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 Andrew Siler of Ragsdale High School.
We’ve seen Siler in every possible setting, most recently with Ragsdale, where we stated, “After the previous duo, Siler was easily the next most valuable player for Ragsdale from this contest. He’s a reliable perimeter shooter with secondary ball-handling and the ability to make his presence felt in transition. Siler defends well, makes smart passes, and understands how to embrace his role on both ends of the floor.” Which was later followed by, “Their other main senior, 6’0 Andrew Siler, really understands his purpose as the catalyst and primary setup artist for this group. He’s a capable scorer who applies pressure as needed, but typically looks to touch the paint and generate open looks for others. Siler makes the correct read with consistency and absorbs contact well on penetration opportunities. He also impacts the game as a defender and rebounder—especially for his size/position. Siler’s steady presence is a major factor for this team. He should warrant looks from next-level programs.”
While Ragsdale quietly soared under the radar for most of the season, Siler is certainly a big reason for their steady success. Though his per-game averages might not pop-off the page, the floor general is clearly focused on running the team, setting up others, and finding scoring chances within the flow of the action. Siler typically looks to touch the paint and attack the basket or make the proper pass to an open teammate. He’s a scrappy defender and useful rebounder who plays with a chip on his shoulder. Siler displays solid feel on both ends of the floor, and can operate as a cutter without the ball in his hands. He should have the attention of numerous schools.