Boys' basketball Coverage

Rosters released for NCCA East-West All-Star basketball games

The all-star games will be played on July 15 in conjunction with the annual NCCA coaches clinic.

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor

New flopping rules established as NFHS announces rules changes for high school basketball

Teams who flop or otherwise fake being fouled will be issued a team warning first, then receive a team technical foul.

NCHSAA basketball 'Final Four' format will return to Winston-Salem in 2025

Members of the board said the reaction to the event in 2024 was overwhelmingly positive.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Basketball Team

Twenty-nine players are making the team for the second or third time, led by five players who became three-time honorees.

16 former N.C. high school basketball players qualify for NBA playoffs

Nine different NBA teams will take the court in the first round of the playoffs with players from North Carolina on their roster

Evan Moesta, Sr. Creative Specialist

North Carolina's Bam Adebayo selected to 2024 USA Men's National Team

The former Northside-Pinetown & High Point Christian player will represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympic games.

Joel Bryant

Our lens on former Northside-Pinetown & HPCA basketball player Bam Adebayo

Bam Adebayo has been selected to Team USA's basketball team for the 2024 Olympics. Adebayo attended Northside-Pinetown High School as a freshman-junior and High Point Christian Academy as a senior.

Former NC State player Richard Howell named head basketball coach at Green Hope

Howell played at NC State for four seasons.

Joel Bryant

These eight former N.C. high school basketball players qualified for the Final Four

N.C. State boasts six former players on its roster that played high school basketball in the state of North Carolina

Evan Moesta, Sr. Creative Specialist

Isaiah Evans, Zamareya Jones named players of the year as NCBCA releases all-state teams

North Mecklenburg's Isaiah Evans and North Pitt's Zamareya Jones, two McDonald's All-Americas and state champions, were named the players of the year by the N.C. Basketball Coaches Association.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Duke recruit Isaiah Evans named Gatorade NC Player of the Year at North Mecklenburg

Isaiah Evans helped North Mecklenburg to the 4A state championship averaging 31.3 points per game during the state playoffs.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Final Boys Basketball Rankings: Central Cabarrus repeats as No. 1 in statewide top 25; Reidsville and others lead area codes

In the final boys basketball area code rankings, Farmville Central is ranked first in the 252, Northwood in the 919, New Hanover in the 910, Reidsville in the 336, Central Cabarrus in the 704, and Christ School in the 828.

HSOT Postgame Show: Wrapping up state championship week with 2A & 4A title games

HighSchoolOT's Nick Stevens, Evan Moesta, J. Mike Blake, and Joel Bryant break down the final day of high school basketball state championships as titles are handed out in the 2A and 4A classifications.

Press Conference: North Mecklenburg boys basketball team after 4A state championship

The North Mecklenburg boys basketball team answered questions from the media after winning the 4A state championship over New Hanover.

Press Conference: New Hanover boys basketball team after 4A state championship

Members of the New Hanover boys basketball team met with the media after falling to North Mecklenburg in the 4A state championship game.

Highlights: Isaiah Evans scores 23 as North Meck beats New Hanover in 4A championship

North Mecklenburg won the 4A boys basketball state championship with a 57-47 win over previously unbeaten New Hanover. Isaiah Evans led North Mecklenburg with 23 points.

Photos: New Hanover vs. North Mecklenburg in boys basketball (March 16, 2024)

North Mecklenburg won the NCHSAA 4A boys basketball state championship with a victory over previously unbeaten New Hanover on Saturday.

The final moments as Reidsville wins 2A basketball title over Farmville Central

Watch as Reidsville celebrated its 2A boys basketball state championship win over Farmville Central.

Press Conference: Farmville Central boys basketball team after 2A state championship

Players and coaches from Farmville Central's boys basketball team answered questions from the media after losing to Reidsville in the 2A state championship.

Highlights: Reidsville outlasts Farmville Central in overtime to win 2A basketball title

Reidsville defeated Farmville Central 78-77 in overtime to win the 2A boys basketball state championship. Johnniyus Sharpe scored 29 points and Kendre Harrison added a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds for Reidsville.

Press Conference: Reidsville boys basketball team after 2A state championship

The boys basketball team from Reidsville hosted a postgame press conference following its win over Farmville Central in the 2A boys basketball state championship game.

Photos: Farmville Central vs. Reidsville in boys basketball (March 16, 2024)

Reidsville defeated Farmville Central in overtime in the 2A boys basketball state championship game.

Reidsville avenges last season's loss, beats Farmville Central in overtime in 2A championship

In overtime, Reidsville defeated Farmville Central 78-77 in rematch of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A championship on Saturday to avenge last year's title-game loss.

J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT contributor

North Mecklenburg hands New Hanover first loss of season in 4A state championship

North Mecklenburg defeated previously-undefeated New Hanover 57-47 for the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A boys basketball championship on Saturday at Lawrence Joel Memorial Coliseum.

J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT contributor

HSOT Postgame Show: 1A & 3A state championship wrap-up

Four state championships were claimed on Friday in the 1A & 3A classifications. HighSchoolOT's Evan Moesta and J. Mike Blake break down all the action.