#36 prospect from Kevin O'Connor at The Ringer.
"Versatile player built for today’s league, with the height of a big and the perimeter skills of a wing.
SHADES OF: Kyle Kuzma, Jonathan Isaac
PLUSES
Dribbles low to the ground like a guard, with a quick first step enhanced by fluid crossovers and hesitations; he likes driving left to get to the rim, shoot a runner, or pull up from the midrange.
Projects to be an effective shooter in the NBA, though he made only 30.1 percent of his 93 catch-and-shoot 3s and 75.8 percent of his 240 free throw attempts in college. He has good form, soft touch on floaters, and the ability to hit shots off movement.
Coordinated finisher at the rim who can use either hand from tough, off-balance angles. He’s an active cutter and runs the floor hard.
Flashes playmaking skills with accurate cross-court passes from the post or drive-and-kicks to shooters and cutters; if he further tightens his handle, he could even run some pick-and-roll.
Small-ball big potential: Projects as a valuable on-ball screener if his shooting improves since he can pop, attack off the dribble, roll and finish with finesse, or locate open teammates.
Excellent perimeter defender who moves well laterally when sitting low in his stance, and who recovers and closes out well. He has the makings of a super-switchable defensive presence.
Impactful off-ball defender who hustles and displays good awareness with his rotations; though he’s not a rim protector, he can disturb opponents with his attentive weakside help.
Always willing to take a charge or dive for a loose ball. His aggressive style also allows him to rebound much better than his slim frame would suggest.
MINUSES
Thin upper and lower body will limit his ability to add muscle, and therefore to effectively defend stronger, beefier bigs; he gets pushed around a lot.
Lack of length and leaner frame could limit his success protecting the rim. At least he can switch or hedge.
Takes too many midrange attempts; it’s critical that he maximizes his shooting potential to extend his range and unlock his offensive impact.
Prone to lose control of the ball when bumped, though most of his college turnovers were the result of defensive pressure with players doubling him on drives or post-ups.
Should be a mismatch nightmare against smaller players in the post, but his lack of strength and post moves and his tendency to settle for pull-ups are concerning."
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