Another event for Phenom Hoops, another event that allowed us to check out a rising star in 2029 King Bacot from Team Loaded. Watching this young prospect on the court, Bacot simply makes the game look easy but also is one that you can sit and watch, and understand that the best years are to come. Our own Jeff Bendel wrote this recently:
 “He’s able to shred opposing defense without even breaking a bead of sweat. The IQ, passing instincts, and scoring ability are all at an extreme level for a player at his age. Bacot sees the game multiple steps ahead of his peers. He manipulates defenses so well and is capable of making anticipatory decisions to create openings for himself and others. Bacot can truly score from anywhere on the floor. Whether open or highly contested, every attempt he takes looks like it’s going in. He’s a crafty ball-handler, brilliant playmaker, and polished scoring option who displays poise and a calm demeanor at all times.â€
Link: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/king-bacot-makes-the-game-look-easy/
With Team Loaded 2029, Bacot looks years ahead of many of his opponents, especially with his blend of size, frame, and capabilities on the court. He just has an uncanny feel for the game, and it comes easy to him; running the show offensively, making plays off the dribble, and finding his teammates.
This is why I was eager to see him more when he played up a level, against players his size and bigger, similar strength, and older. Bacot was able to give us that glimpse when he played with Team Loaded 2028, and he elevated his game even more. He showed more of his strength and ability to break down defenders, create his own shot off the dribble, show his touch and ability to finish around the basket, but also step out and knock down shots; he mixed it up extremely well and gave us those flashes to show that this young man has the talent to be special.
You can see that the game comes to him easily, but there is still a lot left in the tank for him to learn and develop… that just makes him even scarier in what he ultimately will be at the highest level. Right now though, all you can say is that Bacot has the talent to be something special and a future star, as his future is all in his hands; he can be what he wants to be and if it all comes together, he should be one of the premier prospects in his class.