Hammonds is another guy who’s had an impressive beginning to the year, dishing out 55 dimes over 7 games, and sporting an AST/TO ratio of 3.44. He’s a stat-stuffing point guard that does the dirty work as well as the highlight-reel plays you’d expect from a team leader. With Ardrey Kell off to a 5-3 start on the year, Hammonds should be picking up more interest from college coaches sooner than later.

Ardrey Kell High came up slightly short in the Charlotte Hoops Challenge but Delani Hammonds Delani Hammonds 6'0" | CG Ardrey Kell | 2024 State NC was on his A-game! He finished with 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting (3-of-3 from behind the arc) along with seven assists, six rebounds and three steals to pace the backcourt for the Knights. He’s a shifty floor general that colleges in the region need to get eyes on this season given his impact in the backcourt.

Hammonds got off to a blazing start on Friday night, leading his AK team to a win over Providence with a stat line of 17 pts, 9 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 steals. He was all over the court affecting the game Friday as he did all last season. His playmaking and scoring numbers are unsurprising considering he has a knack for finding the open man and also taking his own looks when he can get them, but I was impressed with how hard he stuck his nose in and rebounded. The defensive pressure he caused was also a key in their victory. He should be picking up offers/making a commitment before the season is over.

Hammonds is an active guard prospect set to make quite the splash in the Ardrey Kell rotation in 2023-24. He’s an all-around guard prospect who can run the show and find his own offense with ease as he looks to grow into a bigger role for the Purple Knights. DII programs in the region would be wise to get eyes on him given his abilities in the backcourt.rn

Last Season Stats – 13.1 PPG, 6.4 APG, 3.9 RPG

Hammonds is a consummate floor general for his group, showcasing ball handling and vision many coaches would love. He’s shifty and can weave through defenses like butter, making him a difficult cover. This opens up plenty of free passes to make, and with his vision/IQ, he makes them easily. He’s got great composure and leadership skills on the court, and should be a point guard local schools in the region should get an eye on.

Delani Hammonds Delani Hammonds 6'0" | CG Ardrey Kell | 2024 State NC is a high IQ combo guard that’s set to lead in a variety of ways in the Charlotte metro area with Ardrey Kell High after a positive grassroots season with Team Synergy . He does well to control the pace with the ball in his hands and keeps defenders guessing with his shiftiness handling the ball. He can knock down the 3-ball and is a tremendous passer in space off the bounce. Defensively, he knows how to be a pest and keeps the energy with his ability to apply on-ball pressure. He’s a prospect for DII programs in need of a utility guard should get eyes on in the region.

Delani Hammonds Delani Hammonds 6'0" | CG Ardrey Kell | 2024 State NC has been on the PH radar for quite some time now as he continues to develop and grow as a floor general. He’s a prospect out of Ardrey Kell High that’s held his own in the Team Synergy rotation on the independent side of the grassroots stage. He plays the game the right way, controlling the pace with the ball in his hands and keeps constant pressure on opponents with his defense. He’s another breakout prospect to keep an eye on in the Charlotte metro area.

Delani Hammonds Delani Hammonds 6'0" | CG Ardrey Kell | 2024 State NC is another floor general that moves into the Top 100 within the 2024 class out of Ardrey Kell High. He led the way for them in the playmaking department with 6.4 apg along with 13.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg and 1.4 spg while shooting 48 percent from the field. He’s a floor general that makes solid decisions with the ball in his hands and does a good job to control pace with his handling on offense and defending ability on the opposite end. He’s a name to keep eyes on with Team Synergy on the grassroots scene.