Diamonds in the Rough in the 2021 Class, Part 1

<p>With no spring/summer basketball to look forward to, the 2021 class has its work cut out for itself. The Diamonds in the Rough series takes a look at some players due for some attention from colleges very soon. Here’s a look at Part 1 of the 3-part series.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="575163" first="Javonte" last="Waverly"] - Guard - Henderson Collegiate</h5> <p>Waverly had quite the junior season for the Pride as they made a return to the 2A State Title game. He produced 16.2 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 4.2 apg and 1.9 spg as he earned All-Conference honors in 2019-20 as they went 15-1. He’s a two-way star in the making with his ability to create turnovers on defense and make plays on offense. He holds offers from UNC-Greensboro and Elon and is drawing interest from some other midmajor programs. </p> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDFixOmcFcM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDFixOmcFcM</a></p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="838021" first="Jamarii" last="Thomas"] - Guard - Piedmont Classical</h5> <p>Thomas is an explosive lead guard that knows how to play with a motor. He looks to finish with authority when he gets to the paint and is emerging as quite the shooter. Defensively, he competes with pressure and does well to contain his matchup. He’s a prospect who could have used a big spring/summer after a productive junior season. He holds offers from Winthrop, Mars Hill, Catawba and Lees-McRae.</p> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDFixOmcFcM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDFixOmcFcM</a></p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="574412" first="Terence" last="Harcum"] Jr. - Guard - Granville Central</h5> <p>Harcum is a 6-foot-1 guard that worked wonders for the Granville Central Panthers in 2019-20. He posted 25.9 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 6.8 apg and 4.3 spg as well as three triple-doubles and 18 double-doubles. He’s a three-level scorer with quite an efficient feel from all over the floor. He holds an offer from Winthrop so far and is another prospect that was due for a big spring/summer on the grassroots circuit.</p> <p><strong>Film:</strong> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WgLlPJZQNA</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="931600" first="Tyler" last="Gill"] - Point Guard - Trinity Academy (Raleigh) </h5> <p>Gill was a pivotal piece in the rotation for Trinity Academy as they went 23-5 on the year and 10-0 in Tri-TAC Conference action, winning the regular-season title. He’s a lead guard that works well out of the pick-and-roll with a high IQ and good decision-making skills. On defense, he uses his strength well to contain dribble drives to the paint. He’s an underrated guard to keep an eye on.</p> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8tCjZv95YM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8tCjZv95YM</a></p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="838068" first="Chase" last="Hakerem"] - Point Guard - Leesville Road</h5> <p>Hakerem had a strong season in the backcourt alongside [player_tooltip player_id="574402" first="Carter" last="Whitt"] for the Pride and played a huge role as their top defender with [player_tooltip player_id="838017" first="Jalen" last="McDonald"]. He’s listed at just 5-foot-9 but his ability to make big shots and take big charges is something that’s hard to teach. He earned first-team All-Conference honors when it was all said and done as Leesville Road took home the regular-season conference crown.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="932061" first="Cedric" last="Patterson"] Jr. - Guard - United Faith Christian</h5> <p>Patterson is a junior prospect that excelled in the backcourt as their floor general alongside Western Carolina bound wing Josh Massey. He put up 11.0 ppg, 4.6 apg, 3.1 rpg and 1.3 spg in 2019-20 as one of their top scorers in the rotation. He’s shifty off the bounce and works well out of the pick-and-roll to make the right play every time. He’s got a nice all-around feel for the game that allows him to score on all three levels. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="574443" first="Camian" last="Shell"] - Guard - Parkland</h5> <p>Shell was the unsung hero on numerous occasions for the Mustangs in 2019-20. He scored the game-winning layup in the conference tournament game to boost them to a top seed in the 3A State Playoffs. He led the way with 21.4 ppg while also putting up 5.1 rpg, 5.1 apg and 5.4 spg. He’s a speedy 5-foot-10 prospect that can fill the stat sheet up and take over the game with his ability to win by example. He’s due for some looks very soon from college coaches.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5> </h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5> </h5>