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 Jashaun Torrence of Mount Tabor.
We’ve seen Torrence in virtually every setting, including at our Phenom 150 Camp, where we stated, “Continuing onto a player that really stood out through his motor and nonstop energy on both ends of the floor, Jashaun Torrence. He’s a tough, strong-bodied guard prospect with a well-rounded skillset and the ability to affect all facets of the game. Torrence can score the ball in a variety of ways, set up others, and make his presence felt as a rebounder and all-around defender. Next in his development process is working on his ability as a rebounder, as it would allow him to grab boards and push the break more regularly. Coach Gary on Torrence: “Jashaun gives maximum effort and leaves it all on the floor. There were several times we were down during games, and he took over to get us a basket. He can dribble-drive, get to the paint and finish. He has range on his jumper, and is at his best when accessing his pull-up off the dribble. Jashaun is a relentless defender in transition and disruptive on the ball. To take his game to the next level, he can get better without the and improving in catch-and-shoot situations.” Torrence stood out as a clear leader during camp and should be poised for a productive senior season at Mount Tabor. “
Between his ability, production, and overall status as a senior-leader for Mount Tabor, one would expect Torrence to have more going on within his recruitment. Prior to the return of a nationally recognized teammate, Torrence was often the guy who led them on a game-to-game basis. However, the unforeseen addition didn’t really hurt the combo-guard at all. His notable perimeter shooting and off-ball presence allows him to actually thrive alongside a primary creator. Torrence does an excellent job of capitalizing on spot-up opportunities, but can also attack closeouts, set up others, and wreak havoc with his defensive energy. He displays a nice feel on either side of the ball, and should ultimately be able to find a home at the next level.