West Virginia Basketball: Analyzing the 2019 recruiting class

Sean McNeil – Sinclair C.C.

SG | 6-foot-3 | 200 lbs | No. 64 overall JUCO

Ranked as one of the better JUCO prospects in the class, Sean McNeil represents a high-scoring guard that could be a solid addition for the program. With Beetle Bolden leaving after this past season, there was room for a newcomer or two in the backcourt and McNeil fits that mold. He is a smooth scoring wing with the ability to fill it up at all three levels. As is always the case with JUCO products, there are concerns regarding the leap in competition level but it is fair to say that McNeil’s shooting ability will translate even if he is not letting it fly at insanely high volume.

During this past season with Sinclair C.C., McNeil was the go-to scorer and he posted superb numbers that led to being named an NJCAA first-team All-American. Across 31 contests, the young guard posted averages 29.7 points (.495/.431/.876), 6.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. Considering he had to shoulder so much of the offensive burden for the team, McNeil’s efficiency numbers are not something to scoff at. He was receiving the vast majority of defensive attention and still filling it up.

With regards to his fit at West Virginia, it is reasonable to assume that McNeil will, at the very least, be a perimeter threat. With three years of eligibility remaining, there will be time for him to grow and adapt his game for the Big 12 level but his shooting is already an elite skill. He can also attack closeouts relatively well and has shown the ability to create for himself, albeit at the JUCO D-II level. On the whole, he has the potential to be an immediate impact scorer/shooter with his size and skill at the shooting guard spot but also has time to develop within the program.