Top 10 North Carolina boys basketball players in Class of 2025
5. Michael Phillips, SF, Grace Christian School
Phillips continues to rise in the Class of 2025 rankings both in North Carolina and nationally. The talented 6-foot-6, 175-pound forward small forward is currently rated as a , and he could climb higher with a strong 2024-25 season. Phillips has displayed immense upside during his time at Grace Christian and on Nike鈥檚 EYBL circuit as a strong shooter whose length and athleticism also make him a plus defender. Last season, Phillips averaged 16.2 points across 33 games for the Eagles and shot a solid 37% from 3-point range. Phillips has reclassified from the Class of 2026 to the Class of 2025 and the 17-year-old will begin his college basketball career a year early at Marquette following his time at Grace Christian.
Michael Phillips () has jumped from unranked to No. 33 overall in the country 馃搱馃搱
The 6-7 SG is a sniper from deep but also a defensive presence, and he is just starting to scratch the surface with / | READ 馃憞馃憞
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