Diamonds in the Rough in the 2020 Class, Part 2
There’s still some talent unsigned seniors left on the board in North Carolina. Here’s a look at Part 2 of 3 of the Diamond in the Rough series, highlighting low-major and mid-major talent in the state of North Carolina. Take…
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Continue ReadingThere’s still some talent unsigned seniors left on the board in North Carolina. Here’s a look at Part 2 of 3 of the Diamond in the Rough series, highlighting low-major and mid-major talent in the state of North Carolina. Take a look at Part 1 if you missed it as well.
Shaylen Woodberry – Guard/Wing – Mount Tabor
Mount Tabor won the Piedmont Triad regular-season crown and Woodberry was a key reason for it this year as a sharpshooter on the wing. They earned the top seed in the 3A State Playoffs as a result of their 25-4 record while the 6-foot-2 lefty guard got to his spots on the floor and showed his stroke from the perimeter. He plays aggressively on defense, too, looking to outwork his opponent for the ball at every turn. He’s one that can excel at the next level.
Film: https://youtu.be/NtZ_z8xYnnA
Quandre Bullock Quandre Bullock 6'3" | CG Word of God | 2020 State NC – Wing/Guard – Word of God
Bullock is a highlight reel waiting to happen with his ability to attack the rim and finish with authority. He fared well as a sparkplug off the bench for Word of God with his ability to create off the bounce. His most underrated skill may be his ability to create in isolation. As he shows his skills off more in that regard, he’ll be one to look for at the next level. He holds an offer from St. Augustine’s and Mount Olive.
Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj1dPkUOPCw
Jamahri Harvey Jamahri Harvey 6'5" | SG Moravian Prep | 2020 State #431 Nation NC – Guard – Moravian Prep
Harvey is a combo guard that’s really come into his own in the final season of his career at Moravian Prep. He’s a 6-foot-4 prospect with some versatility in his wheelhouse given his length and strength on the floor. He can handle the ball as well as operate without it as well, giving teams a multitude of use for him. He’s down to a final four of James Madison, Hofstra, UNC-Wilmington and Southern Miss.
Zach Murphy Zach Murphy 6'5" | SG Crossroads Christian | 2020 State NC – Wing/Guard – Crossroads Christian
Murphy might be one of the more underrecruited prospects in the state. He’s a 6-foot-5 prospect that can handle the ball as a guard or take things down low in the post as a forward, making him a matchup problem through and through. He can shoot it from the perimeter with efficiency and operates well in the midrange and in the paint. He produced 21.4 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.0 apg and 1.9 spg as one the top performers in the rotation this season alongside another underrated guard, Taylor Bell Taylor Bell 6'5" | PG Crossroad Christian | 2020 State NC . He’s a prospect due for some looks from the next level.
Kaleb Brooks Kaleb Brooks 6'6" | SF Wesleyan Christian | 2020 State NC – Wing/Forward – Wesleyan Christian
Brooks is a 6-foot-6 prospect with the ability to play the guard or forward position, depending on matchups. He’s got the ability to operate off the dribble and is quite the spot-up shooter on the perimeter as well. He played a solid role as “instant offense” this season at Wesleyan Christian and earned team MVP honors by season’s end as a result. He’s just tapping into his ability as an all-around basketball player and was recently offered by Erskine College.
Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Z3WGOy-Q0
Jayden Beloti Jayden Beloti 6'3" | CG Apex Friendship | 2020 State NC – Wing – Apex Friendship
Beloti is a 6-foot-4 wing prospect that can find a rhythm in a hurry shooting and getting to the rim. He uses his length well to maneuver around defenders and get to his spots on the floor to finish. He’s really come along as a scorer and has made strides as a playmaker in the past few seasons. As he finds his way defensively, he’s a two-way threat that should excel at the next level.