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Southern’s Aden Jeffries named to Carolinas Classic All-Star Game

Aden Jeffries (5) of Southern Durham. Southern Durham defeated Garner 89-86 in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 7A boys basketball state playoffs on Monday, Mar. 2, 2026 (Photo: Nick Stevens/National Amateur Sports)

Southern Durham senior Aden Jeffries will represent Durham Public Schools in the Carolinas Classic All-Star Game later this month.

Jeffries, who has helped the Spartans to a consecutive appearance in a N.C. High School Athletic Association state championship game.

As a senior, Jeffries has averaged 10.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, according to MaxPreps. Jeffries is a 6-foot-8 wing.

The Carolinas Classic All-Star Game puts some of the top high school seniors in North Carolina up against their counterparts from South Carolina.

This year’s all-star game will be played on March 21 at Dorman High School in Spartanburg, S.C. The event includes a girls game and a boys game.

Here are the North Carolina rosters for both teams:

2026 Carolinas Classic Boys Basketball Roster

  • Chaise Smith (Washington)
  • Dionte Neal (Reidsville)
  • Jyi Dawkins (Ben L. Smith)
  • Aden Jeffries (Southern Durham)
  • Ashton Pierce (North Mecklenburg)
  • Exzavier Young (North Mecklenburg)
  • Chad Graves (Northwood)
  • Zy’vaun Puckett (Panther Creek)
  • Kellum Brown (New Hanover)
  • Jim Gatehouse (South Mecklenburg)
Coaches: Andy Muse (Mount Tabor), Mark Harnly (Camden County)
 

2026 Carolinas Classic Girls Basketball Roster

  • Imani Shelton (Ardrey Kell)
  • Nykira Arrington (South Mecklenburg)
  • Laneigh Scales (Glenn)
  • Tiara Thompson (West Rowan)
  • Kate Schindler (Marvin Ridge)
  • Oshauna Holland (Stuart Cramer)
  • Khiara Culliver (Maiden)
  • Kiara Anderson (Mallard Creek)
  • My’Asia Young (Mallard Creek)
  • Malia Graham (East Columbus)
Coaches: Frank McNeil (Dudley), Kim Miller (Swansboro)

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