2025 Draft Class List

Flagg’s effectiveness is rooted in his fundamental footwork. He plays balanced and under control while landing on two feet and utilizing either pivot foot to create an opening out of the triple threat. Flagg creates offensive advantages before he takes his first dribble. His footwork extends beyond the perimeter as he maintains the same effectiveness in the post.

In addition to his footwork, his ball handling is advanced demonstrating an array of combination moves to create and attack angles. He loves to utilize his spin move to create space for his shot or get to the rim to finish using either hand. Flagg utilizes these techniques to create shots for himself at all three-levels. He changes directions and stops well with the ball. He plays off two feet, maintaining the ability to pivot off either foot to create an opening or find a teammate for an open look. Flagg creates out of isolation but is just as effective utilizing a ball-screen. He keeps his dribble alive versus variable coverages and maintains his composure to attack defensive weaknesses. Flagg consistently maintains his court vision and demonstrates keen anticipation to read defensive rotations. He delivers accurate passes using either hand off the dribble.

Although Flagg’s shooting may be inconsistent leading to wild misses, his overall efficiency was above average from the field, free throw line, and three-point line. Flagg has a sound follow through and quick release. He also sets his feet well to obtain his balance before shooting. His effectiveness from the perimeter will improve as his consistency in his shooting release stabilizes. Near the rim, Flagg is aggressive and fearless. He attacks the rim with ferocity and is a capable finisher using either hand.

Flagg is as dynamic off-ball as he is on-ball. He spaces the floor appropriately avoiding congestion and demonstrates an innate sense of when to cut for easy opportunities. His effort is inspiring as he consistently crashes the glass looking to create second chance opportunities. Flagg also utilizes off-ball screens well as he sinks low to cut sharply off curl screens or pin-downs to finish attacking at the rim or shooting off the catch.

Harper is very talented, demonstrating sound footwork fundamentals while showcasing advanced ball handling and finishing skills near the rim. He utilizes the triple threat extremely well to keep defenders off-balance. His jab steps and ball fakes are convincing and understands his strengths to create attacking angles. Harper consistently plays off two feet and creates openings amid congestion from help defenders.

On the perimeter, Harper is an extremely advanced ball handler. He demonstrates an array of moves to lull his defenders to sleep before exploding by them. As defenders hurry to recover, he stops on the dime changing the angle of his attack to continue his pursuit to the rim but may pick up his dribble to pull up from the midrange. Harper also uses his ball handling ability and instincts to set up screens. He reads defensive coverages well and reacts quickly to expose a weakness or opening. Harper’s long strides, balance, and athleticism are showcased as he knifes through the lane to finish at the rim using either hand. His strength allows him to finish through contact, and his concentration and agility allow him to contort his body to evade shot blockers. Due to his aggressive attacking style and savviness, Harper is advanced at drawing contact and getting to the free throw line.

As effective as Harper is to create for himself, he remains unselfish and maintains his court vision to find his teammates. He anticipates and reads defensive rotations to find his teammates on time and in rhythm. He understands his gravity and the attention he draws utilizing it to his advantage. Harper has the tendency to force passes or over dribble contributing to his elevated turnover rate.

Off-ball, Harper’s activity and presence are diminished. He is a timely cutter, but overall movement and action are lacking. His shooting efficiency is a work in progress. Although he is a capable three-level scorer, his shot trajectory is flat at times affecting his overall consistency. He shoots off the dribble or off the catch and maintains his confidence throughout a game. He demonstrates the willingness to compete on the offensive glass and is very dynamic during transition. Overall, Harper is a tremendous competitor shining during tense moments at the end of the game. He wants the ball at the end of the game or during a scoring drought to create a quality attempt.

Edgecombe is an explosive athlete but is not over reliant on his athleticism to maintain his effectiveness. Edgecombe plays with balance and uses his triple threat well to create an attacking angle. Due to his first step explosiveness, he requires the slightest of openings to blow by his defender. He dips low while attacking to get defenders on his hip and then uses his balance and striding ability to beat the second line of defense. His footwork creates the opening, and his athleticism exploits it to an impressive degree. He can explode to the rim to finish above his opponents, contort his body to finish around them, or stop on two feet to use his footwork to convert a composed finish. Unfortunately, he presents as a straight-line driver at this time as his ball handling against pressure or in traffic exposes him to turnovers.

Edgecombe’s flashes ball handling creativity and skill but his execution lacks consistently especially against pressure. Fortunately, he does not need to rely on his ball handling to create an advantage as he is rarely cut off by his defender forcing him to change directions. Edgecombe creates using ball-screens but is best at attacking his defenders from the triple threat or receiving a pass during defensive rotations. Due to his explosiveness, defenders are often out of position attempting to recover leading to fouls where he converts at a high rate. Edgecombe is also unselfish and understands spacing and where his teammates will be after attacking. He willingly passes to his teammates in rhythm and consistently encourages them throughout the game.

Edgecombe excels off the ball as he poses multiple threats against his opponents. He is a three-level scorer who’s shooting efficiency from the perimeter improved as the season progressed. Defenses need to respect his shooting ability which opens avenues for his attack after their closeouts. He notices openings quickly to cut into vacant zones within the defense and all he needs is a sliver of room to finish. Lastly, he consistently crashes the glass creating second chance opportunities.

Bailey showcases his offensive ability during each game. There are plays within a game where execution is jaw dropping. There are also plays within the same game where his decision making is head scratching. His offensive footwork is well developed and demonstrates a naturalistic quality to it. He executes his jab steps, ball fakes, and pivots as if he is demonstrating in a gym full of basketball campers and coaches. Yet, when it comes to utilizing his skillset in a game situation, he finds himself settling for difficult midrange jumpers or step back threes. He creates opportunities but fails to exploit them. I watch him wanting him to execute one more dribble or one more pivot to increase the quality of his shot attempt or get to the free throw line only to be disappointed. He demonstrates the ability to play off two feet, but he is quick to stop and elevate for a contested shot.

Ball handling is also very impressive and at times, maddening. He handles the ball like a guard while standing at the height of a front court player. It’s an imposing combination, but he fails to translate his ability into efficient production. He changes directions well and sets up his defenders easily but if pressured, he is prone to turnovers. At times, he trusts his ball handling ability too much and will attempt to dribble through traffic exposing the ball for turnovers. His ball handling is more effective during isolation situations as opposed to utilizing ball screens. The presence of additional defenders affects his effectiveness. For a player who has great size, skill, and usage, his free throw rate is concernedly low. The lack of free throw production speaks to his propensity to defer to jump shots versus attacking the rim.

Another promising part of Bailey’s game is his shooting ability. He has a beautiful stroke with a lightning quick and high release point. He gets his shot off easily both off the dribble and off the catch. Due to his high and quick release point, he is not impacted by defenders. Unfortunately, his ability to get his shot off leads to him attempting difficult shot attempts, decreasing his overall efficiency. For a player with a beautiful shooting stroke, it is surprising to see him converting 69.2% of his free throw attempts during his freshman season.

Off-ball, Bailey spaces the floor well. He is a promising catch and shoot threat who possesses NBA range. He also demonstrates good movement off-ball to cut for easy finishes. His athleticism and length allow him to play above the rim to convert lob attempts. His activity on the offensive glass is present but not overly inspiring. He is a transition threat after securing rebounds, but questionable decision making may reduce his effectiveness.

Queen plays with poise and control. His offensive footwork is very advanced and leads to the difficulty defenders experience while trying to contain him. He sets up his drive with shot fakes, pass fakes, and jab steps. He is a capable finisher and ball handler using either hand keeping defenders off-balance. Once a defender exposes an area of attack, Queen uses a long first step to get defenders on his hip. Although he lacks explosiveness and quickness, Queen plays off two feet with composure and balance. He is the type of player who is open even while guarded as he can create space using an array of pivots and ball fakes. He demonstrates the ability to convert hook shots, up and under attempts, and fadeaway shots over either shoulder.

He couples his advanced footwork with impressive ball handling that allows him to change directions and take advantage of reaching defenders. It’s this skill that allows him to create offense from the perimeter without top level athleticism. Queen is an unselfish scorer who reads defenses well and readily passes to his teammates. His passes can go array lacking accuracy leading to unfortunate turnovers.

Queen’s flashed three-level scoring ability but his shot is inefficient at this time from the midrange and beyond the arc. If he develops his shooting ability, a difficult cover will become even more challenging for the opposition. His shooting potential gives him the ability to provide spacing for his team, but his overall off-ball contributions are lacking.

Consistent effort and engagement were poor throughout the season and without the ball in his hands, his impact was diminished. Off-ball he is more engaged when setting screens where he threatens as a roll or pop threat. Fortunately, he stays ready with soft hands allowing him to catch dump offs and finish near the rim. He contributes on the offensive glass but his rebounding and putback ability are results of positioning versus effort.

Maluach is not asked to create offense for himself or for his teammates. In his limited opportunities to create a shot on the block, his footwork execution benefits from further training. He demonstrates great drop steps and pivots, but they are flashes rather than routine. He is a capable finisher using either hand but lacks touch during his self- created attempts. His high field goal percentage is more attributed to his dunks and putbacks than from his self-generated looks. His footwork and ball protection from the perimeter is another area of growth. He has been tasked to execute DHOs from beyond the arc but doesn’t consistently pin the ball or pivot appropriately to create space for himself or his teammate.

Ball handling is not a strength of Maluach nor does it need to be. His ball handling development at this point should focus on post up or face up opportunities in the low and high post. The next focus should center around handling the ball on the perimeter while executing DHOs. Lastly, if he has perfected the precipitating ball handling skills mentioned above, progress to dribbling on the perimeter although that does not portend as a prerequisite skill, he needs to be successful.

Shooting is also an area of development. Floor spacing from the midrange and three- point line are within his capabilities, but he is inefficient taking such attempts currently. His shooting stroke is promising as he has a sound follow through and shot trajectory. Stretching the floor will add to his value, but other areas, in my opinion, are more critical to his initial development and success at this time.

Lastly, off-ball is where Maluach really shines. He is a strong screen setter who positions his body well to affect the on-ball defender. He pivots well and stays ready to receive the ball on a lob. His great reach, length, and athleticism allow him to finish dunks that are unattainable for many of his opponents. When he is not setting screens, he stays engaged and ready for a lob pass after any of his teammates drive to the basket. He is active on the offensive glass but needs to improve his positioning and ability to read the ball off the rim. There are too many games where he is neutralized from creating second chance opportunities when that should be a great advantage for him. It is not for a lack of effort and hustle as Maluach consistently crashes the glass and runs the floor hard in transition.

immediately on edge as all moves, angles, and shot attempts are at play. He utilizes either pivot foot and incorporates shot fakes, pass fakes, jab steps, and pivots to create space. He is difficult to contain and that is before he attempts a dribble. He has a quick first step to take advantage of an opening. Saraf lacks elite athleticism to blow by uninterrupted to the rim. To accommodate this, he is well adapted at playing off two feet.

As a ball handler, Saraf is shifty and dynamic. He handles the ball equally well with either hand. He sequences dribble moves together effortlessly to create an opening. He changes speeds and directions well with the ball. He is a confident ball handler and at times attempts to maintain his dribble within congestion. This exposes him to turnovers, and he needs to improve his ball security to reach his potential at the next level. He gathers the ball quickly into his shooting motion or for a pass from a variety of dribble moves. He is unselfish and keeps his eyes up while attacking to find his teammates.

Saraf has a quick consistent shooting form. His overall efficiency is below average, and he will benefit from continued improvement to warrant high usage. His three-point shot needs the most improvement. He is more efficient from the midrange and often settles for these attempts due to his limited athleticism and length. He is a capable finisher using either hand near the rim but relies on finesse over power in the lane.

Off-ball, Saraf presents as a floor spacing catch and shoot threat, but he needs to improve his efficiency to warrant defensive attention. He moves well without the ball, but he is most effective initiating the offense as an on-ball playmaker. He is willing to contribute on the offensive glass, but he plays on the perimeter.

Jakucionis’ footwork is very advanced. He is smooth and balanced. He executes his footwork from the perimeter, mid post, and low post as if he was an instructional teacher. He sets his defenders up in each position to create an avenue for attack. He is deceptive and understands the nuances of footwork to create an advantage. His first step quickness is related to this ability. He also plays off two feet keeping his options available to create a shot for himself or find his teammates.

His ball handling adds to his creation ability. He is smooth and handles the ball very effectively on the perimeter, while setting up screens, weaving through traffic, during transition, and even in the post. He changes directions effortlessly keeping the ball in control while his defenders are off-balance. He trusts his ball handling ability and that leads to careless turnovers. Jakucionis effectively maintains his court vision and awareness to find his teammates. His ball handling ability allows him to deliver a pass at any time. He also maintains the same control while creating space for his shot. Jakucionis couples his ball handling ability with his deceptiveness to generate fouls at a high rate.

Jakucionis has great shooting form. He is a three-level scorer although his efficiency from the perimeter is below average. I expect his shooting efficiency to improve as his shot selection narrows. He can make shots off-balance, off the catch, or off the dribble, but attempts these shots at a high rate, decreasing his efficiency. He is a skilled finisher near the rim and able to convert attempts using either hand. Unfortunately, due to his limited athleticism and length, he relies on his skill, finesse, and deceptiveness to finish near the rim rather than exploding to finish over an opponent.

Off-ball, Jakucionis remains effective. He understands spacing and moves well without the ball. He is always a threat to catch and shoot but also cuts timely rather than parking on the perimeter. He uses off-ball screens well and is effective using curls or pin-downs to either elevate for his shot or attack the rim. He also crashes the glass to create second chance opportunities adding to his overall value.

Johnson’s footwork is very effective. He is skilled setting up his defenders from all three- levels utilizing jab steps and ball fakes. He creates advantages well and most of the time, he capitalizes on his advantages to create a quality look. He lands with balance and plays off two feet allowing him to elevate and shoot from all ranges or pivot to create an opening.

Johnson is also an advanced ball handler. He sequences multiple dribble moves together and is always a threat to create a quality attempt during isolation. His ball handling capability is not as effective using ball screens as extra defenders, pressure, and traffic decrease his rhythm. This challenge stems from his score first mentality. He maintains his focus on scoring which may force him into challenging shot attempts or careless turnovers. Johnson flashes court awareness and passing ability but does not execute consistently at a high degree. On a positive note, Johnson uses his ability to put pressure on the defense to generate fouls at a high rate for free throw attempts.

Johnson is a gifted shooter. He is a three-level scorer with easy NBA range. He gets his shot off quickly and obtains his balance before elevating from any spot on the court. He doesn’t need to be balanced to shoot effectively. He demonstrates the ability to make fadeaways, pull ups, and step back shots off the dribble, but also converts similar attempts off-ball around screens. Unfortunately, Johnson’s impressive ability to make difficult shots leads to a high number of difficult attempts which lowers his overall efficiency. For the quality of looks that Johnson can create, his offensive production should execute at a higher degree.

Off-ball, Johnson spaces the floor well. When the offense is centered around Johnson, his activity level is very high as he works hard to get open. If a play is not designed for him, he tends to park on the perimeter. This lack of attention and effort off-ball is concerning. He is also not very active on the glass.

Demin demonstrates quality footwork. He utilizes the triple threat well to create an advantage during isolations or while setting up a ball-screen. He lands with balance and plays off two feet to keep his options alive to create his own shot or more often, find a teammate for a quality attempt.

Demin possesses advanced ball handling and is comfortable dribbling through traffic. He changes directions well and easily gathers the ball to find his teammates at any location on the floor. If his teammates are open, regardless of where he is on the court, he has the capacity to find them. It’s very impressive and for the most part he anticipates rotations well to locate his teammates on time and in rhythm. Though he can be manipulated by a defense affecting his ball security. Demin has a flare for flash which is both exciting and worrisome as that also contributes to his high turnover rate. He is most dangerous handling the ball in transition where he can use his long strides and ball control to get into the lane for a finish or pass after drawing help.

Shooting is where Demin really struggles. His shooting form appears sound, but his shot trajectory is variable affecting his consistency. He lacks consistency from the midrange and three-point line whether off the dribble or off the catch. He is most skilled finishing near the rim. He generates quality attempts in the paint as he combines his ball handling with his striding ability to convert finesse finishes in the lane. He relies on finesse versus explosiveness as his athleticism prevents him from playing above the rim. He generates fouls at a decent rate while setting up and initiating his attack but does not generate enough pressure toward the rim to get to the free throw line.

Off-ball, Demin is not as effective as his floor spacing ability does not demand respect currently. He is willing to shoot which speaks to his confidence, but this is an area of development. If a better shot is available, he will swing the ball quickly and accurately. He moves well without the ball but is better initiating the offense currently. Demin also demonstrates the willingness to crash the glass and contribute in the paint. His size aids his ability to obtain offensive rebounds, and his patience allows him to create a quality look if an immediate defender is present.

Essengue has very solid footwork. He will benefit from additional development to improve his balance and reduce the episodes of shuffling during his attacks. But overall, his execution is impressive. He catches the ball on two feet and utilizes either pivot foot to take a big first step to get into the lane. After his first step, the defense is in trouble. His long strides allow him to cover ground in limited strides. He is balanced and agile while knifing through the lane. He mixes in spin moves when his pathway is blocked. He does all this while maintaining his court vision. He also demonstrates good footwork while posting up, but he is less effective as he needs to improve his strength.

His ball handling is average but effective. He is an efficient dribbler rather than a flashy one. He makes a single move and flows into his stride. Once he gets downhill, it’s almost a done deal.

As a shooter, Essengue threatens the defense from the perimeter. His shooting efficiency is below average, but it demonstrates potential. He has a high release point and smooth follow through. He is much more effective off the catch than off the dribble. And his rim finishing ability is top notch. He finishes above the rim easily but if he needs to, he demonstrates great agility, concentration, and length to convert acrobatic shots near the rim.

Off-ball, Essengue is a consistent contributor. He sets screens. He rolls hard to the rim. He offers floor spacing ability and always keeps his hands ready for the ball. He runs the floor well and maintains his activity on the offensive glass.

Bryant needs to develop his offensive game. His footwork is decent, but execution is inconsistent. He is more effective utilizing his footwork from the perimeter in a triple threat position than playing off two feet or attempting to post up on the block. From a triple threat, he uses a big first step to gain an advantage but unfortunately has difficulty capitalizing on it. He attacks into traffic and struggles to control the ball or make the right decision.

His ball handling is like his footwork. It is decent but inconsistent, needing more development to fully utilize. He can make big dribble moves but ball security is reduced when he attempts to combine multiple moves together. At this point, Bryant is best suited as a direct line driver who can finish at the rim using his athleticism, length, and force. He is willing to pass after attacking, but he is prone to turnovers while attempting to gather the ball.

As a shooter, Bryant has great form. He has a quick and high release. He obtains his balance well before shooting and stays ready expecting a pass. He is not as effective shooting off the dribble and once again needs to develop that aspect of his game to counter aggressive closeouts. Bryant is a good finisher in the paint but needs to improve his touch and consistency around the rim.

Off-ball, Bryant plays with great energy. He crashes the offensive glass and runs hard in transition. Due to his athleticism and size, he is an imposing force when attacking the rim with a head of steam. He also spaces the floor well. He stays ready to shoot the three after a drive and kick. He understands the offensive system and spacing. He swings the ball quickly to take advantage of defensive rotations.

Knueppel is a sound basketball player. He maintains his balance and control, especially while executing his footwork. He utilizes either pivot foot. He executes his moves out of the triple threat while maintaining awareness of where all other nine players are located on the floor. He plays off two feet which allows him to create opportunities near the rim as he has difficulty finishing above shot blockers. He has an array of finishes to complement each of his pivots. He also maintains his court vision if his teammate flashes open from a cut or an extra defender is rotating to help.

As a ball handler, Knueppel is sound but lacks electricity. His moves are not flashy but they’re effective. He maintains control of the ball and typically uses his body, footwork, and appreciation of angles to get by his primary defender. He has difficulty sustaining the same effectiveness handling the ball against ball pressure. This is an area of growth within his game. Knueppel also demonstrates the ability to set-up and create offense using screens for himself or his teammates. He is unselfish and stays ready to find a lob threat on the roll.

Knueppel’s shooting stroke is textbook. He obtains his balance from the lower half, maintains a consistent release that is both high and quick. He is a three-level scorer who shoots effectively off the dribble and off the catch. He maintains his concentration and is rarely influenced by contests. Knueppel struggles to finish near the rim. He lacks athleticism and is reliant on craftiness and poise while playing off two feet to create an opening. Altogether, he is sufficient but needs to improve his ability to finish near the rim to reach his ceiling potential.

Off-ball, Knueppel is very effective. He moves well without the ball whether cutting or relocating to maintain space and find openings against the defense. He is a threat to elevate and shoot from any spot on the court. He anticipates and sees the floor well which allows him to counter aggressive closeouts. This is a valuable skill as he routinely faces aggressive closeouts due to his shooting ability. He also uses screens well off- ball. This allows him to threaten the defense around curls, staggers, and pin-downs. Lastly, Knueppel maintains great energy and activity. He regularly crashes the glass to create second chance opportunities.

Clifford executes with great fundamentals. His footwork is well-developed, and he demonstrates the ability to create from the perimeter and the post. He protects the ball well while creating an opening against his defender. He has a long first step which allows him to obtain an attacking angle against his opponent. He is not an explosive athlete but counters this deficiency by executing his footwork while playing off two feet. He maintains his balance and composure to create an opening or find his teammates to generate quality shots.

Clifford’s ball handling is sufficient. He is capable of dribbling against pressure and combining multiple moves to get his defender off-balance. He lacks quickness but maintains control while executing big crossover or spin moves. He gathers the ball well off the dribble which allows him to pass accurately or elevate for his shot. He generates offense attacking closeouts or isolating from the mid to low post.

He is a quality shooter who threatens the defense from all three-levels. He has a consistent high and quick release. He shoots confidently whether off the dribble or off the catch. Clifford obtains his balance which allows him to maintain his efficiency from all spots on the court. He has NBA range. He is a capable finisher using either hand but relies on finesse, strength, and concentration to finish near the rim due to his lack of explosiveness.

Off-ball, Clifford spaces the floor well. He remains engaged when he is not initiating the offense and relocates or cuts well to find openings versus the defense. He uses off-ball screens well. This allows him to create quality shots off curls, staggers, and pin-downs. His ability to set his feet quickly makes him a threat to shoot immediately after receiving the ball. Clifford plays with consistent energy and contributes on the offensive glass.

Fears has effective footwork but generates most of his offense off the dribble. Regarding his footwork, he demonstrates the ability to penetrate and play off two feet but often relies on acrobatic or explosive finishes which in turn decreases his shooting efficiency and increases his turnover rate. Fears will benefit from incorporating more fundamental footwork while attacking to maintain his control in the paint and increase the difficulties defenses face while attempting to contain him.

Ball handling is an obvious strength of Fears. He handles the ball effortlessly. He manipulates the ball using either hand. He changes directions and speeds well to keep defenders off-balance as they attempt to contain his attack. This ability to handle the ball coupled with his athleticism allows him to generate fouls at an impressive rate. He maintains control of the ball in all types of situations. He is effective at setting up screens, attacking in transition, and navigating through traffic. He trusts his ball handling skills too much at times which leads to increased turnovers.

Fears is unselfish and a willing passer. He sees the floor well and consistently draws help from other defenders. Unfortunately, Fears' fast-paced explosive style leads to errant passes and turnovers.
As a shooter, Fears possesses a quality shooting stroke. He has NBA range and shoots confidently from all areas of the court. He creates space well for his shot, but his efficiency is below average. He shoots well from the free throw line, but he struggles from the field. This discrepancy between shooting efficiencies is likely due to shot selection rather than ability. Learning how to play under control will improve the quality of his shots while vastly improving his efficiency.

Fears is a dominant on-ball guard and as a result, less effective off-ball. He offers floor spacing ability but does not convert catch and shoot opportunities at a high enough rate to warrant serious attention. He is not asked to run actions off-ball, but he can execute. Lastly, he is not an active participant on the offensive glass.

Clayton Jr. has great footwork and composure. He understands how a defender is playing against him. He sets his defender up with jab steps and ball fakes to expose an opening. He consistently creates advantages and does so before taking his first dribble. After attacking, he maintains his composure and balance to attack the next level of the defense. He plays off two feet and all options are available to him. He uses either foot or any directional pivot is within his capability. This makes it difficult for a defender to contain him in the lane. He maintains his court awareness to locate his teammates if they have a better opportunity to score than the one, he created for himself.

Clayton Jr. is a skilled ball handler. He manipulates the ball well. He stops well with the ball to pull up for a shot or change directions. He is balanced while executing escape or step back dribble moves. He sets up his screens well and remains within control while initiating the offense from a live dribble. He is not a quick dribbler and as a result may have difficulty against pressuring defenders. Pressure can speed up his normal methodical play to force him into a mistake.

As a shooter, Clayton Jr. is top tier. He shoots off-balance just as effectively as he shoots with his feet set. He has deep range and shoots with tremendous confidence. He stays shot ready and defenses must stay on alert ready to contest. This opens alleys for him to attack. It’s a dangerous combination that he utilizes extremely well. His effectiveness as a shooter remains high whether pulling up off the dribble or elevating off the catch. He is comfortable and effective in the midrange and demonstrates great concentration while finishing in the paint. Clayton Jr. is a strong guard who possesses great concentration and more explosiveness than he is credited. This combination allows him to finish effectively against shot blockers.

Off-ball, Clayton Jr. is just as dangerous. He runs through actions well and as mentioned prior, he is always ready to shoot. He relocates and cuts precisely, maintaining space on the court and exposing areas of weaknesses. He primarily threatens from the perimeter which lowers his activity on the offensive glass.

Riley’s footwork is well developed. He is a long wing who lacks quickness but uses his footwork and stride to create openings for his attack. At the beginning of the season, Riley lacked composure during his drives leading to turnovers and poor shot attempts. He always flashed the ability to play off two feet, but he lacked the timing and space to execute properly. Although further development is needed, he improved upon that timing and space to generate quality looks for himself and his teammates. Now, Riley needs to improve his ability to land with balance to maximize his effectiveness.

Riley is a skilled ball handler that lacks speed with the ball. He attacks with exaggerated moves versus quick moves. This plays to his strengths as a long wing who can stride through the lane in fewer steps and elevate for midrange jumpers. Riley can combine multiple dribbles moves but doing so increases the risk of a turnover at this time. The threat of his drive aids his ability to create space for his step back three. He is an unselfish player that readily looks to find his teammates. Ball control and balance are areas of development needed to improve his passing effectiveness.

Riley has a compact shooting stroke with a high release point. This allows him to get his shot off versus pressure effectively. He maintains his NBA range during spot-ups, off the catch, and off the dribble. Unfortunately, his follow through lacks consistency currently which affects the efficiency of his shot. This contributes to his below average free throw percentage. Due to his thin frame and lack of explosiveness, Riley is forced to finish with finesse around the rim. This inherently lowers his efficiency and decreases his free throw rate.

Off-ball, Riley provides floor spacing capabilities. He has a quick trigger but will also attack aggressively versus a closeout. He also moves well without the ball. He times his cuts well and utilizes screens to create space. Lastly, he routinely crashes the glass to create second chance opportunities. His effectiveness to obtain rebounds is subpar due to his lack of strength and physicality, but his effort is consistent.

Newell’s footwork is an area of improvement. He executes his low post, faceup, and perimeter footwork in flashes but lacks the instincts at this point to effectively create advantages. During isolation opportunities, Newell features finishes using his left hand. This reduces his offensive attack by making it easier for defenders to neutralize him.

His ball handling is also a work in progress. He can handle the ball on the perimeter but should not be trusted to create at this time. Driving into the paint, he uses his length, balance, and striding ability well to set-up his spin moves for his left-hand finish. His effectiveness will vastly improve if he develops this ability using his right hand.

Newell’s shooting ability is below average, but his willingness to shoot from the perimeter increased as his freshman season progressed. His shooting form looks promising, and I expect positive development to occur. Improving his shooting will increase his efficiency at the free throw line and allow him to present as a pick and pop threat. At this point, Newell is most effective finishing near the rim. He is best when he attacks the rim aggressively leaning into his length, strength, and athleticism. At times, he attempts shots in the paint using finesse. This strategy is inappropriate as he should lean into his athletic ability to increase his efficiency and generate more free throw attempts.

Off-ball, Newell spends a lot of time in the dunker’s spot waiting for lobs and putback opportunities. He will set screens but lacks consistency by slipping too often or leaning which exposes him to offensive fouls. When he rolls after a solid screen, he finishes lob passes with authority. As mentioned, Newell is active on the offensive glass looking for putback opportunities, but he is over reliant on his athleticism to high point rebounds versus using his physicality to obtain inside position. He can produce on the offensive glass at a higher level and doing so will vastly improve his outlook. Lastly, Newell is extremely dangerous in transition. He glides down the floor and keeps his hands ready for a pass.

Beringer’s footwork is apparent, but he rarely utilizes it during a game. He depends on others to set up his offense and he rarely has an opportunity to showcase his abilities. Overall, his low post footwork and ability to pivot after setting screens looks promising for future aspirations.

Beringer does not handle the ball well and is prone to turnovers if he is asked to create from the perimeter. He is effective on limited dribbles and prefers to attack in a direct line drive towards the rim. He is agile enough to execute a step through move after gathering the ball off the dribble.

Shooting is not an area where Beringer threatens the defense. His range does not extend outside the midrange and even there, he needs further development to improve his efficiency. He impacts the game from the paint. He is a high-level finisher who converts his attempts at an impressive rate. He has above the rim ability. He elevates quickly and has great strength to finish through contact. He needs to develop his left hand to reach his full potential as a rim finisher.

Off-ball, Beringer is very effective as a screen and roller. He rolls or cuts to the basket with purpose expecting the ball to finish above the defense. He runs the floor well in transition and is very active on the offensive glass.

Thiero demonstrated great growth throughout his collegiate career. His footwork developed nicely and allows him to create utilizing his triple threat or after landing on two. He maintains his balance and the combination of his large first step with explosive quickness creates consistent advantages. The challenge he has revolves around converting upon the advantages he creates. Fortunately, his athleticism puts his defenders in poor positions leading to a high number of fouls. Generating fouls is a very strong trait of Thiero.

As a ball handler, his effectiveness is context related. In the open court during transition or on the empty side of the court after isolation, Thiero is quick to execute a move and get to the rim. Within traffic or while setting up screens, Thiero is not as effective.

Thiero's shooting efficiency gradually improved at the start of his collegiate career but regressed last season in a higher usage role. Thiero creates space well for his shot and elevates nicely to negate contests, but his trajectory and release are inconsistent. His shot profile is expansive. He demonstrates dribble pull ups, fadeaways, and step backs but as nice as the shots look, the conversion rate is poor. He is at his best near the rim where he can finish with authority. He is explosive, strong, and athletic. He finishes comfortably using either hand. He absorbs contact well and maintains his concentration to finish against shot blockers.

Off-ball, Thiero spaces the floor, but his three-point shot is not efficient enough currently to warrant respect. Fortunately, Thiero maintains his confidence and does not let misses affect him. He is better suited attacking after receiving the ball to take advantage of rotating defenders. His first step quickness rivals any other wing in the draft. Thiero also maintains great activity on the offensive glass and is a major threat to finish in transition.

Murray-Boyles is comfortable utilizing his footwork from the perimeter, mid post, and low post. He uses ball fakes and jab steps effectively to create attacking opportunities. He plays off two feet to keep his options available after attacking into the paint. He is unselfish and maintains good court awareness to find his teammates on the floor.

As a ball handler, Murray-Boyles is effective without being flashy. He is fundamental at handling the ball on the perimeter and uses his body to shield off defenders. Unfortunately, he shows a strong preference attacking and finishing toward his left which makes him easier to neutralize. This forces Murray-Boyles into turnovers or low efficient shot attempts.

Shooting the ball is not his strength. He relies on his physicality to finish near the rim. He absorbs contact well and maintains his concentration to convert difficult attempts. As mentioned above, his tendency to prefer his left side decreases his overall effectiveness. His willingness to shoot threes increased from his freshman to sophomore year, but his efficiency remained low. His shot trajectory and accuracy are inconsistent. This is a primary area of growth to impact his value at the next level.

Off-ball, Murray-Boyles sets solid screens, repositions well, and maintains quality activity on the offensive glass. If he improves his catch and shoot ability, he will threaten a defense to a higher degree. At this point, defenses can play off him and guard against the drive.

Raynaud's offensive ability is impressive, especially for a seven-footer. His footwork is very advanced. He executes fluidly from the perimeter, high post, and low post. He remains in control while setting up his moves and demonstrates the ability to attack in either direction. He is smart and deceptive. His shooting and finishing ability keep defenders off-balance, opening avenues for his attack.

Raynaud is a skillful ball handler. He can create offense from the perimeter off the dribble. He presents as a straight-line driver. He sets up his attack out of the triple threat. He uses his size well to protect the ball which reduces the risk of defenders stripping him.

He threatens the defense from the perimeter. He converted threes at a decent efficiency and maintained that efficiency while increasing his volume during this past season. Although he is best shooting out of triple threat or in catch and shoot situations, he has shot threes off the dribble. He abides by basketball analytics avoiding midrange shots. He is skilled in the post demonstrating the ability to convert with either hand over either shoulder. His high release point makes his hook-shot impossible to guard. He demonstrates an array of finishes near the rim and utilizes his footwork well to set-up his attempts.

Off-ball, Raynaud offers floor spacing capabilities. He has a high release point and good shooting trajectory. This allows him to present as a pick and pop threat after screening. Raynaud also rolls to the rim well and keeps his hands active for the pass. He remains composed after receiving the pass and makes sound decisions as a roller. He also uses his height and length to compete on the offensive glass. He relies on his size to obtain rebounds versus physicality.

Richardson’s game is well developed. He utilizes his footwork well. He sets up his attack using the triple threat. He has a good first step after receiving a pass off curls or stagger actions. He plays off two feet in the lane and maintains court vision while creating his own shot. During dead-ball situations, Richardson maintains his pivot foot well but is constantly searching for ways to finish toward his left hand.

Another impressive quality of Richardson’s is his ability to keep the ball alive. He will penetrate the paint and if cutoff, he remains composed to keep the offensive attack alive to find a quality shot attempt. He values the ball and consistently demonstrates impressive ball security. He is a skilled ball handler but most of his penetration and attacking actions come off screens or closeouts. His ability to create out of isolation is less effective which lowers his creation ability for himself and others.

As a shooter, Richardson is very effective. He elevates for his shot quickly. He has a consistent release that allows him to maintain his efficiency from all over the court. He is smooth while gathering the ball into his shot off the dribble. He is balanced and ready to shoot off the catch. In the paint, Richardson lacks length and explosiveness. This forced him to rely on finesse and creativity to finish near the rim. His left-handed preference also reduces his effectiveness in the lane as defenses can neutralize him by taking away his strength.

Off-ball, Richardson is very effective. He understands defensive positioning and anticipates rotations. This allows him to find soft spots to cut into or open areas on the perimeter to relocate to. He flows nicely without the ball. He also uses off-ball screens well to allow him to get open and create space for a shot or an attack. Most of the actions off-ball are designed to help him get downhill driving to his left. If he can develop his right hand, he will make his offensive impact more dynamic.

Sorber has great footwork that is well developed. He executes his footwork in the low post and on the perimeter. He finishes with either hand, making his low post footwork and pivot moves more effective during isolations. Sorber also demonstrates the ability to set up his moves from a faceup position. He is sound while setting up his drive using the triple threat. His footwork and power allow him to create space for his shots.

As a ball handler, Sorber is average. He handles the ball well in isolation, but too many dribbles expose himself to turnovers. In traffic or against a double team, Sorber has difficulty maintaining control of the ball. He struggles to gather the ball for a pass or shot, and this is an area of development. Although Sorber struggles to handle the ball, he has great hand strength and concentration to collect the ball and get a shot up or draw a foul.

Sorber's shooting stroke is sound. His efficiency as a shooter reduces significantly the further he gets away from the rim. He is undeterred by misses, and I expect his three-point ability to improve during his career. In the paint, he finishes with either hand. Altogether, he needs to improve his gather ability and balance before attempting shots in the paint to convert his post attempts at a higher rate.

Off-ball, Sorber plays with great activity. He hustles to set screens. He flips his hips well and keeps his hands ready for the pass. He battles for low post position and his effort on the block is relentless. His physicality in the paint adds to his effectiveness on the offensive glass. He fights hard for low post positioning to secure and convert second chance opportunities.

Traore has effective footwork but depends more on his change of speeds and flexibility to angle his body while getting by defenders. He demonstrates the ability to utilize the triple threat or play off two feet but doesn’t incorporate these aspects of his game enough. Instead, he relies on his striding ability and balance to step through traffic and finish near the rim. This lowers his rim finishing efficiency.

As a ball handler, Traore is very skilled. He is shifty and dynamic. He changes speeds and directions quickly with the ball. He is agile and flexible, allowing him to dip his shoulder to get under and by defenders on his way to the rim. If he has a clear path to the rim, he finishes well. If not, he is prone to turnovers or wild attempts. He sets-up and utilizes ball-screens well. He reads the defense appropriately to handle varying coverages. He is unselfish and delivers accurate passes back to his screeners if they are available. He is also very effective in the open court.

Traore is not a strong shooter currently, but he threatens the defense from all three- levels. He struggles with efficiency which is a major area of development to maximize his potential at the next level. He struggles to finish in the lane, but he also relies heavily on his right hand. He needs to develop and improve his confidence in his left hand to improve his effectiveness in the lane.

Off-ball, Traore keeps his hands ready to shoot. He spaces the floor well, but he needs to convert his threes at a higher rate to garner respect. He moves well without the ball and is willing to crash the glass to create second chance opportunities.

Penda has sound offensive footwork. He executes his triple threat well on the perimeter and plays off two feet while attacking. Although he is effective, he is not proficient, and he will benefit from ongoing development to improve his creation ability. He is most effective using his footwork in the low post. Unfortunately, his size doesn’t warrant a high number of low post isolation opportunities.

As a ball handler, Penda is average. He is an efficient dribbler that lacks flashiness. He executes his moves to create or attack space. He lacks the burst to blow by his defenders but that’s where he can play off two feet to finish against the second line of defense. He also maintains his court vision which allows him to find his teammates after drawing help defenders.

Penda is a decent shooter but there is still considerable room for improvement. His shooting release is good but variable. At times, he shoots with a flat trajectory and a long release that affects his efficiency. To fully compliment his role off-ball he will need to convert his catch and shoot opportunities at a higher rate. Penda is a physical player as opposed to an explosive one and this affects his ability to finish near the rim.

Off-ball, Penda offers floor spacing capabilities. As noted, he needs to improve his efficiency to maximize his impact. Either way, he also threatens the defense as a ball mover, cutter, transition threat, and offensive rebounder.

Gonzalez has good footwork but hardly demonstrates it. He has played in a small role professionally which limits his opportunities. He has flashed ability but relies on his strength and explosiveness to get by his defenders. He will benefit from improving his poise and effectiveness out of the triple threat and while playing off two feet.

Gonzalez is a basic ball handler. He relies on big moves to explode into the lane rather than shifty moves to create space. He has a long stride to get by his defender but overall, presents as a limited self-creator currently.

Gonzalez has good shooting form. He demonstrates the ability to shoot off the dribble or off the catch but his efficiency from both circumstances is underwhelming. He also lacks finesse near the rim and relies on his strength and power to get his shot attempts up.

Off-ball, Gonzalez moves well to find soft spots and maintain spacing for his teammates. He needs to improve his three-point efficiency to demand more attention and respect from the perimeter. He is a strong cutter who is difficult to stop when he has momentum towards the rim. This also works to his advantage in the open floor. He plays with great energy and effort as demonstrated by his willingness to crash the glass.

Wolf possesses sound fundamentals. He has well developed footwork from all levels and understands how to set-up his defenders to attack. He will not blow by any defender, but he uses his footwork and body well to shield off defenders from contesting his shots. All pivot moves are available within his arsenal. This provides him escape routes if he gets in trouble. Wolf plays under control, landing on two feet to keep his options available.

As a ball handler, Wolf is very skilled. Standing at seven-foot tall, he sequences moves together the way a guard would. His moves are big but lacks quickness. He can serve as the ball handler in pick and roll scenarios. He has difficulty protecting the ball against pressure or within traffic which exposes him to turnovers. Wolf sees the floor well. He’s unselfish, anticipates, and looks to distribute the ball to his teammates. His facilitation ability is impressive, but he is also prone to turnovers as he forces passes into tight areas.

Wolf threatens the defense from all three-levels, but his efficiency drops off significantly when he is on the perimeter. His shooting release is inconsistent and leads to wild misses from beyond the arc. His efficiency is not much better during catch and shoot scenarios versus off the dribble. He creates space well for his shots. He is a capable finisher using either hand. He has an array of finishing moves: hook shots, floaters, scoop shots, leaning fades, turnaround fades, and step back jumpers.

Off-ball, Wolf works hard to get low post positioning. He sets solid screens and offers rolling or popping ability. His three-point ability allows him to space the floor but does not threaten the defense at a high degree. He is active on the offensive glass and creates second chance opportunities.

McNeeley possesses good footwork. He uses his triple threat well to create space for his shot or obtain an angle to attack the rim. He lacks quickness. This makes it difficult for him to turn the corner to get to the rim, but he demonstrates the ability to play off two feet. This allows McNeeley to play under control and pivot into an open shot or find a teammate after drawing help.

As a ball handler, McNeeley is efficient but lacks high upside. His moves are effective but lack speed to accelerate past his defender. His lack of speed and deceptiveness decreases his ability to create space for his own shot. He typically plays under control and uses his ball fakes and savviness to draw fouls. He is an unselfish player who maintains his court awareness. He doesn’t regularly draw extra defenders, decreasing his effectiveness as a distributor.

He is a very effective shooter. He threatens the defense from the perimeter. He makes shots off the move. This allows him to generate offense without handling the ball to maximize his effectiveness. He is more effective from the perimeter than he is near the rim due to his deficient athleticism. McNeeley is a capable finisher using either hand but forced to convert difficult attempts around shot blockers since he is not able to elevate over them.

As mentioned above, McNeeley excels off the ball. He sets up and uses his screens well. He sets his feet quickly to obtain his balance before shooting. He has good court awareness knowing when to relocate and when to cut to create a quality attempt. He is active on the glass and a threat to pull up at any time in transition.

Fleming has a rawness to his game. His footwork is inconsistent, and he has difficulty sequencing his steps or moves to take advantage of defenders. He has potential but lacks execution and timing both in the paint and on the perimeter.

His ball handling is also lacking. His moves lack tightness which exposes him to turnovers and reduces his ability to create shots for himself. He lacks control and finesse while attacking. He depends on his length and athleticism to get by his defender. He is a straight-line driver who covers ground in a few steps. He has an impressive step through move to get to the rim after attacking closeouts or running the floor in transition.

His shooting stroke is smooth and shows potential. At times his shooting release is elongated but he has a high release point to shoot over defenders. He is more effective shooting from a static position than off the move. This decreases his effectiveness to create shots for himself. His efficiency in the paint is impressive. He shines in the lane as he leans into his physicality and athleticism to finish above the rim.

Off-ball, Fleming offers floor spacing ability as a catch and shoot threat. He has a large body to set solid screens and offers roll or pop ability. He cuts well and is difficult to contain when he catches the ball on the move. He maintains great activity on the glass. He consistently crashes the paint, generating second chance opportunities. Lastly, he plays with great effort. He runs the floor well and presents as a transition threat.

Powell demonstrates sound footwork. His ability is present, but he lacks the instincts and awareness to utilize it effectively. He appears hesitant and unsure on the offensive end. This hesitation slows him down, neutralizing his strength of explosiveness and quickness.

As a ball handler, Powell is average. He executes dribble moves well but lacks composure and control against ball pressure. He has trouble leveraging his dribble moves to create and capitalize on advantages.

Powell’s shooting stroke is inconsistent. He has a smooth follow through and high release point but at times, his complete shooting motion is long and exaggerated. As a result, his shooting efficiency suffers. He is better shooting off the catch than off the dribble since he has difficulty creating space for his own shot. Unfortunately, he doesn’t always capitalize during catch and shoot situations since he hesitates to shoot. Lastly, his finishing ability near the rim should be better considering his size and athletic gifts.

Off-ball, Powell provides energy as a cutter, offensive rebounder, and transition threat. His length allows him to cover ground well, but his efficiency is lacking considering his size and athleticism. As mentioned earlier, his floor spacing ability appears promising, but his lack of confidence and hesitation greatly lowers his effectiveness.

Sallis has great fundamentals. His footwork is consistent and effective. He remains under control and understands how to create space or set up his defenders to create an opportunity. He plays off two feet extremely well and honestly needs to since he lacks elite athleticism to finish above the rim. He uses ball fakes and pivots well but misses opportunities to draw fouls. Sallis tends to over rely on his midrange shot.

As a ball handler, Sallis is solid but not explosive. He is methodical in setting up his moves and understands where and when to attack. He is not explosive and has trouble turning the corner. This forces him to play off two feet and be creative to get his shot up. He plays under control and maintains his court awareness but primarily looks to score rather than pass while attacking.

He is a solid shooter but should not be considered an elite one. He has great form and shoots from a balanced platform. He has a consistent follow through and makes shots off the dribble or off the catch. His shooting efficiency dropped this past season as he was asked to lead the offense as the primary guard. He is better playing in an off-ball role where he creates after movement or on an emptied side of the court. He has trouble finishing near the rim, and as a result, he settles for midrange fadeaways often.

Off-ball, Sallis is at his best. He offers floor spacing ability. He understands spacing and relocates or cuts appropriately to find soft spots against the defense. He sets up his off- ball screens well and dips his shoulder to turn sharply around pin-downs, curls, and staggers. Sallis is more efficient converting his shot attempts off-ball than on-ball.

Coward has very sound footwork. He has long strides to step past his defenders from the triple threat. He is a strider who likes to knife through traffic rather than playing off two feet. His most effective footwork comes from the mid to low post. He is balanced and composed while creating space for his attack.

He is a limited ball handler. He is a methodical attacker versus a quick one when it comes to attacking off the dribble. He struggles to maintain the ball against pressure which lowers his effectiveness creating from the perimeter. Fortunately, he demonstrates comfort utilizing ball-screens. While attacking, Coward maintains his court vision and is unselfish to find his teammates.

Coward is a great shooter. He keeps the ball high after receiving passes to flow smoothly into his shooting motion. He has a quick and high release. He has a great follow through and rotation on his ball. Coward shoots well off the catch. He keeps his hands ready and sets his feet quickly to obtain his balance while shooting. He has great touch around the rim which makes him effective from the midrange and in the paint.

Off-ball, Coward is very effective. He is always a threat to shoot. He also moves well without the ball. He is a long striding slasher who is dangerous catching a pass with momentum toward the basket. Hs is also active on the glass and runs the floor well in transition.

Proctor has effective footwork out of the triple threat. He maintains his balance. Either pivot foot is within his arsenal. Unfortunately, Proctor has difficulty capitalizing on the advantages he creates. When he is cut off, he plays off two feet. He generally looks to pass rather than shoot in these situations limiting his effectiveness.

Proctor is a good ball handler. He has an array of moves but doesn’t create quality looks after executing them. He struggles to anticipate the defensive rotations or recognize where help defenders are coming from. This causes him to dribble into traffic often. His court awareness is suspect and decreases his ability to create for himself or find his teammates.

Proctor’s shooting improved throughout his career. His confidence grew. Especially from beyond the arc. He obtains his balance well before shooting. He has repeatable form that is better off the catch than off the dribble. Proctor lacks high level athleticism and length to finish near the rim. He relies on finesse to get his shot attempts up. He struggles to finish inside the arc which decreases his overall offensive ability.

Off-ball is where Proctor is best utilized. He is a weapon as a floor spacer and demands attention from the opposing team. He has a quick release but still struggles with confidence as he is hesitant to shoot. Those hesitations reduced during his playing career. Overall, Proctor relocates well without the ball. He finds soft spots on the perimeter to benefit from a collapsing defense.

Toohey’s footwork is more effective in the low and mid post than it is on the perimeter. He keeps his balance and understands how to use his pivots to create an opening. He also has an impressive step through move while attacking the rim to get by defenders after cutting, driving, or in transition.

Toohey’s ball handling is average. He is a methodical ball handler whose effectiveness reduces the more dribbles he attempts. He is best at attacking after a single move to get downhill. If he does not generate an advantage, it is best for him to swing the ball and keep the offense flowing.

His shooting form is sound, but his efficiency is below average. He struggles from all three-levels although he is willing to shoot from each of the areas on the court. He has difficulty creating space for his own shot, so he presents as a catch and shoot threat currently. Toohey attacks closeouts well and has good strength to absorb contact while attempting shots near the rim. Unfortunately, he lacks elevation to explode vertically over his opponents and relies on inefficient attempts.

Off-ball, Toohey will fit right into different offensive systems. He moves well without the ball to maintain spacing or find cutting lanes to get to the rim. As mentioned above, he offers floor spacing ability but needs to improve his shooting efficiency to maximize his effectiveness. On a positive note, he consistently crashes the glass to create second chance opportunities.

Watkins has effective footwork depending on where he is on the floor. He is very effective from the triple threat and creates advantages well. He has a long first step to get into the lane. After that, he lacks consistency landing or playing off two feet. His effectiveness while attacking the next level depends on his ability to land with balance. If he is balanced, he is sharp and effective. Otherwise, he is wild which reduces his shooting efficiency and exposes himself to turnovers.

As a ball handler, Watkins is effective in a methodical way. He has big moves that compliment his striding ability to attack the second level of a defense. He has trouble creating against pressure. This also contributes to his high turnover rate. He has good court awareness and is an unselfish player. He consistently attacks with his eyes up looking to distribute to his teammates.

Watkins threatens the defense from all three-levels, but his shooting efficiency is below average. He demonstrates the ability to shoot off the catch or off the dribble which adds to his versatility. He struggles to finish in the paint and primarily lives on the perimeter from the midrange and three-point line. He seeks contact and is very good at drawing fouls.

Off-ball, Watkins is a catch and shoot threat. He moves well without the ball. He relocates to maintain spacing and cuts well when he sees openings. His effectiveness off-ball will drastically improve if he improves his shooting efficiency. He maintains his activity on the glass and swings the ball quickly during ball reversals.

Markovic has effective footwork. He threatens the defense from the perimeter using his triple threat. He has a long first step to get by his defender but will benefit from developing his ability to play off two feet. He tends to lack composure while penetrating the paint. This leads to poor shot attempts or turnovers. He also demonstrates the ability to create on the block. He creates space well and converts attempts with either hand although he has a strong preference toward his right hand currently.

Markovic is a skilled ball handler. He lacks quickness while handling the ball and executes a one dribble move to get by his primary defender. He struggles to protect the ball against pressure. He also needs to improve his ability to gather the ball from his dribble into a shot or pass attempt.

Markovic is a three-level scorer who spaces the floor effectively. He shoots off the dribble or off the catch, but he is more consistent from catch and shoot situations. He sets his feet quickly and has a high release that is not affected by contests. He finishes in the paint but lacks poise to convert during his dribble drives. He also avoids contact which lowers his effectiveness near the rim.

Off-ball, Markovic is a legitimate catch and shoot threat. He converts his threes at a decent rate and honestly shows potential to improve. He uses his ball handling and driving ability to counter aggressive closeouts. This makes him more effective off-ball. He moves well without the ball and runs hard in transition to create advantages. He needs to increase his production on the offensive glass to play to his strengths.

Yang has well developed footwork from all areas of the court. He is most effective on the block where he sets up his attack to finish using either hand. He has an assortment counter moves if his initial move is covered. He also sets up his attack from the perimeter. He uses his triple threat well to create an attacking angle. Then he uses his big body to shield off defenders as he gets to his spot on the floor.

For a big bodied seven-footer, Yang has decent handles. He is comfortable handling the ball on the perimeter. He sequences moves while using his big frame to protect the ball. He is overambitious at times and trusts his skills too much which leads to turnovers.

As a shooter, Yang is most effective closer to the rim. He has soft touch around the rim and maintains his effectiveness while finishing using either hand. He lacks athleticism to finish over players and relies on his skill and touch to convert his attempts. This may lower his effectiveness at the next level as he faces greater athletes. He threatens the defense from the perimeter, but his efficiency is quite poor. He has a long shooting release and needs to improve his consistency to command more respect.

Off-ball, Yang sets solid screens on- and off-ball. He pivots well to re-screen or position himself to receive the ball. He uses his body and strength well to obtain low post positioning. He is active on the offensive glass, but I would like to see more consistent effort.

Zikarsky needs to develop his footwork. He appears uncoordinated and unsure while isolating on the block. He lacks smooth transitions between his moves and has a high preference to finish with his left hand. This limits his options while creating.

Zikarsky is also a limited ball handler. He should not be asked to handle the ball from the perimeter using a live dribble. He demonstrates the ability to handle the ball and make sound decisions during DHOs which expands his offensive versatility.

He is an inefficient shooter and does not threaten the defense from the perimeter. He is willing to attempt threes and although his shooting form is not terrible, his consistency and efficiency reduce his ability to positively impact the game. Zikarsky is an above the rim finisher, but unfortunately, when he is not able to finish with a dunk attempt, he struggles with touch near the rim. He also has a strong preference toward his left hand limiting his shot variability.

Off-ball, Zikarsky offers a big body to set on- and off-ball screens. He can slip or roll off the action and present high hands to finish lob attempts. If he is not involved in screens, he moves in the dunker’s spot and stays read for dump off passes. He is active on the offensive glass, but to be honest, his activity level needs to increase substantially to earn a role at the next level. His ability to rebound is a lifeline to sustain a career in the NBA.

Luis’ offensive ability stems from his very effective footwork. He sets up his attacks well from the perimeter. Defenders are off-balance matching up against him from the triple threat. Either direction and all shots are available within his arsenal keeping defenders on edge. After attacking, Luis consistently plays off two feet. He lands with balance and uses his poise to create a quality shot attempt.

Luis’ ball handling is average. He sequences moves together but he is a methodical dribbler versus a quick one. He relies on his footwork and long strides to get by his defender. He uses his screens well but has trouble maintaining ball control versus pressure, hard hedges, and traps. Luis tends to lose the ball in traffic while gathering it in the lane. This results in high turnovers numbers and decreases his effectiveness as a passer.

As a shooter, Luis has three-level scoring ability. He elevates well on his shot and has a high release point making it difficult to contest. Unfortunately, his efficiency is below average from all levels which decreasing his overall effectiveness. Luis is a strong long striding athlete who knows how to finish in the lane. He is a capable finisher using either hand.

Off-ball, Luis moves well to relocate and cut to find gaps within the defense. He is more effective as a cutter than a shooter since his shooting efficiency from the perimeter is below average. He is active on the offensive glass and uses his length well to high point rebounds.

Williams demonstrates great composure on the offensive end, and it stems from his fundamental footwork. He receives the ball landing on two feet allowing him to utilize either pivot foot. He reads defenders well and utilizes his pivots, ball fakes, and eyes to create an opening to attack. He is a methodical attacker who looks to create space for his pull up shot. He lacks the speed to blow by his defender but if he is cut off, he passes the ball to keep the offense flowing.

His ball handling is effective without being flashy. He is efficient at setting up his attacks. He hardly over dribbles while creating and finds ways to create and exploit space. He gathers the ball cleanly to get into his shooting motion. If he does not create space for his shot, he passes the ball quickly and accurately to his teammates to set up their attack.

Williams is a very effective shooter. He gets great elevation on his shot and has a high and quick release. His shooting motion is consistent and maintains that consistency whether off the catch or off the dribble. Williams does a great job obtaining his balance before he shoots which increases his efficiency. He struggles to finish near the rim due to lack of athleticism and plays from the midrange out as a result.

Off-ball, Williams is very effective. He creates offense for himself and others with his movement or screen setting ability. He is unselfish and immediately looks to set screens if he does not receive the ball after his action. He is a catch and shoot threat with great range. His perimeter-oriented game does not offer support on the offensive glass.

Lanier has good footwork but limited explosiveness. He uses his triple threat well to get an angle against his defender but uses this advantage to create space for a midrange jumper. He consistently plays off two feet after attacking. Unfortunately, he has difficulty finishing in the lane due to his lack of height and he attacks to shoot rather than pass.

His ball handling is effective to set up his shot attempts but limited regarding getting into the lane. Lanier is smooth getting off his shot attempts off the dribble and has an assortment of moves to create space from three and the midrange.

Lanier has a very effective shot. He shoots slightly in front of his body which lowers the trajectory at times, but his efficiency is impressive from three. He gets the ball off quickly off the catch and off the dribble. He squares himself well to obtain his balance and line up his shot attempt. He shoots better off the catch than off the dribble making him a floor spacing threat. He is a confident shooter that converts his attempts from the perimeter at a high volume. Unfortunately, his efficiency near the rim and in the midrange is below average lowering his offensive impact.

Off-ball, Lanier is a great spacing threat. He has a great motor and constantly moves without the ball. He sets up and uses his off-ball screens well. He anticipates passes and sets his feet quickly to get into his shot attempts or attack an aggressive closeout. He will backdoor opponents that over play his perimeter threat which allows him to keep defenders guessing. He is a perimeter-oriented player, so he lacks activity on the offensive glass.

Konan’s footwork is underdeveloped and restricts his ability to create on the block. He rushes into his moves, and he is prone to turnovers while attempting to create. He needs to develop his feel and execution to improve his ability to create and convert near the rim. He demonstrates sound footwork while setting screens. He pivots well to re- screen or roll to the rim based on the defensive coverage.

Konan is a limited ball handler. He does not threaten the defense from the perimeter and is exposed to turnovers if he is asked to sequence dribbles. He is a direct line driver. The more he is asked to dribble, the less effective he is.

As a shooter, Konan has good form but is very inefficient outside of the restricted area. He does not threaten the defense from the midrange or the three-point line. He may have room for improvement based on his form, but his free throw percentage suggests otherwise.

Konan is best utilized in an off-ball role. He will set solid on-ball and off-ball screens. He times his screens well and reads the defense to react appropriately. He uses the screens to get depth during his post ups. He also rolls well with his hands ready to receive a lob pass. He does not space the floor well, but he runs hard in transition. He is also active on the offensive glass. He will have more of an impact on the glass if he increases his strength to maintain his positioning.

Poplar has good footwork, especially out of the triple threat. He is well developed utilizing jab moves and large steps to get by his primary defender. His first step quickness helps him get into the lane where he sequences a step through move or plays off two feet to finish.

Poplar is an average ball handler. He creates advantages with his footwork versus his ball handling. He has an effective crossover or spin move but relies on big moves to change directions as opposed to using quick moves. He attacks to score and lacks the vision or awareness to locate his teammates while attacking. This is why Poplar is better suited in a role off-ball. He is better at finishing plays rather than initiating them.

Poplar has a quick shooting release. His release is a little low affecting his ability to shoot over pressure or contests. Poplar converted his free throws and three-pointers at a decent efficiency for the season but game to game consistency was unpredictable. Poplar can shoot off the move or off the dribble. Overall, he needs to improve his ability to finish in the paint to increase his effectiveness while attacking closeouts.

Off-ball, Poplar can space the floor as a catch and shoot threat. He uses his quick first step to get by rotating defenders or uses a shot fake to relocate for three. He is an active cutter and consistently crashes the glass to create second chance opportunities. He is a long athlete that glides down the floor and this increases his ability to contribute in the transition game.

Broome has great footwork at all three-levels. He demonstrates sound execution of the triple threat from the perimeter and mid post as well as low post footwork on the block. He creates space well using his footwork to generate a quality attempt. His effectiveness and efficiency are drastically better the closer he is to the rim as his ball handling and athleticism are limiting factors.

As a ball handler, Broome is average. He demonstrates an array of moves, but his advantages are created through his footwork and physicality versus by his ball handling ability. He lacks quickness and explosiveness with the ball.

He demonstrates the ability to score from all three-levels, but his efficiency is substantially better the closer he is to the rim. Altogether, his shooting release is prolonged and inconsistent, lowering his efficiency from the midrange, free throw line, and from three. He can shoot off the catch, while spotting up, or off the dribble but his most effective shots are his hook shots near the rim. His shooting percentages from three decreased as his shooting volume increased during this past season which does not suggest a promising development. Lastly, near the rim, he has a high preference to finish with his left hand, and this makes it easier to neutralize him while he is attacking.

Off-ball, he presents as a screen setter capable of popping or rolling. He is much more effective as a roller as his efficiency is higher near the rim. He consistently battles on the block for low post positioning for entry passes or offensive rebounds. You can easily count on his physical presence in the paint.

Bates has very sound and effective footwork. He is composed and sets up his attacks from the perimeter well using the triple threat. He utilizes either pivot foot and demonstrates patience while creating an opening. He uses a long stride to get by his initial defender, but lacks burst to get all the way to the rim. He plays off two feet but needs to improve his balance while landing to enhance his effectiveness. If balanced, he is very effective creating space for his shot.

Bates is a methodical ball handler versus an explosive one. He is efficient and effective as he determines his dribble moves. He creates space well and uses his striding ability to get by his defender. Once again, he struggles to gain separation to the rim which decreases his overall effectiveness. He also creates to score rather than pass which is an area of improvement. He sets up and uses screens well, adding another element to his game.

He is a very effective shooter. He converts his attempts from all three-levels at an impressive efficiency. He shoots threes off the catch and off the dribble. He sets his feet quickly to get into his shooting motion after receiving the ball from an off-ball action. He struggles to finish near the rim due to decreased athleticism.
His efficiency should improve if his balance improves while landing on two feet during his attacks.

Off-ball, Bates spaces the floor well. He relocates and runs off-ball actions effectively. He sets his feet quickly and keeps his hands ready to receive a pass. He attacks aggressive closeouts. He is also willing to crash the glass to create second chance opportunities.

Sanders has good footwork. He sets up his attack well out of the triple threat and uses his long strides to get by his initial defender. He lacks burst to gain separation and has adapted the ability to play off two feet. He lands with balance and utilizes either pivot foot to create space for his shot or a pass. He maintains his court vision to locate teammates after defensive rotations.

Sanders is a limited ball handler. He has an effective crossover to get by an overaggressive defender, but he has difficulty combining multiple dribbles moves together. Sanders is a methodical attacker versus an explosive one. Due to this, he is a straight-line driver who is less effective finishing near the rim if he doesn’t have a clear path available.

As a shooter, Sanders has good form and threatens the defense from all three-levels. He needs to improve his efficiency and consistency as he misses too many open rhythm shots. He has a high release and gets into his shooting motion quickly in the midrange. His shooting motion is slightly prolonged while gathering the ball off the dribble from beyond the arc. He also needs to improve his ability to finish near the rim to enhance his effectiveness at the next level.

Sanders moves well without the ball. He works hard to get open but requires more effort than most since he lacks quickness to create separation from defenders. He is a catch and shoot threat but as mentioned, he needs to convert his open looks at a higher rate to obtain a consistent role at the next level. He is willing to be active on the glass, but his perimeter style reduces his impact on the offensive glass.

Nelson has decent footwork out of the triple threat. There is nothing special about his attack other than the length of his stride to gain an advantage. He has difficulty playing off two feet so his effectiveness during his drives is much higher if he has a clear path to the rim.

Nelson can sequence multiple dribbles moves together but lacks quickness while handling the ball. He relies on big moves and long strides to get by his defender, but too many dribbles expose him to turnovers. He also demonstrates poor recognition of spacing and will attack into traffic too often. Overall, he is wild during his attacks which lowers his efficiency while exposing him to turnovers and charges.

As a shooter, Nelson has a long shooting release. He can make threes, but overall, he lacks efficiency to warrant respect. His free throw and three-point shooting percentage dropped during this past season which does give me great confidence in his shooting development at the next level. Near the rim, he relies on his length to finish over or through defenders. He has decent concentration and craftiness to alter his release versus a shot blocker.

Off-ball, Nelson is much more effective as a cutter and screener than as a floor spacer. He moves well without the ball and finishes at a decent rate if he has a direct line to the basket. He is very active on the offensive glass. His overall effectiveness will substantially improve if he converts more of his catch and shoot opportunities.

Williams offensive footwork is not as developed as you would expect from a 23-year-old post player. His low post footwork is centered around creating shots for his left hand. This restricts his arsenal and decreases his overall effectiveness. For a post player, he handles the ball at a decent rate on the perimeter. His footwork out of the triple threat is average but he struggles to maintain his balance while playing off two feet.

Williams is an average ball handler. He is asked to handle the ball on the perimeter but primarily as a passer scanning the floor for cutters or while executing DHOs. He is loose with the ball if he is asked to sequence too many dribbles together.

As a shooter, Williams is deficient from the perimeter. He reluctantly shoots from three but for good reason as his efficiency is well below average. He is more effective in the paint and has a strong preference for finishing with his left hand. He has good touch around the rim using his left but needs to grow his confidence in his right hand to increase his overall effectiveness.

Off-ball, Williams sets solid screens and makes himself available to execute DHOs with his teammates. He has good timing with his ball handlers and keeps his hands active while slipping or rolling. He has great length and strength to make his presence felt on the offensive glass to generate second chance opportunities.

Brea’s footwork is effective, and he utilizes it well to get into his shot. He uses shot fakes and jab steps to get defenders to react before relocating for a three or a midrange jumper. He demonstrates the ability to play off two feet in the lane, but he prefers a perimeter-oriented attack which limits these opportunities.

As a ball handler, Brea’s game and effectiveness is centered around his shooting. He uses hesitation moves to get defenders to bite and contest before he executes a move to relocate for another three or midrange jumper. He gathers the ball cleanly off the dribble. This allows him to get into his shot or pass to his teammates. He sees the floor well and passes the ball appropriately, but his primary option is to shoot over facilitating.

His shooting is dangerous. His form is consistent and quick. He makes shots with balance or without balance. He maintains his effectiveness while spotting up, catching the ball on the move, or dribbling into his attempts. He maintains his efficiency while increasing his volume which bodes well for future production. Unfortunately, he is not as effective finishing near the rim. He lacks explosiveness to get to the rim and finish over defenders and that may be why he is reluctant to get in the paint.

Off-ball, Brea has a gravitational force around him. He warrants attention as he is always a threat to shoot. He does not remain stationary off-ball but relocates well and uses actions to get open. He will contribute on the offensive glass, but he primarily lives on the perimeter.

Adams continued to develop his footwork throughout his collegiate career. Although he is not superb, he is effective. His triple threat is not as dangerous further from the rim as his perimeter shooting does not warrant respect. From the mid to low post, he plays off two feet and maintains his court awareness. He lacks length making it difficult to get his shot attempts up over longer defenders.

As a ball handler, Adams is very limited. He should not be asked to create offense off the dribble. The more he dribbles the less effective he is. His dribbling should be limited to one to two dribbles into a shot attempt or pass.

Shooting is also an area of weakness for Adams. He does not offer floor spacing ability. He stretched his range to the midrange but that shot is an inefficient shot within his arsenal. He developed an effective push shot after receiving the pass on the short roll. Otherwise, his attempts should be near the rim. Ideally, with momentum towards the basket so he can finish over and above his opponents. He is a dangerous lob threat and has decent touch around the basket. His length affects his ability to get his shot attempts up cleanly during post up situations, so his shot diet is relatively restrictive.

Off-ball, Adams is a great glue piece. He understands his role and sets on- and off-ball screens throughout offensive actions. He has a good feel for the game and understands when to roll, slip, or cut to get into the middle of the defense. He is a superb lob threat and has great energy on the offensive glass. He is persistent, powerful, and difficult to boxout. He creates and converts second chance opportunities at a decent rate.

Almansa has good footwork from the low post, mid post, and perimeter. He executes out of the triple threat or during post up situations. He creates angles to attack but has difficulty capitalizing on those advantages. He is a direct line drive who needs to develop his ability to play off two feet.

As a ball handler, Almansa is limited. He struggles to maintain control of the ball on the perimeter and is exposed to turnovers if his direct drive is cut off. He handles the ball well from a DHO perspective where he protects the ball and finds his teammates after reading the defense.

Almansa struggles to convert his attempts from all levels. He is clearly skilled near the rim, but he lacks explosiveness to finish over physical and long rim protectors. He also has a long shooting release that is inconsistent. This hitch in his shooting motion lowers his efficiency from the midrange, free throw line, and three-point line.

Off-ball, Almansa sets solid screens. He reads the defense well knowing when to slip, pop, and roll. He keeps his hands ready to receive passes and converts his attempts if unabated toward the basket. Due to his poor shooting efficiency, he doesn’t offer much in the sense of floor spacing. He finds soft areas to cut against the defense. And he would benefit from more activity on the offensive glass.

Jones has very effective footwork. He is composed and effective from the perimeter using the triple threat or while playing off two feet after attacking. He has an explosive first step to expose any opportunity he creates from his footwork. He plays low to the ground to dip by defenders, and he maintains his balance while playing off two feet.

As a ball handler, Jones is electric. He is very shifty with the ball. He changes directions and speeds well. He sets up his screens to find ways to get into the middle of the defense. He attacks with his eyes up which allows him to locate teammates after drawing help defenders. His ball security needs improvement as he penetrates too deep which exposes him to turnovers.

His shooting is an adventure. He has an inconsistent release that puts sideways rotations on his shot attempts. As a result, he is very streaky from the perimeter. Fortunately, he maintains his confidence and is effective shooting off the catch or off the dribble. He seldomly settles for midrange jumpers and instead, penetrates to get to the rim. His rim finishing ability is below average despite being a creative finisher. He struggles against the size and length of rim protectors.

Off-ball, Jones offers floor spacing capabilities as a catch and shoot threat. He will attack aggressive closeouts and find teammates after collapsing the defense. Jones moves well without the ball and maintains great activity on the glass for a guard.

Peavy’s footwork is basic and reduces his ability to create from the perimeter. It also lowers his ability to generate a quality attack after penetrating the defense. He lacks patience and creativity. His decreased utilization of playing off two feet after attacking contributes to his high turnover rate.

As a ball handler, Peavy requires ongoing development. He struggles to handle the ball against pressure. He attacks into traffic which exposes him to turnovers. He is a long strider who excels in transition or during unabated direct line drives to the rim.

Peavy is a solid shooter although he is very inconsistent. He had his most successful three-point shooting season his senior year. He increased his shooting volume while improving his shooting percentage. Oddly enough, his free throw shooting remained below average. This is a concerning trend that has me suspecting that this last season was an aberration. He is more consistent shooting off the catch than off the dribble.

Off-ball movement is a great trait of Peavy. He spaces the floor by relocating or running actions to get open for a perimeter shot or cut. He is a slasher whose effectiveness finishing in the paint is greatly improved when he has momentum. He remains active without the ball and demonstrates good activity on the offensive glass.

Lachlan has well developed footwork from the perimeter and low to mid post. He is balanced while executing his triple threat. His effectiveness setting up his attack from the triple threat will grow substantially if he can improve his efficiency from three. On the block, he executes his pivots well but needs to convert his attempts at a greater rate.

As a ball handler, Lachlan is limited as are most post players. He has enough ball handling abilities to handle the ball on the perimeter but shouldn’t be tasked with this responsibility at a high volume.

Lachlan has a good shooting stroke and shows floor spacing potential. Unfortunately, his efficiency from the perimeter is well below average and doesn’t warrant respect currently. He has decent touch around the rim but lacks athleticism to finish above the rim, so he relies on finesse during his attempts.

Off-ball, Lachlan sets solid screens and makes sound decisions on when to pop, slip, and roll based on the defensive coverage. His effectiveness as a popper will greatly improve if his shooting efficiency increases. He needs to show more aggressiveness and urgency on the offensive glass to find ways to contribute on the offensive end. He runs the floor effectively which allows him to generate quality attempts versus mismatches.

Milicic Jr. has very effective footwork from the perimeter and the mid to high post. He is comfortable executing out of the triple threat and has a long first step to get by his defender. Due to decreased athleticism, he struggles to get all the way to the rim and is often forced to play off two feet. He is comfortable in this position as he utilizes either pivot foot and maintains his court vision to locate his teammates.

Milicic Jr. is a below average ball handler. He can handle the ball on the perimeter but relies on his footwork to create an advantage. After that, he is a straight-line driver that lacks shiftiness and burst.

He threatens the defense from the perimeter but struggles to maintain a consistent release. His release varies which contributes to his inefficiencies. He is better at spotting up from three than shooting off the dribble, but he needs to convert his attempts at a higher rate to be considered a threat. Due to his lack of athleticism, he struggles to finish near the rim. He is a below rim finisher who relies on finesse around the rim instead of elevation to convert his attempts.

Off-ball, Milicic Jr. brings constant activity as a screener on or off the ball. He reads actions well to find gaps within the defense. He constantly crashes the glass to create second chance opportunities. He plays with persistent effort and hustle.

Perrin demonstrates sound footwork. He can set up his attack from the perimeter using the triple threat, but his deficient shooting ability diminishes his effectiveness. He is best using his footwork to create on the low block. He utilizes either pivot foot and is a capable finisher using either hand. This allows him to keep defenders guessing while setting up his attack.

As a ball handler, Perrin is skilled. He effectively manipulates the ball using either hand. He sequences moves and attacks space well. He struggles to maintain his ball controlagainst pressure, but overall, his ability to attack the defense from the perimeter is a positive. He attacks with his eyes up. This allows him to find his teammates after reading defensive rotations.

As a shooter, Perrin needs a lot of improvement. He is inefficient from all levels but demonstrates a willingness to attempt threes. His shooting form is inconsistent which lowers his efficiency. If he can develop his perimeter shot, it will go a long way to improve his effectiveness on the offensive end. At this point, he is reliant on scoring from the paint where he has good touch finishing with either hand. He lacks athleticism so he relies on finesse to convert near the rim.

Perrin moves well without the ball. He is active and finds soft spots within the defense. He sets solid screens and offers the ability to roll, slip, or pop on the action. He will greatly improve his pop or slip effectiveness if he develops his perimeter shooting. He also needs to improve his activity on the glass to produce second chance opportunities.

Dixon’s footwork is clinical. He understands how to use his jab steps, ball fakes, and pivot moves to create an opening to attack out of the triple threat. He lacks the explosiveness to get all the way to the rim, but he plays effectively off two feet at a high level. He maintains his composure and creates space for his shot attempts. He sets up his attacks to score rather than pass. This leads to poor shot selections and turnovers. He needs to improve this aspect of his game to grow his role at the NBA level.

Dixon is also a skilled ball handler. He sequences multiple dribble moves together while setting up his attack or shot attempt. He handles the ball on the perimeter like a guard but at a slower speed. Dixon is a skilled creator who generates shot attempts from all areas on the court.

His shooting is impressive. He maintains his confidence and shoots effectively off the dribble and off the catch. He increased his three-point shooting volume and efficiency during his senior season. That three-point shooting ability can be Dixon's lifeline for his career at the next level. He has a perimeter-oriented game. This may be due to his lack of athleticism and length. As a result, he struggles to finish in the lane versus more athletic competition.

Dixon is a ball dominant force, but his off-ball activity is less impactful. He initiates the offense so often that when he is not involved, he is standing in one position until the ball is passed to him. He is willing to set screens and offers pop or rolling ability. He needs to improve his activity on the offensive glass to create more second chance opportunities.

James has effective footwork. He does not utilize it often and he is not tasked to create or initiate the offense. He is a direct line drive who likes to attack the rim aggressively. He lacks vertical explosiveness which lowers his efficiency in the paint, but he plays off two feet to improve his effectiveness.

James is a limited ball handler. Ball handling opportunities are rare occurrences. He is an efficient dribbler who looks to utilize a simple move to get downhill. Overall, his creation ability is limited, and he needs further development to increase his impact at the next level.

James is an efficient shooter. He shoots well from all three-levels, but he is reliant on others to generate his shots for him. To his credit, he converts his attempts at a high rate even if they are a result of his teammates' creation. He is a three-level scorer but as I mentioned earlier, he struggles to finish near the rim due to lack of explosiveness and finesse.

James’ offensive contributions will revolve around off-ball activity. He will score in the flow of the offense rather than from plays designed for him. He moves without the ball to maintain spacing on the floor. He keeps his hands ready to shoot after his teammates draw help defenders. He is a physical cutter and transition threat. He also offers second chance opportunities with his effort on the glass.

Martin has sound footwork from the perimeter and while playing off two feet. He utilizes either pivot foot and maintains his composure while setting up his attack. He lacks size, and as a result, he struggles to finish near the rim. He counters this deficiency by playing off two feet to create space for his shot or a pass.

Martin is a skilled ball handler. He sequences multiple dribbles moves together. He stops well with the ball and demonstrates shiftiness to change directions. He is effective on-ball but compliments the offense better in an off-ball role due to his inefficiencies.

Martin is a decent shooter who threatens the defense from all three-levels. He has a long release but consistent form. He shoots well off the dribble or off the catch. He needs to improve his efficiency to find a consistent role at the next level. He also needs to improve his ability to finish near the rim. This is a challenge for him due to his smaller stature.

Off-ball, Martin compliments the offense well. He is unselfish and accepts his role off- ball to move the ball in the flow of the offense, cut, space the floor, and be active on the offensive glass. He spaces the floor and keeps his hands active to shoot from three.

Goldin has sound footwork on the low block. He is comfortable isolating to create his attempts. He sequences a multitude of pivot moves. His effectiveness while isolating is aided by his ability to finish with either hand. He flashes the ability to set up his attack from the mid post or perimeter, but this is not a strength of his game.

His ball handling is below average, and he is exposed to turnovers if asked to create off the dribble. His game is best utilized from the low block or during DHO situations.

As a shooter, Goldin has decent form, but his efficiency remains below average from the free throw line. He converted his threes at a below average efficiency, and he needs to increase his volume to warrant attention on the perimeter as a pick and pop option. He converts most of his attempts near the rim. He has good touch in the paint and finishes comfortably using either hand.

Off-ball, Goldin sets solid screens. He has good timing with his guard and knows when to slip the action and when to roll. He keeps his hands active and ready to receive a pass. He is active on the glass to generate second chance opportunities. He also runs the floor well to create advantages in transition.

Hawkins offensive footwork is well developed. He demonstrates good composure for a front court player while setting up and executing his attack using the triple threat. He utilizes either pivot foot and has a long first step to gain an advantage. He plays off two feet during his attack and demonstrates the ability to create during post up situations. Unfortunately, he struggles to maximize these abilities as he forces the issue too often.

His ball handling is advanced. He handles the ball like a guard while sequencing dribble moves albeit at a lower speed of execution. He creates space well and has the same struggles regarding his decision making and shot selection.

He threatens the defense from all three-levels but is deficient from all areas of the court. His shooting release is inconsistent, and Hawkins is prone to wild misses at any time. Despite his inefficiencies, he maintains his confidence to garner respect from the defense. He lacks athleticism and length to consistently finish near the rim and that may be why he has a perimeter-oriented style of play.

He offers floor spacing ability. He sets solid screens and moves well without the ball. He reads the defense well and swings the ball quickly after receiving passes. Unfortunately, he is prone to forcing passes into tight areas which exposes him to turnovers. He is active on the glass and generates second chance opportunities.

Carr’s footwork is inconsistent. He flashes ability to execute and create but struggles to determine the right move at the right time. His footwork is more composed on the block than on the perimeter. During post isolations, he executes his pivot moves and his ball fakes well to create an opening. Unfortunately, he lacks the strength and power to finish effectively in the post, especially against NBA size and athleticism.

His ball handling is also an area of improvement. He struggles to sequence multiple dribble moves together or maintain control of the ball against pressure. He is more effective attacking in a direct line where he uses his long strides and length to get to the rim.

His shooting is a bit of an adventure. He is below average shooting from three. His efficiency may be related to his prolonged shooting release and inconsistent follow through. This appears to affect his conversion rate from the free throw line as well. As mentioned above, Carr’s rim finishing ability is impacted by his lack of size and athleticism. He struggles to finish near the rim and will have more challenges versus NBA competition.

Off-ball, Carr is very active. He moves well without the ball. He locates weak spots within the defense and flashes his hands to receive the pass. He also offers the ability to set screens. He reads the defense well and understands when to roll, slip, or pop the action. Lastly, Carr is very active on the offensive glass. He constantly crashes the glass looking for second chance opportunities.

Youngblood has sound footwork but doesn’t utilize it to attack the rim but rather to set up his perimeter shot or counter an aggressive closeout. He moves well without the ball and sets his feet quickly to get into his shooting motion. If a defender is in his shooting space, he uses his footwork to relocate for a better attempt. He demonstrates the ability to play off two feet. He relies on this skill when attacking the rim since he lacks explosiveness to finish over rim protectors.

Youngblood's ball handling is basic but effective while attempting to create space for his shot. He gathers the ball cleanly off the dribble to get into his shooting motion. He dribbles to shoot rather than pass which decreasing his effectiveness as a facilitator.

He is a high-level shooter. His shooting motion is compact, quick, and consistent. He shoots effectively off the catch and off the dribble. He moves well without the ball and sets his feet quickly to obtain his balance before shooting. He is a confident shooter who is always a threat to elevate for his shot. His effectiveness as a scorer is restricted to the perimeter as he loses his efficiency while approaching the rim.

Off-ball, Youngblood is very effective. He moves well without the ball. He is comfortable running off pin-downs, staggers, or flare actions to create space for his shot. He keeps his hands ready to receive the ball and get into his shooting motion. Since his game is perimeter oriented, he doesn’t offer much production on the offensive glass.

Pate’s offensive footwork needs development. He lacks control on the offensive end and composure to set up his attack. This likely stems from his diminished fundamentals while setting up his attacks.

His ball handling is developed but he needs fine tuning to increase his effectiveness and ball control to create better opportunities and reduce his turnovers. He executes big moves but will benefit from coordinating them with his footwork to become more efficient while attacking.

His shooting is poor. He struggles to convert from all three-levels. His free throw shooting does not suggest great promise for his future development. Positive aspects of his shot are his range and ball rotation. He needs a lot of development to improve his consistency.

Off-ball, Pate is relatively active on the offensive glass. His shooting efficiency reduces his impact as a floor spacer as he does not warrant great attention currently. He will benefit from more off-ball movement to utilize his size and athleticism to receive the ball with momentum toward the basket. He also utilizes his athleticism to threaten the defense in transition.

Small has sound footwork but does most of his damage with the ball in his hand. He demonstrates capability out of the triple threat or while playing off two feet. He will benefit from using these aspects of his game to improve his attack and decrease his turnovers.

Small is a very shifty and dynamic ball handler. He sequences dribble moves effortlessly and uses his handles to create an advantage. He has a quick first step to get by defenders and gathers the ball cleanly to set up his shot or his pass. He struggles to handle the ball against intense pressure or long defenders. In these circumstances, his footwork will assist his ability to attack him. He also sets up and utilizes screens nicely.

As a shooter, Small has good form. He has a consistent release, and he shoots off the catch and off the dribble. He is average from three but shoots at a high volume to warrant respect. He struggles to finish near the rim and seeks contact while attacking. His propensity to draw fouls leads to poor shot attempts and turnovers. He will benefit from playing off two feet in the lane to improve his efficiency.

Off-ball, Small remains in motion. He relocates well and understands how to attack after receiving passes. He offers floor spacing ability but overall, his impact is felt at a higher degree while handling the ball. He pushes the ball well in transition but don’t expect him to contribute much on the offensive glass.

Cleveland has sound footwork while setting up his attacks. He relies on his large first step to generate an advantage against his opponent. He is a slashing attacker who needs a direct lane to the rim to be effective. He demonstrates the ability to play off two feet, but his lack of facilitation and propensity to shoot midrange shots lowers his efficiency.

As a ball handler, Cleveland executes basic moves. He relies on big crossovers versus explosive ones. He may struggle to maintain the ball against pressure and as mentioned above, he is most effective if he has a clear lane toward the rim.

Cleveland improved his shooting substantially during this past season. He increased his three-point volume while improving his shooting percentage. This development will be a key factor to determine his ability to contribute at the NBA level. He is not as effective scoring from the midrange or in the paint. This is another area of improvement Cleveland needs to work on.

Off-ball, Cleveland maintains high activity. He spaces the floor well and continually relocates without the ball. He is an effective cutter and uses his long striding ability to get past defenders who are closing out aggressively. He uses this same ability to attack the defense well in transition. He also demonstrates a willingness to crash the glass and generate second chance opportunities.

Tonje’s footwork is well developed. He is comfortable creating out of the triple threat. He lacks explosiveness which affects his ability to get to the rim. As a result, he developed his ability to play off two feet and he executes this technique extremely well. He sequences his pivots, jab steps, and ball fakes to create space.

Tonje is a limited ball handler. He lacks quick dribble moves and relies on exaggerating techniques to get by his initial defender. He gathers the ball cleanly off the dribble but primarily looks to score versus pass.

He is a very effective shooter and threatens the defense from all three-levels. He improved his three-point efficiency while increasing his volume this past season. He shoots well off the catch and off the dribble. He sets his feet quickly and has a consistent follow through. He primarily scores from beyond the arc and in the midrange. He is a limited athlete who lacks length, and this affects his ability to consistently finish near the rim. Tonje depends on force to get his shot up versus finesse. This results in a high number of fouls and free throw attempts.

Off-ball, Tonje remains in constant motion. He relocates well to maintain spacing. He times his cuts and keeps his hands ready to catch the pass and elevate for a shot. He can utilize off-ball actions such as pin-downs, DHOs, and staggers. He is willing to crash the glass but finds himself on the perimeter during most of his possessions.

Murrell has sound footwork. He uses his triple threat well to gain advantages. Due to his diminutive size, he attacks the defense from the perimeter and utilizes his footwork to create space for his shots. He obtains his balance well and quickly gets into his shooting motion. He also sets his feet quickly while running actions off-ball.

Murrell is a limited ball handler. He lacks creativity and ultimately focuses on efficiency of his dribbles to create space for his shots. This limits his on-ball creation and facilitation ability.

As a shooter, Murrell is very effective. He shoots off the dribble and off the catch with similar effectiveness. He has a very compact shooting stroke with a quick release. He obtains his balance quickly to improve the consistency of his shot. His efficiency dropped during this past season and his shooting ability is his lifeline to find a role at the next level. Due to his smaller size and lack of athleticism, Murrell struggles to finish near the rim. As a result, he focuses his attack from the perimeter.

Murrell moves continuously without the ball. He relocates and maintains the spacing within the offense. He keeps his hands ready expecting to receive a pass for a shot. He maintains his effectiveness running off-ball action around staggers, pin-downs, and flare screens. He has a high motor and contributes on the offensive glass.

Sears footwork is well developed. He utilizes either pivot foot on the perimeter. He uses the triple threat very effectively to keep defenders off-balance while setting up his attack. He plays off two feet well while approaching the second line of defense. In my opinion, he should utilize it more as it may lead to less turnovers. His diminutive size makes it difficult for him to find space when he penetrates too deep into the paint.

Sears is a very skilled ball handler. All dribble moves are within his arsenal. He sequences them effortlessly as he searches for an opportunity to attack. He changes speeds and directions with the ball well. He can stop abruptly with the ball as a defender is rushing to recover. He sets up and utilizes screens well to create space. Unfortunately, he struggles to identify appropriate space to attack. He penetrates deep into the defense, resulting in congestion and turnovers.

Sears is a confident, dangerous, but streaky shooter. He is notorious for going long stretches without converting a shot only to follow that up with consecutive threes. He is unpredictable. The unpredictability could be a combination of his small stature and his difficult shot diet. He takes difficult shots because that is how he creates space. This lowers his efficiency which he supplements by increasing his volume. This strategy will not be as effective at the NBA level. He also struggles to finish in the paint, and this will reinforce his propensity to shoot from the perimeter.

Off-ball, Sears offers floor spacing ability. He is always a threat to shoot. He is a ball dominant player, but his activity and movement off-ball are present. He benefits from improving his off-ball movement to find a role at the next level. And due to his size and perimeter style of play, don’t expect him to be active on the offensive glass.

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Nembhard has sound footwork. He executes his triple threat well and plays off two feet when approaching the second line of defense. He attacks to pass instead of shoot which lowers his overall effectiveness. He needs to have an aggressive mindset and use his stopping ability to create space for his shot. This will result in larger passing lanes as defenders collapse on him.

He is a very dynamic and a shifty ball handler. He is quick while manipulating the ball. He uses his dribble moves to create advantages and is quick to exploit them effectively. As mentioned above, he attacks to pass versus shoot which lowers his offensive effectiveness.

As a shooter, he has good form and a quick release. He threatens the defense from the perimeter and converts his threes at an impressive rate. He can shoot off the catch or off the dribble. He struggles to finish near the rim due to his small stature and limited athleticism. He creates space well while playing off two feet but does not capitalize on his opportunities at a consistent rate.

Off-ball, Nembhard offers floor spacing ability. He is more effective as the primary ball handler where he can break down the defense and create an opportunity for his teammate. He runs well in transition but doesn’t offer support on the offensive glass.

Kalkbrenner’s footwork is not very effective. From the perimeter, it is non-existent, and, on the block, it is not as effective as you would expect from a seven-footer with good touch around the rim. He lacks a dominant move to rely on. His post touches are dependent on the positioning of where he receives the ball rather than what move he attempts. His lack of creativity negatively impacts his effectiveness.

Kalkbrenner is a very limited ball handler and will not be asked to dribble the ball often on the offensive end. Instead, his ball handling will be limited to low post touches and DHOs during two-man games.

Kalkbrenner offers the ability to stretch the floor. He converted his threes at a decent rate although his percentage is still considered below average. He is inefficient from the free throw line which doesn’t suggest great confidence into his long-term trajectory. He converts his attempts near the rim at a decent rate. He has good touch around the rim but relies too much on touch for a seven-footer. If he wants to maintain his effectiveness at the next level, he will need to improve his strength and footwork since he lacks athleticism.

Off-ball, Kalkbrenner provides a big body to set screens. He keeps his hands ready to receive the pass off a roll, pop, or slip action. He runs the floor hard in transition to obtain deep position versus a smaller defender. This works well to generate quality attempts throughout the game. He also is active on the offensive glass to create second chance opportunities.

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Bamba has well composed footwork out of the triple threat and while landing on two. He sets up his defenders well and creates advantages easily. He has a quick first step to get by his initial defender and plays off two feet versus the second line of defense. He creates quality space for his shots, so it is a mystery why he lacks efficiency while creating.

Bamba is also a skilled ball handler. He controls the ball well and sequences moves effectively to create an opening. Once again, despite his sound fundamentals, he struggles to convert his attempts. Fortunately, during this past season, his awareness and passing improved so he demonstrates the ability to facilitate but this is not a role he will be asked to perform at the next level.

His shooting is sound regarding form but he struggles to maintain a consistent release. His release affects the trajectory of the ball and lowers his overall efficiency from the field. This may be why he hesitates and is indecisive on the offensive end. If he improves his shooting release and confidence, he may reach the scoring potential that his footwork and ball handling suggests.

Off-ball, Bamba maintains high activity levels. He relocates and finds gaps within the defense. He maintains spacing and runs off-ball actions well. He is an athletic and powerful cutter who also threatens the defense in transition. He has a good motor and maintains his activity on the offensive glass.

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Moore has effective footwork. He executes out of the triple threat, but his greatest strength is playing off two feet after attacking. He lands with balance and utilizes either pivot foot to create an opening for his shot. He struggles to attack gaps within the defense and will force the action into congestion. This lowers his effectiveness and exposes him to turnovers.

Moore’s ball handling is basic but effective. He is a one dribble move attacker who uses his long stride to get by his defender. He lacks quickness while handling the ball and struggles against ball pressure.

Moore’s shooting percentages were good during this past season but as you watch film you observe his hot and cold nature. He is volatile and streaky. The shots look good when they’re falling but very poor when they are missing the rim altogether. This variability makes me question his long-term shooting potential and if he does not improve his consistency, he will have a hard time finding a consistent role at the next level.

Off-ball, Moore moves well to relocate and find space. He runs off actions well and looks to slash or cut to the rim after receiving passes on the perimeter. He has catch and shoot ability but as mentioned before, his consistency varies. He runs the floor well in transition and has good activity on the offensive glass.

Davis has well developed footwork. He uses his triple threat well to create an opening. He lacks great explosiveness to get by his initial defender and depends on his ability to play off two feet to generate a quality shot attempt. He utilizes either pivot foot to create an opening. Unfortunately, his lack of explosiveness and athleticism decreases his effectiveness against the second level of the defense.

Davis is an effective ball handler. He combines his moves well to create space for his attack. He changes speeds and directions well but should be considered average compared to NBA personnel. He attacks out of isolation but demonstrates the ability to utilize ball-screens.

As a shooter, Davis struggles with his efficiency. His high free throw rate suggests potential, but his efficiency suffers from shot selection, lack of athleticism, and offensive composure. His body control while attacking the rim is lacking and results in wild attempts hoping for fouls.

Off-ball, Davis is not as effective. He doesn’t profile as an efficient three-point shooter. His off-ball movement is lacking but he is effective running the floor in transition. He also uses his high motor to crash the glass to create second chance opportunities.

Shulga’s footwork is solid. He is composed while creating out of the triple threat or playing off two feet. He has difficulty capitalizing on the advantages he creates due to his lack of burst. As a result, he is a limited self-creator.

His ball handling skills are average. He demonstrates comfort while handling the ball but does not generate a clear advantage from his moves. He also struggles to maintain control of the ball against pressure. These aspects lower his effectiveness on the offensive end. He is a willing passer. Shulga sees the floor well but hardly draws additional defenders to utilize his passing ability.

As a shooter, Shulga has a quick release and sound shooting form. Throughout his collegiate career, he was a productive shooter, but his efficiency dropped considerably during this past season. His shooting efficiency may suffer from his lack of athleticism and self-creation ability to generate quality attempts for himself.

Off-ball, Shulga spaces the floor well. He presents as a three-point threat but if his efficiency does not improve, he will not garner respect on the perimeter. He moves well without the ball to maintain spacing. He also crashes the glass to generate second chance opportunities.