Coach Flynn Clayman and the High Point Panthers have added a major piece to their front-court with the commitment of Frankquon Sherman fromĀ the Kennesaw State Owls.
The first commitment from the transfer portal and itās aĀ vital one.
Sherman brings something every high-level team needs but canāt always find: physicality, rebounding, and relentless effort. The kind of presence that doesnāt always show up in highlights, but absolutely shows up in winning.
After a breakout season inĀ Conference USA, Sherman arrives in High Point as one of the most productive rebounders in the portal and a player whose game should translate immediately.
Player Overview
- Position:Ā Forward
- Height/Weight:Ā 6ā7ā | 215ā220 lbs
- Year:Ā Rising Senior
Sherman brings a strong, compact frame with the ability to play bigger than his size ā a true hybrid forward built for physical play.
Scouting Breakdown
Relentless Rebounding Presence
This is where Sherman makes his mark.
He led the CUSA in total rebounds and consistently controlled the glass on both ends. Whether itās securing defensive stops or creating second-chance opportunities, Sherman has a natural instinct for the ball.
That instinct has made him a top-100 rebounder on both the offensive and defensive glass.
He doesnāt just rebound heĀ wins possessions.
Interior Scoring & Efficiency
Shermanās offense is built on effort and positioning:
- Finishes at a high clip inside (48.6% FG)
- Thrives on putbacks and dump-offs
- Constant movement creates easy scoring opportunities
- 73% from the FT line
Heās not a volume shot creator but heās extremely effective within the flow.
Vertical Spacing & Rim Pressure
One of the more important elements he brings to High Point:
- TrueĀ rim-runnerĀ in transition
- LegitĀ lob threatĀ in half-court sets
- Forces defenses to respect the paint
This adds a dimension HPU will be missing without Terry Anderson. A wing who can get downhill and to the rim at will.
Floor Spacing Questions
Shermanās development as a shooter is key. Terry Anderson came to HPU not known for his outside shooting but was able to develop enough of an outside game where it had to be respected.
Frankquon has goof FT shooting percentages and decent form. If he can utilize the shot tracker and tech at HPU to add in a respectable 3pt shot it completely opens up Sherman’s game.
It forces defenders into difficult decisions opening driving lanes for himself and spacing for shooters.
Defensive Physicality
Defensively, Sherman brings toughness and versatility:
- Strong enough to battle inside
- Mobile enough to hedge and recover
- Consistent effort on the defensive glass
Heās not just filling space heāsĀ impacting physical matchups.
Fit at High Point
Sherman fits exactly what Flynn Claymanās system demands and, more importantly, what it needed.
High Point already plays fast, spreads the floor, and creates chaos. What Sherman adds is the ability to finish possessions and capitalize on that chaos.
Offensively, he thrives in a system that:
- Generates missed shots (ā offensive rebound opportunities)
- Pushes pace (ā transition finishes)
- Spreads the floor (ā space to operate inside)
Defensively, he gives HPU a reliable presence to:
- Secure rebounds
- Add physical resistance
- Support an aggressive perimeter scheme
He doesnāt change how High Point plays he makes what they doĀ more effective.
HPU Comparison
Sherman fits the mold of a Justyn Muttsātype forward; a physical, high-motor presence who impacts the game through rebounding, toughness, and versatility.
Like Mutts, he thrives doing the dirty work: crashing the glass, defending multiple positions, and creating extra possessions.
He also brings shades of the blue-collar, rebounding-first mentality that has defined some of High Pointās most effective role players in recent seasons.
Final Word
This is a tone-setting addition.
Frankquon Sherman isnāt coming in to dominate usage or take over games heās coming in toĀ do the work that wins them.
He rebounds.
He defends.
He finishes.
And for a High Point team looking to build on its success, that might be exactly what was missing. To start the year giving up offensive rebounds was the Panthers’ achilles heel. It could have reared its ugly head in the Big South Championship had Cam Fletcher not decided to out jump every player in the gym.
With Frankquon, Cam, and Youssouf Traore on the squad I don’t think we’ll be lamenting second chance points next season.
Pantherstooth 
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