By ZACH SMART
MEMPHIS — With Bryan Hodgson now at Providence and Gerry McNamara taking over at his alma mater up in Syracuse, Class of 2027 prospect Nasir Anderson is being recruited by several high-major programs which recently added new head coaches.
Currently wide open on the recruiting market, Anderson said he has always envisioned himself as similar to a coach on the hardwood.
This mentality, which has the tantalizing possibility of helping Anderson orchestrate offense from Day 1 at the next level, seems to resonate with many of the coaches in active pursuit of the point guard and Savannah, Ga. native.
“Being like a coach on the floor, how I see certain things other guys might not see, I think my feel for the game is what I will bring (to the collegiate level),” said Anderson, who is averaging 19 points, seven assists, and six rebounds with the Atlanta Celtics this spring.
“My feel for the game is what I really think I bring. Being a leader and having been there before, that’s how my experience will help next year (at Prolific Prep in Florida).”
Prolific Prep will look to fill the void left by a pair of McDonald’s All-Americans in Bruce Branch (BYU) and Caleb Holt (Arizona) by committee.
Both players left a memorable stamp on the program, helping attain immense national visibility during Prolific’s first season relocating from California to South Florida.
Located smack in the center of the Fort Lauderdale, Fla. area, Prolific’s national team now has more opportunities to play against formidable foes within the state and the local area.
As a heavily recruited point guard and possessing a hard attacking, play-creating style, Anderson has become one of the most hotly pursued recruits in the 2027 class.
He is currently hearing from Indiana, Kentucky, Syracuse, Providence, Tennessee, Arkansas, Virginia, Michigan State, North Carolina, and several others.
He was recently offered by UCLA.
With a busy summer schedule waiting in the wings, Anderson likely won’t make any visits until after the summer circuit has run its course.
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