Jacob Paraison
Jacob Paraison
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Jay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Jacob Paraison
Jacob
Paraison
6'4" | CG
Myers Park | 2024
State
NC
checks in at 68th in the final rankings of the 2024 class in the state. He’s a 6-foot-2 guard at Myers Park High who turned heads in the final update cycle with his impact defensively and on the perimeter. He put up He’s a strong-framed guard prospect who’s shown he can defend at a high level and knock down shots on the perimeter when the ball comes his way. He’s a prospect for Division II and III programs in the region to get eyes on as another recruiting cycle approaches. He plays hard-nosed defensively which is a contagious energy for teammates to feed off of. He’s a next-level guard who can play a few different roles with his size, athleticism and IQ on the hardwood.
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Paraison remains a hidden gem in the Myers Park High backcourt who plays his role well as a 3-point marksmen and defensive presence. He knocked down 6-of-9 3-pointers while going 4-of-4 against Millbrook High and 2-of-4 against Christ School in the bracket championship to continue to show his ability to knock down big time shots when needed. He’s a role player at the guard spot at 6-foot-2 that DI and DII programs in the region need to get eyes on given his pedigree on both ends of the floor.
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Paraison hit some big shots in key moments for this Myers Park squad as he’s placed himself squarely on the PH radar as an unsigned senior prospect to know. Finished with 11 points and knocked down three important 3-pointers as Myers Park battled back into the game late to take the victory. He’s an unsigned senior guard with a D1 ready frame and HM DII skillset that colleges should take a look at.
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