Versatility, interchangeable pieces, and guys swiftly adapting to new roles required of them has catapulted upstart The Nation Christian Academy's post-graduate team to a scalding 9-0 start.
The product thus far has been similar to the positionless basketball employed at the next level.
In The Nation's system, the five can play the four and the four can play the three and so on.
After toiling in obscurity for much of its inaugural prep season last year, the Nation's thorough infusion of new blood left many intrigued throughout this past weekend's HoopExchange All American Jamboree in Apopka, Fla.
Drawing attention from a cadre of coaches in attendance was Indrek Sunelik, a wiry 6-foot-7 3-4 with the ability to clamp down on ball handlers and score it at all three levels.
With his length and long range shooting ability, it's easy to have Sunelik pegged as a shooter or your quintessential skilled European.
Yet it was Sunelik's ambidextrous finishing, sneaky explosiveness, and heady and methodical scoring that registered its presence during the aforementioned three day event.
Toughness and defensive tenacity are two facets of Sunelik's game which have attracted the attention of coaches.
Many entered the sprawling Cooper Sports Complex with nary an idea of who he is or where he came from.
Soon enough, they discovered a pin drop quiet and unassuming kid who could ascend the Division-1 totem poll as a late blossoming prospect.
With the way he found seams and attacked and also bolted out in transition and finished above the rim against Superior Collegiate, Sunelik quickly went from unsung to one of the event's main attractions.
Coaches have stumbled upon another jack of all trades type in manchild built 6-foot-7 forward Leo Okiti.
While his raw skill is still evolving as he continues to grasp the three-man and mobile four role, Okiti provides physical and confrontational defense while guarding the 3-5 consistently.
"He will be a great 'get' for any program as his raw skill-set will only continue to be polished due to his outrageous work ethic," explained The Nation coach Nate Alexander.
That want, desire, and willingness to ramp up the unrequired work are themes the coaching staff preaches daily.
The fiery and high strung program director Mike Woodbury has prioritized player development and attention to detail.
This unexpected, vibrant new culture has suddenly materialized, less than a year after the coaching staff scrapped together pieces at the 11th hour in the Nation's kickoff season.
The numbers and talent level have ballooned. Capitalizing on a collection of promising unknowns from over the pond has accelerated the process.
"There are players you have to coach and players you want to coach," explained Woodbury, who places a premium on expectation and accountability.
"These young men make coaching enjoyable. The team is primarily made up of international students with high basketball IQs. All are extremely versatile on both ends of the floor. They are very disciplined and unselfish. They force teams to compete at their tempo."
A heady and high academic 6-foot-5 guard in Tanguay Touze and a high scoring 6-foot-6 wing in Simon Wal generated similar buzz with their play this weekend.
"The concept of full team effort is the sole reason this team doesn't get beat," Alexander opined, citing depth and heady guard play as factors in the undefeated start.
"Tanguay does a great job setting the pace and resetting the offense when things begin to get scattered," Jack added.
"He's a pass-first point guard who has registered an assist to turnover ratio well over three. He's capable of hitting jump shots as well as getting layups off dribble penetration. Josiah Tynes, he's been the epitome of a 3-and-D for us. He's taking roughly two charges per game and hitting 2.5 three-pointers per game. These two things also provide momentum boosts when our guys need one the most. His lone charge taken against Greater Beckley Prep turned out to be the game-winning play."
The guard depth is evidenced through the play of Taylor Schildroth. Having eclipsed 30 points in single game scoring onslaughts and hit five or more 3-pointers multiple times, he's shouldered the go-to role early on.