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 Ray Faison of Christ School.

With the amount of multi-sport athletes littered throughout North Carolina, it should surprise no one to hear that Faison is a track star in addition to being a basketball standout. He's the type of player and person every coach should want in their locker room, given his encouraging, uplifting spirit and overall demeanor. Faison legitimately knows how to motivate others to work harder and match his on-court intensity. On the court, he's a proven creator with an incredible nose for the ball and the ability to operate from either guard position. Faison places a strong emphasis on doing the little things, although he's still an efficient scorer from all levels. He displays a strong feel for the game and knows how to adapt to any given role. 

Faison has been a standout performer at his fair share of camps, including at our Western North Carolina camp, where we stated: 'Next, we look at a player that made a strong impression as one of the best teammates and all-around performers from camp, Ray Faison. He's a smart, unselfish, high-motor guard that does a strong amount of everything while being a leader on both ends of the floor. Faison scores the ball efficiently from all three levels and has the necessary athleticism to play well above the rim. He possesses great quickness, which allows him to relentlessly enter the paint and attack the basket or make plays for open teammates. Faison is a great defender that rebounds his position extremely well and pushes the break ahead at every available opportunity. Next in his development process is working on his ability to shoot off the dribble, as it would make him an even more lethal offensive threat. Coach Wilson on Faison: 'Ray is a strong combo guard who can play either backcourt position very well. He's a really good defender that rebounds well. Ray had a great attitude and team-first mentality throughout camp.' Faison continues to quietly be one of the most underrated players in the area and looks poised for a very productive upcoming season.'

It's surprising that Faison doesn't have more action within his recruitment, given his production over the year or so. He has quality grades and embodies a ton of positive characteristics, both on and off the court. Faison should be a clear priority for all types of Division II and Division III programs, as he could easily carve out a nice role. There's a growing likelihood that he could play multiple sports at the next level, which has the potential to become something special.