At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and underrated, and today’s edition will highlight Miles McClure of Franklin.
We’ve seen McClure in various different settings, including at our All-American Camp, where we stated, “Next, we look at a player that seems to naturally stand out with his production, regardless of setting or surrounding teammates, Miles McClure. He’s a smart, sturdy, well-rounded wing/forward prospect with a high motor, unselfish mentality, and excellent nose for the ball. McClure is a phenomenal two-way rebounder with the necessary skill to push the break in transition and finish or set up others. He shoots the ball at an efficient clip from midrange and beyond the arc, and does a terrific job of mixing up his approach offensively. McClure is a quality passer and conservative defender with the ability to make the right play with regularity. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more lethal offensive threat. Coach Harmon on McClure: “Miles is capable of knocking down perimeter shots from inside and outside the arc. He’s a good shooter and very good offensive rebounder. He can continue to improve his ball-handling and off-ball defense. Miles has an excellent attitude and is very coachable.” McClure stood out as a leader for this team during camp and should be poised for another very productive season at Franklin.”
This season, Franklin has quietly been among the better public-school teams throughout North Carolina—and McClure is a massive part of their overall success. He’s posting nightly averages of 18.2 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 1.6 BPG, and 1.2 SPG with 48/37/80 shooting splits. At a strong, sturdy, fairly versatile 6-foot-5, McClure can do a variety of different things on the court. He understands how to make hustle plays within the flow of the action, but can also actively toggle between the interior and perimeter as needed. McClure displays a nice feel for the game and utilizes his body well on either side of the floor. He’s being recruited by multiple programs, and should be a useful piece at the next level.