2024 Rankings: Breakout Watch, Part IV

<h5>Part IV of the Breakout Watch in the 2024 class continues with a look at some more talent in the state of North Carolina. Take a look at Part <a href="https://prephoops.com/2021/08/2024-breakout-watch-part-i/">I</a>, <a href="https://prephoops.com/2021/08/2024-breakout-watch-part-ii/">II</a> and <a href="https://prephoops.com/2021/09/2024-rankings-breakout-watch-part-iii/">III</a> if you haven’t already for some names in the 2024 class to keep an eye on.</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>No. 77 [player_tooltip player_id="1076332" first="Greg" last="Ehlinger"] | 6’8 Center/Forward | Panther Creek High</h5> <p>Ehlinger is a rising name to know in NC’s 2024 class in the Panther Creek High frontcourt. He’s got nice length and instincts around the rim altering shots and rebounding the ball. He’s set to make an impact given his size, length and ability to create around the rim with a talented and well-coached Panther Creek squad.</p> <h5>No. 84 [player_tooltip player_id="1163509" first="Javian" last="Drake"] | 5’8 Point Guard | Richmond County Senior High</h5> <p>Drake is set to make quite the impact in the Richmond County Senior rotation along with two other top 2024 prospects in [player_tooltip player_id="1076334" first="Paul" last="McNeil"] and [player_tooltip player_id="1154822" first="Jamarion" last="Wall"]. He’s a quick guard that makes sound decisions as a scorer and playmaker at the floor general spot. He’s set to make a mark in 2021-22 as he’s gotten stronger and better as a ball handler.</p> <h5>No. 97 [player_tooltip player_id="1028093" first="Brandon" last="Ihle"] | 6’3 Wing/Guard | Middle Creek High</h5> <p>Ihle looks ready to grow into a bigger role after getting a year of varsity under his belt in 2020-21. He hit the record books this past season while making 79 percent (34-of-43) of his free throws as a freshman. With some departures in the lineup, look for him to set more than just a free-throw record in 2021-22 with his ability to create, defend and rebound the ball.</p> <h5>No. 103 [player_tooltip player_id="1076330" first="Joseph" last="Lemmon"] | 6’3 Forward/Wing | Cornerstone Christian Academy</h5> <p>Lemmon is a rising sophomore prospect to keep an eye on at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Fayetteville. He’s got an interesting blend of shot creation and downhill speed with his length to make plays with the ball in his hands. When he doesn’t have the ball, he’s an active force on the glass and uses his length on the defensive as well.</p> <h5>No. 107 [player_tooltip player_id="1076358" first="Daidien" last="Sutton"] | 6’4 Wing/Forward | Wilson Prep</h5> <p>Sutton is an athletic wing prospect with a ton of upside as a downhill slasher/finisher and emerging shooter. As he develops his shot off the bounce and off the catch, he’ll be a prospect to watch this year. He was a member of last year’s state tournament championship squad and after getting a year as a reserve under his belt, he looks ready to take on a bigger role in 2021-22. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>