After years of watching Coach Henderson’s NC Spartans group consistently outperform their competition, we’ve reached the final chapter for this team. Although the coaching and advocating for players doesn’t stop, this will be his last ride coaching guys like Bryson Mickey and Elliott Erlandsson. The unsigned senior duo will play their last few weeks in hopes of attracting college coaches and earning opportunities to play at the next level. Let’s take a closer look at what each guy brings to the table…
Although Mickey recently received his first offer from Forsyth Tech, it feels like he’s been overlooked by far too many coaches over the last calendar year. He’s an incredibly smart, poised point guard who doesn’t require elite size or explosiveness to dismantle opposing defenses. Mickey is a very crafty ball-handler who utilizes his impressive pace, vision, and ability to dissect defenses to reliably run a team. He shoots the ball at a high percentage along the perimeter, yet applies constant pressure as a penetrating threat. Mickey finishes well around the basket but is capable of locating and making the right pass without hesitation. He’s a scrappy defender who plays with quality energy. Mickey has also visibly improved his body over the recent months.
In looking at Erlandsson, he feels like another guy who should warrant attention from college coaches. He’s a well-rounded utility piece with the ability to naturally fill in the gaps while producing in several types of roles. Erlandsson possesses a solid frame with a high motor, unselfish mentality, and toughness on both ends of the floor. Between his scoring, defense, and rebounding, he’s capable of doing everything on the court. Add in his willingness to make the extra pass and consistently do the dirty work, and it’s easy to see how Erlandsson impacts a game.