Hubert Davis announces UNC’s 2024 signing class .
The Tar Heel head coach made his first comments about James Brown, Drake Powell and Ian Jackson.
North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis announced Monday that the signings of three members of UNC’s 2024 basketball freshman class have been confirmed.
According to 247Sports, James Brown, Ian Jackson and Drake Powell make up his third-best class in the country.
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Now that they are officially signed by the Tar Heels, Davis can comment on them publicly for the first time.
Brown, Aurora, IL The 6-foot-9 Brown native spent his senior season at college powerhouse Link Academy in Branson, Missouri, and announced his commitment to UNC on Jan.
2.
14 centers by 247Sports.
“We are pleased to have James officially join our UNC family and UNC program,” David said in a statement.
“The Chicago native knows how to compete and strives every day to be his best on the court, off the court, and in the classroom.
As a tall player, he knows how to finish at the basket with both hands.
He’s a great rebounder, can shoot 3-pointers, is a top-notch rebounder and shot blocker, and is a versatile defender.
He’s exactly what we wanted and needed in this class.
James has a great family.
I’m so happy to be with you.
I’m really glad he’s a Tar Heel.
Jackson, a 6-5 New York City guard, committed to UNC on Jan.
16.
He decided to play in the Overtime Elite League this winter while attending Redeemer Lutheran School in the Bronx, New York.
Jackson is the No.
10 overall prospect and the No.
4 shooting guard.
“Ian is the reason I love New York guards,” Davis said.
“He’s tough, he’s competitive, he’s playing with a shoulder injury.
Ian can score directly with the ball, off the ball, in transition.
He can throw the ball, but he can also pass the ball.
He also likes Ian and is a good defensive player.
I’ve never seen a kid as ambitious as Ian, yet humble and friendly off the field.
He has a smile and personality that lights up the Smith Center, and he’s one of the best defenders in the world.
I’m very excited to be a Heel.
” Powell is UNC’s first commitment in 2024 and announced his decision in September.
Last year there were 8 people.
Since then, Powell’s ranking has rapidly risen from outside the top 50 to No.
4 overall and No.
2 small forward.
The versatile 6-6 winger will return to Pittsboro (N.C.
) Northwood for his senior season after leading the Chargers to the state championship game a year ago.
“Drake is a rare combination of humility, competitiveness and teamwork,” Davis says.
“He has a team-first mentality and wants to learn and improve every day.
He also has great length and athleticism on the wing and can dominate on both ends of the court.
Drake can score and defend at the highest level.
He has committed to Carolina from an early stage and is exactly what we are looking for: a great person from a great family and a talented athlete.
I’m so excited that Drake is a Tar Heel.
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