thatblackguy said:
Its not that I only appreciate uptempo style of play, its just the original team i saw up there i didint think was all that great, or would be all that great if they got cold, since if they did, very few of those guys could take it to the hoop.
no team is good if they get cold. if you know basketball, then you should know that. but i humored you and chose a completely different roster. however, i will point out that just because i chose different players in no way means i agree with your assertions on the roster in question. i just want to be clear. your analysis is off in several ways, in my opinion, but we're both moving on.
thatblackguy said:
Whats worse is when i started thinking of "white" replacements for most of the positions, most of them werent from this country, which kind of made it tough for me to replace guys, even then, i still said what they would have to do to win,
how do you think we at Caste Football feel? a country of 300 million people, the majority of whom (for the very short term, it appears) are white, can't produce even a sparse handful of white basketball players on par with those from MUCH less populous nations such as Argentina, Spain, Germany, etc.? it is VERY troubling to me, i assure you. and seeing as how the NBA doesn't give white Americans a fair opportunity to play in their league, it is INCREDIBLY difficult to come up with a lot of superstar white American NBAers.
thatblackguy said:
and just because i didint rate them over Argentina and Spain, 2 of the best teams in international ball who have guys who can get to the hoop and have elite outside shooting thats been PROVEN in world play,
again, don't you find it INCREDIBLY odd that smaller nations like Spain and Argentina produce FAR MORE white NBA/Olympic-caliber players than the USA? the fact that they can compete/defeat an all-black team from America should raise a HUGE red flag considering a total of ZERO white Americans made the USA roster...
thatblackguy said:
shouldnt be a reason for you to just assume "thats all i can appreciate".
i'm only going by what you say. i don't want to project motivations/thoughts onto you. if you want me to interpret things differently, then please be more clear. i will try my best to do the same.
thatblackguy said:
Now this team, i have seen a few of them in college, but even then i am not incredibly familiar with them.
again, for someone who is so certain of their stated opinion as "fact," it seems that you are sorely lacking in a wide base of knowledge. all of these players (with the exception of Chris Andersen who played ju-co ball before playing professionally in China) are well-known Division I-A superstars who played on national television numerous times in their collegiate careers. if you deign to assure us that there aren't enough white players who are good enough, then you ought to know at least who the great college players are that can't make the grade.
thatblackguy said:
The only ones i really know are Jordan, Gansey and Anderson. Running a squad like this is actually kind of better, you know why? Most of these guys have game no ones seen before, they are completely scouted just yet.
as i just stated, if no one has seen them, then it's only because no one wanted to watch. as for that being a bonus, well, i can see your point to an extent. however, i'd think every player i listed would prefer to have been given a legitimate shot at the NBA rather than toiling in relative obscurity.
thatblackguy said:
You could basically run just about whatever scheme you wanted depending on the strength of the team.
i agree completely, but likely for a very different reason.
thatblackguy said:
Individually though, i need to know who would really be doing what. What kind of offense if it. Who are the best finishers at the hoop. Who are the deep threats, who can create their own shot not just for themselves but also be a threat on the pass. Defensively whats important in international ball is not allowing open looks on that weakly placed 3pt line. Thats where most teams get killed, that 3pt line is a load of B.S and i hope they widen it someday
well, i will fill you in. below is a scouting report for my team. hope you enjoy!
one caveat before i get started. i will point out the rare exceptions in my post below, but otherwise it should be understood that EVERY SINGLE PLAYER on this roster has been type"Caste" and is regarded as a below-average athlete, possessing no lateral quickness, barely enough coordination to walk across a room without bumping their head on the ceiling, the complete inability to guard a small child from any too many cookies, and less upside than vince young in a physics lab. that is to say, even in the face of facts that prove this to be un-true, these so-called truths are accepted as written in stone. however, several posters on this site have provided numerous statistical/measurable reports that show these athletes possess equal-or-superior physical measurables and performance than their "more talented" black peers.
here goes.
Point guard: Jared Jordan (6-2, 182, 2nd round, 45th overall, 2007 Los Angeles Clippers)
led the nation for two years in a row in assists, the first person to do so since former long-time NBA guard Avery Johnson two decades prior. most modern comparisons, not suprisingly, are to Steve Nash. however, aside from their tremendous passing skills and being short and white, their games aren't very similar. Jordan isn't as good an outside shooter, getting his points more like Tony Parker on runners in the lane and pull-up, mid-range jumpers/floater, and is a better rebounder than Nash, having garnered multiple triple-doubles (points, assists, rebounds) in college.
Jordan's best skill, by far, is his ability to set up teammates for easy buckets. no other player in recent college basketball was able to do so. and Jordan did it with a team of not very talented players. somehow, despite being labelled as slow, Jordan can get in the lane with ease, and when he does so can either score (his second choice) or create easy buckets for teammates. his uncanny vision and passing acumen is impressive, to put it mildly. and don't just take my word for it, here's an NBA scout's take:
Orlando Pre-Draft Camp: Final Recap
June 4, 2007
Jared Jordan's statistical accomplishments at Marist were well known, but nobody was quite sure what he would be able to accomplish in the draft camp setting or at the next level. There were questions about his shooting and athleticism, with the MAAC giving little in the way of competition or exposure.
But the ability to run a team is certainly developed above the shoulders, and tends to translate over better than other tools. Jordan might be undersized and a step slow, but this week he proved once and for all just what a special point guard he was at Marist and will be as a professional. The first two games were run almost to perfection - Jordan handled more athletic defenders with relative ease, created basket after basket with crisp full court passing and dazzling looks from within offensive sets.
here's a small sampling of what he can do with the ball in his hands.
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Drew Neitzel (6-0, 185, un-drafted)
Neitzel is a score-first point guard, plain and simple. he has the ability to put points up in bunches, but is unselfish and more than capable of creating for his teammates (4th all-time in assists at Michigan State). a clutch performer, he is willing and able to hit the big shot when his team needs it, whether it be a three pointer, a pull-up jumper off the dribble, or from the free throw line where he is virtually automatic.
not ever recognized as a lock-down defender, somehow always seemed to outplay taller, "quicker," "more athletic" point guards. while undersized, Neitzel plays bigger than his height and is one of the toughest players, both mentally and physically, you'll ever see on the court.
his role on this team would be as the back-up point guard and scorer off the bench.
Shooting guard: Jaycee Carroll (6-2, 175, un-drafted)
one of the best shooters to ever play the game, Carroll has the 3rd highest career 3 point field goal percentage in NCAA history and is number 52 in career points. he is the Aggies' all-time scoring leader and holds 9 other school records.
whether it be hitting a jumper from deeeeeeep, finishing above the rim, curling off a screen, or hitting a pair of free throws, Carroll is a dominant scorer. somewhat undersized for an NBA 2-guard, Carroll has been working on developing his point guard skills. but it is plain to anyone who watches that Carroll can score. a lot. but again, here's an NBA scout's take:
Sweet-shooting Jaycee Carroll showed that he can do a lot more than just make shots today, going off on a scoring barrage (19 points in 22 minutes) that had to impress anyone that stuck around for the third contest of the day. He took the ball to the basket aggressively time after time, finishing with an array of floaters and pull-up jumpers, and getting to the free throw line at will. We're not talking about a guy that is going to stand out in a crowd as far as his looks (he's a skinny 6-2 guy with underwhelming athleticism), but he surely knows how to score, which is probably why he was such a popular fixture on the private workout circuit in the month of June.
you'll note that Carroll is said to have a lack of athleticism, however, he was considered by many to be the best dunker in the Big West conference. here's some highlights to show what he brings to the table...
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Adam Haluska (6-5, 210, 2nd round, 43rd overall, 2007 New Orleans Hornets)
in his last season in Iowa in the NCAA he averaged 20.5 points 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. in 11 games in Iowa in the NBDL he averaged 18.7 points 4.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.
Haluska is an impressive physical specimen who has excellent athleticism, especially when attacking the basket. he can get to the rim regularly due to his quick first step. he has the ability to finish shots with a high degree of difficulty while making it look easy. he absorbs contact well and displays some excellent body control when in the air. this is even harder to stop considering he is a terrific free throw shooter. he can score above the rim, from mid-range, or long range. despite being Iowa's only true scoring option as a senior, was routinely assigned to guard the opposition's best player. but he's alleged to be a bad defender, of course.
Haluska's biggest problem, aside from being a white b-baller of course, is his tendency to be too unselfish. sometimes he doesn't take over games when his team is playing sluggishly, rather waiting for the game to come to him. while this is a team-first attitude, sometimes your team needs a bucket, and Haluska is more than capable of getting it... if he remembers to take over.
Haluska did a good job taking the ball to the hoop as well, using his decent athleticism and first step along with the ability to draw contact and still get a shot off. He was fouled multiple times driving to the basket, still getting a decent shot off on most of them by protecting the ball with his body, and he converted all seven of his free-throw attempts with his smooth shooting stroke.
you'll note that the scout only calls Haluska a decent athlete... that is very odd, considering he is possibly the best all-around athlete in college basketball when he played. just forget for a moment that he could've played collegiate baseball or football and take a gander at what he did as a track athlete before he focused primarily on hoops in college:
Iowa player bio said:
as a senior, recorded one of the most prolific performances in Iowa State Track & Field Championship history, becoming only the fourth athlete in the 97 year history of the state meet to win four individual events, claiming victories in the 100 meters (10.91), 200 meters (21.56), 400 meters (48.48) and long jump (22 5 1/4). broke the Class 3A 100 meter state record with a 10.79 clocking in the preliminaries.
if he is just a decent athlete, what does it take to be a great one?
Mike Gansey (6-4, 206, un-drafted)
i found a lengthy scouting report on Gansey. please note all the back-handed compliments such as "gritty," "desire," "smart," "hustle," "tough," and so forth, as if they were bad things. more importantly, somehow he has those assets in sufficient abundance to allow him to overcome his almost complete dearth of physical ability. read for yourself:
Offensively, Gansey is outstanding running off curls to free himself up for open shots, helping him shoot an incredibly efficient 55% from the field. He moves extraordinarily well on offense and is constantly in motion making his matchup work extremely hard to defend him. Gansey knows how to use screens well and is very smart in the way he sets up defenders to run into them.
Much like his other West Virginia teammate Kevin Pittnosgle, Gansey can also stick it from the three-point line at a superb rate. Gansey shot 43% from behind the arc on the year on just under 6 attempts per game, but can also knock down shots equally well from mid-range. He has a quick release, deep range and excellent mechanics on his jump shot, and can also take and make his jump-shot under pressure. Combine his ability to shoot accurately with his ability to run around screens or curls and we are talking about a potentially dangerous weapon.
If the jump-shot is not available to him, Gansey will not force the issue and instead shows outstanding court vision finding the open man, being extremely patient and efficient in the way he reads defenses.
One of the most impressive parts about Gansey's game is that he is a very good rebounder on offense and defense. Despite his lack of size and great athletic ability, he gets rebounds from his ability to relentlessly go after the ball, even if that means putting his body in harm. Usually he gets to the ball quicker and faster than the opponents do because he anticipates very well and has the sheer desire to pull it down. Despite only being listed at 6-4 and possessing a pretty frail frame, Gansey led West Virginia in rebounding on the season.
Defensively, Gansey also does a great job anticipating and getting in the passing lanes, being pretty smart and pesky in this area and showing plenty of toughness.
Gansey is also a decent ball handler, not being a great shot-creator, but having the ability to bring the ball up court, slash to the basket when the lane is open or use the quick pull-up jumper from mid-range. Gansey catches defenses off guard when they try to deny his 3-point shot, taking his man off the dribble and making his way to the basket with moderate success if the opportunity is available for him. Despite his lack of ideal size, he is not afraid to go into the post by any means and can finish creatively around the rim.
What might be the most valuable part of Gansey's game is the fact that he is a very gritty basketball player. Gansey is a tough competitive kid on the court, not being afraid of contact, showing plenty of hustle and all the willingness in the world to take charges, hit the deck or scrap for a loose ball. Physically he is in good shape even though he is not an extremely gifted athlete, being able to play for long stretches without leaving the court.
His intangibles appear to be superb, whether it's his calm demeanor on and off the floor, his outstanding feel for the game or his terrific work ethic and attitude.
In the clutch is when Gansey is truly at his best, as his ridiculous 19 points in just two overtime sessions in the 2005 NCAA tournament will attest. In the unlikely event that Gansey accomplishes nothing for the rest of his career, his place in basketball history is already secure with that one incredible performance. He's been very clutch in many other games too, but that outing will be a tough act to match.
55% shooter from the floor, 43% from 3-point range.
so, somehow despite being the best perimeter defender in the Big East, and having the ability to knock down shots from all over the court, and being able to get to balls faster than anyone else on the floor, and being able to create his own shot at will, and rebounding like a guy much larger, and finishing around the rim, and being clutch under pressure, and being able to play/guard multiple positions, and playing without making mistakes... despite all that, Gansey really isn't that good.
as a side note, Gansey finished second in Ohio Mr. Basketball voting behind Lebron James, but his biggest scholarship offer out of high school was to St. Bonaventure.
wow. just wow.
Small forward: Chuck Eidson (6-7, 210, un-drafted) left handed.
Eidson is like a mirror-image to Grant Hill, back before Hill got hurt. a point-forward like Hill, the difference is Eidson can actually play defense but doesn't dunk as well. in fact, he is a terrific defender and can guard three positions (pg, 2-guard, small forward). has a terrific mid-range game, and is a brilliant passer. an efficient ball handler who rarely makes mistakes, he can hit the three but doesn't take too many of them.
one of the best all-around players to ever play in the SEC, led team in assists, steals, and was 2nd in points and rebounds as a senior. Led SEC in steals as a sophomore. 89 ST senior season 2nd most in USC history behind his 93 ST figure as a freshman (2nd in SEC history) ... 89 ST senior season 5th in SEC history. played significant career minutes at the 1, 2 and 3 positions. Led team in hustle stats (REB, AS, ST, BS, ST) in each of his first two seasons. fell off the NBA radar when he suffered a knee injury that he tried to play through as a junior. ended up having to take a red-shirt (medical) year, and when he came back NBA scouts suddenly remembered he was a white kid and moved on.
has been dominating in Europe for the past several years, where he is beloved. here's a brief highlight video of his game:
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and here is an interview/article that shows just how respected he is overseas:
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Nik Caner-Medley (6-8, 230, un-drafted) left handed.
a terrific leaper and defender, Caner-Medley played much of his career at Maryland out of position as a post player, guarding opposing power forwards and centers. an aggressive scorer, prefers to attack the basket off the dribble and finish above the rim rather than settle for long jumpers, though he does have a nice mid-range jumper that he uses frequently. his ability to guard bigger men and his love for contact combined with his quick first step and leaping ability make him a frequent mis-match.
As a junior, he averaged a team-high 16.9 ppg in ACC contests, finished third on the team in rebounding (6.2 rpg) and second in steals (43). As a senior, again led the Terps in scoring at 15.3 ppg (16.3 during ACC competition), and tallied 6.3 rbs, and 2 apg. He shot 83% FT and 36% from the 3 point line.
After graduating from Maryland, Caner-Medley suffered a serious injury at the pre-draft camp, which set him back for quite some time, and has since been plying his trade overseas.
Joe Alexander (6-8, 230, 8th overall, 2008 Milwaukee Bucks)
according to his physical measurables recorded in pre-draft camps, Alexander might be the most athletic player his size in the history of the NBA. no kidding. but he is very, very raw.
i found a nice scouting report on Alexander here:
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basically, it says that he has the ability to attack the rim at will, and finish in a crowd. he has a nice fade-away and a nice mid-range jumper. he's not a great ball handler, which is a weakness, but he can creat for himself. also, he is a very, very good passer. defensively, he can guard both bigger and smaller men due to his strength, length, quickness, and leaping ability.
keep in mind that he's only been playing organized basketball for about five years now, which means that his learning curve is still pretty steep as far as NBA talent-evaluators are concerned. That is certainly a good thing when you begin to project where he'll be a few years down the road, especially when you take his work ethic into consideration. and his work ethic is the stuff of legends. here is just one story on it:
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for some highlights, click the links below. he is impressive in the air.
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Power forward: Casey Calvary (6-8, 235, un-drafted)
the old man of the club, Calvary staked his claim to greatness by putting Gonzaga basketball on the map. before he came along, Gonzaga was fondly remembered as the little school that produced John Stockton. with Calvary leading the charge (pun!), Gonzaga went to three-straight Sweet Sixteens, including the Elite Eight in '99, twice losing to the eventual tournament champs.
came off the bench as a frosh, and dunked in Kenyon Martin's mouth. then stared him down. he had 13 points in the game. martin had 16. he also has a broken backboard in his resume.
Proof:
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dunk on martin
a 2nd team All-American and two-time WCC POY, Calvary was known for being a monster around the rim. a powerful, and explosive dunker on one end, he was an intimidating shot blocker on the other. twice led the WCC in field goal percentage, showing his ability to get to the rim for high-percentage dunks and lay-ups. not a special rebounder for his size, Calvary made up for this minor lack with his passing ability and his ability to pull opposing big men away from the lane, shooting 40% from 3-point range for his career. left Gonzaga as the school's all-time leading shot blocker, 4th leading rebounder, and 7th leading scorer.
physically strong and aggressive almost to the point of madness, Calvary was regarded by both teammates and many opposing players and coaches as the toughest player they ever faced.
has dominated in Australia, France, Japan, Puerto Rico, and the CBA since being ignored by the NBA.
Chris Andersen (6-10, 230, un-drafted)
known most, and ridiculed, for missing dunks at the NBA Dunk Contest, the Birdman also was kicked out of the NBA for violating its drug policy. however, before that he was one of the most athletic big men in the NBA.
his high-flying feats resulted in dunks or blocked shots, depending on which end of the court he was on. you can see a sample here:
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an athletic power forward with very good mobility and leaping ability, but a limited feel for the game, mostly effective as a shot-blocker and rebounder. displays tremendous foot speed and quickness for a player his size.
was the first player to be called up from the NBDL in 2001. expelled from the League in 2006 for violating the League's drug policy; reinstated in 2008, and (understandably) struggled badly in the brief looks he got.
an adequate offensive player due to his athleticism, not his skill. gets the vast majority of his offense from dump downs from drives, offensive rebounds, and off of cuts. doesn't display much of a jump shot, and prefers to attack defenders than shoot when open. not very apt at putting the ball on the floor for more than one or two dribbles at a time. moves extremely well without the ball. loves to run the floor and dunk on the break. great offensive rebounder. has the lateral quickness necessary to guard the power forward spot and the strength to defend some centers. Will commit some silly fouls.
Josh McRoberts (6-10, 240, 2nd round, 37th overall, 2007 Portland Trail Blazers, now with Pacers) left handed.
McRoberts is a strange story. he has the all around skill and talent to be a superstar, but since he left Duke after his sophomore season, it's as if he entered the Twilight Zone. an athletic big man, he is much more like a small forward than a center, possessing the ability to create for himself or teammates from the perimeter while lacking a back-to-the-basket game. has a terrific mid-range game, and though he takes a few threes isn't going to scare you from there. a brilliant passer, McRoberts is very dangerous with the ball in his hands, and due to his ability to see the floor so well, moves tremendously well without the ball. and as such, he gets many opportunities to receive alley-oop passes.
McRoberts loves to finish above the rim and run the floor, but is as apt to make the stellar pass for a dunk as he is to be the one who catches and flushes it. a mis-match due to his quickness and ball skills, he's never had any playing time at the NBA and is now considered a bust. perhaps being sent to the Pacers will revive his career?
on December 19, 2006 against Kent State, McRoberts had a career-high 19 points, six blocks, six rebounds, four assists, and four steals making him the first Duke player to tally at least four in all five categories. he was a phenom in college before fading away toward the end of his sophomore year.
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Center: Kevin Love (6-10, 255, 5th overall, 2008 Memphis Grizzlies and traded to Minnesota) after his freshman year at UCLA.
at the end of the 2007-2008 regular season, Love was named a first-team All-American and Pac-10 freshman of the year and player of the year. he was named to the all Pac-10 team as well as the all Pac-10 freshman team. he helped lead UCLA to the regular season Pacific 10 conference championship, as well as the conference tournament championship and a #1 seed in the 2008 NCAA Tournament. averaged 17.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.4 blocks on the year while shooting 56% from the floor, 77% from the line, and 35% from 3-point range.
in his first career NBA Summer League game against the Dallas Mavericks, Love had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and in his second game against the Los Angeles Lakers he had 18 points and 17 rebounds.
a complete player. Love can score, rebound, and defend, even though many can't fathom why he can do the first two and insist he can't do the third. a terrific passer, especially on outlets for the fast break, Love gets many buckets for his team before the defense has even crossed half court.
here's an NBA scout's take on Love:
One of Love's more notable strides as the season has gone on has been his three point shot, which he's using much more frequently, and having good success with, hitting for 37% from deep. He also will occasionally use a shot fake from behind the arc that he follows up with a drive to the basket, but it's not something he's consistent with, as his quickness isn't great and his ball-handling, while respectable, could still improve.
Love's prowess as a passer on the offensive end is something that has been well publicized, especially with his outlet passes, which he throws with exceptional speed and accuracy. He's also a good passer out of the post, though, making passes to fellow post players and cutters alike, showing good court vision and decision-making.
On the defensive end, Love plays a very smart game and is always hustling, showing his most prowess as a man-to-man defender in the post. Here, he holds excellent position and does a very good job of always keeping his hands up, getting a good deal of blocked shots when opposing players try to shoot over him. Most of his blocks come in this vein, as he doesn't really have the athleticism to be much of a force as a help defender, even though he almost always makes the right rotations. While Love usually does well defending the post, he really only excels with players that try to go over or through him, showing problems against players with quick feet who will try to out-finesse him, which is concerning for those who project him as a power forward at the next level. For those who project him as a center, he may have problems defensively there as well, as many centers in the NBA will be able to shoot over him.
On the perimeter, Love hustles hard and shows a good stance on defense, but he often has to give up too much space to stay in front of his man, and this is definitely a concern at the next level, especially if he projects as a power forward. Love has problems with the pick-and-roll as well, not showing the quickness to consistently hedge and recover, despite his smart play.
Aside from intangibles, Love's greatest strength would probably be his rebounding ability, something that is very likely to translate to the next level. He establishes excellent inside position, shows very good timing, and has a nonstop motor for pursuing loose boards. This is especially evident on his own misses, as he usually gets his own put-back when he isn't able to score on the first try.
you'll note that, again, he has almost no athletic ability whatsoever, yet somehow manages to dominate those who do... interesting, isn't it? here's a video that shows a bit about his game.
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not bad for a "stiff," huh?
Steven Hill (7-0, 250, un-drafted) left handed.
the best post defender in the SEC during his tenure at Arkansas, Hill managed to put his name in the record books for blocked shots despite sitting an inordinate amount of time on the bench in foul trouble for being whistled for "playing defense while white."
suffered from a team in turmoil during his time at Arkansas. was the only white player on a team that suffered from tremendous strife in the lockerroom and off the court. one saw visual evidence of that when Hill hit a game-winning shot against top-seed Georgia in the SEC Tournament and was ignored by his teammates in the post-game celebration, except for the bench guys and white walk-ons of course.
had 318 career blocked shots at Arkansas, ranking second all-time. as a senior averaged 2.1 blocks per game to rank 4th in the conference and shot 68% from the floor and 59% from the free throw line. only had 87 field goal attempts, however. SEC Defensive POY as a junior. Hill finished second in the SEC in blocks each of his first three years. career-high 10 blocks in a game. also had a game with 8 blocks, and two 7-block outings.
Hill shot better than 64% from the field as a senior, but that was mainly due to the fact that he only attempted four shots per game, and the majority of his points came off of dunks and put backs. his post game is very underdeveloped, but one can see that he is starting to develop. while he is very good at getting position on the block and holding it, Hill rarely got touches in the post.
despite his shortcomings in the post, Hill moves exceptionally well for a big guy without the basketball. he has good open floor speed and is a great trailer on the break, often flying down the paint for a thunderous dunk. in the half court set, Hill is surprisingly good at slipping behind the defense; he picked up a high number of alley-oops last season thanks to his innate ability to find open spaces around the basket. however, as i said before, he rarely got touches with the Razorbacks. his teammates almost never looked his way, despite his being by far their most athletic big man and best finisher above the rim.
Hill's game is inside the paint; he hasn't shown that he can step outside and shoot or really put the ball on the floor much.
Where Hill has excelled is defense. his length, athleticism, and anticipation make him a great shot blocker. he does a good job at staying on his feet, and holds his position well. where Hill has to improve is his rebounding. he has never averaged better than 4.4 rebounds per game, which is unacceptable for a player his size.
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a Portland Trailblazer scout had this to say about Hill after his performance in the summer leagues:
a 7-footer from Arkansas, blocked 2.2 shots per game "and showed he can play in our league," Pritchard says. "He did a great job defensively our last two games. He has to become a better rebounder, but he's an NBA shot-blocker."
at 250 pounds, Hill is still lanky.
