Post by jhb on Feb 24, 2021 12:24:01 GMT -5
Mike Conley
PG
6'1"
175
20
Ohio State
After losing to Florida in the national championship game in his only season of college basketball, one half of the Buckeyes' dynamic duo brings his dynamic abilities to TMBSL. Scouts describe Conley as an explosive and lightning quick (fitting, as the son of an elite track athlete) athlete and project him as an elite lead guard with excellent feel for running an offense. While some scouts worry about his lack of experience after just one season of college basketball and the steep learning curve for point guards in TMBSL, many believe if there is one PG who can overcome those odds it is Conley.
He is an excellent passer with high-level court vision who was adept at feeding his mammoth teammate Greg Oden in the post. Conley thrives in the open floor pushing the tempo and can also slice and dice defenses with his breath-taking stop and go ability and elite handle of the ball. He'll be a problem in the pick and roll game as that speed and his ability to move the ball will challenge defenses at all levels. Once he gets into the paint, he has a soft touch and a great feel for when to stop and hit the floater and when to penetrate further and finish at the rim. He'll need to add a bit of strength to continue that success at the next level, but he certainly has the potential to do it. Additionally, Conley will need some further development to truly be an elite threat on the perimeter, as he fell just short of 70% from the free throw line and made just 30% of his threes. His shot mechanics aren't broken, he just needs more practice and confidence to start attempting more shots from distance and converting them in live action.
Defensively, his elite athleticism gives him a high ceiling as a defender. He showed the ability to create turnovers in college, creating havoc in passing lanes and pickpocketing opposing guards to create transition opportunities, but he'll need to focus on playing sound defense and work on his positioning to be able to stay in front of more talented guards at the next level. His size limits his versatility as a defender, as he'll mostly only be able to hold up against point guards and smaller wing players.
