We've seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a 'Getting to Know' series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball court, and today's edition will take a closer look at'Evan Presnell of Alexander Central.
We've seen Presnell countless times over the last few years, primarily with the Carolina Riptide, where we stated, 'Anyone who has watched the Carolina Riptide should know that Evan Presnellis a true embodiment of their traits and values as a program, both on and off the court. Strictly in terms of toughness, he's among the few players who could've actually coexisted on the original Riptide roster. Presnell is the definition of a gamer and competitor, and it's evident in his IQ, motor, and sheer will to win. He's quick and crafty with the ability to create for himself or others, making him a pretty challenging assignment for most opposing point guards. Presnellis equally as strong at accessing his lethal midrange pull-up as asserting himself from beyond the arc or utilizing his change-of-pace to attack the basket. He's gritty defensively and really understands how to provide nonstop effort on the floor. While his scoring will often receive a lot of the attention, Presnell's willingness to lead by example is a big part of what separates him from other floor generals. Expect him to college a ton of next-level opportunities over the next calendar year'
Since then, Presnell has returned to his high school program as the undisputed leader and should only maintain his consistency from the last twelve months. Last season he posted nightly averages of 15.8 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 2.9 APG, and 2.4 SPG, and looks likely to expand on those numbers heading into his senior campaign. For those who haven't seen Presnell, he's a tough, crafty shot-making guard with vision and the understanding of how to work hard on both ends of the floor. He's a capable playmaker and scrappy defender with the ability to apply scoring pressure from all levels. Presnell is capable of hitting some truly ridiculous shots with varying degrees of difficulty and defensive pressure. Expect him to return as a productive leader for the Cougars.