Top-150 recruit Jaylen Cross commits to UNC Charlotte

Jaylen Cross, a three-star point guard in the 2025 class, has committed to UNC Charlotte, he told On3.

The 6-foot-4 senior out of Calwell Academy in Greensboro, NC received offers from the likes of Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Saint Louis, among others but decided to remain in-state and pick the 49ers.

Cross is the nation’s No. 128 overall prospect, No. 17 point guard and No. 7 recruit from North Carolina in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Cross on his commitment to Charlotte

Jaylen Cross discussed his decision with On3.

“I chose UNC Charlotte for how much opportunity there is for me to learn and grow but also from a development side of things, because I know development is huge for them and they get their players better.”

What led to his trust and belief in the coaching staff?

“It was the relationship that was built and how genuine it was. It wasn’t just Coach Fearne that built a relationship but it was every coach down to player development and player personnel. Each person on staff reached out to me and built a relationship and that trust for me.”

In his own words, what type of player is Charlotte getting in Jaylen Cross?

“My game and play style is versatile. I can defend well, play off and on the ball on offense. I’m selfless, I’m willing to see the guy next to me succeed and I work hard on both ends.”

He has a message for 49ers fans.

“A message I have for Charlotte fans is that I’m looking forward to coming to work and win games in Halton Arena.”