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Samara Jones NC #WL SF #WL HEIGHT 5'8" POS SF CLASS 2026 View Player Boost Profile Download Image Samara Jones Class 2026 Position SF Height 5'8" HS Thomas Jefferson | NC Skilled 2026s who are ready for a special…
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Continue ReadingSamara Jones Samara Jones 5’8″ | SF Thomas Jefferson | 2026 NC is a skilled athlete on the court for Thomas Jefferson High School. She uses her length to disrupt the opposition and force several steals. When Jones creates a steal, she has the ability to dribble the length of the floor and score through contact. A year ago, Jones scored 17 points per game while scoring on 43% of her shots from the floor. She is a strong player who continues to improve on the court for the Gryphons.
Makayla Hall
Makayla Hall
Makayla Hall is a savvy player who has a high basketball IQ. A year ago, she scored 15 points per game in her freshman at Southern Lee High School. She scored in a variety of ways. Hall could score from the paint, from the free throw line, and from three. Hall also grabbed over 6 rebounds and passed for 4 assists a night.
Bailey Staton
Bailey Staton
Bailey Staton is a complete player. She is a willing scorer, a capable passer, and she is a leader on the court for Polk County High School. Staton changes her speed well in the open floor and looks to attack the rim to score or pass. As a freshman, she scored 16 points per game. She attacked the rim and earned multiple trips to the free throw line each game. When Staton earned free throws, she made the opponent pay. Last season, she connected on 72% of her shots from the charity stripe. Staton has a nice outside shot and creates for nearly 4 assists per game.
Rayana Minard Rayana Minard 5’6″ | CG West Cabarrus | 2026 State NC led West Cabarrus High School in points per game last season. She scored over 15 points and shot 42% from the field. Minard can also handle the basketball in the open floor and attack the rim for easy buckets multiple times per game. When she is fouled, Minard is able to score through contact or earn points at the foul line for the Wolverines. Minard also averaged 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals per game. She is a fantastic athlete who continues to get better on the court.
London Barber
London Barber
London Barber is a strong guard that is able to drain the outside shot or power her way to the rim for Gates County. She scored 15 points per game in her freshman season. Barber has a knack for getting to the free throw line. She shot nearly 6 free throws per game in 2022-2023, and she shot 10 or more free throw attempts in 5 different games. Additionally, Barber is a strong rebounder who attacks the offensive glass and competes on the defensive glass for her squad.