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Just watched some film on this good. He's good.
First things first, he's a point guard. The basketball is natural in his hands. He does a great job being efficient with his moves. He doesn't overdo anything. He also is a very gifted passer. I always look in high school where A) A player anticipates a pass and B) Where he locates the pass. He's elite at both. He has excellent timing in the PNR and he's very good at getting in the rim, drawing the defense in, and being quick with his passes. He's got a very good first step and also knows how to use screens to beat his man off the dribble.
He's a good scorer. I saw highlight tapes (not actual game film) so I saw all the good but I love that he can finish with either hand and due to his size has learned a floater in the lane that he can use. It's also quick to get over taller defenders. Also not afraid to use the glass. Good body control. Made some nice moves to create space in the air and finish. Also can do that with his passing ability.
Nice form on this shot. Shoots it a little under and and a little out in front for my liking but he has good follow through. He also can get it off really quick and looks balanced when he rises up to shoot. Can definitely be a shooter.
One thing I noticed (or didn't find) in his game on watching was a pull up jump shot. Now he does a great job using floaters within 12 feet but I didn't find anything in the 15-18 feet range. A part of this can definitely be at his age and level he hasn't needed one yet but for a point guard that pull up jumper can be very beneficial.
No defensive tape but he's definitely 5'11/6'0 and I didn't notice very long arms or big hands or anything about his body that suggests great defender but that doesn't mean he can't be a good one. Really hard to guess anything with highlights.
If I had to make an NBA comparison, think right handed Mike Conley. Good shooter, very good using either hand to finish, excellent floater, and knows how to play the position. I think he's a better passer but probably won't be the defender that Mike is. But again, he is 16/17. Either way, I definitely can see why he's rated so high.
Sorry if this has been discussed somewhere, but assuming we take another player in the '17 class, and hoping it's Pons, doesn't that speak for all our scholarships for the '18 class?
Anyone know what the plan is for recruiting the 2018 class, because, obviously, we are and need to recruit to be safe.
Sorry if this has been discussed somewhere, but assuming we take another player in the '17 class, and hoping it's Pons, doesn't that speak for all our scholarships for the '18 class?
Anyone know what the plan is for recruiting the 2018 class, because, obviously, we are and need to recruit to be safe.
Seems like it is Pons or bust right now. They are recruiting Garland hard but I haven't really noticed 2018 players we are taking a look at. I still think someone leaves this season unfortunately. I don't know who but going in 2018 with zero or one scholarship is something I don't think Barnes would do. Plus we are going to have two players redshirt from the 2016 class so if you don't get Pons (who is an NBA talent) I think holding the scholarship is the best bet.
I noticed Kent was higher ranked than Walker on 247. Not by much though.
Don't think we get Garland. Seems like Duke is the team to beat and with Bone in the fold, not sure where Garland fits assuming he wants to be a starter plus one and done.Seems like it is Pons or bust right now. They are recruiting Garland hard but I haven't really noticed 2018 players we are taking a look at. I still think someone leaves this season unfortunately. I don't know who but going in 2018 with zero or one scholarship is something I don't think Barnes would do. Plus we are going to have two players redshirt from the 2016 class so if you don't get Pons (who is an NBA talent) I think holding the scholarship is the best bet.
Don't think we get Garland. Seems like Duke is the team to beat and with Bone in the fold, not sure where Garland fits assuming he wants to be a starter plus one and done.
I think Parker is gone. I base that simply on 1) lack of playing time, 2) his offensive game is very limited and 3) he had too many people in front of him to make a big move in the offseason.