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: Etienne Strothers
Class: 2023
Committed to: Appalachian State
What Was Said by Phenom Hoops:
'Menchville came down to NC and really caught our eyes, hard not to though with the way they play and a guy like Etienne at the helm. He's got a lot of components to piece together an all-around floor game where he can score it with swiftness and find the opportunities to gift others buckets. He turns the corner so quickly and can get to any of his spots with savviness that is undeniably evident.'
'On Day 2 of the Phenom Team Camp, Strothers was one of the top players at the event, really showing his understanding and feel for the game. Strothers is a smooth operating guard that can get around defenders and create, gets to the basket and finish, make plays for others, and is just a crafty guard. Love his feel with the ball in his hands and how he creates, getting around corners quickly and finishing strong.'
'Etienne Strothers is exciting because he's a special talent with skills advanced well beyond his years! He is a savvy floor general with an amazingly high IQ, great vision and elite passing skills. He demonstrates great poise and leadership qualities as he is vocal and brings great energy on both ends of the floor. Etienne handles the ball as if an extension of his arm and uses shifty footwork and change of pace, an impressive array of dribble moves all the while staying on balance and ready to make a play be it a pass with either hand off the dribble, a hesitation and blow by move or pull up under control and take the jumper. He spots cutters and delivers timely passes, on target and with good velocity. He is crafty in that he looks defenders off when necessary to get the pass to a cutter or uses his dribble to attack angles. Etienne is very good using change of pace action, he is quick enough to change directions and get dribble penetration and he makes quick reads. He uses his length and jabs to get defenders off balance and can quickly elevate into a jumper or make a dribble move the moment a defender appears disadvantaged. Etienne thrives in the mid range either scoring off the dribble or playing off the ball in catch and shoot scenarios. He attacks the basket tactically using his long strides, long wingspan and has the ability to create contact or contort his body and finish around defenders to get his shot off. He is a very good shooter with three point range and very good shot consistency demonstrating the ability to impact the game as a primary playmaker or off the ball as a shot maker. Defensively he knows how to use his length both as a harassing on ball defender demonstrating quick feet and sound footwork.'