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'Kenechi Nwosu of Word of God.

We've seen Nwosu in every possible setting, including at our All-American camp, where we stated, 'Moving onto a player that continues to dominate various facets of the game without requiring offensive touches, Kenechi Nwosu. He's a long, strong, athletic forward prospect with an incredible high motor and exceptional defensive versatility. Nwosu can block shots at a high rate or defend along the perimeter with nice resistance. He moves well without the ball and finishes extremely well around the basket, which certainly includes putbacks and alley-oops. Next in his development process is working on his ability to shoot from beyond the arc, as it would make him a more lethal offensive threat. Coach Dilligard on Nwosu: 'Kenechi has a world of potential. He's very explosive with great athleticism. He did anything asked of him with a great attitude. Kenechi stepped up and was a vocal leader on the team. He worked hard and put the team first. He will need to get stronger as he gets to the next level.' Nwosu led extremely well throughout camp and should be a target for a variety of next-level programs. '

Since then, Nwosu has only continued to further his overall appeal as a prospect for all types of college coaches. He's a big, strong, physical forward/post prospect with an excellent motor and the ability to legitimately change the course of a game with his energy level. Nwosu offers terrific athleticism for his size and position, which allows him to make a constant impact on the glass and when switching across multiple positions defensively. He runs the floor hard in transition and understands how to capitalize on offensive opportunities as a finisher within the flow of the action. Nwosu clearly has the makings of a next-level player and should continue to see an uptick in his recruitment over the coming months.