At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over a 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 under-recruited, and today's edition will highlight Trevor Barrett of Trinity Academy.
We've seen Barrett throughout his high school journey, recently stating, 'Last season, Barrett was a major cog for an incredibly talented Tigers' squad. He's a quality floor general with terrific vision, playmaking instincts, and ball-handling ability. Barrett knows how to breakdown defenses and make consistently smart decisions with the ball in his hands. He looks to set up others whenever possible, but is more than capable of applying pressure as a scoring option. Barrett shoots the ball at a high percentage but also attacks closeouts, finishes through contact, and can pull-up from midrange as needed. He's a reliable defender who utilizes his body and plays hard at all times. Barrett's smart, fundamental approach might get overlooked at times, but he's definitely a player who should find success at the next level.'
It's genuinely perplexing to try and figure out where more schools aren't in pursuit of Barrett. For starters, he's a high-academic kid and low-maintenance player who provides a steady, reliable, selfless presence to a team. Barrett typically runs the action as the floor general, showing the ability to consistently probe the paint, make smart decisions, and apply scoring pressure in numerous ways. He's a sharp playmaker and willing passer who looks to set up others whenever possible. Barrett is a poised ball-handler, intelligent passer, and heady player overall, which is only reaffirmed by his 3:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. He defends well at the point of attack, effectively containing his assignment and regularly outworking opponents on the glass. This season, he's posting nightly averages of 12.5 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.6 APG, and 1.4 SPG with 45/36/75 shooting splits. It's difficult to say anything other than positives about Barrett and his overall identity, as he's been a key cog who has contributed to winning in seemingly every possible context. Expect him to continue being very useful at the next level.