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5-Star High School Basketball Talent Transfers from NC to Southeastern Prep in Florida

This 6-foot-9 power forward was a double-digit scorer at North Carolina's Northern Nash in each of the last two seasons

Ross Van De Griek

2027 6-foot-9 power forward CJ Rosser while at Northern Nash High School in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
2027 6-foot-9 power forward CJ Rosser while at Northern Nash High School in Rocky Mount, North Carolina / CJ Rosner

Florida's Southeastern Prep Academy landed another big-time talent, as CJ Rosser, a 6-foot-9 rising junior power forward, has transferred from Northern Nash High School in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, according to On3's Jacob Polacheck.

Rosser Was A Double-Digit Scorer in Each of His First Two High School Seasons

Rosser played his first two seasons of high school basketball at Northern. During his freshman season, Rosser averaged 10.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game for the Knights, where they finished with a 21-8 record and reached the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 3rd Round of the state playoffs. During his sophomore season, Rosser averaged 18.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game for the Knights where they finished the 2024-2025 season with a 20-6 record and reached the 2nd round, of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) state playoffs.

Rosser's Recruitment Took-off During His Time on the Nike EYBL Circuit

Rosser played this Grassroots season with Team United on the Nike EYBL Circuit, where his recruitment started to take note receiving offers from schools such as Arkansas, Cincinnati, Florida State, Georgia Tech, and several others.

Rosser Averaged 13.7 Points and 6.2 Rebounds with Team USA in the 2025 FIBA U16 AmeriCup

Rosser also participated in the Team USA Minicamp that was held in San Antonio, Texas, back in April, as well as partaking in the 2025 FIBA U16 AmeriCup, where he helped lead Team USA to a Gold Medal earlier this year. In six games for Team USA, Rosser averaged 13.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game.

Southeastern Prep Seeks to Improve on A Strong 2024-25 Season

Southeastern Prep finished the 2024-25 season with a 16-8 record, where they played schools such as DME Academy, West Oaks Academy, Westminster Academy, and The Rock School, competing in the Sunshine Independent Athletic Association (SIAA). The Falcons have re-tooled this year's roster, adding Head Coach David Peavy, who came from Duncanville High School in Texas, alongside five-star junior guard Beckham Black, and five-star small forward Obinna Ekezie Jr. (From Prolific Prep).

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Ross Van De Griek
ROSS VAN DE GRIEK

Ross Van De Griek has been a high school sports writer covering the state of Florida since 2021. Ross also has been scouting high school basketball and Grassroots Basketball across the Southeast Region since 2022. Ross has been covering basketball and recruiting for High School on SI since August 2024. He has collaborated with Next Up Sports, Prep Hoops, and On The Radar Hoops throughout his scouting career. You can follow him on X @rossvdg14 or reach him via email rossvdg14@gmail.com for story ideas.

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