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STRENGTHS
Exceptional speed and quickness. Very tight handle with quicks lets him create space versus defenders and get in lane.
Shown flashes of advanced playmaking ability with vision and timing in pick-and-roll.
Explosive and powerful enough to finish around defenders at basket despite only standing 6’2″.
Confident and aggressive pull-up scorer, shoots off dribble moves from beyond the arc.
Crazy high energy competitor. Plays with a fire few prospects have.
Competitiveness, quickness, and good anticipation allow him to pressure ball and make plays defensively.
WEAKNESSES / QUESTIONS
Emotions get the best of him at times, plays a little out of control on offense, forcing bad shots, and can get himself out of position on defense.
Was mostly just a scorer in HS/AAU play, needs to show a larger sample of playmaking for others.
More confident than elite as a shooter. Shoots high degree of difficulty pull-ups that aren’t justified by his efficiency.
Only 6’2″ in shoes and 184 lbs. Does he have the size and strength to finish in lane in the NBA?
Size most obviously affects him on defense, can make guys uncomfortable with pressure but can get scored through/over.
BOTTOM LINE
A very exciting point guard prospect due to his athleticism, intensity, and budding skill-level. If he shows well as a playmaker and shooter at Alabama he could find himself in the top-5 pick conversation. Fun to watch due to his unique temperament.

— J.Z. Mazlish, 11.1.17

Sexton has an incredibly combination of coordination and explosiveness, making him an excellent isolation scorer. But his poor vision and dimensions make him a major liability with respect to passing and defense, and will always diminish his overall goodness.

PTS
19.2
25.6 per 40

REB
3.8
5.0 per 40

AST
3.6
4.8 per 40

EFG%
49.8
438 FGA

STL
0.8
1.1 per 40

BLK
0.1
0.1 per 40

3PT%
33.6
131 3PA

FT%
77.8
252 FTA

MAIN SELLING POINT Relentlessness
AGE19.4
HEIGHT/WEIGHT6'1.5''/183
WINGSPAN6'7.25"
STANDING REACH8'2.5"
A fearless score-first point guard who needs to learn how to control his intensity.
SHADES OF: Eric Bledsoe, Patrick Beverley, Marcus Banks
PLUSES
He’s here to kick ass and chew bubblegum—and that attitude is contagious.
He’s a potential lockdown defender against guards due to his lateral quickness, length, and effort.
Stays engaged off-ball fighting through screens; he’s always a threat to intercept passes.
Shifty ball handler with a quick first step; he gets where he wants on the floor using a litany of advanced moves.
Ambidextrous and aggressive finisher at the rim. He would have better percentages in that zone if his shot selection improved.
Draws a ton of fouls and shoots well from the line.
Possesses a relaxed jumper off both the catch and dribble, with NBA range.
Showcases toughness in adverse situations. He once scored 40 points to keep Alabama in a game while playing 3-on-5.
MINUSES
Forces low-quality shots against rim protection and hoists jumpers early in the clock, rather than making plays for teammates.
Lacks pure passing skills; he forces high-risk passes or low-quality shots at a frustrating rate.
He can hone his passing ability by improving his accuracy and the velocity he puts on passes.
He’ll need to prove he can play a more controlled brand of play within a system.
He’s lanky, and will need to get stronger without losing quickness to maximize his defensive potential.

countryboi wrote:I think he is a poor fit with Kemba and Monk but damn do i love his game, i think he is going to be a baller for someone

MasterIchiro wrote:

countryboi wrote:I think he is a poor fit with Kemba and Monk but damn do i love his game, i think he is going to be a baller for someone

They said he'd be a good fit with spacers, runners and shot creators so he can develop off-ball. It sounds like he's a great fit with Kemba and Monk. He has good length and he appears coachable for development on D. With his quickness and skill and drive, I think his upside is high and his fit is being overlooked. That being said, he's second to Miles. I think Miles starts very soon. Sexton is more of a project. Both have high payoff but I want the more sure thing. I love the intensity in both. I would not be upset with this pick and if Miles is off the board, it's an easy choice for me.

countryboi wrote:

MasterIchiro wrote:

countryboi wrote:I think he is a poor fit with Kemba and Monk but damn do i love his game, i think he is going to be a baller for someone

They said he'd be a good fit with spacers, runners and shot creators so he can develop off-ball. It sounds like he's a great fit with Kemba and Monk. He has good length and he appears coachable for development on D. With his quickness and skill and drive, I think his upside is high and his fit is being overlooked. That being said, he's second to Miles. I think Miles starts very soon. Sexton is more of a project. Both have high payoff but I want the more sure thing. I love the intensity in both. I would not be upset with this pick and if Miles is off the board, it's an easy choice for me.

offense is not going to be the problem, I was more worried about own ability to defend with another sub 6'3 guard playing major minutes.

LofJ wrote:I'm not sure why Bonnell thinks we'll have immediate playing time at point guard and Sexton thinks he'll be a good fit in Charlotte. Maybe we told them both that Kemba and Monk will be playing off ball more?

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