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 or under-recruited in some capacity, and today’s edition will highlight Jordan Durham of The Burlington School.
We’ve seen Durham throughout his journey, recently stating, “Continuing onto a player who simply knows how to fill in the gaps and produce within the flow of the action, Jordan Durham. He’s a tough, scrappy, high-motor wing prospect with the ability to do a little bit of everything on the court. Durham is a utility guy who can score, defend, rebound, and make hustle plays. He’s a capable ball-handler and shooter, but doesn’t necessarily need the ball to make an impact. Durham also contains his assignment well defensively. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach McGrath on Durham: “Jordan is a willing defender. I would like to see him pursue rebounds more, as he has the ability to get them. His shot looks good but he can continue to work on elevating his percentage. Jordan looks to make plays for others but can hold the ball too long at times. Work on keeping the ball moving on offense.” Durham enjoyed a nice showing at camp and should be an x-factor for The Burlington School during his upcoming senior season.”
While his per-game averages might not jump off the page, Durham has been a key part of the Spartans’ success since his arrival. He’s a terrific connecting piece with an unselfish approach and well-rounded array of skills. Durham utilizes his motor and nose for the ball extremely well to make hustle plays, defend multiple positions, and highlight a consistent rebounding presence. He does a nice job of scoring within the flow of the action, attacking closeouts, finishing in transition, and accessing backdoor cuts with regularity. Durham can knock down three-pointers, but is arguably at his best in the midrange or around the basket. He embraces doing the little things and should be a useful piece wherever he ultimately decides to further his playing career.
