These former South Mecklenburg News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 4.
AJ McKee
Milwaukee Panthers
Guard
Senior
6′2″ 205
Independence High School
Hometown: Charlotte
Next Game: vs. Detroit Mercy Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 12 p.m.
Azuria Barrino
Greensboro Pride
Forward
Senior
6′1″
Independence High School
Next Game: vs. Southern Virginia Knights, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2 p.m.
Bryce Cash
Queens Royals
Guard
Sophomore
6′5″ 210
Carmel Christian School
Hometown: Charlotte
Next Game: vs. Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 4, 1 p.m.
Cade Tyson
North Carolina Tar Heels
Guard and forward
Junior
6′7″ 200
Carmel Christian School
Hometown: Monroe
Next Game: vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Saturday, Jan. 4, 12 p.m.
Duke Thomas
Tusculum Pioneers
Guard
Junior
6′4″ 195
Rocky River High School
Hometown: Charlotte
Next Game: vs. Limestone Saints, Saturday, Jan. 4, 4 p.m.
Harp Hunter
Columbus State Cougars
Guard and forward
Senior
6′6″ 210
Carmel Christian School
Hometown: Charlotte
Next Game: vs. Augusta Jaguars, Saturday, Jan. 4, 3:30 p.m.
Ifeanyi Ufochukwu
Rice Owls
Center
Junior
6′11″ 240
Covenant Day School
Next Game: vs. Charlotte 49ers, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2 p.m.
Kameron Taylor
UNC Asheville Bulldogs
Forward and guard
Freshman
6′7″ 185
Carmel Christian School
Hometown: Charlotte
Next Game: vs. High Point Panthers, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2 p.m.
Khamani Wertz
Belmont Abbey Crusaders
Guard
Sophomore
6′0″ 170
Carmel Christian School
Hometown: Charlotte
Next Game: vs. Barton Bulldogs, Saturday, Jan. 4, 4 p.m.
Luke Krawczyk
Georgia Bobcats
Forward
Sophomore
6′8″
Carmel Christian School
Hometown: Fort Mill
Next Game: vs. USC Aiken Pacers, Saturday, Jan. 4, 3:30 p.m.
Michael Marcus Jr.
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Forward
Freshman
6′9″ 255
Covenant Day School
Hometown: Indian Trail
Next Game: vs. Texas State Bobcats, Saturday, Jan. 4, 12 p.m.
Nygell Verdier
UNC Pembroke Braves
Forward and guard
Senior
6′6″ 200
Independence High School
Hometown: Charlotte
Next Game: vs. Erskine Flying Fleet, Saturday, Jan. 4, 4 p.m.
Zion McDuffie
Catawba Indians
Forward
Sophomore
6′5″ 185
David W. Butler High School
Hometown: Charlotte
Next Game: vs. Mars Hill Mountain Lions, Saturday, Jan. 4, 4 p.m.
