The Wing Man Report: Public School Ball Begins!
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The Wing Man Report returns with a look at some of the latest happenings in the opening weeks of public school basketball in the state. JL Chambers spoils Myers Park’s home opener JL Chambers went into a hostile environment and…
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Continue ReadingThe Wing Man Report returns with a look at some of the latest happenings in the opening weeks of public school basketball in the state.
JL Chambers spoils Myers Park’s home opener
JL Chambers went into a hostile environment and flipped the script, literally, in the fourth quarter. The Cougars went on quite the run in the final quarter, outscoring the Mustangs 31-16 en route to a 71-60 victory. It’s the second consecutive victory for the Cougars as they bounce back from two straight losses to open their season. They showed they could spread the wealth as a squad in the win as a big fourth quarter win sparked a comeback.
Nick Dorn
Nick
Dorn
6'5" | SG
JL Chambers | 2023
State
NC
led the way for Chambers with 20 points (6-for-11 FG), five steals and two assists.
Jahmir Brown
Jahmir
Brown
6'2" | CG
JL Chambers | 2023
State
NC
filled up the stat sheet with 14 points, six steals and five assists.
Maurio Hanson
Maurio
Hanson
6'7" | PF
JL Chambers | 2024
State
NC
had 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
Jordan Patton
Jordan
Patton
6'5" | SF
JL Chambers | 2024
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NC
stepped up with 11 points, seven rebounds and three blocks.
Marcus Brown
Marcus
Brown
6'4" | CG
JL Chambers | 2023
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also chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds before fouling out. They’re learning how to give things an all-around effort as they look to be a contender in 4A once again.
North Mecklenburg remains unbeaten
North Mecklenburg is 4-0 heading into a new week following their 95-40 victory over Harding University High. Isaiah Evans Isaiah Evans 6'6" | SG North Mecklenburg | 2024 State #17 Nation NC is averaging 25.0 ppg through their first four games of 2022-23. He’s shown in more ways than one why he’s a top name to know in 2024.They’ve got three road games in a row coming up against Berry (12/6), Hough (12/9) and Rocky River (12/13). Ashton Pierce Ashton Pierce 6'3" | SG North Mecklenburg | 2026 State NC (2026) is another name that’s emerging with this squad at the point guard spot.
2024s leading the charge
Westover High is off to a 5-0 start much to the efforts of 2024 rising prospect Ari Fulton Ari Fulton 6'7" | SF Westover | 2024 State NC . He’s an emerging name to get eyes on this season with the Wolverines. They face Pine Forest on Tuesday then Goldsboro on Saturday.
UNC commit Drake Powell Drake Powell 6'6" | CG Northwood | 2024 State #8 Nation NC has Northwood High off to a 3-0 start and he’s got 2023 Max Frazier Max Frazier 6'8" | C Northwood | 2023 State NC and 2024 Jake Leighton playing well right alongside him. Frazier is averaging 13.3 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 5.3 apg through their first three genes while Leighton is averaging 12.0 ppg and shooting 62 percent (8-for-13) from 3-point land. They’re a talented group to get eyes on. Jordan (12/6), Cannon School (12/9) and Carmel Christian (12/10) are all on their schedule next week.
Gift Moses is another name to watch in the 2024 class with Enloe High. He’s shown off his ability to be a presence around the rim, averaging 11.0 ppg, 8.7 rpg and 3.0 bpg in 2022-23. He’s one of a few names to watch with them. They’ll face Rolvesville (12/5), South Garner (12/6) and Knightdale (12/9) next week.