SF - HT: 6’8” - WING: - WT: 220 - A:
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GSW position: SF
Highs: can shoot the 3, can defend, hustler rebound to put it back in the hoop and on the defensive end for rebounds has a knack of where it will be and hustle for them as well, handles not bad, always have his hands out for deflections and steals, has a nic offensive game all around can hit in the mid range, he’s best used off ball, defensively can stay in front even with fast guards
Lows: does not really try to get his own shot much (can do it though), has to be are with puahing off at times has to know when to create more separation
STRENGTHS:
A catch and shoot threat who can not be left alone; shot 50% on unguarded catch and shoot attempts, and his 41% clip from three this season provides a good baseline for what his role might be in the NBA
Demonstrated some good stuff from the mid-range and attacked close-outs well; should be good enough when ran off of the line
A long defender who can go through screens well and jump passing lanes, especially when he was in zone defense; provides some pretty exceptional athletic tools to be a bother on that end. His long 6'10" wingspan helps
Does a good job of making himself available and open for drivers to dish out to
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Did not show much creation at all at Baylor; only had a 17.5% usage rate and him not getting those opportunities with the ball in his hands limits the ceiling that one may place on him
Have to find out if the shooting is real; went from 51% in his freshman season to the low 30s the next two, and then finished his career as a 41% three point shooter
Not a lot of film in terms of creation, mid-range ability or much as a ball handler
Best role upon entering the NBA: Low maintenance catch- and-shoot shooter who will guard stronger twos and threes
Player Comparison: Shades of Dorian Finney-Smith and PJ Washington
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Position: Power Forward / Small Forward / 6'8 / 6'10 wingspan / 213 lbs / 23 years old on Opening Night / 2023-24 Stats: 35 GP / 35 GS / 32 MPG / 12 ppg / 6 rpg - (1.9 orpg/3.7 drpg) / 1 apg / 1.1 spg / 0.6 bpg / 47% FG on 8.8 attempts per game / 41% 3PT on 5.1 attempts per game / 82% FT on 2.3 attempts per game
Pro Comparison: Royce O'neale x Mikal Bridges
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++Strengths:++
Dynamic shooter who can hit 3s off both screens and the dribble
High IQ player without that ball (Relocates along the perimeter and looks for opportunities to cut)
His intelligence also applies to his passing as he limits mistakes
Competitive defender with a long wingspan who can switch screens to defend multiple positions and disrupt passing lanes
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Inconsistent 3 point shooter until his senior year (But 80% from the free throw line is encouraging)
Low usage so far and hasn't proven he can be a lead player
The disruptiveness stands out way more for me than the POA. I think he can become a legitimate weapon with how well he uses his length and his decision-making (great on the offensive end as well). He will have to play harder than anybody else on the court to carve out a role.
F 6'8" 213 6'10"
DOB: May 14th, 2001 (23)
31.7 MPG - 35 GP 12.2/5.7/1.4(1.0)/1.1/0.6 46.6/41.2/82.3
3 and D role player at the next level, he will space the floor and be a plus defender.
Ceiling: Royce O’neale