2024 Rankings: Breakout Watch, Part IV
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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 I, II and III if you haven’t already for some names…
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Continue ReadingPart 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 I, II and III if you haven’t already for some names in the 2024 class to keep an eye on.
No. 77 Greg Ehlinger Greg Ehlinger 6'9" | C Panther Creek | 2024 State NC | 6’8 Center/Forward | Panther Creek High
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.
No. 84 Javian Drake Javian Drake 5'10" | PG Richmond Senior | 2024 State NC | 5’8 Point Guard | Richmond County Senior High
Drake is set to make quite the impact in the Richmond County Senior rotation along with two other top 2024 prospects in Paul McNeil Paul McNeil 6'6" | SG Richmond County | 2024 State #172 Nation NC and Jamarion Wall Jamarion Wall 5'11" | PG Richmond County Senior | 2024 State NC . 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.
No. 97 Brandon Ihle Brandon Ihle 6'3" | SF Middle Creek | 2024 State NC | 6’3 Wing/Guard | Middle Creek High
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.
No. 103 Joseph Lemmon Joseph Lemmon 6'3" | SF Cornerstone Christian Academy | 2024 State NC | 6’3 Forward/Wing | Cornerstone Christian Academy
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.
No. 107 Daidien Sutton Daidien Sutton 6'4" | SF Hunt | 2024 State NC | 6’4 Wing/Forward | Wilson Prep
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.