Each and every time Phenom Hoop Report gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player.
Here is the latest commitment.
Player: Richard Black III
Class: 2022
Committed to: Converse
What Was Said by Phenom Hoops:
'Next, we look at a player that simply has a knack for scoring the ball, regardless of setting, Richard Black III. He's a long, wiry, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with the ability to consistently create and convert from all areas on the court. Black moves well without the ball and poses a great spot-up threat. Next in his development process is working on his awareness as a defender, as it would make him even tougher for opponents to attack. Coach Mills on Black: 'Richard is a knockdown shooter. He is able to set his feet well in catch-and-shoot situations. He also has a crafty side to his game when attacking the basket. Richard can finish with either hand around the basket. On the defensive side, he tends to get lost and not know where the ball is. HE has a tendency to ball-watch and hug his defender, rather than being in help-side. He plays with a high motor on offense, but not defense'it needs to be on both ends of the floor.' Black made a quality impact at camp and should be poised to enjoy a productive upcoming season at Westminster Catawba.'
'2022 Richard Black III (Westminster Catawba): MJ Collins gets a lot of the attention for this team and deservingly so, but Black is another senior guard for this team that steps up as well. He can and has shown that he can fill it up offensively as well but today, he gave us a glimpse of how he can make plays in all areas of the floor. Scoring, helping on the boards, finding his teammates for easy baskets, and creating turnovers… Black really filled it up to help his team win.'
'Richard performed as a focal point of his team's offense providing both scoring and facilitation from the guard position. He was confident enough to take tough shots against adequate defenders and proved to me that he's capable of leading.'
'6'0 Richard Black III of Team Synergy 2022 put a scoring clinic in his first game of the tournament. He has the unique ability to change speeds and get to whatever part of the court he wants. He does a terrific job of getting to the basket and has also shown the ability to shoot the ball from three. Watching him last year, he has done a great job of improving his body and overall skill set. If he continues to develop at this rate, he will be a well known name amongst scholarship level coaches. Keep an eye on him!'
