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'Cole Sinclair of Durham Academy and Durham Hurricanes.'

We've seen Sinclair countless times over the years and recently wrote about his success at Durham Academy, stating, 'While Harris' situation is well-documented at this point, Sinclair is another noteworthy prospect who should absolutely have more attention from college coaches. There's no doubting his leadership and production, yet one thing always seems to come to mind regarding the sturdy guard: three-point shooting. For anyone who has watched Sinclair throughout his progression should already know that he's an elite shooting threat'both off the catch and bounce. He's capable of initiating offense and setting up others, but seems to overwhelm opponents more with his nonstop flurry of perimeter jumpers. As the Cavaliers' leading scorer, Sinclair is averaging 23.3 PPG, 4.0 RPG, and 1.0 SPG while shooting an insane 63% from three-point territory. At this point, his recruitment should be beginning to take off. Sinclair's IQ and effortless shooting ability should make him an appealing asset to all types of programs, which should start to resonate sooner than later for scholarship-holding coaches. '

While his scoring has slightly dipped, Sinclair has placed clear emphasis on making his presence felt in various different facets of the game. He's still a knockdown shooter with IQ, pace, and an incredibly translatable skill at the next level. Sinclair has a sturdy frame and utilizes it well to bounce off of others when attacking the basket. He's a useful creator and capable passer with an understanding of when to shoot versus when to attack closeouts. Sinclair can operate with or without the ball in his hands and find consistent offensive success. He moves well without the ball, gets to his spots in transition, and rebounds quite well for a guard. Sinclair should find numerous opportunities to produce at the next level.