Basketball Game Preview: Durham Academy Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Latin Hawks

The Durham Academy Cavaliers will square off against the Charlotte Latin Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

On Tuesday, Durham Academy didn't have too much trouble with NCSSM: Durham as they won 70-51. The victory continues a trend for the Cavaliers in their matchups with the Unicorns: they've now won eight in a row.

Malcolm McNeill

Points

12/02/25 vs NCSSM: Durham	21
11/20/25 vs Jordan	13
11/19/25 @ East Chapel Hill	6
11/14/25 vs Voyager Academy	16
11/11/25 vs South Wake	21

Durham Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Malcolm McNeill out in front who almost dropped a double-double with 21 points and nine rebounds. With that strong performance, McNeill is now averaging an impressive 15.4 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Josh Dorsette, who shot 60% from the field to rack up 20 points along with five boards and three steals.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Charlotte Latin, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 61-45 victory over Nation Ford on Tuesday.

Durham Academy's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Charlotte Latin, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.

Durham Academy couldn't quite finish off Charlotte Latin in their previous meeting back in December of 2024 and fell 70-68. Will the Cavaliers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.