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SpiffCougDraft Express:
- he probably won't be defending many shooting guards on the NBA level, but he was amongst the biggest stars of the weekend in media interviews.
- Not as blazingly fast with his first step as [other point guards], [he] plays at a very unique pace that keeps defenses consistently off-balance and allows him to get to the basket seemingly whenever he needs to.
- Able to drive left or right almost equally well, he has excellent timing on his drives, very good body control, and the ability to operate at different speeds.
- Rather than just attempting to blow by opponents using his pure first step, [he]instead likes to toy with his defender, using tricky stutter-steps, strong body fakes, and perfectly timed hesitation moves to beat opponents smoothly and slitherly.
- His above average size and strength, coupled with his under control demeanor and ability to use both hands equally well around the basket makes him a phenomenal finisher once at the rim. He is crafty and elegant with his layups, but is also not afraid to sacrifice his body and just barrel into a defender in order to draw a foul, which helps him make up for the degree of explosiveness that he seemingly lacks rising up above the rim in traffic.
- He shows excellent shooting mechanics and is already near-automatic with his feet set, also being very capable of making shots off the dribble with a quick release. He's constantly probing the defense and won't hesitate for a second to pull up for a 3-pointer if an opponent goes under the screen in hopes of cutting off his driving angle, which makes him quite a handful to game-plan against
- Luckily for the team that drafts him, according to all reports [he] is a serious, highly competitive and extremely intelligent player both on and off the court, with a terrific work ethic and a winning mentality.
- Although he's clearly a willing passer, the ball tends to stick to his hands just a tad too much at times, and he has been responsible for a handful of sloppy possessions. His turnover rate is probably a little higher than [his coach] would like.
NBADraft.net
Strengths:
- Jumpshot has great form
- Good one on one skills
- Can pull up off the dribble
- A strong finisher exhibiting good body control
- Has excellent ball handling ability with a nasty crossover
- Ambidextrous with the dribble, showing impressive ability to go to the left and finish with his off hand
- High motor kid who gets strong reviews for his character and work ethic
Weaknesses:
- Could struggle with the transition to the NBA game
- Not known for highlight reel dunks or a player who overwhelms opponents with his physicality
- Tendency to get out of control attacking the basket
- Tends to get too caught up with his ability to handle the ball, at times causing over dribbling and poor offensive team possessions
ESPN
Positives:
- Has good range on his jump shot
- High basketball IQ
- he probably won't be defending many shooting guards on the NBA level, but he was amongst the biggest stars of the weekend in media interviews.
- Not as blazingly fast with his first step as [other point guards], [he] plays at a very unique pace that keeps defenses consistently off-balance and allows him to get to the basket seemingly whenever he needs to.
- Able to drive left or right almost equally well, he has excellent timing on his drives, very good body control, and the ability to operate at different speeds.
- Rather than just attempting to blow by opponents using his pure first step, [he]instead likes to toy with his defender, using tricky stutter-steps, strong body fakes, and perfectly timed hesitation moves to beat opponents smoothly and slitherly.
- His above average size and strength, coupled with his under control demeanor and ability to use both hands equally well around the basket makes him a phenomenal finisher once at the rim. He is crafty and elegant with his layups, but is also not afraid to sacrifice his body and just barrel into a defender in order to draw a foul, which helps him make up for the degree of explosiveness that he seemingly lacks rising up above the rim in traffic.
- He shows excellent shooting mechanics and is already near-automatic with his feet set, also being very capable of making shots off the dribble with a quick release. He's constantly probing the defense and won't hesitate for a second to pull up for a 3-pointer if an opponent goes under the screen in hopes of cutting off his driving angle, which makes him quite a handful to game-plan against
- Luckily for the team that drafts him, according to all reports [he] is a serious, highly competitive and extremely intelligent player both on and off the court, with a terrific work ethic and a winning mentality.
- Although he's clearly a willing passer, the ball tends to stick to his hands just a tad too much at times, and he has been responsible for a handful of sloppy possessions. His turnover rate is probably a little higher than [his coach] would like.
NBADraft.net
Strengths:
- Jumpshot has great form
- Good one on one skills
- Can pull up off the dribble
- A strong finisher exhibiting good body control
- Has excellent ball handling ability with a nasty crossover
- Ambidextrous with the dribble, showing impressive ability to go to the left and finish with his off hand
- High motor kid who gets strong reviews for his character and work ethic
Weaknesses:
- Could struggle with the transition to the NBA game
- Not known for highlight reel dunks or a player who overwhelms opponents with his physicality
- Tendency to get out of control attacking the basket
- Tends to get too caught up with his ability to handle the ball, at times causing over dribbling and poor offensive team possessions
ESPN
Positives:
- Has good range on his jump shot
- High basketball IQ