At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and underrated, and today’s edition will highlight Dreshaun Brown of Piedmont Classical.
We’ve seen Brown various times with Piedmont Classical, where we’ve stated, “The overall balance of Piedmont Classical can make it difficult for individuals to stand out, but Brown always seems to find a way to put his imprint on the game. He’s a strong, athletic, rugged guard prospect with great length, toughness, and a quality motor on both ends of the floor. Brown can set up the offense, attack his assignment off the dribble, and finish inside or highlight his reliable midrange pull-up. He consistently competes for rebounds and fights to force turnovers as a defender at the point of attack.” In addition to, “Although multiple standouts arose throughout this game, Brown was easily among their top backcourt performers. He’s strong, tough, and athletic, which goes perfectly with his great downhill sense and scoring abilities from inside the arc. Brown is also a rugged defender and capable rebounder with quality instincts in transition. Like Farrish, he should continue gaining traction over the current season.”
In many ways, Brown was arguably the most consistent nightly performer for the Bobcats. Even when shots weren’t falling, he was able to make a lasting impact through his motor, toughness, and rugged defense. Brown is a great all-around athlete with the lateral quickness to keep opposing ball-handlers in front, break down defenders, and meet opponents at the rim as a finisher. He’s a capable shooter, particularly when accessing his midrange pull-up, but also displays vision and a strong penetration sense. Brown is excellent in transition, both with and without the ball in his hands, and understands how to find success with or without the ball in his hands. He will be a useful addition wherever he should ultimately end up.