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At Charlotte: A key to the 49ers Top 20 recruiting class (#19 - Athlon) ... A top 100 recruit who is ranked #52 by Insiders’ Hoops and #100 by Prep Stars ... among prospects, Rivals Hoops lists him as the 19th best shooting guard ... Dave Telep of Blue Chip Hoops called Grier, “a great defender who will have a major impact in Conference USA” ... was ranked #72 by Blue Chips; #86 by All Star Sports ... received rave reviews this summer playing for the runner-up team in Charlotte’s Pro-Am league.
At Bonner Academy (Raleigh, N.C.): Posted a 23.0 scoring average with six rebounds as a senior for head coach Marvin Reed ... led Hoyas to a 20-10 record ... averaged 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists as a junior ... among his top games was a 33-point effort vs. Oak Hill Academy as a junior ... also attended South Mecklenburg High in Charlotte.
Personal: Born March 14, 1983 ... son of Lizzy and Geronah Good.
Notes/Highlights
* Ranked as high as #52 by Insider’s Hoops.
* One of three 49ers from Charlotte, Vincent was Slam Dunk Champion of the 49ers Annual Basketball Madness, 2002.
* Played on runner-up team in 2002 Charlotte Pro-Am, alongside 49er great Henry Williams.
“Vincent Grier is a tremendous athlete who has the potential to be a defensive stopper. He is underrated by a lot of people who do not understand his versatility and competitive fires.” -- Bobby Lutz
