2022 Guards/Wings on the Rise: Week 9
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The North Carolina hoops season has arrived and the 2022 class is performing well. Here’s a look at some guards/wings in the 2022 class that are making waves on the hoops scene. Jaquantae Harris Jaquantae Harris 6'1" | PG Northwood…
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Continue ReadingThe North Carolina hoops season has arrived and the 2022 class is performing well. Here’s a look at some guards/wings in the 2022 class that are making waves on the hoops scene.
Jaquantae Harris Jaquantae Harris 6'1" | PG Northwood Temple | 2022 State NC | 6’1 Guard | Northwood Temple
The Northwood Temple Eagles are playing strong and Harris is a big reason why, especially on the offensive end. He posted 21 points in their victory over Wayne Country Day, while also dishing out three assists and snagging two steals and two blocks on Friday night. He’s an explosive guard that uses his strength and quickness to his advantage on both ends and it’s been on display as the Eagles have won five games in a row. He holds offers from Tulsa, ECU, Iona, Hofstra and LSU.
Mike Best Mike Best 6'0" | PG Word of God | 2022 State NC | 6’0 Guard | Wayne Country Day School
Best has grown into his role of sharing the backcourt with Jaden Cooper Jaden Cooper 6'3" | CG Wayne Country Day | 2021 State NC and Carlos Raven Carlos Raven 5'11" | PG Wayne Country Day | 2021 State NC very well. He’s producing 17.9 ppg, 7.0 apg, 6.9 rpg and 2.3 spg in the Wayne Country Day rotation, showing he can do a lot more than score the ball. He’s got underrated athleticism to pair along with his quickness to get by defenders and create off the bounce. He’s also got a perimeter stroke to go with that, shooting 47 percent from behind the arc in 2020-21. He’s a member of the 2022 class worth tracking now.
Greg Brockington Greg Brockington 5'10" | PG Gaston Christian | 2022 State NC | 5’10 Point Guard | Gaston Christian
Brockington is a point guard with a big, strong frame at 5-foot-10 that utilizes well on both ends for Gaston Christian. He does well operating off the bounce, making plays for himself and others around the rim. He’s putting up 12.1 ppg, 4.1 apg, 2.6 spg am 2.3 rpg through 17 games in his junior season. He’s found his way as a facilitator and scorer in his squad’s rotation. He’s shooting 49 percent from the field and has shown he can run the show on the offensive end alongside Will Kelly Will Kelly 6'2" | SG Stuart Cramer | 2022 State NC .
Cam Oates Cam Oates 5'10" | PG New Life Christian | 2023 State NC | 5’10 Point Guard | Trinity Christian
Oates is a point guard that gets after it on both ends. He’s averaging 11.1 ppg, 4.4 apg and 3.6 rpg in his junior season. He likes to push the tempo with the ball in his hands and looks to make plays for himself and others when under pressure. Defensively, he’ll pick up fullcourt and wreak havoc for opponents while looking to force turnovers.
Zaharee Maddox Zaharee Maddox 6'0" | PG Davie County | 2022 State NC | 6’0 Point Guard | Davie
Maddox is due to make waves for Davie County entering his junior season with offers from High Point, Penn State and DePaul. He opened conference action with 18 points, seven assists, four rebounds and two steals in a 74-72 victory over East Forsyth on Friday night. He can fill up the stat sheet in a hurry given his size and athleticism. As he continues to develop, look for his stock to grow some more.
Nigel Okwakol Nigel Okwakol 6'5" | CG Quality Education Academy | 2023 State NC | 6’4 Guard/Wing | South Garner
Okwakol has really come on strong to lead the way for the South Garner Titans in his junior season. He leads the way with 15.7 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 5.3 apg and 2.0 spg as one of their primary scorers and playmakers with the ball in his hands. He doesn’t settle for shots on the perimeter and looks to get to the paint whenever possible and pushes the envelope to get to the free throw line. He’s one to keep an eye given his length and athleticism.
Jayquan Curry Jayquan Curry 5'10" | PG Wayne Christian | 2022 State NC | 5’10 Guard | Wayne Christian
Curry is once again leading the 2022 class (according to MaxPreps) in scoring with 31.4 ppg to go along with 4.5 rpg, 3.4 apg and 1.5 spg in the Wayne Christian backcourt. He’s already put up 49 points to open the season and posted at least 30 points in seven of 10 games on the young season. He’s a prospect that can score from anywhere on the floor and has proven it time and time again.
Will Kelly Will Kelly 6'2" | SG Stuart Cramer | 2022 State NC | 6’3 Guard/Wing | Gaston Christian
Kelly is another prospect at Gaston Christian that’s having a strong season in their backcourt. He’s been a familiar face alongside Greg Brockington Greg Brockington 5'10" | PG Gaston Christian | 2022 State NC given his ability to score and rebound the basketball. He’s averaging 19.1 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.9 apg and 1.1 spg, showing off his ability to get to the cup and make things happen getting rebounds out the net. He’s already put up a season-high 32 points on 12-of-20 shooting against Cannon School this season. He’s shooting 45.3 percent from behind the arc and 57 percent from the field as a junior as well.
Malachi Travis Malachi Travis 6'2" | CG New Life Christian | 2023 State NC | 6’1 Guard | New Life Christian Academy
Travis has been a leading force on both ends for New Life Christian Academy this season. He’s putting up 18.1 ppg, 2.8 rpg and 1.4 apg through their 10 games so far in 2020-21. He’s shooting 56.5 percent from behind the arc and 69 percent from the field as one of their primary scorers in the rotation in his junior season. As he shows he can be a defensive presence, look for his stock to grow in the 2022 class.
Blair Crumbie Blair Crumbie 6'2" | CG Metrolina Christian Academy | 2022 State NC | 6’2 Wing/Forward | Metrolina Christian Academy
Crumbie is a versatile prospect at 6-foot-2 that can rebound the ball and score it on all three levels. He doesn’t force the issue or settle often with shooting jumpshots, staying within himself to take efficient shots. He’s putting up 10.7 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 1.7 apg and 1.6 spg on the season including nine points in an upset victory over Charlotte Christian. He’s an emerging prospect to keep an eye on at Metrolina Christian Academy.
Tyrone Barbee Tyrone Barbee 6'6" | SF Lake Norman Christian | 2022 State NC | 6’5 Wing/Forward | Harrells Christian Academy
Barbee is having a productive season since transferring from Wallace-Rose Hill to Harrells Christian. He’s posting a double-double in 2020-21 with 23.1 ppg, 10.2 rpg along with 2.0 bpg, 1.8 spg and 1.5 apg. Through 13 games, he’s racked up eight double-doubles already while shooting 57 percent from the field and developing his outside shot. He put up 21 points on 10-of-15 shooting against Liberty Christian Academy in a big victory on Tuesday night. He’s a versatile wing with length that can do multiple things on the floor.
James Wilkins III James Wilkins III 6'1" | PG Asheville School | 2022 State NC | 6’2 Guard | Calvary Day School
Wilkins has made a solid transition to the off-guard position with little fall off at Calvary Day School. He’s averaging 15.1 ppg, 4.3 rpg and 2.7 apg in their backcourt in 2020-21. He put up a season-high 26 points on 10-of-23 shooting against SouthLake Christian Academy, knocking down four 3-pointers as well (also a season-high).