Top Players

• 6-8 SR Jabari Smith (AUBURN) ... #4 (Rivals, 247 Sports, NBN) … #5 (ESPN)
• 6-5 SR Deshon Proctor
• 6-2 SR Myles Rice

Patriots At A Glance

Coach Jon-Michael Nickerson’s program has racked up a 77-15 record over the past three seasons, but suddenly finds itself in the national spotlight after the sudden emergence of top-five prospect 6-8 SR Jabari Smith (24.5 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 2.8 bpg), described by Sports Illustrated’s Jason Jordan as “the classic new-age forward with a lean build … who thrives in transition.” He will get plenty of help from 6-5 SR Deshon Proctor (11.3 ppg, 7.4 rpg) and a transfer arrival, 6-2 SR point guard Myles Rice.(19 ppg, 9 rpg, 4 apg at Covington Eastside GA). Also, keep an eye out for 5-9 SOPH Victor Newsome and 6-7 FRESH Micah Smith. Jabari Smith averaged 13.8 points and 6.2 boards at the 2019 FIBA Americas U16 Championship, helping USA Basketball to a gold medal.