Watching a little ACC basketball on Monday night, Phenom Hoops tuned into the intriguing matchup between Miami and North Carolina, as the Hurricanes were able to secure the 80-72 road victory and now have racked up 20+ wins on the season and are soaring high towards the end of the season.
Watching the Hurricanes in action, one could not be impressed with their play and the prospects that they have on the court, especially the three listed below.
Jr. Isaiah Wong:
16.0ppg, 4.5rpg, 3.5apg, 44.7% from the floor/ three straight seasons of 15+ppg
Sr. Jordan Miller:
15.0ppg, 5.8rpg, 2.7apg, 53.5% from the floor
Soph. Nijel Pack:
13.0ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.5apg, 41.3% from three/ 43.8% from three in his career
Wong has been a known name in the conference for quite some time now, as he has certainly racked up the experience with over 120 games under his belt. And in the last three years, he has only continued to show that the 6'4 prospect is a bucket-getter, being able to create his own shots, get to his spots on the court, and score in a variety of ways from inside and out. As mentioned, he has shot the ball well over the last three years, averaging over 15+ points per game each season.
Miller has been tremendous this season and is quickly becoming one of the more intriguing prospects to watch out for in the ACC. First starting at George Mason where he found success, he transferred to Miami last year and is having an off-the-charts type of season for the Hurricanes. Miller brings a ton of versatility to the court at 6'7; a prospect that can handle, can knock down shots, play and defend multiple positions, and has a great feel/IQ for the game and how to score the ball effectively. He is shooting nearly 54 percent from the floor, can make his impact felt in a variety of ways, and can be interchanged throughout the court at his size.
And then you have Pack, the sophomore guard who has played in 78 games and started 77 of those in his career, is averaging 32.5 minutes per game throughout his time, and continues to show how lethal of a weapon he is on the floor from outside as well as his veteran leadership with the ball in his hands.
When you mix these three in for the Hurricanes, along with the other key pieces and experience that they have, Miami has shown and proven to be an extremely dangerous team to watch out for. And Wong, Miller, and Pack are all three prospects to keep an eye out for as they look to head to the next level.
