Although it’s getting later and later in the recruiting process, there are still plenty of scholarship-worthy prospects available or playing travel ball. This past weekend, there were several standout performers, but it was confusing to try and understand how Tyrell Beverly of Team Resilience United isn’t committed to a college program. The unsigned senior should have a slew of programs in pursuit, as his two-way appeal is quite obvious. Beverly is a long, athletic, switchable wing/forward with an adaptable skillset and the ability to produce in several different roles. Let’s take a closer look at his game…
In a time when malleable pieces are more important than ever, Beverly should be a legitimate priority for college coaches. It feels like this situation happens more than it should. An obvious next-level asset comes through, gets overlooked, and then gets aggressively pursued one or two years later by the same schools who couldn’t be bothered to care initially. It’s almost annoying how higher-level programs are being rewarded for their negligence and lower-level programs are being punished for actually doing their jobs (and securing meaningful contributors). The same thing could easily happen with a player like Beverly, who feels likely to transfer up after some time at the collegiate level.
During the event, Beverly found ways to make a consistent impact on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he’s able to initiate the action as needed but primarily found success through his ability to space the floor, attack from the short corner, and general activity on the glass. Beverly is a capable passer with the necessary strength and toughness to play through contact when driving or finishing. On the other end, he’s able to defend multiple positions while utilizing his incredible length and motor to wreak havoc. Beverly forces turnovers at a nice rate and regularly outworks bigger opponents on the glass. He will be an asset wherever he ends up at the next level.