Post by eric on Jul 8, 2023 22:52:39 GMT -5
Glen Rice
SF
6'8"
230
230
22
Michigan
A solid scorer with excellent shooting mechanics and serious upside, Rice doesn't let limited athleticism stop him from getting the ball in the bucket. The same lack of burst will keep his defensive counting stats low, and while he puts a shift in and will try to stay in front of his man, doing so means he's almost never in position to finish the possession, leading to startingly low rebounding numbers for a player his size. Good handling, needs to work on getting teammates involved.
Danny Ferry
PF
6'10"
230
22 (22? That can't be right, look at that picture)
Duke
Ferry is an unusual prospect for his size: lights out from three and the line, fluent passer from the post and up top. Somewhat limited defensively, but where Ferry really struggles is rebounding the ball. Coaches expecting a ground and pound traditional big man will be disappointed, Ferry's unique skill set will require finesse to fully optimize.
Sean Elliott
SF
6'8"
210
21
Arizona
Strong scorer getting to the rim and from midrange, doesn't have a legitimate three point shot yet but the mechanics are there. Very good passer, puts teammates in good positions to score and avoids silly turnovers. Needs to add muscle to a skinny frame, gets pushed out of rebounding opportunities much too easily, but is a hard worker and should improve on that weakness.
Pooh Richardson
PG
6'1"
180
23
UCLA
Richardson utilizes a good first step to get past the first defender and good playmaking instincts to generate solid assists without risking the ball, but without adding a reliable midrange jump shot pro teams will scheme him out of effectiveness. Active hands on defense leads to a good number of steals, and puts in the effort to stay in front of his man.
Nick Anderson
SG
6'6"
230
21
Illinois
Anderson will earn his playing time on the defensive end. Great length and strength for a pro level two guard, won't be budged in the post and keeps himself in the play well enough to produce steals and blocks, will regularly outmuscle guards for rebounds. A good finisher at the rim and will hit open threes, but really struggles from the line and doesn't seem to want to put in the effort to improve. It will take the right coaching staff for him to become more than just a defensive specialist.
Mookie Blaylock
PG
6'1"
190
21
Oklahoma
Excellent defender, especially at generating turnovers at the point of attack, will even block shots here and there. Lack of burst limits his finishing ability and needs some work from the three point line, but capable from the midrange and the line. Doesn't go for flashy high risk passes so his turnovers will be low, but won't contend for the league lead in assists.
Dana Barros
PG
5'11"
160
22
Boston College
Prototypical score first point guard, Barros walks into the league as an elite three point shooter and plus midranger. Puts the effort in on defense to not be a glaring minus, but just doesn't have the size to compete on the boards. Coaches have been trying to get him to spread the ball around his whole career, but with no change yet it doesn't look like that'll ever be a major part of his game.
Shawn Kemp
PF
6'10"
280
19
Trinity Valley CC
Explosive athlete and thunderous finisher, Kemp also displays solid free throw line form and even a nascent three point shot. Hasn't developed a ton of post moves, and while even in the pros he'll have plenty of athletic mismatches to exploit for buckets, opponents will exploit any dribble for turnovers. Dominates the offensive boards and is a decent defender, but doesn't generate as many blocks or defensive rebounds as you'd expect from someone with his gifts, preferring to sneak in for swipes.
Vlade Divac
C
7'1"
260
21
Serbia
If jumping was illegal in basketball, Divac would be a permanent MVP candidate. Still, when you're a legit seven footer with excellent touch it's pretty easy to get the ball in the basket, off the backboards, and OUTTA HERE! But like on defense. Shot blocking. Divac won't win many footraces but compared to his absolute lack of a vertical jump he's positively nimble, and stays in front of his man well on the defensive end. Unlike many Europeans he's only a slight plus jump shooter, but he brings the socialism with the productive pass. Despite being only 21 he's been a pro for six years, and scouts don't see much room for future growth.
Tim Hardaway
PG
6'0"
175
22
UTEP
Hardaway has waterbug quickness and uses it and the threat of the three point shot to get into the teeth of the defense and set up teammates with low risk high reward passes. Like many waterbugs, struggles finishing inside, and is helpless to secure the rebound. Uses his speed well to jump passing lanes off the ball but strongly prefers offending, show no interest in defense and even less in growth.