North Carolina lands 5-star Elliot Cadeau, No. 2 PG in 2024

5-star junior level guardElliot Cadeau introduced his dedication to North Carolina on Wednesday, turning into the highest-ranked 2024 prospect to make his school resolution this early within the course of.

Cadeau selected the Tar Heels over a last checklist that additionally included Texas Tech, Louisville, Syracuse, Kansas and Texas. He took official visits to Carolina, Tech and Louisville.

“Once I take into consideration UNC, I see a profitable tradition and I wish to be part of it,” Cadeau instructed ESPN.

A 6-foot New Jersey native who attends Hyperlink Academy (Missouri), Cadeau is ranked No. 11 in 2024. He slots in because the No. 2 level guard within the class, behind solely David Castillo. Assuming Cadeau leads to Chapel Hill, he shall be North Carolina’s highest-ranked signee since Cole Anthony picked the Tar Heels within the Class of 2019.

“Hubert Davis has been recruiting me for a very long time,” Cadeau stated. “He has made me a precedence, and meaning lots to me. He stated I might have an opportunity to start out. Coach Davis is a real man.”

Cadeau has typically been linked to a possible reclassification, which might permit him to enroll at Carolina in 2023 and go well with up for the Tar Heels subsequent fall. Caleb Love and R.J. Davis, UNC’s present beginning backcourt, opted to return to highschool final spring however may resolve to check their NBA draft possibilities after this season.

Cadeau has stated previously he’ll resolve whether or not to reclassify after the July stay interval.

One of many elite passers in the highschool recreation, Cadeau can execute any move with accuracy and timing. A few of his finest appears to be like are the hit-ahead passes in transition or drive-and-kick passes within the half courtroom. He delivers shootable passes and possesses high-level decision-making skill. Cadeau operates with precision in ball screens by attacking and studying the protection. He has a burst of pace within the open flooring and will get into the paint in a half-court setting. He is additionally a better-than-average exterior shooter who can preserve defenses sincere.

Cadeau is North Carolina’s second dedication within the 2024 class, becoming a member of ESPN 60 capturing guard Drake Powell. The Tar Heels now have two of the three highest-ranked dedicated juniors.