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Derrick Low
Washington State
  • Birthday:
    3/21/1986
  • NBA Postion:
    Point Guard
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Ht:
    6-1
  • Wt:
    186
  • College Team:
    Washington State
  • Hometown:
    Honolulu, HI
  • High School:
    Iolani School
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NBA Comparison: Brad Davis
Strengths: Throw back type of scrappy point guard who plays with a ton of heart … His point guard and leadership abilities are strong … Good decision maker who can put points up quickly from the perimeter … Very focused. Smart player who has a solid feel for the game … Always plays under control. Team player who rarely makes bad decisions ... Clutch player, wants the ball in his hands at the end of close games … Gets the most of his abilities and hustles at all times … Protects the ball well and finds teammates with solid vision of the floor … A gym rat. Hard worker who has shown steady improvement each year in college …

Weaknesses: It’s questionable whether Low has the physical attributes to make it in the league … He’s more athletic than he appears, capable of dunking since high school but rarely shows that ability in games … Regardless, his athletic ability and especially his foot speed are below average for the NBA level … He has trouble getting by quick opponents into the lane … His lack of size is also a detriment at 6-1 without much length or quickness … Struggles defensively to keep up with the quickest guards … he’s played more at the scoring guard position for Washington State as teammate Kyle Weaver is asked to play more at the lead guard position … His production is limited some by the defensive and half court oriented Washington State attack …

Notes: His style of game is reminiscent and it’s apparent he patterns his game after Phoenix Suns’ star Steve Nash …
Aran Smith - 9/7/2007