Jace Blocker of Hickory High School has been added to the West All-Star men's basketball roster for this summer's East-West All-Star game. The contest is scheduled July 20 at Novant Health Fieldhouse in Greensboro. Blocker replaces Dominique Tshiboyi of East Forsyth.
2026 6โ7 Jace Blocker (Hickory) stood out early with his activity on the glass and presence around the rim. Creates space, finishes through contact, and shows good feel as a passer from the post. Tough, physical, and plays the game the right way. #PhenomTornadoClassic
6โ7 โ26 Jace Blocker (Hickory) truly embrace his identity as a low-post big man. Secures deep position, finishes with touch, and crashes the glass hard for extra possessions. Capable shot blocker. Improved his body over the recent months #PhenomTornadoClassic
6โ7 2026 Jace Blocker has been a big addition to Hickory. Commands a lot of attention in the paint. Works for deep touches. Finishes strong. Has really improved his body, leaned up, gotten stronger & quicker.
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2026 Jace Blocker (Hickory) can play at the next level. Strong, physical, and relentless with his play, he can be a tough matchup down in the paint with his ability to finish around the basket and embrace contact. #PhenomTornadoClassic
2027 Javian White (Hickory) has done a nice job throughout this game in attacking and getting paint touches. Doing a great job in penetrating and facilitating to teammates all throughout, as well as being a scoring threat at times. #Phenom828Showcase
2027 Jordan Powell (Hickory) should be on more radars with what he is able to provide. Love his blend of length, playmaking and finding others, and also being able to attack and score over defenders. #Phenom828Showcase
2026 Jace Blocker (Hickory) has been a true force down in the paint for his team. Strong, physical, embraces contact, and finishes well and with touch. Active on the glass, strong at the rim, and controls the paint. #Phenom828Showcase