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 Joshua Dorsette of Durham School of the Arts.
We’ve seen Dorsette countless times, including at his last Phenom 150 Camp, where we stated, “Next, we look at a player that possesses the makings of a blossoming floor general, Joshua Dorsette. He’s a smart, skilled point guard prospect with nice vision and a useful change-of-pace to his game. Dorsette handles the ball with poise, defends his position effectively, and is capable of applying scoring pressure from multiple levels. Next in his development process is working to add strength, as it would make him a more reliable finisher through contact. Coach Dre on Dorsette: “JD is a young man with a lot of potential. He has a solid handle and plays well under pressure. Josh also has range on his jumper and shoots the ball with confidence. He has a certain swag to his game and has that “look” about him. He was a hard worker, great teammate, and gave all effort throughout the day. JD also gets after it on the defensive end. If he keeps on his grind, he may be a kid to look out for.” Dorsette continues to steadily progress with each viewing and will be one to monitor as he begins his high school career.”
Following that entry, Dorsette went on to excel during his first season at the high school level. While the Bulldogs had some struggles as a team, his production speaks for itself. As a freshman, Dorsette posted nightly averages of 10.2 PPG, 3.6 APG, and 1.2 SPG. His numbers should only continue to improve across the board, especially as he physically develops and his surrounding teammates progress. Though small, Dorsette is a smart, unselfish floor general who can score the ball but primarily looks to create for others. He’s also a scrappy on-ball defender and willing hustle player. Dorsette will be a prospect to keep an eye on over the coming years.