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Height: Says he’s 6-foot-11 without shoes right now; listed by other sources at 6-foot-9; I’d say1 that he is still growing and around 6-foot-10
Wingspan: 7-foot-52
Only picked up basketball in the summer of 2021 after outgrowing soccer when he was 15-years-old.
I’m high on him for many of the same reasons that I like Khaman Maluach, such as his youth, achievable outcome, trajectory and speed of improvement, and the roster/lineup trends around the NBA.I feel comfortable projecting Beringer as a rotation-level big who can make a real defensive impact at the basket, while being productive enough on low touches as a pick-and-roll finisher on offense.
OFFENSE
Strictly a play finisher. Easy fit in the pick-and-roll and around the dunker spot.
Screen-setting technique has improved even over this very season, but still inconsistent sometimes
Does he have a left hand?
Incredible potential as a rim runner.
Rebounding numbers are strong and his tape has high points — but hands and timing can keep improving.
Length, pop, and motor go a long way. Always active in the paint. Pursuit isn’t always picture perfect or clean, but he wants to do the dirty work around the rim.
Needs to keep his man off the glass more consistently.
Non-shooter. Has taken a few catch-and-shoot or spot-up twos. No threes recorded this season.
No self-creation. Post-ups are not his game.
Passing numbers are tiny, but feel on limited tape seems encouraging.
DEFENSE
First and foremost a defensive prospect given his shotblocking, ground coverage, production, tools, and youth. 8.6 BLK% in 30 games leads the Adriatic League
Fluid and twitchy when he’s defending the pick-and-roll. Has the verticality, length, and standing reach to contest, block, and alter shots.
Powerful leap off two feet means that he adds rim protection in help. Times himself well, although needs to be careful as he can foul with body still.
Gets stops in transition. Fluid hips come into play in the open court. Can stick with drives from smaller players, then block at the rim.
Length also gets stops in the post, but needs to keep adding strength. Still gives up weight/strength a lot of the time, but doesn’t let himself get bullied.
Has the tools and flashes switching onto ballhandlers. Needs to measure distance between himself and the ballhandler more consistently.
Motor shows up in space, as well.
Less raw than one would think, but inexperience still shows. Doesn’t quite know how to deal with changes of speed yet.
This does not have to be an issue, but he’s a long-term prospect and his development will be a story of patience.
Former coach Abdel Loucif5 said: "It was clear from two things; his desire to work and his exceptional physique. A tall player with such coordination, who already had good hands, is rare. He was ahead of everyone in sprints, even the point guards."
