After a long, winding road of waiting, the everchanging landscape of grassroots basketball seems to be slowly getting back to normal. Of course, the NIL, transfer portal, and free year of college eligibility during covid still have effects spanning throughout the community. Everyone knew it wouldn't change overnight, but we get closer to normalcy with each passing year. Why is this information relevant or important' Well, it's (obviously) hurt a ton of high school kids and their hopes of being appropriately recruited. To put it plainly: offers are simply not being distributed at the same rate as before. This should be no surprise. Additionally, low-major schools now seem comfortable enough to offer high-major prospects. This is usually whatever, but those specific offers typically translate to nothing and were merely a waste of time. Meanwhile, Bryce Cash has only received one offer in the last two years'

Personally, this type of oversight is purely sickening. Cash represents everything right about the game, yet gets overlooked for no real reason. Folks will see the buzzword 'low-maintenance' used quite often, but the 6-foot-5 wing legitimately epitomizes the phrase. There has to be more appreciation for a guy who is capable of leading a team as a focal point but understands and embraces his value as a role player. Not to regurgitate past entries, but it's difficult to ignore the constant growth Cash has showcased over each season. He shined as a leader and true focal point for Charlotte Christian across the last three years. Cash comfortably dictated the action, offered a balanced all-around identity, and steadily erased his deficiencies over time. 

It’s interesting how college coaches have become obsessed with targeting players who have never actually played in a role but will be required to do so at the next level. Why' The logic of 'let me take a 30 PPG scorer and put him in a condensed role' doesn't transition as seamlessly as people naturally assume. However, taking someone like Cash (who already dominates in a role with Team Curry) makes for a much more reliable situation. He's a smart, strong, well-rounded wing who can comfortably distribute the ball, create for himself or others, and apply scoring pressure. Cash is a quality rebounder and lockdown defender across two to three positions. He plays a rugged, instinctual, adaptable game and has no glaring weaknesses on either end of the floor. Cash does an amazing job of consistently affecting all facets of the game. 

There is generally some type of red flag with most prospects, but not Cash. His low-maintenance identity doesn't stop on the court, as he possesses zero baggage, ego, or any real negative qualities. His transfer to Carmel Christian should be quite exciting for everyone involved. The young man is clearly humble, especially in comparison to most, and checks literally every box to justify five, ten, or even twenty scholarships at this current stage. We have to learn to properly recognize guys like Cash who are willing to accept less for the betterment of the team.