At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred 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 Rashod Smith of Washington High School and WBC Elite.

In the recruiting scene, size can either be a massive draw or deterrent for college coaches. Very seldom do coaches actually seek out players that are small for their position. However, Smith might be one to break the mold and prove naysayers wrong. Sure, he's undersized but has a complete skillset and the ability to dominate a game on both sides of the ball. Smith is a smart, tough, unselfish leader that offers a phenomenal balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. He attacks the basket and sets up others at a consistent rate but also does a great job of highlighting midrange pull-ups and three-pointers whenever possible. Smith is very quick and can cause problems with his defensive prowess, frequently forcing turnovers and immediately turning them into fast-break points on the other end. He's simply a well-rounded player that seems to always get the job done, regardless of size or anything else.

We've seen Smith various times throughout the last calendar year with both Washington and WBC Elite, including at Good Guys versus Cancer, where we stated: 'Despite being one of the smallest overall performers on display, Smith was simply incredible today. He led in basically every way, making smart decisions, setting the tone for others, and scoring with phenomenal efficiency from all three levels. Smith took care of the ball but also proved to be a very willing passer. He plays bigger than his size would imply on both ends of the floor and highlighted a complete game throughout this contest.'

Although it took quite a while, Smith's recruitment has finally picked up over the last few months with Division IIIs, JUCOs and NAIAs beginning to get involved. That being said, it still feels like his production isn't getting enough praise. At 5-foot-9 (and in his first year at the program), Smith is posting nightly averages of 21.5 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 7.5 APG, and 2.8 SPG while shooting an insane 62% from the floor, 41% from distance, and being the undisputed two-way leader. Those numbers are flat-out impressive no matter how you turn it. College coaches seem to be scared about the size but should be focused on the undeniable production, which could certainly translate to the next level.