a career as a physical therapist.
Jasmine Harris
Jasmine…Northern Guilford…5-7…G…coached by Josh Evans…holds Northern Guilford’s steals record with 334 steals…completed Northern Guilford’s first quadruple double…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Defensive Player of the Year, All-District, News & Record All-Area, All-State (2T)…as junior, named All-Conference, Academic All-Conference, All-District, District Player of the Year, News & Record All-Area, All-State (2T)…as sophomore, named All-Conference, Academic All-Conference, All-District, New & Record All-Area, All-State (HM)…member of Beta Club…Northern Guilford Poet Laureate…undecided about college choice…plans to major in psychology and business…wants to pursue a career in psychology.
Kierstin Johnson
Kierstin…East Wilkes…6-2…F/C…coached by Matthew Campbell…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Tournament…averaged 9 points, 4 assists, 9 rebounds, 4.5 blocks…as junior, named All-Conference (HM), All-Tournament…averaged 8 points, 3.17 assists, 9 rebounds…as sophomore, averaged 7 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3 assists, 4.5 blocks…also was a cheerleader…member of National Honor Society, FCCLA (president)…scholarship to Southwest Virginia Community College where he will major in business…wants to own and run her own business.
Maslyn Mosbacher
Maslyn…Northwest Guilford…5-5…G…coached by Haley Hackett…over 1,000 career points, 200 career steals, 250 career assists…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Defensive Player of the Year, All-District, All-Area…Triad All-Star selection…as junior, named All-Conference, All-District, All-Area…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-District, All-Area…undecided about college choice…plans to major in nursing…wants to pursue a career as a NICU or labor and delivery nurse.
Audra Petty
Audra…Randleman…5-9…F…coached by Steven Rightmyer…1,000 career points…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-District…Triad All-Star Classic participant…averaged 17.2 points, 7.9 rebounds…made 71 3-pointers…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 8.2 points…made 58 3-pointers…as sophomore, named All-Conference…averaged 9.8 points…made 58 3-pointers…member of Beta Club…Junior Marshall…Student Ambassador…plans to walk-on at the University of Lynchburg where she will major in physical therapy…wants to pursue a career as a physical therapist and work with athletes.
Hattie Sloyan
Hattie…Page…5-10…F…coached by Edward Johnson…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District, Queen City Charlotte All-Star, Triad Classic All-Star…averaged 15.3 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 0.8 blocks, 1.7 assists…as junior, named All-Conference, All-District (HM)…averaged 8.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.5 steals, 0.8 blocks, 1.7 assists…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-District (HM), HAECO All-Tournament…averaged 8.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 0.1 blocks, 1.3 assists…also competed in lacrosse and cross country and played tennis where she was 4 times named All-Conference and All-Regional and twice named All-State…member of Puppy Love Club, Best Buddies Club, National Honor Society, Pep Club…Bill Lee Memorial Scholarship Award recipient…scholarship to Emanuel College where she will major in political science (pre-law)…wants to pursue a career as a lawyer.
2024 Men’s Basketball Bios
East Men’s Basketball
Jayde Braswell updated 7/1
Jayde…Hillside…6-0, 160…F…coached by Rashard Lee-Worthy…scored over 1,000 career points…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-District (2T), team captain…as junior, named All-Conference, team captain…as sophomore, named team captain…member of International Baccalaureate…committed to Louisburg College…plans to major in computer science…wants to pursue a career as a software engineer.
Syncere Burnette updated 6/5 and 6/20
Syncere…Wakefield…6-0, 170…G…coached by Garrett Stevens…holds the school record for career steals and single game 3s made (8)…Top 5 in school history in career points, career rebounds, career assists, career 3s made, and single season points…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District, Hoggard Holiday All-Tournament…averaged 17.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 2.7 steals…as junior, averaged 7.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals…committed to play basketball at Cloud County Community College…plans to major in business…wants to pursue a career in business or sports management.
Ari Fulton
Ari…Westover…6-7, 205…F…coached by George Stackhouse…as senior, named All-District, Carolinas Classic selection, All-Conference, Player of the Year…averaged 19.3 points, 2.6 assists, 10.9 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 0.7 blocks…graduating from health academy…scholarship to NJIT where he will major in business management…wants to pursue a career in the NBA.
Tequan Holley
Tequan…Bertie…6-6, 167..G…coached by Johnny Raskoe, Jr….as senior, named All-Conference, All-District…averaged 13.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.7 assists, 1.8 blocks…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 9.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 1.2 assists, 1.1 blocks…as sophomore, averaged 7.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 1.0 assists, 0.6 blocks…member of Honor Roll, Cadet Program, Automotive Club…Student of the Month…undecided about college choice…plans to major in sports management…wants to pursue a career as a basketball coach or gym teacher.
Randall King
Randall…Northern Nash…6-2, 187…F…coached by Henry Drake…as senior, named All-Conference…football scholarship to Campbell University where he will major in sports management…undecided about career choice.
Izeal Mallory
Izeal…Northern Nash…6-4, 185…G…coached by Henry Drake…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-District (2T), Brandon Ingram Invitational Game MVP…plans to walk-on at North Carolina A&T where he will major in computer engineering…wants to pursue a career as a professional athlete or computer engineer.
Trey Manhertz
Trey…Green Level…6-7, 195…F…coached by John Green…as senior, named All-Conference, Academic All-Conference…team Gator Award recipient…averaged 7.1 points, 5.4 rebounds…had 16 total blocks and 11 charges taken…plans to walk-on at Guilford College where he will major in sports management…wants to follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue a career in college athletics.
Paul McNeil, Jr.
Paul…Richmond Senior…6-7, 180…F…coached by Donald Pettigrew…as senior, named All-Region, Regional Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…as junior, named All-State, State Player of the Year, All-Region, Region Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…as sophomore, named All-State, State Player of the Year, Gatorade Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…scholarship to N.C. State where he will major in communications…wants to pursue a career in the NBA.
Zack Noel
Zack…White Oak…6-5, 195…F…coached by Chris Grimes…as senior, averaged 14.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals…as junior, averaged 15.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 1.2 steals…as sophomore, averaged 8.8 point, 7.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.0 steals…also competed in track…scholarship to Sandhills Community College where he will major in athletic training…undecided about career choice.
Isaiah Upchurch
Isaiah…Southern Lee…6-5, 180…F…coached by Gaston Collins…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference, Academic All-Conference…averaged 18 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists…undecided about college choice…plans to major in architectural engineering…wants to pursue a career as an architect.
West Men’s Basketball
Jalen Chambers
Jalen…Mooresville…6-2, 158…G…coached by Armard Moore…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District, Battle of the Bull Tournament MVP…as junior, named All-Conference…plans to walk-on at UNC Pembroke where he will major in broadcasting…wants to pursue a career in the NBA.
Carson Daniel
Carson…Central Cabarrus…6-0, 155…G…coached by Jim Baker…scored 1,000 career points and had over 500 career assists…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Co-Player of the Year…NC/SC All-Star selection…played on 3A state championship team…as junior, named All-Conference…played on 3A state championship team…as sophomore, named All-Conference…scholarship to Catawba College where he will major in sports medicine…wants to pursue a career as an athletic trainer.
Chase Daniel
Chase…Central Cabarrus…6-1, 160…G…coached by Jim Baker…scored 1,000 career points and had over 500 career assists…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Co-Player of the Year…NC/SC All-Star selection…played on 3A state championship team…as junior, named All-Conference…played on 3A state championship team…as sophomore, named All-Conference…scholarship to Catawba College where he will major in sports management…wants to pursue a career as a basketball coach.
Jamias Ferere
Jamias…Southern Guilford…6-5, 190…G…coached by Wil Perry…scored over 1,000 career points…as senior, named All-District, District Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference Offensive Player of the Year, News & Record All-Area, All-Conference Tournament Phenom Hoops “Gate City Holiday Classic” All-Tournament, team MVP and co-captain…averaged 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 1.2 blocks…as junior, named All-District (2T), All-Conference, All-Conference Tournament, News & Record All-Area…as sophomore, named All-Conference…also named All-Conference as the starting quarterback on the football team…member of FFA…undecided about college choice and college major…wants to pursue a career as a professional basketball player and then transition to coaching at the collegiate level.
Richard Goods Out 7/11
Richard…Grimsley…6-9, 220…C…coached by Darren Corbett…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, News & Record All-Area, All-District, HighSchoolOT Player of the Year finalist…averaged 21.1 points, 13.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals, 4 blocks…undecided about college choice…plans to major in business and finance…undecided about career choice.
Maurio Hanson, Jr. Out 7/10
Maurio…Julius L. Chambers…6-7, 220…F…coached by Brian Frasier…scored over 1,000 career points and had 692 career rebound, 254 career assists, 103 career blocks…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District…NC/SC All-Star selection…Queen City All-Star selection…averaged 13.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1 block, 0.9 steals…as junior named All-District, All-Conference…averaged 14.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.5 blocks, 1.1 steals…as sophomore, named All-Conference…averaged 12 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks…undecided about college choice and college major…wants to pursue a career as a pro basketball player or as a college or pro basketball analyst.
Jeremiah Howard
Jeremiah…Concord…6-7, 235…F…coached by Barrett Krueger…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…13 double-doubles…averaged 15 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…9 double-doubles…averaged 10 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block…as sophomore, averaged 7 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block…also completed in football and track and field…member of Black Student Union (representative), Honor Roll…scholarship to Greensboro College where he will major in business/entrepreneurship…wants to pursue a career as a business owner building and operating a recreational center for community youth.
Jordan Lineberger replaces Hanson 7/10
Jordan…Hickory…6-4, 170…G/F…coached by Daniel Willis…as senior, named All-County, Dicks Sporting Goods Classic MVP…averaged 10.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.5 steals…as junior, named All-State, team MVP…as sophomore, named All-State, team MVP…also played soccer and baseball…College dual enrolment…scholarship to Bluefield University where he plans to major in sports med…if basketball doesn’t work out, he want to pursue a career as a physical therapist or in engineering.
Jucqarie Love
Jucqarie…Southern Guilford…6-5, 185…F…coached by Wil Perry…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference, Conference Defensive Player of the Year, All-Conference Tournament, Conference Tournament MVP, Phenom Hoops “Gate City Holiday Classic” All-Tournament (2T)…averaged 17.4 points, 8 rebound, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1.7 blocks…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Defensive Player of the Year, News & Record All-Area, All-District (2T), Sheetz Holiday All-Tournament…as sophomore, named All-Conference…also competed in cross country and track and field…member of FFA…undecided about college choice and college major…wants to pursue a career as a pro basketball player and then as an athletic trainer.
Santana Lynch Out 7/8
Santana…Lake Norman…6-5, 180…F…coached by Grant Hodges…as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, All-District (2T)…averaged 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals…undecided about college choice…plans to major in business…wants to pursue a career in business marketing and sports management.
Dominic Payne replaces Lynch 7/10
Dominic…Trinity…6-2, 205…G…coached by Tim Kelly…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference, Conference POY…averaged 29.5 points, 5.7 assists, 7.8 rebounds…as junior, named All-Conference, All- State (3T), All-District, District POY, Conference POY…averaged 27.5 points, 5.1 assists, 6.8 rebounds…also named All-Conference in tennis, track and field, and football…member of Beta Club, student council, Honor Roll…plans to walk on at Longwood University where he plans to major in business…wants to pursue a career in real estate flipping homes.
Jonah Ridgill
Jonah…Chatham Charter…6-5, 193…coached by Jason Messier…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 19.3 points, 9.7 rebounds…as junior, named All-Conference…also twice named All-Conference in baseball with a career .409 batting average…scholarship to Guilford College where he will major in business administration…wants to pursue a career as a successful business owner/entrepreneur.
Jackson Sellars
Jackson…Page…6-3, 175…F…coached by Brandon Harris…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District (2T), All-Haeco Tournament…averaged 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1.8 steals, 1 block…scholarship to Averett University where he will major in criminal justice…wants to pursue a career playing pro basketball.
Jerquarius Stanback Out 7/5 injury
Jerquarius…Asheboro…6-7, 190…F…coached by Brian Nance…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-County, County Player of the Year, All-District, District Player of the Year, NCBCA All-State (3T)…Blue Comet MVP Award recipient…averaged 24.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, 4.7 blocks (led 3A in blocks)…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-District…Blue Comet MVP Award recipient…averaged 16.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.6 blocks…as sophomore, named All-Conference (HM)…Blue Comet Defensive Award recipient…averaged 10.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.9 blocks…King Comet Award recipient…scholarship to Appalachian State University…undecided about college major…undecided about career choice.
2024 Basketball Coaches’ Bios
East Men’s Basketball:
Henry Drake
East head coach is entering his 11th season as the head men’s basketball coach at Northern Nash High where he has compiled a career record of 192 -62 and his teams have won 6 conference regular season titles, 4 conference tournament titles and made 10 state playoff appearances in 10 seasons…6 times named Conference Coach of the Year…also named NCBCA District 3 COY…past president and vice president of NCBCA…also serves as the JV boys and JV girls tennis coach…born in Nash County…1991 graduate of Northern Nash High where he played tennis and basketball…1996 graduate of Saint Augustine’s University…says “It is an absolute honor to be selected to coach the East team in the NCCA East-West All-Star Game. This privilege is a great testimony to the outstanding staff and former/present players I have at Northern Nash High. Most of all, I would like to thank my wife, Erica, daughter, Joelle, and the rest of my family for the tremendous support and understanding of what it means to be a high school basketball coach.”
Thurman Jordan, Jr.
East assistant coach is entering his 7th season as the head men’s basketball coach at Rolesville High where he has compiled a record of 69 – 76 in 6 seasons… he has compiled a career record of 263 – 314 in 23 seasons and his teams have won 3 conference regular season titles, 2 conference tournament titles, and made 12 state playoff appearances…3 times named Conference Coach of the Year…previously coached at Franklinton High (head men’s varsity basketball, head men’s JV basketball, assistant varsity football, head men’s & women’s track & field, and head cross county), winning 3 conference championships and 3 times being named conference COY in track & field; at Holly Springs High (head men’s varsity basketball, head men’s track & field, assistant men & women’s track & field; and Hillside High (head men’s varsity basketball, head men’s track & field, and assistant men’s & women’s track & field), winning a conference championship and a state championship in men’s track & field…born in North Tarrytown, NY…1990 graduate of Vance Senior High where he participated in basketball, football, and track & field…1995 graduate of UNC Greensboro…2014 MS -Education from Liberty University…says “Teaching and coaching have given me the opportunity to develop relationships with people all over the state, so it’s truly an honor to be selected to help lead the East squad. I would like to thank the late Lester Wilder for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to become a high school coach. I would also like to thank my players (past and present) for allowing me not only to share my love for the game of basketball with them, but also for listening to the life lessons I’ve tried to share. Last but not least, I would like to thank my family for sharing their time with me and the student-athletes I coach. Without their support, none of this would have been possible.”
West Men’s Basketball:
Darren Corbett
West head coach is entering his 16th season as the head men’s basketball coach at Grimsley High where he has compiled a record of 231 – 142 in 15 seasons…he has compiled a career record of 289 – 168 in 18 seasons and his teams have won 8 conference regular season titles, 6 conference tournament titles, and made 15 state playoff appearances…5 times named Metro 4A Coach of the Year…named ’18 Patriot Athletic Conference COY and Fayetteville Observer Best of 910 COY…named ’22 NCBCA District COY…coached in the ’22 Triad All Star Basketball Classic …. before his current tenure as the head of the men’s program at Grimsley, he previously coached at NCA&T State University, Terry Sanford High, and Grimsley High…born in Jefferson City, MO…1993 graduate of Southern Guilford where he played basketball, winning a conference regular season title in ’92 and being named Most Improved Player in ’92 and Most Valuable Player in ’93…1997 graduate of NC A&T State University…says “It’s a tremendous honor to coach in the NCCA East-West All-Star game. I’ve been attending these games since I was a kid growing up in Greensboro. I think back to when my father would bring me to watch some of the all-star practices as well. Now, being able to coach in the game is truly a blessing.”
Billy Phillips
West assistant coach is entering his 8th season as the head men’s basketball coach at T. C. Roberson High where he has compiled a record of 83-83 in 7 seasons…he has compiled a career record of 170-238 in 17 seasons and his teams have won 3 conference regular season titles and made 11 state playoff appearances…twice named Conference Coach of the Year…twice served as an assistant coach for the Blue-White All-Star Game…previously coached at Apple Valley Middle School (soccer, football, basketball); at T. C. Roberson High (JV football – 2 conference titles, JV Basketball – 2 conference titles, assistant varsity basketball); A.C. Reynolds High (varsity basketball – conference champs); at West Henderson High (varsity basketball); and T.C. Roberson High (JV/varsity football and varsity basketball – 2 conference titles)…born in Fletcher, NC…1989 graduate of Enka High where he participated in basketball, golf, and football…1994 graduate of Western Carolina University…says “I am excited about the opportunity to coach in this year’s NCCA East-West All-Star game. It is an honor to be selected to coach some of the state’s premier players. I look forward to the experience and meeting new people and coaching in a game with great tradition.”
East Women’s Basketball:
April Rose
East head coach is entering her 13th season as the head women’s basketball coach at Pamlico County High where she has compiled a career record of 238 – 70 in 12 seasons and her teams have won 8 conference regular season titles, 7 conference tournament titles, and made 11 state playoff appearances, including winning the 2019 state championship…4 times named Conference Coach of the Year…6 times named Sun Journal Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year…also currently coaches volleyball, winning 3 conference regular season titles, 2 conference tournament titles and being named ’22 and ’23 conference COY; and women’s track and field, winning 1 conference title and coaching state champions in the shot put, 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relays…born in Shelby, NC…1993 graduate of West Lincoln High where she was named All-Conference and All-Area in basketball, All-Conference in softball, and Female Athlete of the Year…1997 graduate of High Point University…says “I am excited about the opportunity to coach in the all-star game, and I’m looking forward to coaching some of the best female basketball players in eastern NC. Also, I am honored to be working with Coach Duck of South Central High and appreciate the invitation to such a prestigious event. Let’s go East!”
Robert Duck II
East assistant coach is entering his 1st season as the head men’s basketball coach at J.H. Rose High…as the head women’s basketball coach at South Central High he compiled a record of 245-89-13 in 13 seasons (the most wins in program history) …he has compiled a career record of 284-89 in 16 seasons and his teams have won 10 conference regular season titles, 4 conference tournament titles, and made the state playoff every year, including winning the 2011 state championship and reaching the Final Four in 2024…5 times named Conference Coach of the Year…3 times named Daily Reflector COY…coached in the 2021 252 vs. 919 All-Star Game…currently also serves as the Assistant Athletic Director and as the head men’s golf coach…at South Central High, he previously served as the head women’s golf coach where he was named Conference COY, assistant football coach (offensive coordinator and quarterbacks), and assistant associate head women’s basketball coach…also previously served as the women’s basketball coach, assistant football coach, and assistant men’s basketball coach at A.G. Cox Middle School…born in Franklin, VA…2000 graduate of Manteo High where he played football and basketball…2005 graduate of East Carolina University…says “I am extremely honored to be selected as a coach for this prestigious event. I look forward to the experience and connecting with other great people along the journey. Special thanks to my wife, Taylor Duck, and daughter, Dottie Duck, for all the sacrifices they make to allow me to do what I love to do.”
West Women’s Basketball:
Angela Mayfield
West head coach is entering her 9th season as the head women’s basketball coach at Mount Airy High where she has compiled a career record of 134-67 and her teams have won 3 conference regular season titles, 2 conference tournament titles, and made 6 state playoff appearances, including winning back-to-back 1A state championships (’17 and ’18)…named ’18 Doris Howard Female Coach of the Year…3 times named Conference COY…served as the head coach in the 2018 Triad All-Star Classic…born in Mount Airy, NC…1989 graduate of Mount Airy High where she played softball, basketball, and was a part of the ’87 and ’88 state champion volleyball teams, and was named the 1988 2A State Volleyball Player of the Year…1993 graduate of Catawba College where she played basketball and is a member of the Sports Hall of Fame…1994 graduate of High Point University…says “It is such an honor to be selected to coach in this year’s NCCA East-West All-Star game. I am excited to join the long list of the top coaches and players in NC as a participant in this prestigious event. I am eternally grateful to my alma mater, Mount Airy High School, for supporting me and allowing me to work with student-athletes on a daily basis.”
Scott Hartbarger
West assistant coach is entering his 19th season as the head women’s basketball coach at Franklin High where he has compiled a record of 256 – 131 in 18 seasons…he has compiled a career record of 334 – 271 in 27 seasons and his teams have won 4 conference regular season titles, 4 conference tournament titles, and made 17 state playoff appearances…3 times named Conference Coach of the Year…previously coached at Smoky Mountain High…born in Virginia…1981 graduate of Sylva Webster High where he played football, basketball, and baseball…1986 graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne where he played baseball…says “Being asked to coach in this game is an honor, and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity.”