THE CABCO RISING STARS CLASSIC | 8th Grade All Star Game
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The CabCo Rising Stars Classic showcases the talented 8th grade basketball players in Cabarrus County, Charlotte and surrounding areas. Festivities will typically include (varies by event/age group) the Girls All-Star Game, Boys All-Star Game! Congratulations to the class of 2026 8th grade invitees for being nominated for the event!
Do you know of a player who may deserve an invitation? Let us know & check out some of the event photos from previous events below. See you at the Rising Stars Classic!
2026 Rising Stars Classic details are coming soon!
* The Rising Stars Classic is ONLY for current 8th grade athletes *
Want to see your favorite player(s) compete in the Rising Stars Classic this year? Nominate players below
Nominate Current 8th Grade Athletes Below:
List of CabCo Classic Alumni Playing at the next level:
Jadon Carnes (Brevard)
Karon Boyd (USC-Aiken)
Christian Reeves (Duke)
Cody Cline (Charleston Southern)
AJ Mckee (Queens)
Brice Williams (UNC-Charlotte/Nebraska)
Tevin Heath (Anderson)
Jordan McKenzie (Stony Brook)
Qon Murphy (Houston Baptist)
Jonathan Hicklin (Winston Salem State)
Hunter Tyson (Clemson/NBA)
Regin Larsen (UNC-Charlotte)
Nate Springs (Ohio/Winston Salem State)
Ervin Bennet (Johnson C Smith)
Blake Preston (Liberty)
Chris Martin (Presbyterian)
John Newman (Clemson)
Alex Cox (Francis Marion)
DJ Little (Queens)
Stephen Edoka (UNC-Asheville)
Jason Tate (Suwannee University)
Myles Washington (USC-Aiken)
Jamie Baker (Presbyterian)
Lavar Batts (NC State/UNC-Asheville)
Ariana Nance (Elon)
Justyn Hamilton (Temple)
Maya Caldwell (Georgia/WNBA)
Nenad Melonkovic (USC-Aiken/ Johnson C Smith)
Zane Rankin (Lander)
Mahaley Holit (Hampton)
Hamsah Nasirildeen (Florida State-Football/NFL)
Jordan Stephens (Catawba)
Justin Tate (Newberry)
Percy Johnson (Phiefer)
Jordan Phipps (Phiefer)
Jacob Whitley (Catawba)
Karli Mason (Lees McRae)
Kasey Rowden (Phiefer)
Wes Morgan (North Florida/Lees McRae)
Jordan Diggs (Phiefer)
Cam Hamilton (UNC-Pembroke)
Eric Reed (Montreat)
Amiri Waddell (Beckley Prep)
and many more! Playing at the next level
