We've seen a lot of different prospects come through our doors over the years, but few as often as Jacob Morgan'who has become somewhat of a regular at our camps and travel ball events. By now, it's surprising that college coaches haven't started to get more involved with the wiry, skilled forward, given how well he's performed in every type of setting. Morgan is known for his ability to score the ball; he's proven capable of mixing it up, working inside-out, and scoring effectively from all three levels. He's an improving athlete that can rise above the rim and finish pretty well, especially for his lack of true strength. Although his game isn't necessarily flashy, Morgan provides scoring, consistent effort, and a clear understanding his identity on both ends of the floor. There should be an abundance of Division II and Division III coaches taking a hard look at Morgan over this next calendar year.

At our most recent camp featuring Morgan, we wrote: 'Finishing up, we look at a player that was arguably one of the savviest offensive performers in attendance, Jacob Morgan. He's a long, smart, extremely skilled forward prospect with ball skills and phenomenal three-level scoring ability. Morgan plays hard, unselfish, and simply exudes productivity whenever he's on the floor. Next in his development process is working to become quicker, as it would allow him to take the next step as a defender. Coach Dre on Morgan: 'Jake is such a versatile player. He can kill you in a lot of ways. His three-point range has really improved, his midrange is automatic, and he gets above the rim. He is an all-around player and, most of all, a team player. He is so vocal and such a great teammate, always going to bat for his squad. He brings it on every possession and never takes a play off. He is so fundamentally-sound but has bounce and handles that might fool people and catch you sleeping. In my opinion, he belongs at the next level for sure.' Morgan continues to look excellent and should be a primary leader for Pine Lake Prep during the upcoming season.'

Since then, Morgan emerged as a clear leader for Pine Lake Prep, being named a captain and leading them to an 18-10 record on the season. He's also grown in height and strength while continually developing his overall skillset. Morgan averaged 19.1 PPG and 6.6 RPG with 53/33/82 shooting splits (field goal/three-point/free-throw) and maintaining a 3.72 GPA (in addition to his 21 ACT). He received a lot of well-deserved accolades and attention throughout the season, including being named Charlotte Observer Player of the Week, PAC7 All-Tournament Team, PAC7 All-Conference Team, All-County Team, and All-District Team. It hasn't taken long for Morgan to assert himself as a next-level player, now we will just have to wait and see which program will be fortunate enough to secure his commitment beyond the high school ranks.