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 North Carolina 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 Rodmik Allen of New Hanover High School.
We’ve followed Allen throughout his high school journey, recently stating, “He’s a smart, heady point guard prospect with a terrific blend of quickness, vision, and scoring instincts. Allen plays with great pace and possesses a tight, crafty handle. He’s able to break down defenders and touch the paint at a high volume, where he’s able to score or set up others effectively. Allen knows how to assert himself and pick his spots within the flow of the action. He’s a useful shooting threat but arguably at his best when attacking the basket. Allen is also a scrappy defender with great anticipation for forcing turnovers and getting out in transition. Coach Walker on Allen: “Rodmik is very coachable. Great floor general with excellent feel for the game. He has a bright future.” Allen did a lot of things well at camp and will remain a focal point for New Hanover entering his upcoming senior season.”
Given everything he’s accomplished over the last four years, it’s definitely surprising that Allen doesn’t have more action within his recruitment. Since entering high school, he has gone 108-7 (which is legitimately ridiculous) while standing out as a productive contributor in every season. Allen is a crafty, heady lead guard who offers excellent balance between scoring, playmaking, and pesky defense. He’s quick enough to effortlessly break down opponents and touch the paint, where he’s able to finish or locate open teammates with relative ease. Allen plays well through contact, especially given his slight frame, and displays toughness on both ends of the floor. Although he’s a solid three-point shooter, he’s arguably at his best when attacking the basket or applying pressure in the midrange. It’s impossible to deny how much Allen has achieved during his high school career. Whatever program secures his commitment will be getting a battle-tested winner.