Right now, the High Point Panthers are playing the kind of basketball that makes fans stop scrolling and start paying attention. This team has won eight games in a row, sits at 16-3 overall, and is a perfect 4-0 in Big South play. The Panthers are not just winning games. They are doing it with pace, confidence, and an offense that keeps the scoreboard busy.
High Point has quickly put itself in the driver’s seat of the Big South race, and Wednesday night brings another big test. The Panthers head on the road to face Winthrop Eagles, a program that is always tough at home and right behind them in the standings.
This stretch feels important. Not just for conference positioning, but for proving that High Point is for real again.
Eight Straight Wins and no Signs of Slowing Down
The winning streak has been built on balance. High Point can score in bunches, defend when it needs to, and put pressure on teams for a full 40 minutes. The Panthers are averaging nearly 94 points per game, one of the best marks in the country, while still holding opponents under 70 points per night.
Several of the wins during this run have come by double digits, including convincing conference victories over Gardner-Webb, Longwood, and UNC Asheville. Even the close road win at Charleston Southern showed maturity. When the game tightened late, High Point stayed calm and finished it.
That consistency is why the Panthers sit alone at the top of the Big South Conference standings.
A Big Road Test at Winthrop
Wednesday’s matchup at Winthrop is one of those games that can shape a season. The Eagles are 11-8 overall and 3-1 in conference play, and they are chasing High Point in the standings. Winthrop Coliseum is not an easy place to play, especially in January.
If High Point can walk out with a win, it sends a loud message to the rest of the league. It would also give the Panthers a two-game cushion over one of their main challengers. A loss would not derail anything, but it would tighten the race fast.
Either way, it feels like a measuring-stick night.
The Players Driving this Run
Everything starts with Cam’Ron Fletcher. The senior forward leads the team at 16.5 points per game, shoots over 57 percent from the field, and pulls down nearly eight rebounds a night. He scores efficiently and does not force much, which keeps the offense flowing.
Conrad Martinez has been the engine in the backcourt. He averages 11.7 points and 4.2 assists per game, and his ability to control tempo has been huge during this winning streak. Scotty Washington has added steady scoring on the wing, while Owen Aquino gives the Panthers rim protection and toughness inside.
High Point does not rely on one guy every night. That is part of what makes this group so hard to guard.
Numbers that Stand Out
The stats back up what the eye test shows. High Point ranks near the top nationally in scoring, shoots over 51 percent from the floor, and hits nearly 38 percent from three. The ball moves well, with more than 17 assists per game, and the defense forces teams into uncomfortable possessions.
This is fast basketball, but it is not reckless. The Panthers know when to push and when to settle.
A New Voice Leading the Program
This season also marks the first year for head coach Flynn Clayman, and the transition has been smooth. Clayman took over a program that had momentum, and he has kept it moving forward. The style is aggressive, confident, and player-friendly, and the buy-in is obvious.
For a first-year head coach, guiding a team to an eight-game winning streak and a conference lead speaks volumes.
Looking Ahead on the Schedule
After Winthrop, High Point has several key Big South games coming up against South Carolina Upstate, Radford, Presbyterian, and a rematch later in February with Winthrop at home. None of those are gimmies, but the Panthers will be favored in most if they keep playing like this.
The goal is simple. Win the league. Put yourself back in position for March.
A Growing NCAA tournament Story
High Point is still writing its Division I tournament history. The Panthers made their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 2025, falling to Purdue in the opening round. That experience matters. It showed the program what the stage looks like and what it takes to get back.
This current group looks hungry to return. The confidence is there, the depth is there, and the league is very much within reach.
High Point basketball is not sneaking up on anyone anymore. The Panthers are leading the Big South, stacking wins, and playing with the belief that this season can turn into something special.