The Wing Man Report: A Primer for 2021
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The Wing Man Report returns to ring in 2021 with all things HoopState. Here’s a look at a quick recap of how some teams in the state of North Carolina did in 2020 Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach this…
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Continue ReadingThe Wing Man Report returns to ring in 2021 with all things HoopState. Here’s a look at a quick recap of how some teams in the state of North Carolina did in 2020 Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach this past week.
North Carolina teams at the Beach Ball Classic
Greensboro Day School (2-2)
The Greensboro Day School Bengals went 2-2 in the Beach Ball Classic but they got strong performances out of Jaydon Young Jaydon Young 6'4" | CG Greensboro Day | 2023 State #206 Nation NC , Michael Zanoni Michael Zanoni 6'5" | SG Greensboro Day | 2022 State NC , Tyler Lundblade Tyler Lundblade 6'5" | SG Greensboro Day | 2021 State NC , Nikolas Graves Nikolas Graves 6'3" | PG Greensboro Day | 2022 State NC and C.J. Collins C.J. Collins 6'11" | C Greensboro Day | 2022 State NC . They won their first two contests before falling by one point to Milton (GA), eventual champions and falling 54-53 to Oak Ridge (FL) in the 3rd Place game. Zanoni produced 14.0 ppg while making 11 3-pointers across four games, showing his stroke as a sharpshooter. Young led the way with 16.0 ppg. After posting 9.0 ppg in the first two, Graves went down with an ankle injury and missed a bulk of the final two games. Lundblade showed off his three-level scoring ability while also knocking down five 3-pointers. They’ll be a tough opponent in conference play in the state in January.
Combine Academy (2-1)
AJ Smith AJ Smith 6'4" | CG Combine Academy | 2022 State NC went off for 31 points off the bench for Combine Academy to boost them to a 65-57 victory over iSchool (TX). Robert Dillingham Robert Dillingham 6'2" | CG Donda Academy | 2023 #9 Nation CA-S finished with 16 points, two blocks and two assists as well to show off his talent in the backcourt. They followed that ip with a 72-55 victory over the Baltimore Panthers (made up of St. Frances Academy) to get a marquee win over a top program in the DMV. Mike Dudley Mike Dudley 6'5" | SG Combine Academy | 2021 State NC and Dillingham led the way with 17 points apiece. Catawba-bound guard Kris Robinson Kris Robinson 5'11" | SG Combine Academy | 2021 State NC had 14 points on four made 3-pointers as well.
In their third and final game against West Oaks Academy (FL), four players finished scoring in double-figures. Dillingham finished with 18 points, Smith finished with 16 points, big man Patrick Wessler Patrick Wessler 7'0" | C Combine Academy | 2022 State #217 Nation NC had 10 points, four rebounds and two assists and Robinson had 11 points. They’re certainly a scrappy defensive group with plenty of star power to go around from top to bottom of their rotation.
Cannon School (2-1)
Cannon School took a tough loss to Calvary Christian (FL) to open the Beach Ball Classic but they bounced back with two victories after that. Jarvis Moss Jarvis Moss 6'4" | SG Cannon School | 2021 State NC was still his usual self, showing why he’s recently earned an offer from Stanford, with 20 points on four made 3-pointers against Calvary Christian. He made 10 3-pointers across their three contests. DJ Nix DJ Nix 6'7" | SF Cannon | 2022 State #211 Nation NC came out of a shooting slump in their final game against Cape Fear Christian Academy. He made 8-of-11 3-pointers to tie for second place for made 3-pointers in the Beach Ball Classic and finished with 31 points to lead Cannon to a 66-61 victory.
Fans also got a glimpse at Karon Boyd Karon Boyd 6'6" | PF Cannon School | 2022 State NC and Austin Swartz Austin Swartz 6'5" | SG Cannon | 2024 State #40 Nation NC . Boyd put up 14 points and 12 rebounds in their win over CFCA as well. In the game prior, he put up 17 points and nine rebounds in a 71-49 victory over North Myrtle Beach. He’s a strong presence around the rim especially on the offensive glass. Swartz averaged 9.0 ppg off the bench for Cannon School.
Cape Fear Christian Academy (1-2)
Cape Fear Christian Academy was an impressive group in the field of Beach Ball Classic teams. They played a close one to close out their Beach Ball Classic trip, falling 66-61 to Cannon School. Cinque Lemon Cinque Lemon 6'4" | SG Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC led the way with 21 points and seven rebounds while going toe-to-toe with some top prospects. Tristin Harkins Tristin Harkins 6'2" | PG Pine Forest | 2022 State NC is coming into his own at the point guard spot and Caden Bell Caden Bell 6'2" | CG NC GBBA | 2024 State NC is showing his development as more than a slasher at the combo guard spot.
Amari Pearson Amari Pearson 6'3" | SF Cape Fear Christian Academy | 2022 State NC is an electric prospect that’s learning to be effective on a consistent basis. He’s due to become their top defender before season’s end. Jabare Perry Jabare Perry 6'8" | C Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC is coming along in the post and learning to play with pace as well. As he conditions and figures out where to be in the paint, look for him to blossom for this squad.
Public High School Season Starts This Week
The public high school season for basketball kicks off for some areas this week. Here’s a look at some games to keep an eye on this week:
1/5 Apex Friendship @ Middle Creek – 6:30pm
1/6 Hertford County @ JH Rose – 7:30pm
1/7 Trinity Academy Raleigh @ Durham Academy – 7pm
1/8 Fuquay-Varina @ Middle Creek – 6:30pm
1/9 South Granville @ Farmville Central – 6pm