Height: 6'2
Class: 2023
School: Piedmont Classical
Travel Team: New Light Disciples
Freshman Season: N/A
Sophomore Season: 3.3 PPG, 2.4 RPG
June Live Period: 14.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 2.0 SPG, 64% FG, 70% FT
Summer Averages: 10.7 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.5 SPG, 54% FG
What Was Recently Said (4/6/22): In looking at Vincent, he offers a pretty well-rounded presence on both ends of the floor. He's tough, heady, and does a great job of getting downhill as a penetrator. Vincent finishes well, knocks down jumpers at a solid percentage, and can assume creation duties as needed. He's an active on-ball defender with useful quickness and rebounding ability for his size.
(7/15/22)
The New Light Disciples pride themselves on having a roster full of tough, rugged pieces, and Vincent quietly fits that bill as well as anyone in the state. He's a scrappy, team-oriented lead guard with the blend of toughness, unselfishness, and defensive prowess. Vincent is a useful floor general who looks to get downhill and attack the basket whenever possible'where he's proven to be a capable playmaker and finisher through contact. He's a really active defender with the ability to force turnovers and make hustle plays at a nice rate. Vincent impacts the game on both ends.
What To Expect:
The state of North Carolina is loaded with guards, and Nigel Vincent is quietly soaring under the radar despite his production and sheer consistency over the last calendar year. Between his time with Piedmont Classical and New Light Disciples, it's easy to see Vincent's balanced, unselfish approach to the game. He's a tough, scrappy, well-rounded guard prospect who typically runs the team with the ball in his hands, but is more than comfortable alongside another primary ball-handler. Vincent does a great job of managing the pace, applying constant downhill pressure, and getting his teammates involved. Although he's a useful scorer, Vincent shows a willingness to do whatever necessary for the betterment of the team. The New Light Disciples had five players average double-digit scoring (including Vincent), which only speaks to his efficiency and understanding of how to work within the team structure. He's also a reliable defender with quickness and quality instincts. Vincent's smart, team-oriented identity should entice a variety of next-level coaches. Expect to see an uptick in his recruitment over the coming months.
