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It may be a year or more before Hubert Davis and his coaching staff begin extending offers for this cycle, but when they do, Bacot looks like a top contender to receive one of the first. Not only is he the younger brother of former Tar Heel standout Armando Bacot, a five-year cornerstone of the UNC program, but he’s also viewed by several insiders as a likely five-star prospect, with some even projecting him to debut at or near the top of the national rankings.

King Bacot’s early reputation is backed by an advanced skill set and a high basketball IQ well beyond his years. That potential was on full display last weekend, when the 6-foot-3 guard from Richmond, Virginia, led his team to a championship win at the Balling On The Beach showcase in Miami, as noted by Courtside Films in a highlight reel that captured the buzz around his performance.