Duke offers men’s basketball scholarship to Cabarrus County high school star

By Langston Wertz Jr.

lwertz@charlotteobserver.com

Updated May 12, 2017 2:26 PM

Cannon School's Jairus Hamilton hangs suspended in the air as he prepares to throw down a two-handed dunk against Charlotte Christian on Tuesday, January 17, 2016 at Cannon School in Concord, NC. Charlotte Christian defeated Cannon School in double overtime 76-71. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Cannon School junior Jairus Hamilton has been offered by Duke.

Hamilton, a 6-8 small forward, averaged 23 points, 7.5 rebounds and five assists last season for a N.C. Independent Schools 3A state semifinalist. Hamilton was named to the N.C. Associated Press all-state team and was the Charlotte Observer regional player of the year.

He is ranked No. 32 in ESPN’s top 80 rankings for the class of 2018. He is the highest-rated N.C. prospect.

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Hamilton has more than 20 offers, including national powers Arizona, Louisville, Kansas and North Carolina.

This story was originally published May 12, 2017 at 1:30 PM with the headline "Duke offers men’s basketball scholarship to Cabarrus County high school star."

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