At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned prospects in the senior class. Last season, over one hundred players from the Carolinas went on to play at the Division I, II, III, or NAIA levels (with several others exploring the JUCO path). That number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we try to highlight guys who are under-recruited by college coaches or overlooked by the masses. This edition will feature Reggie Mack of Ridge View.
We’ve watched Mack blossom throughout his high school career, recently stating, “He’s a steady, reliable point guard prospect who prioritizes setting up others, defending the point of attack, and scoring with efficiency. Mack plays a very clean, straightforward game with the right level of balance between scoring and playmaking. He breaks down defenders, touches the paint at a quality rate, and makes correct decisions with the ball in his hands. Mack finishes well through contact and knocks down jumpers at a solid rate. He’s a rugged defender with the necessary quickness and instincts to mirror opponents and force turnovers. Next in his development process is working on the use of his off-hand, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Dawkins on Mack: “Reggie is a good floor general who knows how to create and get everyone involved. Good defender and unselfish passer.” Mack did a lot of things well during camp and should be an x-factor for Ridge View this season.”
Since then, he’s only further solidified himself as a next-level piece. Mack stood out as a reliable floor general for the state championship winning Blazers. He’s a tough, smart, unselfish point guard who prioritizes getting others involved in the action. Mack is a quality finisher with a reliable midrange pull-up and the ability to knock down shots along the perimeter, but is arguably at his best when creating for others. His quickness and craftiness as a ball-handler allows him to regularly break down opponents, touch the paint, and make proper reads as a playmaker. On the other end, Mack shines as a pesky defender at the point of attack. His blend of strength, anticipation, and physicality make him problematic for opponents. While so many players are obsessed with their aesthetic, Mack is the type of guy whose team-oriented approach naturally leads to winning basketball.