The Wingman Report: Latest on the Recruiting Front

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the latest Wingman Report as we analyze a few of the latest commitments in the 2024 class as well as some of the best available unsigned seniors as the grassroots season rolls along.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em style="--tw-translate-x: 0;--tw-translate-y: 0;--tw-rotate: 0;--tw-skew-x: 0;--tw-skew-y: 0;--tw-scale-x: 1;--tw-scale-y: 1;--tw-pan-x:;--tw-pan-y:;--tw-pinch-zoom:;--tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity;--tw-ordinal:;--tw-slashed-zero:;--tw-numeric-figure:;--tw-numeric-spacing:;--tw-numeric-fraction:;--tw-ring-inset:;--tw-ring-offset-width: 0px;--tw-ring-offset-color: #fff;--tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;--tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000;--tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000;--tw-blur:;--tw-brightness:;--tw-contrast:;--tw-grayscale:;--tw-hue-rotate:;--tw-invert:;--tw-saturate:;--tw-sepia:;--tw-drop-shadow:;--tw-backdrop-blur:;--tw-backdrop-brightness:;--tw-backdrop-contrast:;--tw-backdrop-grayscale:;--tw-backdrop-hue-rotate:;--tw-backdrop-invert:;--tw-backdrop-opacity:;--tw-backdrop-saturate:;--tw-backdrop-sepia:;font-size: 16px">There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! 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Wilkins averaged 12.7 points, 3.2 assists, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game in 2023-24 to lead Christ School to yet another NCISAA State Championship while earning Co-Player of the Year of the Carolinas Athletic Association. He'll look to continue his winning ways at the low-major level this upcoming fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1259838' first='Paul' last='Jones'] - Winthrop</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is another member out of Combine Academy off the board and headed to the next level as he'll join Winthrop in the Big South Conference. He's yet another 2024 prospect out of the state of North Carolina headed to the Big South. He's an electric combo guard prospect who should turn heads given his ability to defend on both ends of the floor and attack off the bounce. Look for him to play a role off the bench at the very least with the Eagles this upcoming fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1076332' first='Greg' last='Ehlinger'] - Methodist University</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ehlinger makes his commitment to Methodist University on Wednesday following his career as an anchor in the painted area for Panther Creek. He put up 6.3 PPG, 6.1 RPG and 1.1 BPG in his final year of high school basketball The 6-foot-9 big man will look to inject life into the future frontcourt for the Monarchs when he joins the team this fall. They're a squad in need of a major overhaul after going 5-19 overall in the 2023-24 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2044491' first='Ja'tez' last='Ward'] - Atlantis University</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ward makes his commitment to Atlantis University in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. He put up 9.4 PPG, 3.8 APG, 3.1 RPG and 1.6 SPG on 42 percent shooting from the floor and 38 percent shooting from behind the arc in his senior season at Panther Creek. He's a floor general with a bright future ahead of him as he continues to grow at the point guard spot at the next level. He'll be one to keep an eye on at the next level over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2024 Prospects Still Available</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2209419' first='Jayden' last='Quaintance'] | 6'10 | Forward/Center</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2209419' first='Jayden' last='Quaintance'] recently reopened his recruitment following the departure of John Calipari to Arkansas. Don't be surprised if Quaintance follows Coach Cal to Arkansas in the SEC as he looks to build out his roster. He'll be quite the frontcourt piece to build around alongside Zvonimir Ivisic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2043210' first='Mason' last='Smith'] | 6'7 | Forward</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2043210' first='Mason' last='Smith'] recently reopened his recruitment following a change in the Mercer Men's Basketball staff. He's the 13th ranked prospect in the 2024 class following his productive season with Davidson Day that saw him with a state title. As he's reopened his recruitment, he's earned offers from College of Charleston and Furman. Following the recent coaching changes at CofC, don't be surprised to find Smith with some interest from ACC schools in the near future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1343876' first='Jayan' last='Walker'] | 6'5 | Guard</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker is one of the best shot creators both in isolation and in the halfcourt in the class out of Combine Academy still on the board. At 6-foot-5, he's got major upside after averaging 11.0 PPG, 4.3 RPG and 2.7 APG on 52.9 percent shooting from the floor and 40.8 percent shooting from deep in 2023-24. He's a top unsigned senior ranked 19th in the final rankings for the 2024 class for a reason given his body of work over the years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1490564' first='Richard' last='Goods'] | 6'9 | Forward</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goods remains another top frontcourt prospect in the 2024 class that remains unsigned in the state of North Carolina. He had quite a productive season at Grimsley in 2023-24, posting 21.0 PPG, 13.5 RPG, 4.0 BPG and 2.2 SPG during his final year of high school basketball. He shot 60 percent from the field on offense while maintaining his presence as an anchor defensively. DI programs in the region would be wise to get eyes on him. Western Carolina, Seton Hall, St. Peter's and NJIT have offered him as he continues to find a home at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1076352' first='Maurio' last='Hanson'] | 6'7 | Forward</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hanson is a frontcourt prospect with a pedigree for winning basketball games who should benefit a worthy college program at the next level. He's built quite the resume over the past few seasons with JL Chambers in the Queen City Conference. He produced 15.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 3.7 APG and 1.0 BPG in 2023-24 while earning All-Conference and All-District honors for his production in the frontcourt. He's an underrated playmaker out of the post who shouldn't have any trouble finding a home at the DI level over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->