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: James Scott
Class: 2023
Committed to: College of Charleston
What Was Said by Phenom Hoops:
'In a matter of a year, when we first spoke about Scott as a player to keep an eye on until today, the 6'9 junior forward has added multiple offers. Before it all started, Scott was a player that was based on potential and development. And it seems that things have been clicking for the young man, getting stronger, showing to be more effective offensively, and displaying his impact on both ends of the floor as not only an offensive weapon but an impact on the boards and defensive end. It is why schools have continued to monitor the young man, with schools like College of Charleston, Loyola-Chicago, Georgia State, Ohio, and others have all offered already.'
'Their aforementioned junior talent is abundant, but Scott's two-way presence should ultimately serve as the security blanket for this squad. He's long, athletic, and consistently offers a low-maintenance identity in every possible setting. Scott displays feel and quality touch from the block but can also step out and knock down perimeter jumpers at a respectable clip. He alters shots effectively, runs the floor well in transition, and rebounds the ball nicely on both ends. Scott already embraces his role, but folks should expect him to legitimately double his numbers across the board and transition into a double-double machine during his upcoming junior campaign.'
''He's a long, fluid, wiry post prospect with IQ, touch, and an active motor on both ends of the floor. Scott displays a variety of useful post moves and finishes well from the block or above the rim. He's very mobile for his size and moves like a perimeter player, but still embraces his identity within the paint. Scott displays great defensive instincts, both as a rim protector and when intercepting passing lanes to force turnovers. He rebounds the ball at a strong rate and runs the floor hard in transition. Next in his development process is working to add strength, as it would make him a more physically imposing player inside the paint. Coach Whaley on Scott: 'James rim-runs extremely well. He's a lob threat with instincts as a rim protector. James is a special shot-blocking presence.' Scott highlighted a lot of ability at camp, and should only continue to collect scholarships over the next few years at Seventy-First.'
