How No. 1 NC high school basketball recruit Cole Cloer keeps level head amid ACC interest

Posted May 5, 2025
High school junior Cole Cloer is honored that the 247sports.com recruiting website has him currently ranked as the No. 1 college basketball prospect in his class in North Carolina. But Cloer is also quick to point out that rankings won’t win any basketball games. “It’s special because people recognize all the hard work I’ve put in,” Cloer said. (Charlotte Observer)

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