Prospect Introduction: Kadin "KJ" McClurg

Who is he?:

Kadin, a native of Morgantown, West Virginia, just completed his final season playing with University High School (Morgantown, WV). They finished the year at 22-3 overall and secured the top seed in the Class AAA state tournament before the season was canceled due to the coronavirus. Metheny averaged 21.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.5 steals per game this past winter, all while making 41-percent of his 3-point attempts and 73-percent from the free throw line. Despite only starting 2 years, he finished his high school career with 1,294 points. McClurg spent this past summer playing with Big Shots Elite Va, where he played alongside fellow University High student athletes' Kaden Metheny (Bowling Green State University commit) and John Ross Mazza (Washington & Jefferson College commit).

McClurg, a 6'3" scoring guard that can really fill up the stat sheet was a key contributor in both state championship run that University made in the 2018-19 season. McClurg is a major scoring threat whenever he touches the ball. He shoots the ball extremely well from both mid range and from behind the arc. He also finishes very well and shows good athleticism on his finishes. McClurg thrives at creating for himself, is also a good secondary facilitator and possesses a high sense of shot IQ. KJ is a solid defender and has a knack for taking charges.

My first look at him and my immediate thought was that he reminds me of a younger CJ McCollum. Each display a tremendous pull up game, shiftiness, and confidence in his ability to score. McClurg has a very good handle, is a good passer and sees and penetrates the open gaps well allowing him to get to the rim, pull up or find the open man.

Recruitment?:

McClurg has committed to play basketball at the University of New Hampshire in the American East Conference (AEC). He also held Division I offers from Niagara University and the United States Naval Academy. He held Division II offers from Fairmont State University, Lincoln Memorial University, Nova Southeastern University and West Liberty University

He also had Division I interest from Furman University, Presbyterian College, Rider University, St. Bonaventure University, the United States Military Academy (Army), University of Maryland, Baltimore County, the University of North Carolina-Asheville and Towson University.