OTR Hoops: North Carolina Opening Program Spotlights 16U Edition
At the OTR North Carolina Opening, several programs stood out with the way they elevated their players’ confidence, development, and overall impact on the floor. These groups separated themselves with how hard they competed, how well they were coached, and the way their players consistently made each other better. These programs and teams made a strong impression heading into the spring and summer.

Miguel Ribeiro
Apr 2, 2026

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AWigg Elite UAA
AWigg Elite brought one of the more dynamic perimeter groups in the division, built around length, versatility, and players who could make things happen with the ball in their hands. They consistently looked dangerous because of how many different ways they could attack a defense, and they had multiple pieces who could impact the game on both ends.
Leading the way was 6’4 2028 Trevor Holland, who had one of the more impressive weekends in the division. Holland showcased the continued expansion of his bag and looked increasingly comfortable as a scorer who can hurt teams in different ways. He mixed up his attack extremely well, getting downhill with force, creating offense off the bounce, and scoring from multiple levels. His explosiveness made him tough to stay in front of, and he also showed the ability to defend multiple positions, giving AWigg Elite a strong two-way presence on the wing.
Alongside him, 6’4 2028 Tristan Williams gave the group another versatile perimeter piece who played with strong feel and composure. Williams stayed under control, made smart decisions, and consistently contributed as both a scorer and playmaker. His all-around game helped balance the offense and gave AWigg another player who could keep things flowing without forcing the action.
6’2 2027 Johnny Winborne added another important layer to the perimeter with his size, toughness, and overall presence. He brought a physical edge to the backcourt, played with confidence, and consistently impacted the game with his ability to mix up his attack. Winborne gave AWigg another guard-wing piece who could help create offense while also bringing defensive versatility. His strength, feel, and willingness to compete on both ends helped round out one of the more complete perimeter groups in the division.
Overall, AWigg Elite stood out because of its versatility on the perimeter. Holland brought the explosiveness, Williams added poise and feel, and Winborne gave them another strong piece who brought toughness and balance to a talented group. Solid group who will put on a show in the UAA circuit.

CP3 EYBL 2029
CP3’s 2029 group was one of the most intriguing teams in the building simply because of the amount of long-term upside on the roster. For such a young group, they already showed impressive size, physical tools, and positional versatility, which made them a team that immediately grabbed attention.
At the point, 6’0 2029 Damari Smith looked like a true lead guard prospect. Smith played with confidence, pace, and strong instincts with the ball in his hands. He consistently created off the dribble, got into the paint, and kept defenders off balance with his change of speed. His comfort as a ball-handler and decision-maker gave CP3 a strong foundation in the backcourt.
On the wing, 6’5 2029 Jeremiah Thomas brought length and athleticism that stood out right away. He ran the floor well, finished around the rim, and used his physical tools to impact the game in transition and in the half court. His upside continues to be easy to see because of the way his size and movement translate on both ends.
Inside, 6’6 2029 Nick Cannon and 6’7 2029 JT Tuck gave CP3 a strong frontcourt pairing. Cannon showed intriguing size and versatility, rebounding well, protecting the rim, and flashing promising offensive feel for a young big. Tuck added even more length and interior presence, helping solidify the paint and giving the team another developing frontcourt prospect with long-term upside.
Overall, CP3 EYBL 2029 stood out because of how much potential they have across the floor. Smith gave them control at the guard spot, Thomas added length and athleticism on the wing, and Cannon and Tuck provided size inside. It was a young group with a lot to build on and no doubt they will make some noise in the Nike Circuit.

Warriors Life Elite 2028 Parson OTR
Warriors Life Elite was led by one of the stronger perimeter tandems in the 16U division. Their backcourt production, confidence, and toughness helped this group stand out throughout the weekend, and they consistently looked comfortable playing through their guards.
6’3 2028 Zacca’i Lee brought a strong, physical style to the game that immediately popped. He attacked downhill with force, embraced contact, and played with toughness on both ends. Lee consistently put pressure on the defense by getting into the paint and bringing the kind of energy that helped set the tone for the team.
Alongside him, 6’1 2028 Jayden Mabine continued his strong weekend with another impressive showing. Mabine played with control and poise, scored efficiently from multiple levels, and made smart reads with the ball in his hands. He looked comfortable creating offense for himself while also keeping the game organized.
Together, Lee and Mabine gave Warriors Life Elite one of the more reliable backcourts in the division. Lee brought physical downhill pressure, Mabine added feel and scoring efficiency, and their combination made this team a difficult matchup on the perimeter.

Team Gold Coast OTR
Team Gold Coast brought another balanced and athletic group in the 16U division, with good size on the wing and steady guard play in the backcourt. They looked like a team with multiple players capable of stepping up, which gave them solid balance across the floor.
6’4 2028 Jarias Anacreon stood out with his size and ability to impact the game on both ends. He gave the team strong wing production, versatility, and another piece who could make his presence felt in different phases of the game. His frame and overall activity added an important dimension to the lineup.
6’3 2028 Adrian Guzman brought another perimeter option who could score and make plays within the flow of the game. He helped give Gold Coast offensive balance and provided another player who could contribute without the team having to rely too heavily on one source of production.
In the backcourt, 6’0 2028 Mike Pierre gave the team pace, confidence, and steady guard play. He helped keep the offense organized while still creating pressure offensively, giving Gold Coast another important piece in terms of structure and tempo.
Overall, Team Gold Coast stood out because of its balance. Anacreon brought size and versatility, Guzman added perimeter production, and Pierre gave them a steady hand in the backcourt. It was a solid, athletic group with good complementary pieces.

Team Pittman 2028
Team Pittman may have been one of the most enjoyable teams to watch all weekend because of their chemistry, toughness, and identity. They played with an edge, competed hard, and had the kind of natural connection that made their group stand out from start to finish.
The brotherly duo of 6’3 2028 Noah Dulin and 5’10 2028 Draeton Nance was the heartbeat of this team. Dulin brought physicality, scoring versatility, and the ability to create highlight-reel plays naturally within the flow of the game. He played through contact, rebounded well, and consistently found ways to impact the action beyond just scoring. Nance, meanwhile, embraced the undersized role and turned it into a strength. He played with grit, aggression, and confidence, attacking downhill, making tough plays, and bringing constant energy.
One of the more memorable moments of the weekend came in Team Pittman’s matchup against Team Gold Coast OTR 16U, when Noah assisted Draeton for an and-1 finish. It was the kind of play that perfectly captured their chemistry and how naturally they play off one another.
Beyond the brother duo, 6’2 2028 Ryley Rodriguez gave the team another explosive perimeter piece. Rodriguez was sneaky athletic, highly effective in transition, and consistently able to blow by defenders and create offense off the bounce. 6’4 2028 LJ Wall added more size and versatility to the lineup, helping bring balance to the team on both ends.
Overall, Team Pittman stood out because of its chemistry, toughness, and identity. Dulin and Nance gave them a special connection in the backcourt, Rodriguez added more burst on the perimeter, and Wall brought another versatile piece to the mix. It was one of the most connected teams in the 16U division.

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