The WingMan Report: 2024 Underrated Shooters/Scorers

<!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at some 2024 prospects in the state with a strong knack for scoring/shooting the basketball that DI and DII programs in the region should get eyes on.<br></h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1916707"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1916707' first='Ashton' last='Dillon'] is a 2024 sharpshooting prospect to get eyes on in the Western NC region out of Veritas Christian Academy. He's a shifty lefty guard that knows how to compete with his ability to navigate the backcourt and make things happen with his 6-foot-2 frame. He's shown he can do a whole lot more than score the ball when given opportunities and is a lot more than a shooting guard prospect for DII programs in the region to get eyes on.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1086990"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":2102880,"_player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1086990' first='Alex' last='Rechetnikov'] is an underrated shooting guard prospect to get to know after having a solid outing in the UpNext Hoops backcourt as their primary scorer. He's slowly starting to find his confidence as a perimeter presence and downhill scoring threat with a big senior season ahead of him while joining the Southern Wake Academy rotation. He's an intriguing guard prospect that can knock down shots in rhythm and score tough buckets in traffic at the off-guard spot. As he finds his swagger defensively, look for DII and DIII programs to start taking interest in him.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://twitter.com/RechetnikovAlex/status/1614792394641211393?s=20[/embed]","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1062124"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1062124' first='Jai' last='Williams'] is an impressive shooting guard prospect set to lead the way in 2023-24 for Wayne Country Day School. He's an instant-offense prospect that's capable of knocking down shots off the bounce and getting to the paint and making things happen in traffic with efficiency. As he learns to make his presence felt on the defensive end, look for DII and DIII programs in the region to start taking interest. He's an athletic combo guard that's capable of handling the ball offensively and keeping the offense in good shape with his prowess as a scorer and playmaker.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://twitter.com/TheWJGClassic/status/1679621847485120518?s=20[/embed]u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1076356"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1076356' first='Derrick' last='Benbow Jr']. is an another emerging 6-foot-3 guard to get to know in the 2024 class out of Living Water Christian School. He's a relentless driver with the ball in his hands and exhibits impressive toughness using his frame to make things happen around the painted area. As he shows off his variety to score and ability to get others involved in 2023-24, look for DII and DIII programs in the region to take notice of him on the recruiting scene. He produced 18.7ppg, 3.6apg, 2.9rpg and 1.3spg as a junior. Utica University has offered him.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://twitter.com/djbenboww/status/1681134606379040771?s=20[/embed]u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c!u002du002dmoreu002du002du003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1496977"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1496977' first='Lleyton' last='Thomas-Johnson'] is another prospect in the Christ School rotation worthy of attention as he returns looking to have a strong senior campaign. He's a 6-foot-5 prospect that can operate on the wing as a downhill threat and perimeter presence with his ability to knock down shots at volume and finish with authority at the rim. 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Smith High. He's set to lead quite a talented bunch with his underrated athleticism and ability to knock down shots in a variety of ways with his shifty ball-handling skills. He's due for a strong senior campaign after producing 13.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2.9 apg and 1.4 spg as a junior at Grimsley High. As a new face at Ben L. Smith, he's certainly ready to take the lead guard role heading into his senior season.rnrn[embed]https://twitter.com/GameofInchesHSS/status/1626661302629195778?s=20[/embed]","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64c14efba9d0c"} /-->