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 Aymeric Toussaint of Freedom Christian and PSB Elite.

The current era of basketball has trended heavily towards two things: three-point shooting and players of size becoming more skilled/perimeter-oriented. Add in hyper-athleticism (which has already been a major component), and it becomes extremely confusing as to why Toussaint hasn't been established as a priority amongst Division I programs. For starters, he's trended upward as much as anyone in the state over the last few years. Toussaint began at Victory Christian, where he was quite raw and didn't necessarily look comfortable on the floor. Fast-forward three seasons, and Toussaint is doing various high-level things on both sides of the ball. He's extremely explosive, especially for his size, and a constant threat to put opposing rim-protectors on a poster. That being said, Toussaint also has an exciting amount of skill and polish to his still-growing game. He can reliably operate out of the post, from the elbow, or even space the floor from beyond the arc. Toussaint is a terrific two-way rebounder with great shot-blocking instincts and the ability to consistently beat opposing forwards/big men down the floor in transition. 

Back in December, we featured Toussaint on 'Who Are Some of North Carolina's Most Underrated Prospects,' stating:'As impressive as Toussaint already is, it would be fair to say that he has the highest ceiling of anyone on this list and a vast majority of prospects within North Carolina. His appeal should be fairly obvious as a 6-foot-9 power forward with incredible physical tools and the ability to play inside or outside of the arc. Toussaint moves and runs the floor like a guard, leaps like an explosive swingman, and utilizes his length extremely well as a rim-protector. He has the ability to finish with either hand over either shoulder, displaying touch and quick-twitch athleticism around the basket. Toussaint can also regularly step out and knock down perimeter jumpers at a fairly consistent rate. That being said, the big man knowledge and development he should gain under Brandon Clifford's coaching will turn him into a truly special talent. It hasn't been that long since Clifford claimed that Toussaint was the second-most athletic big man he's ever coached, only behind Bam Adebayo.'

Whatever his path may be, it would be shocking to see Toussaint fall below the Division I level. His combination of size, athleticism, and blossoming skill is enough for dozens of college coaches to get excited about. Toussaint has also proven to be a quality teammate and overall locker room guy. He's simply a prospect that programs are going to regret not pursuing, as Toussaint will only continue to get better and better.