Big Board Rankings

Strengths

• "Offers a healthy blend of scoring and playmaking at the lead guard spot. Has potential as a three-level scorer with his ability to make shots off the dribble with range

• change speeds and directions

• pull-up in midrange spots and finish with floaters. Struggled at the rim in the half court but can drop in floaters from different angles."

• "Shot maker who can fire 3s off the dribble or run off screens."

• "Comfortable finishing around the rim using either hand. He has one of the softest touches in the class

• with a floater that’s effective out to the elbows."

• "Savvy pick-and-roll presence thanks to his change-of-pace play. He can pull up or split defenders to get into the paint."

• "Instinctual passer with a high IQ; he makes rapid decisions facilitating. He weaponizes his shooting ability to create passing lanes

• and loves to attack the baseline before wrapping around passes to bigs."

• "Dynamic player in transition. He can race ahead of the defense for 3s and loud open-floor finishes

• or handle the ball and facilitate scoring chances."

• "Active defender who’s agile moving laterally and attentive off the ball."

• "High IQ lead guard with excellent passing ability and court vision"

• "Shifty and crafty in getting to his spots; knows how to create space for himself and his teammates using pace and tight handle"

• "Talented finisher with either hand around the rim"

Areas to Improve

• "Nothing special physically at 6-3 with a fairly narrow frame and a negative 6-2.5 wingspan. Solid leaper but lack of a standing reach limits him as an at-rim finisher. Doesn''t get to the free throw line consistently. Lack of tools limits him on the defensive end."

• "Lacks burst off the dribble

• which hinders his ability to attack the basket. Struggles to turn the corner. Doesn’t possess advanced moves to create separation."

• "Settles for too many floaters

• and he makes many of his at-rim attempts harder than they should be."

• "He hunches over when he shoots from deep. It’s a mechanical issue that may be the cause of his disappointing 3-point percentages in college."

• "Lacks defensive versatility due to his lack of size and length; he’s a one- or two-position defender."

• "Struggled shooting from distance in college; 32.7% 3-point shooter on 162 attempts"

• "Gifted leaper but limited athletic burst could hinder his star potential; doesn''t have the speed to blow by defenders on offense

• and struggles to stay in front of more physically imposing players on defense"

Traits

Scouting Sources

"Mike Schmitz", "Kevin O''Conner", "CBS Sports"