Three-star junior point guard Dionte Neal wins NC high school basketball Gatorade Player of the Year

Posted Mar 21, 2025
Gatorade has announced, that Reidsville (North Carolina) three-star junior point guard Dionte Neal has won the Player of the Year representing the Tar Heel State on Thursday. Neal helped lead the Reidsville Rams to a perfect 31-0 season and win their second consecutive state championship, defeating Northwood 71-54 in the Class 2A title game. (Sports Illustrated)

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