9DIME Players of The Week!
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The high school basketball season has gotten off to an outstanding start with players from around the state coming in to compete at a high level. Over the next few months, we will recognize some of the top performing players…
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Continue ReadingThe high school basketball season has gotten off to an outstanding start with players from around the state coming in to compete at a high level. Over the next few months, we will recognize some of the top performing players of each week that reside currently in the 910-area code which includes places such as Fayetteville and Wilmington!
Linwood Rowe
Linwood Rowe
Put together his best performance so far on the high school level with a 31 Point game against NLCA that would end in a double OT Win for the Crusaders. He scored the ball inside and out, doing most of his game in the first 3 quarters of the game where he accounted for 27 of his 31 total points.
A player that has gotten off to one of the better starts of any player on the eastern side of the state, he continued his outstanding play against JBHS on Tuesday. He scored 29 Points and pulled down 10 Rebounds in the win, showcasing his ability to make an impact in numerous ways. College coaches should be keeping a very close on him over the next few months as he has proven himself to be a legit prospect.
Jay Byron
Jay Byron
The Jaguars are to a 5-0 start and he’s one of the reasons for the success as he is averaging a team best of 16 points per contest. In their matchup on Tuesday night against TSHS, he led the way in scoring with 18 Points and also pulled down 5 rebounds to help his team to secure the win after facing an early deficit.
One of the top prospects in Cumberland County, Fulton has gotten off to an outstanding start for the Wolverines as they currently sit at record of 6-0. In their matchup with PFHS, he scored 18 Points, snatched down 10 Rebounds and finished above the rim with authority on several occasions, showing the athleticism that college coaches love.
His team has gotten off to a 2-0 start and he’s picked up right where he left off last season with his ability to score and rebound at a high rate. Against FHS on Monday night, he scored a game high of 23 Points while pulling down 13 Rebounds in the win for his squad. Cousar already holds several offers from JC and NAIA programs while receiving interest from D2 and LM programs.
Malachi Mclean
Malachi Mclean
Easily one of the best scorers in the state, McLean has been on fire from the start of the season with his latest showing coming against JMHS. He led the way in scoring with 30 Points, showcasing his ability to score from all three levels, breaking down defenders off the dribble and finishing through contact.
He was among one of the leaders in points and assist in Cumberland County last season, finishing 1st in assist and 5th in points per game. This season he has gotten off to a great start and will look to repeat as the assist leader as well as leading the county in scoring. On Monday night he scored a game high of 37 points against PSHS as he led his team to their first win of the season. Colleges coaches at the D2 and D3 levels have been keeping a close eye on him this season and rightfully so!