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Message: [QUOTE="SUtoga, post: 5761908, member: 11022"] Watched his minutes and here are some takeaways I saw: (1). He is EXTREMELY switchable. He was matched up on smaller and theoretically quicker guards numerous times. He stayed in front of them the vast majority of times. The one time he was beat he still deterred a shot because of his length. He’s close to the textbook definition of a modern defensive big. (2). He can struggle when going against big physical centers who fight hard for post position. The times he was beat was because the other centers simply out physicaled him in the post. The sooner he can get to campus and gain 15 pounds, the better. This isn’t really a surprise at all, and can be totally fixed with a good nutrition and weight lifting plan. (3). He might struggle with fouls his first year. He’s so long and a good shot blocker he can often gamble and get caught in a bad spot. Experienced and gifted post playing centers will most likely draw fouls on him his first year. This will improve with more game experience. (4). Offensively he sets good screens. Seems to have decent hands and touch around the basket. As he bulks up and develops a post game, I don’t think he will ever become a dominate offensive player, but I absolutely think he could average 10-12 points given time and experience. (5). His free throw stroke is great. I can honestly see why he shoots around 80%. He didn’t take a mid range, but just based on his free throws I absolutely think he could develop a good mid range game. (6). Overall takeaways: He’s a good defender day 1, with the talent to be an excellent one in future years. I don’t think he will ever become an offensive machine, but I think he could develop into a good offensive player. I honestly think with the right coaches and development plan he has the talent to be one of the best centers in the ACC. It will probably take a year or two for him to fully realize his potential, but I think he has the tools. Day 1 he profiles as a backup center with good defense. [/QUOTE]

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