Each year, there are dozens of prospects who seem to fall through the cracks at no fault of their own. It seems like, generally speaking, college coaches understand and can quickly identity the difference between someone who belongs at the next level and someone who does not. Alas, Brent Randleman absolutely has the makings of a scholarship-worthy prospect'yet his current recruitment doesn't match his ability. The two-way wing prospect has only gotten better over the recent years, and seamlessly emerged as a major piece for Piedmont Classical and the Durham Hurricanes, so where's the disconnect'
Although his nightly averages of 13.0 PPG, 2.8 RPG, and 1.0 SPG with favorable 44/40/68 shooting splits should be enough to warrant increased attention, it's also worth noting that Randleman is a veteran leader and the primary catalyst for an extremely balanced Bobcats squad. Could he post bigger, more eye-popping numbers to attract coaches' Definitely. But why is Randleman being punished for truly leading' Not only is he doing less for the betterment of the team, but his actual skillset will translate to the next level'unlike others who are being prioritized over him.
Even for the coaches who haven't seen him, the on-paper appeal should be enough to justify pursuit. He's a two-year captain who has earned multiple All-Conference selections while working a job, maintaining high academics (currently holding a 3.8 GPA with all AP courses), and mentoring the youth. Additionally, Randleman possesses a smart, adaptable, well-rounded identity on the court. He's long, skilled, and athletic with quality size and a skillset that has only continued to blossom over the last year or so. Randleman can create for himself or others off the bounce, but doesn't require the ball to make plays. He's a reliable shooting threat and cutter with the tools to operate in various different roles'simply based on team need. Randleman highlights toughness, rebounding ability, and defensive instincts. Though he is the younger brother of Bryant (High Point), it really shouldn't make a difference in the bigger scheme of things. Randleman should have no issue proving himself to the masses over these next few months.