Jalen Hood-Schifino

[Jamaaliver]

Feels like a Jordan Clarkson-esqe scorer who offers pretty much nothing else?

NBA Draft Intel

Rising: Jalen Hood-Schifino (Indiana, PG/SG, Freshman)

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Scouts were already growing more confident in Indiana guard Jalen Hood-Schifino before his 35-point game against Purdue on Saturday. He might have done enough to earn consideration from lottery teams, though with Indiana expected to land top-five seed in the NCAA tournament, he should have more opportunities to strengthen his case even further.

Preseason questions about his athletic limitations are fading fast. With 6'6" size for a ball-handler, Hood-Schifino effectively uses hesitations and change of speed to gain steps on defenders and keep them in jail. His pacing in pick-and-roll situations always stands out. Hood-Schifino has command of the play in ball-screen situations, showing patience and recognition for when/where to pass or pull up.

That mid-range pull-up is his signature shot right now, with the freshman making 43.3 percent of his two-point jumpers and 41.7 percent of his off-the-dribble jumpers. He effectively gets to his spots, squares his feet off the dribble and rises with stability and balance. Though analytics might not approve of that shot selection, he excels at making those looks inside the arc, and it's an area on an NBA floor where he should continue to have the space to elevate into his dangerous shot.

Hood-Schifino takes only 3.4 threes per game, but a confident stroke (36.4 percent 3PT), 76.9 percent free-throw mark and the occasional outburst (six made threes vs. Ohio State, five vs. Northwestern and five vs. Iowa) point to an eventual three-level shot-making threat.

While his vertical pop for finishing isn't ideal and a 53.8 percent conversion rate at the rim isn't great, Hood-Schifino has pulled off some high-difficulty layups and adjustments. It wouldn't be surprising if he shot better around the basket with more space in the NBA.

Scouts do worry about his turnovers, as he's prone to making careless passes. His defense hasn't been the most convincing, either. But scouts also sound willing to put more stock into his clever setups and physical tools.

Between his positional size, scoring craftiness and exciting flash, there will be plenty of first-round interest in Hood-Schifino, especially if he's able to propel Indiana on a postseason run.

Bleacher Report

[EMG518]

You do realize if he could shoot more, he would shoot more right? That's how this works. The reason some guys shoot more than others is generally being better shooters with quicker releases, more ability to shoot off movement and off the bounce.

I mean you do realize that not everyone can shoot as much as Steph or Klay just by "wanting" it right? Sheesh. I hope you realize that.

You do realize if he could shoot more, doesn't mean he would shoot more. That's how that works.

He doesn't have to be Steph or Klay to get off more shots, Sheesh. I hope you realize that.

Insane thing to actually think he literally can't get off more shots. It has nothing to do with his role and being a freshman PG.

Your logic is so bad. If he could take more 3s and was good at it, why in the world wouldn't he? How do you not get how stupid that sounds? It's like people who thought Tyson Chandler could get 30% usage if he wanted to. He just chose not to. If Kyle Korver could get 30% usage why didn't he? I mean he was an incredible shooter wasn't he? Hmm.

All your comparisons are extreme, you realize that right, like suggesting JHS couldn't take more 3s is like people saying Tyson Chandler or Kyle Korver could have 30% usage, or not everyone can be Steph/Klay.

These are not remotely the same as saying JHS can take more 3s, he just is a freshman pg in Indiana's offense and he isn't a great shooter so he doesn't but to suggest he literally can't get the shots off is insane.. Your logic and comps are so bad.

[EMG518]

that works the other way too - what's the argument for JHS? if he was 6-3 instead of 6-6 would we be having any of these convos? he's a mediocre athlete at best, doesn't have any outlier ball or shooting skills, defensively he hasn't really been that good, and he's not setting college bball ablaze (sub 50% TS, 13 PER, 1 BPM, negative net rating, etc.)

i just don't know what archetype he fills for me other than MAYBE on-ball guard but I don't trust his creation juice at all as a primary playmaker for my team, so where does that leave him?

not saying he's a non-prospect but he's far from a confirmed 1st rounder either.

I don't really get why people keep bringing up his height in the conversation.

We are having the conversation about him as he is, not if he was a different sized person.

Mediocre athlete based off of what?
He can defend better than average and stays in front of his man.
He has quick feet and can change speeds pretty well and is able to get to his spots.

So he is mediocre because he isn't bouncy? There are alot of really good guards that aren't jump out of the gym athletes in the NBA if you hadn't noticed. Some of the best ones actually.

Not setting college basketball ablaze, most freshman don't but within his role on his team, he is vaulting this team into a much better position. They would be terrible without him.

I personally really like his shot and his ability to get his shot off over players, his ability to pull up in stride and have control to get his shot off, has enough quickness and ball control to get to his spots and take those shots and I like his passing although he makes some careless one at times.

His shot will get better, his decision making will improve, his body will improve.

I don't see him going outside the lottery personally but we will see.

he's a mediocre athlete because he's a mediocre athlete, what do you mean based off what? based on watching him play. he's not really fast or quick twitch, doesn't have great stop-go, isn't paricularly explosive or strong, has issues consistently pressuring the rim, not a vertical threat, etc.

and he can stay in front of SOME but not all, also he hasn't displayed any tangible team defense prowess which is even more important in today's NBA than perimeter defense (and he's not even necessarily shut down in the case), so yea i'm not sure where this idea that he's good defender is coming from.

your entire argument is just "this and that and the other thing all will improve"...which is fine if you see a lot of room for improvement and want to make that bet but you can't expect everyone else to jump in and also make that bet in the lotto.

and again, at the end of the day the performance on the court kinda speaks for itself if the eye test isn't convincing and we're still talking about a guard with a sub 50% TS and seemingly bad impact metrics across the board.

Right, he isn't the quick twitchy/bouncy athlete so he is mediocre in your mind. Understood.

What I see is a guy who is quick at his size, good body control that can shoot on the move and get to his spots with his ball control and quickness which requires him being more than a mediocre athlete. We just look at things differently.

If he could stay in front of all he wouldn't just be above average right now defensively, he would be great, team defense is learned, he is a freshman but clearly has the tools to be above average there as well.

Every prospect argument is this and that will improve lmao, if they were all finished products the draft order would be a consensus and clearly that is not all I said as to why I like him. Part of this is projecting what he does now and where he can improve realistically.

Eye test isn't convincing too you but it is too me, when he has explosions for 30+ nights he shows he can be more than what his avg's are for his freshman college season.

[EvanZ]

You do realize if he could shoot more, doesn't mean he would shoot more. That's how that works.

He doesn't have to be Steph or Klay to get off more shots, Sheesh. I hope you realize that.

Insane thing to actually think he literally can't get off more shots. It has nothing to do with his role and being a freshman PG.

Your logic is so bad. If he could take more 3s and was good at it, why in the world wouldn't he? How do you not get how stupid that sounds? It's like people who thought Tyson Chandler could get 30% usage if he wanted to. He just chose not to. If Kyle Korver could get 30% usage why didn't he? I mean he was an incredible shooter wasn't he? Hmm.

All your comparisons are extreme, you realize that right, like suggesting JHS couldn't take more 3s is like people saying Tyson Chandler or Kyle Korver could have 30% usage, or not everyone can be Steph/Klay.

These are not remotely the same as saying JHS can take more 3s, he just is a freshman pg in Indiana's offense and he isn't a great shooter so he doesn't but to suggest he literally can't get the shots off is insane.. Your logic and comps are so bad.

We are comparing to *historical* draft prospects. His 3pt volume is simply very low even for comparable Freshman prospects. I don't know what to tell you. Other prospects that shoot more (like Gradey Dick or even Taylor Hendricks) project to be better shooters. It's not rocket science.

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Feels like a Jordan Clarkson-esqe scorer who offers pretty much nothing else?

NBA Draft Intel

Rising: Jalen Hood-Schifino (Indiana, PG/SG, Freshman)

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Scouts were already growing more confident in Indiana guard Jalen Hood-Schifino before his 35-point game against Purdue on Saturday. He might have done enough to earn consideration from lottery teams, though with Indiana expected to land top-five seed in the NCAA tournament, he should have more opportunities to strengthen his case even further.

Preseason questions about his athletic limitations are fading fast. With 6'6" size for a ball-handler, Hood-Schifino effectively uses hesitations and change of speed to gain steps on defenders and keep them in jail. His pacing in pick-and-roll situations always stands out. Hood-Schifino has command of the play in ball-screen situations, showing patience and recognition for when/where to pass or pull up.

That mid-range pull-up is his signature shot right now, with the freshman making 43.3 percent of his two-point jumpers and 41.7 percent of his off-the-dribble jumpers. He effectively gets to his spots, squares his feet off the dribble and rises with stability and balance. Though analytics might not approve of that shot selection, he excels at making those looks inside the arc, and it's an area on an NBA floor where he should continue to have the space to elevate into his dangerous shot.

Hood-Schifino takes only 3.4 threes per game, but a confident stroke (36.4 percent 3PT), 76.9 percent free-throw mark and the occasional outburst (six made threes vs. Ohio State, five vs. Northwestern and five vs. Iowa) point to an eventual three-level shot-making threat.

While his vertical pop for finishing isn't ideal and a 53.8 percent conversion rate at the rim isn't great, Hood-Schifino has pulled off some high-difficulty layups and adjustments. It wouldn't be surprising if he shot better around the basket with more space in the NBA.

Scouts do worry about his turnovers, as he's prone to making careless passes. His defense hasn't been the most convincing, either. But scouts also sound willing to put more stock into his clever setups and physical tools.

Between his positional size, scoring craftiness and exciting flash, there will be plenty of first-round interest in Hood-Schifino, especially if he's able to propel Indiana on a postseason run.

Bleacher Report

Eh, not really. JHS doesn't have anywhere close to the bag of moves Clarkson has to create a shot.

But JHS is a much better facilitator. Clarkson is just a scorer. JHS has a nice blend of scoring and distributing.

[Capn'O]

Feels like a Jordan Clarkson-esqe scorer who offers pretty much nothing else?

NBA Draft Intel

Rising: Jalen Hood-Schifino (Indiana, PG/SG, Freshman)

Watch on YouTube

Scouts were already growing more confident in Indiana guard Jalen Hood-Schifino before his 35-point game against Purdue on Saturday. He might have done enough to earn consideration from lottery teams, though with Indiana expected to land top-five seed in the NCAA tournament, he should have more opportunities to strengthen his case even further.

Preseason questions about his athletic limitations are fading fast. With 6'6" size for a ball-handler, Hood-Schifino effectively uses hesitations and change of speed to gain steps on defenders and keep them in jail. His pacing in pick-and-roll situations always stands out. Hood-Schifino has command of the play in ball-screen situations, showing patience and recognition for when/where to pass or pull up.

That mid-range pull-up is his signature shot right now, with the freshman making 43.3 percent of his two-point jumpers and 41.7 percent of his off-the-dribble jumpers. He effectively gets to his spots, squares his feet off the dribble and rises with stability and balance. Though analytics might not approve of that shot selection, he excels at making those looks inside the arc, and it's an area on an NBA floor where he should continue to have the space to elevate into his dangerous shot.

Hood-Schifino takes only 3.4 threes per game, but a confident stroke (36.4 percent 3PT), 76.9 percent free-throw mark and the occasional outburst (six made threes vs. Ohio State, five vs. Northwestern and five vs. Iowa) point to an eventual three-level shot-making threat.

While his vertical pop for finishing isn't ideal and a 53.8 percent conversion rate at the rim isn't great, Hood-Schifino has pulled off some high-difficulty layups and adjustments. It wouldn't be surprising if he shot better around the basket with more space in the NBA.

Scouts do worry about his turnovers, as he's prone to making careless passes. His defense hasn't been the most convincing, either. But scouts also sound willing to put more stock into his clever setups and physical tools.

Between his positional size, scoring craftiness and exciting flash, there will be plenty of first-round interest in Hood-Schifino, especially if he's able to propel Indiana on a postseason run.

Bleacher Report

The enlarged text was my SGA comp. Again, not as good of a prospect but his ability to change speeds, footwork, balance - he's very advanced there and those are all tools that put a player a bit above the sum of their athleticism. At his size, I think he has a good chance to translate as a solid NBA player. Like, mid-rotation.

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For JHS lottery proponents, why would you draft him over Keyonte George, Nick Smith Jr or Brice Sensabaugh? All 3 seem like better and more diverse shotmakers.

[JMAC3]

For JHS lottery proponents, why would you draft him over Keyonte George, Nick Smith Jr or Brice Sensabaugh? All 3 seem like better and more diverse shotmakers.

Keyonte and Smith are probably more like top 8. I probably have JHS at 18 or so right now, but he has been playing well lately. If Indiana has a good tourney run I could see him getting into the 12-15 range with Jett, Dick, Sensabaugh, Wallace types.

I think he reminds me a lot of Jalen Suggs just without the hype. Maybe he is a step below Suggs, but I think I could see them being similar players in the longrun.

[EvanZ]

I don't really see any similarity to Suggs tbh. What exactly is similar about them? He's a lot more like Joel Ayayi on that team.

[JMAC3]

Both bigger body guards, who project as good defenders at both guard spots. I don't think the shooting is very far off at the college level. Suggs overall stats are more impressive, but he was also playing inferior conference competition compared to the teams that JHS is going against in the Big ten.

Suggs 33.7% from deep/ JHS 35.6%
Suggs 75.5% from line/ JHS 77%

Per 100 possessions
Suggs/JHS
Scoring 26.6/24.1
Threes 6.4/6.0

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Both bigger body guards, who project as good defenders at both guard spots. I don't think the shooting is very far off at the college level. Suggs overall stats are more impressive, but he was also playing inferior conference competition compared to the teams that JHS is going against in the Big ten.

Suggs 33.7% from deep/ JHS 35.6%
Suggs 75.5% from line/ JHS 77%

Per 100 possessions
Suggs/JHS
Scoring 26.6/24.1
Threes 6.4/6.0

JHS projects as an average defender at best at the NBA level.

Suggs on the other hand was arguably the best guard defender in the country besides Davion Mitchell, who was 3 years older than Suggs.

Suggs was the best player on a team that went to the national title game as a freshman. JHS is the 2nd best player on a team that ranked 15th in the country.

Suggs is tougher, stronger, more physical. Faster, quicker off the dribble, more explosive, more athletic.

I see some similarities - and they're similar shooters (which doesn't bode well for JHS since Suggs has shot poorly in the NBA) but Suggs was a much better prospect.

Not everyone needs a comp. That's the danger with comps. You try saying "oh he's like that guy who went top 5!" But players are all like snow flakes. There's so much nuance to the game, nuance to each player, that a guy might kind of resemble another guy but then they end up translating very differently in the NBA.

[EvanZ]

For all the upside comps with Schifino, you could also comp him to CJ Elleby who I liked coming out of WSU. And...he sucks. Whatever shooting I thought he had in college disappeared at the next level. If you're not already really good at something it's hard to be amazing at it in the NBA.

[azcatz11]

For all the upside comps with Schifino, you could also comp him to CJ Elleby who I liked coming out of WSU. And...he sucks. Whatever shooting I thought he had in college disappeared at the next level. If you're not already really good at something it's hard to be amazing at it in the NBA.

He is an elite playmaker for his size

[EvanZ]

For all the upside comps with Schifino, you could also comp him to CJ Elleby who I liked coming out of WSU. And...he sucks. Whatever shooting I thought he had in college disappeared at the next level. If you're not already really good at something it's hard to be amazing at it in the NBA.

He is an elite playmaker for his size

He’s definitely not.


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[EMG518]

For all the upside comps with Schifino, you could also comp him to CJ Elleby who I liked coming out of WSU. And...he sucks. Whatever shooting I thought he had in college disappeared at the next level. If you're not already really good at something it's hard to be amazing at it in the NBA.

You could comp him to CJ Ellebey but I would question what drugs you are on.

[EvanZ]

The point was he’s closer to Elleby than Suggs. Pretty obvious. But you have him 7 so I guess not for you.


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[EMG518]

The point was he’s closer to Elleby than Suggs. Pretty obvious. But you have him 7 so I guess not for you.


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It's literally not obvious because you did not say what you are saying now lmao and this isn't the first time you have wrote something and after someone comments you say it was obvious what you wrote means something other than what you wrote.


I literally remember everyone in a topic saying they took what you wrote as one thing and you said it meant something else. Every single person.



I don't even know what Elleby has to do with JHS, or why you would think people would read what you wrote for anything other than what you wrote so I will stand by my reply.

[azcatz11]

For all the upside comps with Schifino, you could also comp him to CJ Elleby who I liked coming out of WSU. And...he sucks. Whatever shooting I thought he had in college disappeared at the next level. If you're not already really good at something it's hard to be amazing at it in the NBA.

He is an elite playmaker for his size

He’s definitely not.


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My comp for him is Evan Turner

[WargamesX]

With his IQ and physical profile the most worrisome thing about JHS is his low FTA rate. It really low. He probably could have got it higher but he’s was in love with his midrange and floaters. In the league he would need to be willing to go through a player’s chest. He’s not strong or fast enough to score effectively and not expect contact. In fact he should seek it.

The way he plays now won’t be effective in the league. However, with some time I think he could be a good NBA player. He just has the type of bad habits that he needs to land on a team that can help him learn good NBA habits & is ok with him probably not being that effective the first year.

I have his floor as Romeo Langford and his ceiling as Alec Burks. Basically the difference is him learning how to play in the NBA.

[babyjax13]

I don't see shotmaking being JHS's main appeal. It's the way he plays with pace and bends defenses with his ability to generate pressure and passing angles. He does this operating in the midrange a lot, which is pretty unique. He actually reminds me of what Nickeil Alexander-Walker has become in the NBA, though I think JHS is a better playmaker. If his shot continues to improve (it looked worse in high school to me) he could be really interesting. But I think I liked him a lot more than most people to begin the year (I've had him first round or near the first round since before the college season, had him first round before it started) but I don't see lottery *right now* at all. If he displays shotmaking on higher volume throughout the tournament, maybe things can change. But, we are talking about a player who, since January 8th, has ONE game with more than one three-pointer made.