Apex High School reached the NCHSAA playoffs for the first time in six years this past season. 6-foot-9 junior forward Sam Martin was a big piece in their recent success. The 2023 prospect averaged 15.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and a ridiculous 5.5 blocks per game. Apex reached the first-round of the playoffs this season falling to Hillside High School.
Justin Byerly has spent the past 15 years covering North Carolina prep and grassroots basketball. He has previously worked with The Recruit Scoop and Rivals.com. In addition to that he has contributed to The USA Today, Charlotte Observer, The Asheville Citizen-Times and The Sun News. He has held The Justin Byerly Upstate/WNC Showcase the past two years and has helped student-athletes from North Carolina and South Carolina receive college scholarships. He owns The Byerly Report scouting service that has over 100 college subscriptions. Justin resides in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife Danielle and four children.
