ACC Basketball Recruiting: 5 under-the-radar class of 2019 prospects

DES MOINES, IOWA - MARCH 21: Head coach Chris Mack of the Louisville Cardinals looks on during their game in the First Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Wells Fargo Arena on March 21, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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3. Al-Amir Dawes, Clemson Tigers

Al-Amir Dawes probably surprised many when he spurned schools like the Providence Friars, Seton Hall Pirate and St. John’s Red Storm for the Clemson Tigers, but he fills an instant need for the Tigers in the backcourt with a lot of departures in the ACC, one of the best conferences in college basketball.

Dawes is a 6-foot-2 guard that can play with or without the ball. With the ball in his hands, he can score from anywhere on the floor with his crafty handle. When he isn’t scoring, he finds ways to make plays for others, two big needs in the Clemson rotation in 2019-20.

Look for Dawes to make an impact right away for Clemson this upcoming season. He’s one of three freshmen guards that will make their debut and arguably, the best of the trio. The New Jersey product is one player that is set to make a name for himself in the ACC.