Thumbnail Sketches by Al Myatt

Number of known signees or commitments to date: 2

MOST RECENT UPDATE: 02.24.23 > Added thumbnail sketch on Goldsboro (NC) High School F TA’KORRIE FAISON

Note: Thumbnail sketches displayed in red font are for previously committed players whose recruiting statuses have changed.

TA’KORRIE FAISON (6-6, 220) F, Goldsboro High School … Faison entered the NCHSAA 2-A playoffs with a 24.8 scoring average for the Cougars (24-2), the No. 2 seed in the East bracket. … His senior numbers also include 59 percent field goal shooting, 12.7 rebounds per game, 2.3 assists, 2.7 blocks and 36 percent 3-point shooting. … East Carolina coach Mike Schwartz and his staff attended a Goldsboro game, Faison made a campus visit and committed to the Pirates shortly after an offer on Jan. 26. … He is eligible to sign with ECU on April 12. … Alabama State made an offer on Jan. 11. … Goldsboro’s regular season losses were to 3-A Westover (72-65, Dec. 17) and Farmville, the No.1 seed in the East 2-A bracket (77-69, Jan. 7). … Faison had 26 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks against the Jaguars. (Image source: 247sports.com)

CYR MALONGA (6-11, 205), C, Evangel Christian School, Louisville, KY … Malonga received an offer from East Carolina on July 25, committed to the Pirates on Sept. 12 and signed a letter of intent with ECU on Nov. 9. … A native of the Republic of Congo, Malonga received offers that included Cincinnati, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi State, Seton Hall and Texas … Malonga visited ECU the weekend of Sept. 3. … He has shot-blocking ability and is expected to develop offensively with only three years of playing experience after focusing on soccer in his younger days. … He is rated a 3-star prospect and the No. 3 player in Kentucky in the Class of 2023. … He is ECU’s first commit and signee for Coach Michael Schwartz’s second incoming class. (Image source: 247sports.com)

 

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