Combine Academy’s 5’10 Khalil Clegg has put together an impressive resume for over the course of his high school career. More importantly, we have been able to watch, monitor and evaluate his growth and improvement since 2013. This season, Khali has put it all together for Combine Academy. He is averaging 20 PPG, 9 APG, 6 RPG, and 4 SPG. Khali is an athletic scoring point guard. He can score from all three levels and has the ability to get to the rim at will and finish with contact. With his tremendous leaping ability, he also has the ability to finish over bigger players.
Back in 2013 at the NC Phenom 150 camp, we stated, “Khali simply has good “on court” instincts and a great understanding of the game. While currently undersized, Khali used his quickness and foot speed rather well. He is crafty with the ball and with his quickness is one tough player to contain. Khali has the ability to become an effective perimeter shooter as well, which will make him a difficult player to guard.” Since that evaluation camp, Khali took the comments to work on his perimeter shooting. Each year, Khali became a better and better shooter. He now has a picturesque jumper with excellent extension and follow through.
At our 2014 NC Phenom 150 camp, we stated, “Khali displayed a great attitude throughout the day, as he took coaching and worked on both ends. Clegg is a very good athlete, who touched the paint when he wanted. Khali is a great effort player who is very crafty getting into the paint.” With his continued work ethic, Khali got invited to the inaugural SC Top 80 event in 2015 and we had the following to say, “Khali is an all effort type of player who leads on the court by example. He took great pride in playing defense and made it a point to do so, for 94 feet, every trip down the court. Khali was a great team player and a high energy, high level on ball defender.” Clegg was a downhill offensive player who took care of the ball. You cannot teach the chip on his shoulder that he plays.”
Time and time again, Khali has demonstrated everything you want in a young player. He has the correct attitude and mindset. He is a unique blend of athleticism and skill set that enables him to be a high impact player for Combine Academy this season. He has a consistent work ethic over the years and has exhibited the leadership, grit and toughness that coaches covet.