The first NCISAA Live Period was exactly what you would expect when some of the top talent in North Carolina gets put under one roof. Greensboro Day was packed with college coaches throughout the weekend, with Duke sitting courtside along with Clemson, NC State, Notre Dame, Georgetown, Wake Forest, and plenty of other programs getting early eyes on the next wave of prospects. With that type of attention in the building, several 2028s took advantage of the stage and made real statements. Here are a few 2028 standouts from the first NCISAA Live Period:

Cameron Moore - Greenfield

Cameron Moore dominated. Literally dominated. Moore looked like one of the most physically overwhelming players in the building, and the way he attacked the rim made it feel like defenders were just minor traffic cones placed in inconvenient spots. His rip-through was automatic all weekend. Once he got a shoulder by his defender, it was basically over. There were possessions where it felt like he needed one dribble from half court to get all the way to the rim, which is not supposed to look that easy at 6’7. What stood out most was the physical jump. Moore had a promising starting role last season, but now he looks like the clear focal point for Greenfield. His body looks more developed, his first step is sharper, and his explosion through contact has taken another leap. He plays with power, but it is not just straight-line athleticism. He understands how to use his frame, get downhill, absorb contact, and finish with force. Greenfield went 5-0 on the weekend, and Moore was a huge reason why. He set the tone with his physicality, created constant paint pressure, and looked comfortable carrying a bigger role. The athletic tools are obvious, the strength is showing, and the production is starting to match the upside. Moore has clear high-major caliber written all over him.

Aiden Dalton - Forsyth Country Day

I said during the weekend that Aiden Dalton is the most underrecruited big in North Carolina, and I still stand by that. Dalton has pretty much everything you want in a modern big. He has soft touch around the rim, the strength to bully his way inside, the length to finish over defenders, and the athleticism to give his team a real spark. He does not just float through possessions either. Dalton runs the floor, fights for position, chases rebounds, and plays with a level of activity that makes him difficult to deal with over the course of a full game. What makes him so valuable is that he impacts the game without needing everything drawn up for him. He can score on touches around the basket, seal smaller defenders, clean up misses, and create second-chance opportunities. He also brings real energy. When he gets out in transition or finishes above the rim, it changes the feel of the game for Forsyth Country Day. Dalton outworks opponents. That is the simplest way to put it. He runs rim to rim, competes on the glass, and uses his physical tools with purpose. Bigs with his blend of size, touch, strength, motor, and athleticism do not stay quiet for long. College programs should invest their stock early before the price goes up.

Andrew Juergens - Greensboro Day

The appeal with Andrew Juergens is more than there. At 6’8, Juergens brings the type of wing skill set that immediately gets your attention. He can shoot it at a consistent clip, rise over defenders, finish plays above the rim, run in transition, and punish teams without needing to dominate the ball. He was probably the biggest off-ball threat I saw this weekend, and that matters because players who can impact the game without needing 15 dribbles are extremely valuable. Juergens moves really well for his size. He relocates, cuts with timing, fills lanes in transition, and constantly puts himself in spots where guards can find him. Defenses have to account for him as a shooter, but they also cannot fall asleep because he can slip behind the defense and become a lob threat quickly. That combination makes him tough to guard. Play too high, and he can cut or attack space. Sit too low, and he can shoot over the top. What makes Juergens intriguing is how much he can do within the flow of the game. He does not need to force touches to show his impact. His size, shooting, athleticism, and off-ball instincts give him a very projectable skill set. When a 6’8 wing can space the floor, finish above the rim, run in transition, and make the game easier for others, college coaches are going to keep circling back.

Alex Wolf - Cape Fear Academy

Alex Wolf continues to be one of the more unique players in North Carolina’s 2028 class. Wolf brings size, feel, touch, and a different type of versatility at 6’7. He is not just a traditional frontcourt piece who lives around the rim. He has enough skill to face up, enough touch to finish inside, and enough feel to make plays within the offense. Cape Fear Academy has trusted him with a major role, and his production has continued to rise as he gets more comfortable. What stands out with Wolf is the way he blends physical tools with basketball feel. He can score around the basket, use his frame to play through contact, and make controlled decisions when the defense shifts. He is comfortable operating in different areas of the floor, which makes him a tough matchup. Smaller players have to deal with his size, while bigger players have to respect his skill and mobility. Wolf also brings a calmness to the game. He does not look rushed, he understands spacing, and he finds ways to impact possessions whether he is scoring, rebounding, or making the simple read. There is a lot to like long-term with his frame, touch, and versatility. As he continues to add strength and expand his perimeter game, Wolf has a chance to become one of the more interesting forward prospects in the class.

Jermier Nelson - Carmel Christian 

Jermier Nelson had the type of weekend that changes the way people talk about you. His recruitment has started to blow up, and it is easy to see why. Nelson picked up serious attention after the weekend, including offers from UNCG, Coastal Carolina, and Saint Louis, with more likely on the way. Guards who can create, score, control pace, and consistently put pressure on the defense are always going to attract college coaches, and Nelson showed all of that. Nelson plays with a lot of confidence. He has the ball on a string, changes speeds well, and knows how to get defenders leaning the wrong way. He can score off the bounce, get into the paint, make shots, and create advantages even when the defense is set. What makes him tough is that he does not play at one speed. He can slow defenders down, explode past them, and then make the right read once help arrives. As a scorer, Nelson is dangerous because he can hurt teams in multiple ways. He can get downhill, finish through contact, pull up in rhythm, and create separation when possessions break down. But he is not just a bucket-getter. He has the vision and control to make plays for others, and that is where his long-term upside really shows. He has the scoring ability to force attention and the playmaking instincts to punish defenses for sending that attention. Nelson looked like one of the biggest stock risers of the weekend. The offers are starting to come, and they should not slow down anytime soon.

Jack Baker - Burlington Christian

Jack Baker is becoming a serious college prospect. At 6’4, Baker brings size, scoring ability, and a growing feel for how to produce efficiently. He has been progressing steadily, and this weekend felt like another step forward. Baker can score at multiple levels, create off the bounce, find space as a shooter, and make plays with the ball in his hands. He has the type of frame and skill set that translates well as he continues to mature. What stands out is the balance in his offensive game. Baker is not just relying on one thing. He can attack closeouts, score in the midrange, make perimeter shots, and use his size to finish around the rim. He looks comfortable creating his own offense, but he also understands how to play within structure. That is an important part of his development because the best scorers know when to attack and when to let the game come to them. Baker has also become more controlled as a decision-maker. He is learning how to pick his spots, make better reads, and use his scoring gravity to help the offense. His shot-making, size, and confidence give him real upside, and his overall game is starting to look more polished. The more he continues to tighten his handle, defend with consistency, and impact winning beyond scoring, the more college coaches will have to take him seriously.

Trevor Holland - Caldwell Academy

Trevor Holland is stepping into a big role for Caldwell Academy, and he looks ready for it. Holland is an explosive two-way guard with good size, athleticism, and scoring tools. At 6’4, he has the frame to play through contact, the burst to get downhill, and the confidence to create offense when his team needs it. He recently picked up an offer from Mount Olive, and if he keeps producing like this, that should only be the beginning. Offensively, Holland brings real versatility. He can attack off the bounce, get to the rim, make shots in rhythm, and create pressure in transition. He plays with a level of pop that stands out, especially when he is getting downhill or turning defense into offense. When he is aggressive, he puts a lot of stress on defenders because of how quickly he can cover ground. Defensively, Holland’s tools are just as important. His size and athleticism allow him to guard multiple spots, pressure the ball, and make plays in passing lanes. Caldwell will need him to be a major piece on both ends this year, and he has the ability to answer that call. The explosiveness, confidence, and two-way upside are all there. Holland feels like one of those players who could look very different by the end of the season than he does right now, and that is a good thing. The role is growing, the production is coming, and the upside is clear.