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: Torey Alston
Class: 2023
Committed to: Sam Houston State

What Was Said by Phenom Hoops:

“Next, we look at a player who easily stood out as one of the most dominant performers on display, Torey Alston. He’s a long, skilled, athletic forward prospect with the tools and ability to reliably produce on both ends of the floor. Alston is an excellent finisher with the necessary length and athleticism to consistently finish above the rim or through contact. He rebounds the ball at a high volume and possesses the necessary skill and feel to effectively push the break in transition. Alston shoots the ball at an impressive percentage, especially for his size/position, and is capable of attacking opponents off the bounce. He’s also great at blocking shots and running the floor in fast-break scenarios. Next in his development process is working to get stronger, as it would make him even more appealing to college programs. Coach Adams on Alston: “Torey is athletic and plays with a high motor. He rebounds out of his area but needs to continue getting stronger. He offered a positive attitude and accepting coaching well throughout the day.” Alston proved to be an asset at camp, securing the Co-MVP award, and should be a target for various Division I programs over the coming months.”

“Alston had a great day of basketball, eventually earning his way to MVP honors at the NC Top 80.  His rise from when we first wrote about him to where he is today has been incredible to watch and after this upcoming high school season, that rise could only continue. Alston’s length, quickness, and motor are tremendous, as he not only was finishing strong at the rim, but also attacked the boards, finished with touch in the paint, and showcased just how fluid and quick he can be at his size. But he also made his presence felt on the defensive end, blocking and altering shots and crashing the boards.”

“The lengthy prospect has been putting up some impressive numbers so far, averaging 22.8 points, 13.8 rebounds, 4.0 blocks, and 3.3 assists per game (including 3 triple-doubles) as Liberty Christian is off to a 10-2 start this season.  When you watch his highlight tape, you can see that he has very good size to go along with his game, as he uses his length extremely well.  He also has good athleticism in finishing at the rim, can step out and showcase his jumper from inside the arc and outside, has good ball-handling skills, can create and get to the rim, and be a rim-protector with his length.”

“He’s a skilled, explosive forward/post prospect with a wiry frame and incredible length. Alston is a bouncy player and seemingly effortless athlete who can finish well above the rim with relative ease. He’s a reliable shooter from midrange and beyond the arc, and can actively take opponents off the bounce from the perimeter. Alston scores the ball in a variety of different ways while highlighting an excellent mix of IQ, skill, and athleticism—especially for his size. He moves very well for a big man and utilizes his long wingspan to finish, rebound, and block a ton of shots. Alston can cause matchup problems for opponents, given his size, mobility, and general skill level. He can dominate a game or consistently produce by providing a rim-running presence. Though already quite appealing, Alston should only continue to progress over the next calendar year. It’s easy to see why he’s become one of the more coveted prospects in North Carolina’s Class of 2023.”

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