Avion Pinner Avion Pinner 6'9" | PF Concord | 2023 State NC is a versatile 6-foot-9 forward that found his bearings at Concord Academy as the leader on offense and in the frontcourt. His recruitment has cooled a bit since the 2022 grassroots cycle has passed, but given his positioning in the final rankings, fact still remains, Pinner is a talented forward that could prove valuable on the D1/D2 level. He’s a prospect that can do a little bit of everything given his length and mobility. He produced 16.0 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 3.2 apg, 2.3 bpg and 1.8 spg in leading the Eagles to a  31-7 record and another appearance in the NCISAA 3A State Title game.  He’s a prospect that could find himself on good footing as an unsigned senior that still plays this spring/summer to showcase his talents.

Avion Pinner Avion Pinner 6'9" | PF Concord | 2023 State NC has shown off his consistency in the Concord Academy rotation over the past two seasons, averaging 16.0 ppg, 7.8 rpg and 2.3 bpg while shooting 63 percent from the field. He finished the year off in double-double fashion, recording 23 points and 10 rebounds in the NCISAA 3A State Final against Greensboro Day School, though it came in a 58-56 defeat. He’s an unsigned senior that’s still on the board and should end up at a LM/MM program before the summer ends.

Pinner is set to do work in the NCISAA Playoffs with Concord Academy after having a productive regular season. He’s led the way for the Eagles with 15.7 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 3.3 apg, 2.5 bpg and 1.8 spg in the frontcourt for their squad. He’s come on strong of late with his ability to play around the rim as they’re set to host their first game on Saturday, Feb. 18. DI and DII programs would be wise to take a look at him.

Pinner has been sensational as a multi-positional guy who does everything as an athletic 4 man. He scores the ball really efficiently as most of his buckets come in the paint, but it’s still impressive how he uses his size to finish over and through guys. However, recently I’ve been impressed with his defensive effort. He’s averaging 3 blocks and 2 steals a game, and had 10 combined vs. a strong Cardinal Newman squad. He can affect the game in a variety of ways, and it’s really refreshing to see that as he continues to develop a name for himself.

Avion Pinner Avion Pinner 6'9" | PF Concord | 2023 State NC has been a great interior scorer so far this year, both down low and in the midrange areas of the floor. He is 79% from inside the arc in two games (15/19), and has been an all-around threat. He has crashed the boards well and been good at kicking out and making the right read while driving to pick up some assists. He hit a big time three on Thursday against Carolina International as they pulled away late, showcasing his improved outside shot as well. He is an absolute Swiss army knife on the court, whether its scoring, rebounding, playmaking or defense. Look for him to continue to make a strong impression all year as he poses a matchup problem for almost every school he faces. Can our wings guard him? No, he’s too strong, hard nosed and tall. Should our bigs guard him? No, he’s too quick, physical, and active. He will be a frontcourt’s nightmare every outing.