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: Spencer Hairston
Class: 2022
Committed to: Bluefield
What Was Said by Phenom Hoops:
“Anyone who has watched Hairston over the last six months should already be aware of his abilities. However, the lack of college coaches in pursuit of the two-way guard definitely raises some questions. Every year, programs beg for toughness and shot-making—basically the description of Hairston—yet drag their feet on guys like him for one reason or another. Sure, he’s slightly undersized, but it’s truly had zero negative effect on his ability to produce. In each viewing this season, Hairston has gobbled up rebounds, swatted shots defensively, and hasn’t been blocked on the other end. So, does the size really matter' He’s smart and tough enough to overwhelm his assignment on both ends of the floor. Hairston makes countless jumpers with varying degrees of difficulty, both off the catch and bounce, at a high percentage. Add in his initiation ability, defensive prowess, and general production, and he’s an obvious college-level player.”
“He’s a tough, scrappy shot-maker with athleticism, deep range, and the ability to play with or without the ball in his hands. Hairston stands out as a rugged defender with the approach to play bigger than his size around the basket. He handles the ball well, gets to his spots in transition, and should only continue to shine as a primary option for this group.”
“This young man simply continues to produce and be an offensive scoring machine. Which is why he should be one to really watch coming into North Carolina and playing at Dudley this season. He has the quickness and ability to create for himself but he can be deadly from the perimeter. Scored 29 points to lead the charge again, something he has shown quite often.” – Patrick O’Brien
“Spencer is simply put, a bucket getter. He torched the nets this weekend, starting off with a 42-point performance Friday night that included 10 threes. He followed that up with 34 and 24 points the next two games on Saturday. He’s got such a smooth stroke, looks like it’s going in every time and most of the misses I saw were rim-outs. Couldn’t be left alone because he’s basically within range after crossing half-court.” – Ethan Reece
“Hairston is one of those guys who is going to get his. He can score at will on all three levels. The crafty guard can break a defender down off the dribble and finish at the rim or knock down the one-dribble pull-up. He has a nice jump shot and isn’t afraid to fire from distance. He has an impressive range and can shoot off the dribble or the catch.” – Heath Gulledge