Roy's Radar: Class of 2017

Welcome to Roy's Radar. This is an accurate look at the most serious basketball recruits currently being recruited by the UNC basketball staff. Included are photos, vitals, scouting analysis by Clint Jackson on each prospect.

Clint Jackson on Jalek Felton: The nephew of ex-UNC and NBA star, Raymond Felton is gifted. He’s a quick and athletic combo guard who looks great in a track meet style game. Very elusive with his dribble, this quick-twitched leaper makes the game look easy. He prefers to slash to the basket, but is a respectable shooter as well. We like him better off the ball, but he can run the point as well. Gifted passer who thrives on the break.

Clint Jackson on Brandon Huffman: Huffman is a rugged, old-school center who embraces physical play. He works hard on both ends of the floor and stays in the paint. Offensively, he is not the most skilled guy, but he will drop in some one-handed shots over both of his shoulders in the offensive set. He runs well and exerts a lot of effort on the glass. I view him as a four-year, program player. He’ll grow in his role each year.

Clint Jackson on Andrew Platek: This well put together 6-3 guard is a coveted shooter in the 2017 class. He knocks down perimeter jumpers and has range to 26 feet. Another thing that we like about Platek is that he is a capable and willing defender. He locks in on defense and slides his feet well to prevent penetration. He’ll also grab a few rebounds a game, which diversifies his offering and makes his contributions more than just a shooter.