Inside Boys Basketball
5 Boys Players To Watch
Name | School | Cl. | Pos | Ht | Yr | Comment |
Davion Mintz | North Mecklenburg | 4A | PG | 6-3 | Sr. | Creighton recruit heads deep team with nine seniors |
Grant Williams | Providence Day | IND | PF | 6-7 | Sr. | Tennessee signee was AP All-State last season; Observer POY |
Raekwon Long | Lincolnton | 2A | C | 7-0 | Sr. | Florida International commit was freshman star at Garinger |
Lavar Batts Jr | Concord Robinson | 3A | PG | 6-1 | Jr. | Top ranked N.C. recruit in class of 2017, blazing fast with the ball |
Jaylen McManus | North Mecklenburg | 4A | F | 6-7 | Sr. | Holds more than 20 Division I offers; improved outside shooter |
5 Can’t Miss Games
Date | Teams | Comment |
Nov. 28 | High Point Christian vs. | HPC is ranked top 15 nationally; PDS is No 1 in the Sweet 16 |
Providence Day at Myers Park | ||
Dec. 5 | Charlotte Catholic vs. | Rare matchup between two Sweet 16-ranked traditional powers |
West Charlotte at Vance | ||
Dec. 11 | Cox Mill at Concord | Two 3A state title contenders, loaded with young talent, will pack Concord’s gym |
Dec. 15 | East Lincoln at Lincolnton | Major county rivals have a pair of teams that can challenge for a state title in 2A |
Feb. 9 | Hough at North Mecklenburg | Conference rivals will meet in a game full of college prospects |
This story was originally published November 13, 2015 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Inside Boys Basketball."