Top 10 North Carolina boys basketball players in C/O 2023
8. James Scott, F, Seventy-First High School
Scott finished his junior year averaging 12 points per game, 11.9 rebounds per game, and 3.1 blocks per game. He increased his shooting percentage by 26% from his sophomore year up to 73% from 2-point range. In his 29 games, he recorded a double-double 16 times.
Despite his Seventy-First Falcons coming up just short in the state championship game, Scott recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds in the 83-75 loss. Scott has the ability to affect the game at both ends of the court between his improved shooting, his rebounding skills, and his ability to affect shots. Scott has committed to playing at the College of Charleston.
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