919 Names to Know, Part V
The Names to Know series comes to a close this week. Here’s a look at Part V of the Names to Know in the 919 and surrounding areas. Malachi Mclean | 6’0 Guard | Lee County | 2023 Mclean is…
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Continue ReadingThe Names to Know series comes to a close this week. Here’s a look at Part V of the Names to Know in the 919 and surrounding areas.
Malachi Mclean | 6’0 Guard | Lee County | 2023
Mclean is a freshman guard that had a productive varsity season for Lee County in 2019-20. He put up 7.1 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 1.3 apg and 1.2 spg and returns in 2020-21 as the second-leading scorer on an up-and-coming squad in the 919 area. He made 26 3-pointers as a freshman and looks to do more damage on the wing in the future.
Dakota Gordon | 6’1 Guard | Enloe | 2022
The Enloe Eagles already have one prospect to keep an eye on in Comeh Emubor. Dakota Gordon is another player to keep an eye on at Enloe with his ability to create instant offense off the bench. He averaged 13.5 ppg and made 58 3-pointers off the bench for the Eagles. He’s a high IQ guard with tons of ability in the 919 area.
Will Tyndall Will Tyndall 6'5" | PF East Chapel Hill | 2021 State NC | 6’5 Forward | East Chapel Hill | 2021
Tyndall was a monster in the frontcourt for East Chapel Hill in 2019-20. He produced 16.8 ppg, 8.8 rpg and 2.1 apg for the Wildcats showing off his prowess as a force in the paint and on the boards. He put together nine double-double performances during his junior season with more to come in 2020-21.
Marquez Cotten | 6’3 Guard | East Chapel Hill | 2023
Cotten is another name to get to know in the East Chapel Hill rotation. The rising 2023 prospect averaged 6.5 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.0 apg and 1.2 spg in his debut season on varsity in 2019-20. He’s a 6-foot-3 athletic guard to keep an eye on in the area as he develops his game.
Jason Franklin | 6’0 Guard | Orange | 2021
Franklin had quite a productive season for Orange High School in 2019-20, averaging 12.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 2.7 apg and 1.6 spg for a developing squad in the area. He’s a scrappy 6-foot guard that can operate on all three levels and competes on both ends. He’ll be a leader for Orange in 2020-21.
Jerec Thompson | 6’1 Guard | Orange | 2022
Thompson is a young prospect for Orange in the 2022 class with quite the guard skills on the perimeter. He put up 10.8 ppg, 1.9 rpg and 1.2 spg in the backcourt, showing that his size is something that can be utilized for positive outcomes.
Jeremiah Mclean | 6’4 Forward | South Johnston | 2021
Mclean was a prospect for South Johnston that showed off his ability to make an impact on both ends with his size. He produced 7.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.0 spg and 1.0 bpg at the forward spot in 2019-20. He’ll be a breakout name to watch out for in the 919 area for 2020-21.