New Faces in New Places, Part III
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Trentyn Flowers Trentyn Flowers 6'8" | CG Combine Academy | 2023 #23 Nation NC – Combine Academy Flowers has already drawn a slew of high-major colleges to the Combine Academy campus this preseason with his presence. He’s an athletic wing…
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Continue ReadingTrentyn Flowers Trentyn Flowers 6'8" | CG Combine Academy | 2023 #23 Nation NC – Combine Academy
Flowers has already drawn a slew of high-major colleges to the Combine Academy campus this preseason with his presence. He’s an athletic wing prospect that should give the Goats quite the offensive weapon to work with in the 2024 class in the state. He’ll be one to keep an eye on on a talented rotation.
Jayan Walker Jayan Walker 6'5" | SG Combine Academy | 2024 State NC – Millbrook High
Walker will make the move from the Durham area over to powerhouse Millbrook High looking to make some noise alongside highly-rated 2025 prospect Colt Langdon Colt Langdon 6'7" | SG Millbrook | 2025 State #114 Nation NC . Walker can distribute at the guard spot as well as score points in the halfcourt. His presence will give opponents more to think about in the backcourt.
Keenan Wilkins Keenan Wilkins 5'11" | PG Christ School | 2024 State NC – Christ School
Wilkins fared well with his new squad during the June Live Period over at Christ School. His ability to operate off the bounce and make things happen with his quickness and defense will be key to his squad’s success as he makes the move into the 2024 class.
Avion Pinner Avion Pinner 6'9" | PF Concord Academy | 2023 State NC – Concord Academy
Pinner’s recruitment has cooled of late, though he’s still seen to many as a mid-major recruit. His profile should rise as he joins a talented Concord Academy squad that upset its way to an NCISAA title with each victory in 2021-22. They’ll have some more firepower to worry about given Pinner’s ability to play inside and attack the rim.
Jakwon Moore Jakwon Moore 6'5" | SF New Life Christian | 2023 State NC – 1 of 1 Prep
While a lot has been said about Derin Saran Derin Saran 6'4" | PG Asheville School | 2023 State NC , 1 of 1 Prep should have quite the versatile wing on their hands in 2022-23 with the addition of Jakwon Moore Jakwon Moore 6'5" | SF New Life Christian | 2023 State NC . His ability to play multiple roles on the floor on the wing and in the backcourt should give 1 of 1 Prep some flexibility in 2022-23.
Michael Marcus Jr Michael Marcus Jr 6'9" | C Covenant Day | 2024 State NC . – Carmel Christian
Marcus is an emerging big man to get to know in the 2024 class in the state that’s another name joining the Carmel Christian ranks in 2022-23. He’s a presence down low that’s shown flashes of his ability to protect the paint, rebound and score with his footwork and agility. He’s another name to track for a top Carmel Christian squad.