2020 Prospects to Watch
The 2020 class for North Carolina is another strong class overall similar to the 2018 class. Some high major offers are already rolling in for two at the top. Jaden Springer and Jalen Cone have already picked up big-time offers. Here is a look at some of the other 2020 prospects to watch.
Christian Bailey 6’4 W Statesville Christian-Been playing varsity basketball since the eight grade, has a very high ceiling of potential that is not even being close to being reached at this point. Brings the same energy on both ends of the floor. Played over the summer at a high-level and is sure to be on some college’s watch list.
Tristan Maxwell 6’2 G North Mecklenburg-Son of former Houston Rocket Vernon Maxwell, Tristan is a scorer with the basketball in his hands. He can score all the way out to the three-point line and has a smooth all-around game with a high basketball IQ.
Evan Johnson 6’1 G Word of God-One of the best shooters in the state regardless of class, he’s been logging major mins on the varsity level for the past two years and has been very productive. Understands how to get his shot of quickly and over taller opponents. His brother Eric plays at Boston University.
Day’Ron Sharpe 6’7 F Garner Road/South Central=He is a solid, long armed freshman currently manning the post and anchoring one of the better defensive teams in the state. Like most freshman, he’s susceptible at times to bite on head fakes and pick up cheap fouls, but when he stays put he’s a solid defender and does a good job rebounding the ball as well.
Jaden Seymour 6’5 F Northside Christian-Has a nice amount of upside, brings maximum effort every day when he comes to practice. Will be a very special player down the line if he continues to work and add muscle. Has a gift to score the ball and can do so from all over the floor.
Justin Wright 6’0 PG Farmville Central-Justin is very tricky and has a nice repertoire of fakes, hesitations, spin moves and step-back combinations that enable him to get his shots. When his feet are set, he’s a must contest type of shooter that will bury several jumpers in succession if you don’t keep a body on him. Defensively, he has some potential due to a solid frame that has plenty of potential to gain muscle over the course of his high school career.