We’ve all seen it. A photo of a basketball player with both of their arms outstretched, holding a basketball with ease in each hand. Inside their large palms and fingers, the ball looks smaller than normal, and
From their physical builds to their playing styles and overall performances, a comparison to established NBA players highlights many fun parallels. With a bow placed on their body of work, let's take a look at the statistical leaders and their NBA player comparisons. Scoring (PPG): ...
Size: 6'3", 185 lbs Age: 19 Nationality: USA Pro comparison: Ty Jerome In a Madison Square Garden matinee game against Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, Jase Richardson was the best freshman and player on the floor. He scored 20 points on nine shots in 25 minutes, drilling three three-point...
At this point, he has proved his mettle as a winning role player with a decent mix of size, skill and motor, totaling 28 points and 15 rebounds between the two scrimmages. Though he measured in under 6-5, his nearly 7-foot wingspan allows him to play a bit bigger, and makes ...
Has consensus National Player of the Year Zach Edey done enough to improve his draft stock? Plus, what we learned from Bronny James' USC debut on Sunday.
Edey continues to be nothing short of the best player in college basketball, averaging 24.2 points, 11.7 rebounds and over two blocks per game on his way to back-to-back National Player of the Year awards. He establishes position anywhere and everywhere on the court because of his size and...
Just before Noon on Thursday, the NBA started releasing the various measurements of the 69 NBA Draft hopefuls participating at this week’s combine in Chicago. Most of the measurements — height, weight, hand size, body fat, etc. — were taken Wednesday
giving him unique upside as a two-way player that fits on or off-ball. His high motor and defensive versatility will immediately translate to the NBA, but his offensive development, particularly with his left hand, three-point shooting and decision-making, will determine ...
I believe he'll be a decent on-the-ball-defender in the NBA, mainly being placed on solid perimeter threats who either don’t match his size or mobility. PLAYER COMPARISON When looking at historical precedent, the best comparison for his skill set would be Pat Connaughton. Both were...
Overall, it feels like average player size at the point guard position is less determined by trends and more by player talent. If you have a legendary playmaker like Magic Johnson you make him your point guard, even if he has a power forward body. But no coach would put a regular power...