Hannes Steinbach

[Chuck Everett]

Brandon Roy, Quincy Pondexter, Dejounte Murray, Marques Chriss, Jaden McDaniels, Isaiah "Beef" Stewart, Isaiah Thomas, Spencer Hawes, Jon Brockman, Justin Holiday, Terrence Ross, Tony Wroten, Jaylen Nowell, Nate Robinson, CJ Wilcox, Matisse Thybulle.

All came out of the Washington program to the NBA since 2000. Just saying, Washington having future pros isn't a new phenomenon.

A lot of those guys are from the area too, Seattle is an underrated hotbed for NBA talent.

Seattle is easily one of the best basketball recruiting cities in the country. Maybe not as much recently, but historically it's as good as it gets after LA and maybe Houston.

Totally agree, but the Dallas area has more talent than Houston, probably since a lot of ex-athletes (college and pro), still live in the area.

[Telfaire]

I think we see him as a 4 because he doesnt block shots no? Like you cant make him the last line of defense.

He's currently averaging 1.2 blocks on 34.5 MPG. The block rate is 3.7%, is that considered low? I don't have the time to dig into the historical data.
But from what the eye test tells me, after watching him against Baylor, Illinois, Michigan, and Iowa, is that he's got a good combination of quick feet, length and timing. I mostly recall him blocking shooters on closeouts and while defending in space. Maybe once he gets bigger and stronger, he could also deter and block shots better at the rim.

Regardless, Hartenstein, who's one of my comps for him, never surpassed 1.1 BPG in a single season, and he's a great defender. His block rate this season is only 3%, though last season it was 3.9%
And Bogut only averaged 0.8 BPG (2.3% block rate) as a rookie and 0.5, 1.2% as a sophomore, before he suddenly became a 1.7-to-2.6 BPG center. Sometimes it's about having enough developmental reps to become better at reading the offense and improving your timing on block attempts.

[RookieStar]

I think we see him as a 4 because he doesnt block shots no? Like you cant make him the last line of defense.

He's currently averaging 1.2 blocks on 34.5 MPG. The block rate is 3.7%, is that considered low? I don't have the time to dig into the historical data.
But from what the eye test tells me, after watching him against Baylor, Illinois, Michigan, and Iowa, is that he's got a good combination of quick feet, length and timing. I mostly recall him blocking shooters on closeouts and while defending in space. Maybe once he gets bigger and stronger, he could also deter and block shots better at the rim.

Regardless, Hartenstein, who's one of my comps for him, never surpassed 1.1 BPG in a single season, and he's a great defender. His block rate this season is only 3%, though last season it was 3.9%
And Bogut only averaged 0.8 BPG (2.3% block rate) as a rookie and 0.5, 1.2% as a sophomore, before he suddenly became a 1.7-to-2.6 BPG center. Sometimes it's about having enough developmental reps to become better at reading the offense and improving your timing on block attempts.

Just saw the statline in his loss in the SEC tourney. Yup he does block shots after all. Also point and board leader for his team. Dude is a lotto pick.

[Jcool0]

26/16

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[EmpireFalls]

Late riser for me. His defense has improved and not looked utterly hopeless as it did a couple months ago.

Still dont like him as a standalone 5 but his rebounding is just so monstrous and the flashes of shooting/weakside blocks/touch/roll playmaking/strength creation are very intriguing. Lotto guy who will eventually make his millions in a double big set one day.

[Capn'O]

Some players that I see pieces of in his game:

Sengun
Naz Reid
(Carlos) Boozer

[Diop]

I think we see him as a 4 because he doesnt block shots no? Like you cant make him the last line of defense.

He's currently averaging 1.2 blocks on 34.5 MPG. The block rate is 3.7%, is that considered low? I don't have the time to dig into the historical data.
But from what the eye test tells me, after watching him against Baylor, Illinois, Michigan, and Iowa, is that he's got a good combination of quick feet, length and timing. I mostly recall him blocking shooters on closeouts and while defending in space. Maybe once he gets bigger and stronger, he could also deter and block shots better at the rim.

Regardless, Hartenstein, who's one of my comps for him, never surpassed 1.1 BPG in a single season, and he's a great defender. His block rate this season is only 3%, though last season it was 3.9%
And Bogut only averaged 0.8 BPG (2.3% block rate) as a rookie and 0.5, 1.2% as a sophomore, before he suddenly became a 1.7-to-2.6 BPG center. Sometimes it's about having enough developmental reps to become better at reading the offense and improving your timing on block attempts.

blocks look cool, but smart positioning and use of your bulk will affect opponents fg% in the long term

[RookieStar]

I wonder though... you put replace Hannes with Boozer in that loaded Duke team and would Duke be better or worse? Would Hannes numbers be better or worse?

[Telfaire]

I wonder though... you put replace Hannes with Boozer in that loaded Duke team and would Duke be better or worse? Would Hannes numbers be better or worse?

That's a weird thought experiment IMO. It makes more sense to hypothesize how Steinbach and NC would fare if he were to replace Veesar, since there's a certain degree of similarity in their games (and physical profile).

[RookieStar]

I wonder though... you put replace Hannes with Boozer in that loaded Duke team and would Duke be better or worse? Would Hannes numbers be better or worse?

That's a weird thought experiment IMO. It makes more sense to hypothesize how Steinbach and NC would fare if he were to replace Veesar, since there's a certain degree of similarity in their games (and physical profile).

Why? Boozer and Hannes... both the PF and offensive hub for their front court. Both leading rebounders. Both ground bound sorta type of players. Both operate low but occasionaly shoots the 3. Both have bigs to cover for them on D.

[Capn'O]

I wonder though... you put replace Hannes with Boozer in that loaded Duke team and would Duke be better or worse? Would Hannes numbers be better or worse?

That's a weird thought experiment IMO. It makes more sense to hypothesize how Steinbach and NC would fare if he were to replace Veesar, since there's a certain degree of similarity in their games (and physical profile).

Why? Boozer and Hannes... both the PF and offensive hub for their front court. Both leading rebounders. Both ground bound sorta type of players. Both operate low but occasionaly shoots the 3. Both have bigs to cover for them on D.

Boozer definitely has passing on Hannes but it could be close.

[JMAC3]

26/16

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#32 for Wisconsin is listed at 6-10, Steinbach looks taller than that guy and was consistently grabbing boards over Wisconsin all game.
I never watch him and play and think man he looks small. Not sure the obsession with people wanting to label him a PF.
He is very clearly a center in the NBA and the fact that he is already relatively high volume 3pt shooter is a huge plus.
He also can put the ball on the floor and attack if guys sag off him.

It is not just the fact that he shots threes either, he is just simply a way better offensive prospect than the other centers in this draft.

Hannes 18.5 ppg- freshman
Ngonba 10.7 ppg- soph
Quaintance 5 ppg- soph
Cenac 9.4 ppg- fresh
Mara 11.3 ppg- junior
Bidjunga 13.8 ppg- soph
Morez 13.7 ppg- soph
Moreno 8.1 ppg- fresh
Veesaar 16.7 ppg- junior
Krivas 10.7 ppg- junior

[Onus]

26/16

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#32 for Wisconsin is listed at 6-10, Steinbach looks taller than that guy and was consistently grabbing boards over Wisconsin all game.
I never watch him and play and think man he looks small. Not sure the obsession with people wanting to label him a PF.
He is very clearly a center in the NBA and the fact that he is already relatively high volume 3pt shooter is a huge plus.
He also can put the ball on the floor and attack if guys sag off him.

It is not just the fact that he shots threes either, he is just simply a way better offensive prospect than the other centers in this draft.

Hannes 18.5 ppg- freshman
Ngonba 10.7 ppg- soph
Quaintance 5 ppg- soph
Cenac 9.4 ppg- fresh
Mara 11.3 ppg- junior
Bidjunga 13.8 ppg- soph
Morez 13.7 ppg- soph
Moreno 8.1 ppg- fresh
Veesaar 16.7 ppg- junior
Krivas 10.7 ppg- junior

I think people are scared to list him as a center because he's not a great rim protector. Really hard to build a team around a non rim protecting big so if he can play next to a rim protector he would theoretically have more value. TBH he's probably Sabonis as a comp.

[Jcool0]

26/16

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#32 for Wisconsin is listed at 6-10, Steinbach looks taller than that guy and was consistently grabbing boards over Wisconsin all game.
I never watch him and play and think man he looks small. Not sure the obsession with people wanting to label him a PF.
He is very clearly a center in the NBA and the fact that he is already relatively high volume 3pt shooter is a huge plus.
He also can put the ball on the floor and attack if guys sag off him.

It is not just the fact that he shots threes either, he is just simply a way better offensive prospect than the other centers in this draft.

Hannes 18.5 ppg- freshman
Ngonba 10.7 ppg- soph
Quaintance 5 ppg- soph
Cenac 9.4 ppg- fresh
Mara 11.3 ppg- junior
Bidjunga 13.8 ppg- soph
Morez 13.7 ppg- soph
Moreno 8.1 ppg- fresh
Veesaar 16.7 ppg- junior
Krivas 10.7 ppg- junior

No idea why you think he's a center. He's clearly not and would get killed playing C in the NBA.

[RookieStar]

That's a weird thought experiment IMO. It makes more sense to hypothesize how Steinbach and NC would fare if he were to replace Veesar, since there's a certain degree of similarity in their games (and physical profile).

Why? Boozer and Hannes... both the PF and offensive hub for their front court. Both leading rebounders. Both ground bound sorta type of players. Both operate low but occasionaly shoots the 3. Both have bigs to cover for them on D.

Boozer definitely has passing on Hannes but it could be close.

TBF.. Boozer can pass to Evans Foster and even Sarr for the high percentage 3pt shot or lob it in for a leaping Brown or Pat. Hannes can pass it to.... yeah.

Also, might be me but I noticed that Hannes teammate passes to him as a last option not as the first initiator for their offense. Compared to Booz where it usually starts from him and they benefit from his passing

[RookieStar]

26/16

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#32 for Wisconsin is listed at 6-10, Steinbach looks taller than that guy and was consistently grabbing boards over Wisconsin all game.
I never watch him and play and think man he looks small. Not sure the obsession with people wanting to label him a PF.
He is very clearly a center in the NBA and the fact that he is already relatively high volume 3pt shooter is a huge plus.
He also can put the ball on the floor and attack if guys sag off him.

It is not just the fact that he shots threes either, he is just simply a way better offensive prospect than the other centers in this draft.

Hannes 18.5 ppg- freshman
Ngonba 10.7 ppg- soph
Quaintance 5 ppg- soph
Cenac 9.4 ppg- fresh
Mara 11.3 ppg- junior
Bidjunga 13.8 ppg- soph
Morez 13.7 ppg- soph
Moreno 8.1 ppg- fresh
Veesaar 16.7 ppg- junior
Krivas 10.7 ppg- junior

You sure? Looked him up and he is listed at 2.08m Isnt that 6'8?

[Caneman786]

#32 for Wisconsin is listed at 6-10, Steinbach looks taller than that guy and was consistently grabbing boards over Wisconsin all game.

You sure? Looked him up and he is listed at 2.08m Isnt that 6'8?

[RookieStar]

#32 for Wisconsin is listed at 6-10, Steinbach looks taller than that guy and was consistently grabbing boards over Wisconsin all game.

You sure? Looked him up and he is listed at 2.08m Isnt that 6'8?

LOL I was looking at espn box scores where they were facing ILL.. I clicked on his name and it says 2.08m

[DaddyCool19]

You sure? Looked him up and he is listed at 2.08m Isnt that 6'8?

LOL I was looking at espn box scores where they were facing ILL.. I clicked on his name and it says 2.08m

2.08m is 6'10

[RookieStar]

LOL I was looking at espn box scores where they were facing ILL.. I clicked on his name and it says 2.08m

2.08m is 6'10

Just did a quick google 2.08m to feet. It says 6.82147 feet???