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 the Carolinas 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 Mason Grant of Porter Gaud and TMP.
We've seen Grant in every possible setting, featuring him in our 'The Carolina's Rising Stars in the Class of 2021,' stating, 'Since entering high school, we've been fortunate enough to see Grant in literally every type of setting'camps, travel tournaments, and high school showcases. He's been able to flourish with basically any group of teammates, which is mainly due to his excellent versatility and ability to already contribute on both sides of the ball. Grant is a strong, athletic forward with a fairly well-rounded skillset. He is quite physically mature for his age, but also looks likely to continue growing and could become even more explosive in time. Grant is a very capable scorer that typically looks to get inside and finish through contact, but can also shoot the ball quite well from midrange and three-point territory. He's a great all-around teammate that is willing to do whatever necessary to provide his team with an edge. So far this high school season, Grant is posting averages of 10 PPG, 4 RPG, and 1.4 SPG while shooting an effective 48% from the field.'
Since then, Grant has only continued to further solidify himself as a scholarship-worthy prospect as a two-way staple for Porter Gaud, averaging 21 PPG and 7.5 RPG during his senior year. His game and production both consistently grew, which subsequently led to an uptick in his overall recruitment. Grant has already become a priority for various scholarship-level programs, and rightfully so, as he was named the Lowcountry Player of the Year in South Carolina. He's a smart, strong, skilled forward prospect with toughness and a useful inside-out identity on the court. Grant utilizes his body really well to stand out as a two-way rebounder, versatile defender, and matchup problem for opponents. He also shows the necessary adaptability to effectively operate within various different roles. Grant will certainly end up at the next level, so it'll be interesting to see what programs get involved going forward.
