Asheville (N.Car) Reynolds High School freshman Grant Clayton is one of the top freshmen in North Carolina.
For the Rocket's program coached by Ryan Stevens, Clayton has been a productive prospect so far this season averaging 5 points and 5 rebounds on a roster that is as talented as anyone in Western North Carolina. The Rockets are 9-4 on the season and also have our top-ranked 2024 prospect, Rakease Passmore.
Justin Byerly has spent the past 15 years covering North Carolina prep and grassroots basketball. He has previously worked with The Recruit Scoop and Rivals.com. In addition to that he has contributed to The USA Today, Charlotte Observer, The Asheville Citizen-Times and The Sun News. He has held The Justin Byerly Upstate/WNC Showcase the past two years and has helped student-athletes from North Carolina and South Carolina receive college scholarships. He owns The Byerly Report scouting service that has over 100 college subscriptions. Justin resides in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife Danielle and four children.
