BASKETBALL TIP-OFF: The Observer’s 2022-23 boys high school hoops preview
Here is The Observer’s girls high school basketball preview.
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Myers Park is No. 1 in the preseason Charlotte Observer Sweet 16
Mecklenburg County public school preview
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2022-23 area team-by-team schedules
The Observer’s Starting 5
Silas Demary Jr., Combine Academy: The 6-foot-4 Southern California recruit led Liberty Heights to the Phenom Hoops’ Hoop State NC finals year before moving to Lincolnton-based Combine with head coach Michael Wright. 247 Sports ranks him No. 58 nationally.
Isaiah Evans, North Mecklenburg: The 6-foot-7 junior (19 ppg, 6 rpg) is one of the top 25 recruits in the nation with offers from Florida State, Kansas and more.
Trentyn Flowers, Combine Academy: The 6-foot-8 junior transfer is ranked No. 21 nationally by 247 Sports and has offers from schools like Kansas, Michigan and North Carolina.
Sir Mohammed, Myers Park: The 6-foot-6 junior wing (17 ppg, 6 rpg, 5 apg) is a nationally ranked prospect who can play four positions.
Jaeden Mustaf, Carmel Christian: The 6-foot-6 junior, DeMatha Catholic (MD) transfer is a top 40 national recruit in the class of 2024.
North Meck’s Evans named to Junior NBA ‘Court of Leaders’
North Mecklenburg junior Isaiah Evans, a top 25 national recruit, will be part of the Junior NBA Court of Leaders.
The program launched in April 2021 and aims to support the development of promising young boys and girls through mentorship opportunities and life skills programming focused on career readiness and community impact.
Evans will join other top youth basketball players nationwide hwo have demonstrated leadership qualities during elite tournaments, camps and competitions throughout the country.
Programming will tip-off this weekend with an educational trip to Washington, D.C. from Nov. 11-13 featuring tours of the White House, National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, among other activities.
The Talking Preps’ Basketball Preview Show
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This weekend’s tournaments
PHENOM HOOPS TIP-OFF AT CARMEL CHRISTIAN
Friday
5 pm: Northside Christian vs. Quality Education
6:30 pm: Combine Academy vs. The Burlington School
8 pm: Carmel Christian vs. Northwood Temple
Saturday
12 pm: Quality Education vs. Westminster Catawba
1:30 pm: Northside Christian vs. Northwood Temple
3 pm: Combine Academy vs. 1of1 Prep
4:30 pm: Concord Academy vs. Greensboro Day
6 pm: Cannon vs. The Burlington School
7:30 pm: Carmel Christian vs. Asheville School
CHARGER SHOWCASE AT PROVIDENCE DAY
Saturday
2 pm: Grace Christian (Sanford) vs. Cape Fear Academy
3:30 pm: Christ School vs. Grace Christian (Raleigh)
5 pm: Caldwell Academy vs. Providence Day
Key dates
▪ Oct. 31: First official practice
▪ Nov. 11: First game date private schools (Nov. 18 for most public schools)
▪ Feb. 13-17: NCHSAA conference tournaments
▪ Feb. 21: NCHSAA state tournament begins. Finals are March 11
▪ Feb. 25: NCISAA state finals
Photos: Boys Starting 5
GIRLS Links
Why girls high school sports participation -- especially in basketball -- is waning
The 2022-23 Girls Basketball Preview
Charlotte Catholic is No. 1 in preseason Sweet 16; Full poll
This area coach is off the sideline this season - and missing it badly
County Previews
Mecklenburg County public schools
Mecklenburg County private schools
Photos: The Starting 5
This story was originally published November 10, 2022 at 8:00 PM with the headline "BASKETBALL TIP-OFF: The Observer’s 2022-23 boys high school hoops preview."
