I caught a tough loss for Aiken against a talented team out of Western PA but McNeill was the standout performer for the Falcons. Improving as a ball handler, McNeill looked more confident attacking closeouts and using his left hand to finish at the rim. I’ve always liked McNeill’s 3-and-D ability on the wing and this improvement as a ball handler could help take his game to the next level. McNeill also announced he’d be joining Ohio Champion Basketball for July, giving college coaches another opportunity to see him in action this summer.

The second Aiken prospect to be featured in this article, McNeill is having a breakout junior season averaging over 11 points per game. I like the positional size McNeill brings to the table and he’s a capable perimeter shot maker. McNeill has gone for 19 points twice this season Vs Clark Montessori and Taft while I caught him score 17 points Vs defending Division I state champion Olentangy Orange in an exciting back and forth contest. Look for Aiken to be a serious threat to make a deep playoff run next season with their entire roster projected to return.

I really liked what McNeill showed for an Aiken squad that has proven themselves to be one of the contenders to win the CMAC early in the season. Their talented 2027 class is a major reason why they are so successful and McNeill is the knockdown shooter on the roster. Hitting some big shots in the second half, McNeill fired away with confidence from the wing. I also was impressed with McNeill’s ability to finish with his left hand at the rim. A name to watch from the CMAC, Aiken will continue to catch headlines with a loaded non-conference schedule.