Fischella wrote:Hagans has no brains and plays PG, he is toolsy but ultimately he is a limited player
I think he is draftable, but can't get too high on the guy
I do agree with you, but I also wonder if he’s around an NBA environment with more space in the paint and he’s not a focal point how well he can do. Not every point guard in the NBA is a “point guard.” And if a player has the speed, athleticism and two way ability it gives him value as a project and worth a look. His potential upside is better than a lot of players in the draft even if he is a project. Look at a guy like Dejounte Murray, great college defender, super quick, but the same complaint with him was his IQ and shooting. Was he a PG? SG? No one knew. He was a “project.” But his speed helped him with shooters around him, his defensive ability (which wasn’t as apparent in college), and he went to a team with a really smart coach/professional influences that maximized his ability.
I’m not saying he’s going to become something, but the potential is there just based on his defense and physical ability. Maybe with space his jumper starts going like Murray did when he entered the NBA.