One team that really got our scouts and fans excited this past weekend was Rasheed Wallace Select 17u (formly known as Boo Williams Carolina), a program that has some new, intriguing talent and one that is quickly making some noise in North Carolina.
They were in action at the Phenom Stay Positive and will be once again in the Phenom G3 Showcase and with Phenom Hoops during the live period, as this is a team college coaches should markdown to watch. When you look at the team as a whole, they bring a competitive nature and they play with a chip on their shoulder; with something to prove against the big boys. The 17u team really captured our eyes with their defensive tenacity, their swagger and confidence on the court, and their ability to really battle and take down some impressive programs. Sheed Wallace Select finished 3-1 in Bermuda Run, coming up just short in the championship in overtime but this is a very confident team led by their coach Patrick Cole.
When diving into their roster though, there is a lot to like about the pieces they have. Starting with the class of 2022, Elijah Thomas is a 6