This is a very unusual time for basketball, especially at the grassroots level. Some kids are still receiving offers and interest from various programs but most have seen a drastic pause in all forms of recruitment. Unfortunately, that's been the case for Brevin Goodlett, who hasn't seemed to catch much of a break over the last calendar year. Formerly at North Rowan, the tough, gritty guard prospect transferred to Franklin Prep for a post-grad year and saw great success while maintaining his high-academic status off the court. On the season, Goodlett averaged 16 PPG, 8 RPG, 4 BPG, and 3 APG, and was consistently one of the most active, rugged players on the floor.
What would college programs get with someone like Goodlett' Well, he's big, strong, and athletic with great size and the ability to defend multiple positions with relative ease. He plays extremely hard and shows a clear willingness to make hustle plays whenever possible but can also dictate the offensive action quite effectively if necessary. Goodlett finishes well with both hands or above the rim while mixing it up from midrange and beyond the arc. He handles the ball well and is capable of creating for himself or others off the dribble. Goodlett truly understands how to affect all facets of the game and make his presence felt on both ends of the floor.
Goodlett was a standout at our NC 150 Camp last season, where we stated: 'Moving onto a player that really stood out as one of the top all-around performers on display, Brevin Goodlett. He's a strong, athletic guard/wing prospect with an excellent two-way motor and quality feel for the game. Goodlett was easily the most physical player at camp and showed no fear of defensive pressure when attacking the basket. He has a well-rounded skillset on offense and is capable of dominating his assignment on defense. Goodlett rebounded the ball extremely well, forced turnovers at a high rate, and pushed transition play with relative ease. Next in his development process is working on his consistency as a three-point shooter, as it would make him an even tougher matchup for opposing guards and wings. Coach Sause on Goodlett: 'Brevin was one of the top players in attendance at this camp. He's a high-level athlete that plays well above the rim. His defense is one of his best attributes and ability to turnover opposing ball-handlers. He accepted coaching well throughout the day.' Goodlett is a definite scholarship-level player that is ready to contribute at the next level right now, so college coaches need to get involved, as he could be a fantastic get for a variety of programs.'
We called him a scholarship-worthy prospect then and nothing has really changed since. Multiple college programs have been interested in Goodlett but have been unable to attend workouts during this period, which only hurts someone like him. However, he should remain a priority for Division II coaches, as he has the tools to find success with a variety of programs.