2024 Prospects on a Tear: A Look at Some Soph. Prospects, Pt I
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Checking in on the 2024 class as a whole as the regular season wraps up. Here’s a look at Part I of 2024 prospects on a tear in the state. Paul McNeil Paul McNeil 6'6" | SG Richmond County…
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Continue ReadingChecking in on the 2024 class as a whole as the regular season wraps up. Here’s a look at Part I of 2024 prospects on a tear in the state.
Paul McNeil Paul McNeil 6'6" | SG Richmond County | 2024 State #172 Nation NC | 6’6 Wing/Guard | Richmond County Senior
McNeil continues to impress as the top prospect in NC’s 2024 class as Richmond County Senior High is 19-1 on the year behind his 23.6 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.8 spg and 1.5 bpg in his sophomore campaign. He’s shooting 51 percent from the field and 32 percent from the field as he’s shown his upside as an all-around scorer and leader on the floor. It’s easy to see why he holds offers already from NC State, Clemson, Tennessee, Indiana and Western Carolina.
Jarin Stevenson Jarin Stevenson 6'8" | SF Seaforth | 2024 #14 Nation NC | 6’9 Forward | Seaforth
Stevenson’s a premier name in the newly-formed Seaforth High’s lineup at the dual-forward spot. He’s posted 20.1 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 2.9 rpg and 2.2 apg in the rotation as they’ve won eight of their last nine games heading into their final few games of the regular season. He’s another top name in the 2024 class with early offers from NC State, UVA, UNC and Wake Forest already.
Jordan Vick Jordan Vick 5'11" | PG Word of God | 2025 State NC | 6’0 Guard | Southern Nash
Vick is an explosive lead guard at Southern Nash High that knows how to make his presence felt on both ends of the floor. He’s produced 20.9 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 3.7 spg and 1.9 apg as they’re 15-5 on the year and 9-2 in conference play heading into the regular season’s final week. He holds offers from Illinois, Pittsburgh, Florida, Vanderbilt and Wake Forest.
Drake Powell Drake Powell 6'6" | CG Northwood | 2024 State #8 Nation NC | 6’6 Guard/Wing | Northwood
Powell has been one of the reasons for Northwood High’s unbeaten record in conference action at 10-0 in 2021-22 as he continues to excel on the wing and on the boards. He’s put up 16.0 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 3.5 rpg and 2.4 spg while shooting 41 percent from the field this season. Look for him to play a role as they look to make a push back to the state tournament finals.
Sir Mohammed Sir Mohammed 6'6" | SG Myers Park | 2024 State #83 Nation NC | 6’5 Point Guard | Myers Park
Mohammed has been solid at the point guard role for Myers Park High this season as he’s filled up the stat sheet as a defender, scorer and playmaker. He’s averaged 15.7 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 4.8 apg and 1.7 spg as they’ve won nine of their last 10 contests heading into their final slate of regular-season contests. He holds an offer from High Point with more to come down the road.
Quay Watson Quay Watson 6'0" | CG Hopewell | 2024 State NC | 5’9 Guard | Hopewell
Watson is a lead guard in the Hopewell High backcourt that makes things happen as a scorer and playmaker this season. He’s put up 22.1 ppg, 5.2 apg, 4.1 rpg and 2.7 spg while using his speed and quickness in a variety of ways to make his presence felt. He’s shooting 60 percent from the field and 51 percent from behind the arc as well as he continues to raise his stock.
Derrick Benbow Jr Derrick Benbow Jr 6'3" | CG White Oak | 2024 State NC | 6’2 Guard | Living Water Christian
Benbow is an emerging lead guard at Living Water Christian that continues to show his growth as a scorer on all three levels. He’s up to 23.8 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.0 apg and 1.2 spg this season as they’re unbeaten in conference action at 8-0. As he improves his perimeter shooting, look for his name to grow in the class.
Shamel Baker Shamel Baker 6'0" | PG East Carteret | 2024 State NC | 6’1 Guard | East Carteret
Baker is an athletic lead guard in the East Carteret High rotation that’s picked up where he left off as a freshman. He’s averaging 21.3 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 1.9 apg and 1.4 spg as they’re 5-1 in conference play heading into the final week of the regular season. He’s a guard that shouldn’t fly under the radar for too much longer in NC’s 2024 class.
Kamran Prince Kamran Prince 6'2" | PG Trinity Academy Raleigh | 2025 State NC | 6’2 Guard | CB Aycock
Prince has been a pivotal piece in CB Aycock’s turnaround in 2021-22 with his production. He’s putting up 15.6 ppg, 2.1 rpg and 1.3 apg as a slasher and threat on the perimeter. He’s a young name to get to know with his ability to make plays on both ends of the floor.
Miles Beard Miles Beard 6'3" | CG Moravian Prep | 2024 State NC | 6’2 Guard | Hickory Ridge
Beard is a two-way threat in the Hickory Ridge High backcourt to keep an eye on in NC’s 2024 class. He’s been steady in the rotation with 20.0 ppg, 3.5 ppg, 3.1 apg and 1.2 spg while shooting 39 percent from the field and 30 percent from behind the arc. As he continues to develop, look for his name to grow in the state.
Unique Kelly Unique Kelly 5'11" | PG West Columbus | 2024 State NC | 6’0 Guard | West Columbus
Kelly is an athletic and speedy presence in the West Columbus rotation that makes things go for them. He’s produced 19.9 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 3.0 spg and 2.5 apg while shooting 48 percent from the field. As he improves on his shooting, look for his name to grow in NC’s 2024 class.