2021 WJG Sports Classic Standouts, Part II
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The WJG Sports Classic brought out some talented prospects that showcased their talent on the floor. Here’s a look at Part II of the Standouts. Lenier Pocknett Lenier Pocknett 6'4" | PF New Hanover | 2022 State NC |…
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Continue ReadingThe WJG Sports Classic brought out some talented prospects that showcased their talent on the floor. Here’s a look at Part II of the Standouts.
Lenier Pocknett Lenier Pocknett 6'4" | PF New Hanover | 2022 State NC | 6’4 Wing/Forward | Team Williams
Lenier showed off a more all-around floor game at the WJG Sports Classic as a threat on the wing. He knocked down shots in the midrange and on the perimeter with ease for Team Williams. He’s emerged as a breakout prospect in the class with a ton of versatility on the floor.
Mikhail Pocknett Mikhail Pocknett 6'6" | PF New Hanover | 2022 State NC | 6’6 Forward | Team Williams
Pocknett is a bigger paint presence that made himself known at the WJG Sports Classic. He’s a bruiser in the paint and on the boards that knows how to make an impact. He made his presence felt getting downhill and finishing around the rim on numerous occasions.
Jayse Barrett Jayse Barrett 6'3" | SF Cleveland | 2022 State NC | 6’3 Wing/Guard | Team Goodman
Barrett was another surprise performer at the WJG Sports Classic among the standouts. He’s a new face that showed off his range shooting the ball on the perimeter.
He’s quite the underrated defender with length and room to add size muscle-wise. He’s one to keep an eye on as a late bloomer.
Albert Brown Albert Brown 6'4" | SF Eastern Wayne | 2022 State NC | 6’4 Wing/Forward | Team Goodman
Brown is another sleeper prospect in the 2022 class. He showed he can knock down shots off the catch and finish in the paint with his length. He’s a solid perimeter shooter that’s finding his confidence. He also added bulk on the boards for his squad.
Jayquan Curry Jayquan Curry 5'10" | PG Wayne Christian | 2022 State NC | 5’10 Point Guard | Team Jay
Curry is a lead guard with a ton of ability shooting the ball on all three levels and finishing in traffic. He showed off his ability to control the pace and knock down shots on the perimeter with ease. As he learns be make plays for others and turn his defense into easy offense, he’ll become a sleeper prospect due for attention in 2022.
Ta’Korrie Faison Ta’Korrie Faison 6'7" | PF Goldsboro | 2023 State NC | 6’6 Forward | Team Jay
Faison showed off his ability to be a presence around the rim and finish with authority. He stood out with frame and ability to finish in traffic around the rim. As he learns to use his size and athleticism on both ends to impact the game in a variety of ways, look for him to become a national prospect very soon.