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Wake Forest Basketball: Analyzing Demon Deacons’ 2021 incoming recruiting class

By Cooper Watson

WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 25: A Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball before their game against the Duke Blue Devils at LJVM Coliseum Complex on February 25, 2020 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 25: A Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball before their game against the Duke Blue Devils at LJVM Coliseum Complex on February 25, 2020 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /
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Wake Forest transfer Khadim Sy at Ole Miss (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)
Wake Forest transfer Khadim Sy at Ole Miss (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) /

7. Robert McCray

Here is what we know about Robert McCray: The man can jump.

McCray, the No. 160 recruit in the country per 247Sports, will grab the attention of fans right away with his athleticism. He can handle the ball, allowing him to get into the paint where he easily elevates and is an excellent finisher at the rim.

Of note is an inconsistent perimeter shot, hence the 3-star rating despite his 5-star level athleticism. Regardless, McCray shows plenty of upside as a future impact player for the Demon Deacons.

6. Cameron Hildreth

The semi-pro from England lacks elite athleticism but makes up for it with incredible skill and craftiness offensively. Hildreth is an excellent shooter with good elevation on his shot and is a determined and crafty driver, frequently opting to finish with his off-hand (left) around the rim to keep the defense on its heels.

Wake Forest has three solid guards who will start the season ahead of the 3-star Hildreth on the depth chart—Carter Whitt, Daivien Williamson and the aforementioned Alondes Williams. Hildreth can certainly earn quality playing time as a freshman, though, especially if Steve Forbes keeps with his traditionally guard-focused rotations.

Hildreth has all the makings of a highly impactful program player for Wake Forest if he can improve his lateral quickness and become a consistent defender.

5. Khadim Sy

Wake Forest will be Sy’s fourth school in his five-year-long college career, after previous stops at Daytona State (JUCO), Virginia Tech, and Mississippi.

As a junior, he averaged 9.0 points and 5.5 boards per game on 52.5% shooting, but those numbers dropped over 60% to just 3.1 points and 1.9 rebounds per game last season. Regardless, the 6’10” forward gives Wake Forest legitimate frontcourt depth, although his role will likely be limited, at least to start the season.

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