Recruitment Roundup: May Week 1
What’s the latest recruitment news going on around the state? Well as usual we have you covered week by week! Grace Christian Senior Forward Jaylon Gibson Jaylon Gibson 6'11" | PF Grace Christian | 2020 State #353 Nation NC :…
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Continue ReadingWhat’s the latest recruitment news going on around the state? Well as usual we have you covered week by week!
Grace Christian Senior Forward Jaylon Gibson Jaylon Gibson 6'11" | PF Grace Christian | 2020 State #353 Nation NC : With Wake Forest going into a different direction coaching wise, several of their former commits reopened their recruitment and explored other options. The fans of NC State should be excited as Gibson made his commitment to the Wolfpack today, he’s brings size, skillset and plenty of upside.
Westover HS Forward Traymond Willis-Shaw Traymond Willis-Shaw 6'7" | PF Westover | 2020 State NC will be going the JUCO route as he is headed to Panola College. It’s quite a distance from where he played his high school basketball but this will be a great opportunity for him to take his game to the next level.
Cape Fear Academy Senior Guard Emmanuel Bonsu Emmanuel Bonsu 6'2" | CG Cape Fear Academy | 2020 State NC is headed to Stonehill College to play out his college career. Bonsu was one of the better players in the Wilmington area and helped lead his team to a State Semi-Final appearance.
UNCA has picked up some good commitments this offseason with one of their latest being Senior Guard Silas Mason Silas Mason 6'7" | SF Ben L. Smith | 2020 State NC . Mason has put together an outstanding career on the high school level, showing his ability to score the ball in multiple ways. We feel he will be able to step in and make a contribution early on due to the fact that he’s a versatile player.
Kinston HS Senior Point Guard Chance Minott Chance Minott 6'0" | PG Kinston | 2020 State NC will be called on to compete for the PG spot at Fayetteville Tech CC next season. We saw flashes of what he can be this season, his ability to lead a team and make outstanding passes are what we expect from him next season.
Millbrook & Team Wall Junior Forward Eric Van Der Heijden Eric Van Der Heijden 6'9" | SF Millbrook | 2021 State #235 Nation NC picked up two offers recently from Wake Forest & Providence. He’s a prospect that’s intriguing to many due to his size and ability to play numerous positions.
Westover HS Junior Guard D’Marco Dunn D’Marco Dunn 6'4" | CG Westover | 2021 State #75 Nation NC has picked up offers from Texas & Clemson recently. One of the best 2021 prospects in the state, he’s been a player that can score the ball a high level with outstanding efficiency.
Cape Fear Senior Combo Guard Marquail James decided to stay local and attend Fayetteville Tech next year. He’s a valuable prospect because not only can he score the ball but he has the potential to be a very good defender as well.
Terry Sanford Senior Forward Kyron Kelly was one of the names on numerous recruiting boards but recently made his commitment to NC Wesleyan College. Still a raw prospect, he has a high amount of upside that we know can be fulfilled with hard work. Blocking shots, Rebounding and finishing above the rim are all things he does well.