2017-18 Men's Basketball Roster
Batts, Jr., Lavar
vs
North Carolina Central
Nov 3 (Mon)
TBD
Will Wade Summer Press Conference
Wednesday, July 09
Will Wade on ACC PM
Wednesday, May 14
Coach Will Wade Chats with Matt Chazanow and Jeff Gravley
Wednesday, March 26
Coach Wade Introductory Press Conference
Wednesday, March 26
Jersey Number 3
Lavar Batts, Jr.
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Concord, N.C.
- High School:
- Jay M. Robinson
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 170
Bio
Before State: Consensus four-star recruit by recruiting services 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout … Listed as the top-ranked player in the state of North Carolina by 247Sports and Rivals … No. 92 recruit nationally by Rivals, No.97 by ESPN, No. 99 by 247Sports and No. 123 by Scout … Played for his father, Lavar Batts, Sr., at Jay M. Robinson high school … Ended as the all-time leading scorer by a public school player in Cabarrus County history with 2,174 points … As a senior, averaged 23.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game to lead his team to the state quarterfinals … First-team North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association All-State team and first-team Charlotte Observer All-Region pick … As a junior, averaged 20.7 points, 5.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 steals per game to lead high school to North Carolina Class 3A State Championship … Had 16 points and game-winning assist in 59-55 state championship game win … Named game’s most outstanding player … First-team NCBCA All-State selection and South Piedmont Class 3A Conference Player of the Year … Closed prep career by being named North Carolina MVP of the Carolinas Classic and was MVP and slam dunk champion of the CabCo Classic All-Star game … Played AAU for Chris Paul’s Team CP3.
Personal: Born Dec. 25 … Son of Starr and Lavar Batts, Sr. … has a little sister, LiAra.
Personal: Born Dec. 25 … Son of Starr and Lavar Batts, Sr. … has a little sister, LiAra.