At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and underrated, and today's edition will highlight Jordan Wall of Grimsley High School.
We've seen Wall in every possible setting, including at our most recent All-American Camp, where we stated, 'Moving onto a player that seems to thrive with his transition ability and overall penetration sense, Jordan Wall. He's a wiry, quick guard prospect with great open-floor speed and the ability to touch the paint at a seemingly nonstop rate. Wall is a capable finisher and quality creator with solid playmaking instincts. He also rebounds the ball effectively for his size and position. Next in his development process is working to add strength, as it would make him a more physical player on either end of the floor. Coach Wilson on Wall: 'Jordan is a great athlete. He defends very well and is a very good finisher. He can get to the rim at will and finish over opposing big men. Jordan needs to develop his jumper from midrange and beyond the arc. He plays hard and is a competitor.' Wall found various ways to make his presence felt during camp and should have a nice senior campaign for Grimsley.'
Things have drastically changed for Wall during the current high school season, as he's proven to be an extremely valuable piece for the Whirlies on a nightly basis. Not only does he punished teams in transition (as mentioned above), but his tough, heady approach allows him to outwork opponents on both ends of the floor. Wall plays much bigger than his size, specifically as a finisher and rebounder, and will happily fight through contact around the rim. He's quite bouncy, but also displays feel, unselfishness, and the ability to work with or without the ball in his hands. Wall is posting nightly averages of 13.3 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 2.4 APG, and 1.3 SPG while shooting 47% from the floor. It's also worth noting that he's reaching these numbers within an extremely balanced, team-oriented scheme. The Whirlies have been Greensboro's best team throughout the season, and Wall is a huge reason as to why.