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Paul McNeil

Guard
RICHMOND SENIOR HS
ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
SOPHOMORE
Height: 6-FOOT-5
Press Release

Peak Performance

24.5

Points per Game (average)

9.7

Rebounds per Game (average)

1.7

Steals per Game (average)

3.8

Assists per Game (average)
“McNeil is a special talent at a young age. He can create his own shot and shoots it with deep range. His feel for the game is advanced and he’s an active rebounder. He’s a winner with a bright future.”
Paul Biancardi
ESPN Basketball
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-5, 180-pound sophomore guard led the Raiders to a 26-2 record and the quarterfinals of the Class 4A state tournament this past season. McNeil averaged 24.5 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.7 steals per game. An All-State honoree, he was also named Sandhills Athletic Conference Player of the Year.

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Academic Achievement

McNeil has maintained a B average in the classroom. He will begin his junior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

McNeil has volunteered locally with his school’s African-American Students organization.