Quite possibly the most overlooked and under-recruited prospect in North Carolina, Dillon Mason truly has all the makings of a potentially dominant force at the next level. Between his productive high school season, noteworthy travel ball season, and overall array of tools, it’s astonishing (and somewhat ridiculous) that he doesn’t currently hold more offers. Right now, he holds a lone scholarship from Southern Utah. Not to sound overly pointed, but what is every school in the region (especially North Carolina) doing?
The strangest part is that we aren’t making an aggressive push for a small guard or a project big man. At 6-foot-6, Mason is a prototypical wing with legitimately everything you’d want in a player. He has a strong frame with long arms, powerful athleticism, and the ability to physically overwhelm opponents on both ends of the floor. Mason is a versatile two-way piece with a ton of strengths and seemingly no real weaknesses. He’s a smooth shooter and quality finisher who reliably and confidently picks his spots from all levels. Mason is comfortable creating his own shot or finding opportunities as an off-ball threat. He’s a willing passer who sees the floor well when attacking and makes the extra pass as needed.
On the other end, Mason is a physical, switchable defender with a high motor and strong nose for the ball. He rebounds his position well and understands how to apply pressure in transition, both with and without the ball. Again, it’s nearly impossible to poke holes in his game. Mason also possesses the IQ, instincts, and general mentality to shine in any context or setting. Given the totality of his identity, Division I programs would be wise to start extending scholarships to the Southlake Christian and 1 of 1 Elite product. Mason could easily be a top three to five prospect in the state, especially when we look back in a few years.