Height: 6’3
Class: 2023
School: Northside Christian
Travel Team: 1 of 1 Elite
Freshman Season: N/A
Sophomore Season: 11.1 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 37% 3P, 80% FT
Junior Season: 12.6 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.3 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 50% FG, 50% 3P, 85% FT
Reclass Junior Season: 9.8 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.3 APG, 61% FG, 43% 3P, 78% FT
What Was Recently Said: Everything stated above quickly came to fruition over the ensuing months, as Perkins was a nightly leader for the Titans. Not only did he produce in a steady, efficient manner across the board, but he consistently defended, made hustle plays, and operated within his role on both ends of the floor. Perkins’ natural identity as a glue-guy allows him to find opportunities in every possible setting, and expand his production as needed. He’s a reliable shooter, defender, creator, and rebounder with the necessary IQ, size, and motor to outwork his assignment on a consistent basis. Perkins recently decided to transfer to Northside Christian and reclassify to the Class of 2023, which should only make him more enticing to college coaches. Additionally, playing alongside various guys who are getting pursued by multiple levels should only bolster Perkins’ long-term recruitment.
What To Expect:
Whether due to transfers, redshirts, or something else, it seems like a lot of guys are being unfairly overlooked within the state of North Carolina. Take Antonio Perkins, for example. He’s someone who has consistently produced, adapted, and taken lesser for the betterment of the team. Sure, Perkins could’ve stayed at his local public high school and averaged twenty points, but he chose a more challenging path instead. He’s always been a natural glue-guy who can do a quality amount of everything on the floor. Perkins embraces his role on both ends of the floor, but can reliably expand his production as needed. He’s an excellent three-point shooter who plays hard, defends multiple positions, and consistently does the dirty work. Perkins rebounds very well for his size, sets up others whenever possible, and scores the ball at an efficient rate from all levels. It’s difficult to point out any weaknesses or negatives within his overall skillset, as he’s simply a smart, unselfish, well-rounded player. Kudos to Milligan for being his first offer, but Perkins should collect even more over the coming months.