{"id":373564,"date":"2025-12-28T18:21:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T18:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/373564\/"},"modified":"2025-12-28T18:21:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T18:21:16","slug":"nba-all-star-isaiah-thomas-gives-shout-out-to-reidsvilles-dionte-neal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/373564\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas gives shout out to Reidsville\u2019s Dionte Neal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not everyday you see a 2-time NBA All-Star give a nod to a high school hooper. On Saturday, 2-time NBA All-star Isaiah Thomas gave praise to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.on3.com\/high-school\/reidsville-reidsville-nc-4064\/basketball\/schedule\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Reidsville;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Reidsville<\/a> (N.C.) point guard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.on3.com\/rivals\/dionte-neal-242276\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dionte Neal;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dionte Neal<\/a>, who is committed to UNC-Greensboro.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/isaiahthomas\/status\/2004983624450597372?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Thomas gave Neal a shout out on social media;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Thomas gave Neal a shout out on social media<\/a> on Saturday after Neal\u2019s 42-point performance against Southeast Raleigh in a 71-68 victory at the John Wall Holiday Invitational. In two games for the Rams, Neal has scored 84 points at the Invitational.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Neal is making the case to being the state of North Carolina\u2019s top two-sport Player of the Year as the senior has not only excelled on the hardwood, but also on the gridiron for Reidsville.<\/p>\n<p>On the football team, Neal played anywhere and everywhere for the Rams as the all-everything dynamo on offense compiled 2,404 all-purpose yards and scored 27 touchdowns en route to Reidsville beating Brevard, 50-20, for the NCHSAA Class 4A state championship. Neal threw for 542 yards, 10 touchdowns then rushed for 511, scored eight times and hauled in 68 passes for 1,352 yards and 18 scores.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>On the hardwood for the Rams, through five games Neal is averaging 34.2 points per game.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s very few athletes playing at the level Neal has played at when it comes to partaking in multiple sports.<\/p>\n<p>More about Reidsville High School<\/p>\n<p>Reidsville High School in Reidsville, North Carolina, offers a diverse athletic program that includes sports like football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is committed to fostering a competitive and supportive environment for its student-athletes. Reidsville\u2019s athletic program focuses on developing skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship while also emphasizing academic achievement. The school aims to build a strong sense of community and school pride through its various athletic activities.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>How to Follow North Carolina High School Boys Basketball<\/p>\n<p>For North Carolina high school boys basketball fans looking to keep up with scores around the Tar Heel State, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.on3.com\/high-school\/scores\/football\/california\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rivals High School Scoreboard;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Rivals High School Scoreboard<\/a>. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the state, ensuring you never miss a moment of the hardwood basketball frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the North Carolina high school boys basketball excitement across the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s not everyday you see a 2-time NBA All-Star give a nod to a high school hooper. 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