In today’s world of recruiting, it’s never ‘too early’ to get involved with a high-profile recruit. While that’s not necessarily the case with one player who is connected to the UNC basketball program, it’s an intriguing player to watch.
King Bacot, brother or UNC star [autotag]Armando Bacot[/autotag], is just in sixth grade but has emerged as one of the top middle school players in the country.
He is even rated the top overall player in the class of 2029 by Top 25 Scouts. While there is a long way to go before any type of recruitment begins for Bacot, having a close connection to the Tar Heels programs certainly doesn’t hurt.
It is incredibly premature, but #UNC star Armando Bacot (@iget_buckets35)'s little brother is considered best 6th grader in country by many and is showing why at @MSHTVOfficial #MSHTVCamp. Super talented youngster certainly has the lineage.
🎥 @liammcallahan of @SLAMonline pic.twitter.com/Ac0OvyMQ6A
— Rodger Bohn (@rodgerbohn) September 24, 2022
Following in his older bother’s footsteps, Armando Bacot was a standout player in Virginia before transferring in high school to national powerhouse IMG Academy (Fla.).
It should be fun to watch the younger Bacot continue to develop his game over the next few years before his recruitment should begin.
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