Joseph capped off a 2025-26 campaign with 7A North Mecklenburg that not only saw her claim a state championship with the Vikings but claimed Kay Yow Most Valuable Player honors in North Meck’s state win over Southern SES. At this point, her scoring and rebounding capabilities are well-documented as one of the premier frontcourt forces in North Carolina. What also puts her among the state’s elite players is what she can get accomplished on the defensive side of the floor. Getting out in transition and finishing strong at the rim is another one of Joseph’s many strong points. She averaged 18.8 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.3 steals and 2.9 blocks per contest last season. 

One of the most popular athletes in the 2027 class. Lenise is still doing her thing out on the basketball court. She has proven over and over that she is the top ranked player in North Carolina by her play. One area that Joseph has gotten better. She is now coming down in transition and knocking down the extended elbow jumper on a consistent basis and is very confident shooting it. The shot looks pure and smooth.

The number one overall ranking for every position right now belongs to Lenise Joseph Lenise Joseph 6'0" | C/PF North Mecklenburg | 2027 State #71 Nation NC . She has held this spot for a while now. College coaches see why she is ranked this high as she has over 30 offers at this time. Joseph is an elite player that knows how to score, defend and rebound at an extremely high level. She is very consistent with her game and works at it all the time to keep improving.

The most dominate scorer on the Hornets team. Lenise continues to be impressive and show why she is a top ranked player in North Carolina. One of the things that stood out to me was how much she has improved in her face up jump shot. She has extended the floor and is a major threat all the way out to the three-point line. She is shooting it at a very high percentage too. Joseph also did a great job of running in transition and getting easy lay ins around the basket.

Lenise was a finalist for NC Miss Basketball and recently was named Most Valuable Player of the State Championship game where she and her teammates were crowned State Champions. Now she can add First Team All-State to her honors as well. Joseph averaged a double-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks. Only a 2027, so she will be back next year stronger than ever.

When matching up against North Meck, a key to victory has to be to contain the interior scoring prowess of star veteran big. That was not done by Southern SES as evidenced by the double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds Joseph mustered. Joseph not only departed from The Joel with a state championship, but she was also named the Kay Yow Most Valuable Player for Saturday’s championship get-together. Eleven of Joseph’s points were placed on the scoreboard in the first quarter alone. Joseph is one of the six juniors on this season’s Vikings squad. Seven blocked shots and two steals were also part of Joseph’s performance. 

Lenise Joseph Lenise Joseph 6'0" | C/PF North Mecklenburg | 2027 State #71 Nation NC was having her way in the paint catching entry passes and going up for some points.  She runs the floor well being ready for the pass in transition.  She even hustled up the court in transition to get some offensive rebounds to put them right back up.  Her blocks were effective protecting the basket and creating turnovers only being three blocks away from a triple-double.  She stripped the ball away from her opponents driving past her, too.

Lenise Joseph Lenise Joseph 6'0" | C/PF North Mecklenburg | 2027 State #71 Nation NC has been a sensational athlete for years being able to handle business on the court.  She uses her great footwork in the paint to get into position and score some points off the glass.  She sees the floor well pushing the tempo hitting her teammates in stride as they get a fast break going.  Her length is definitely an asset blocking shots and grabbing rebounds.  She does well working around the perimeter knocking down shots from deep.

Currently the #1 ranked player in the state of Norh Carolina. Lenise is a versatile athletic forward with an extremely high motor that does so much for her North Meck squad on and off the court. She runs the floor like a gazillion with maximum effort and speed. Rebounds the ball at a high rate and can score anywhere on the court.

Lenise is a versatile, high-IQ forward who impacts the game on both ends. She scores efficiently in the paint and facing up, can attack off the bounce or finish on the block, and runs the floor hard while staying active on the glass. Paired with her defensive instincts, communication, and leadership, Lenise’s all-around game and consistency make her a clear Top 100 national prospect. Our scouts Jill Dunn and Mindy McCarthy have taken notice!