Strengths: Underrated off guard with excellent versatility and feel for the game ... Scores at will and makes the offensive end of the floor look effortless ... Can score in a variety of ways and has good shooting fundamentals ... Creates offense very well for himself or others ... High intangibles type player ... Always seems a step ahead of the opposition ... Played point guard in high school and retains PG abilities, both ball handling and passing ... Aggressive player who gives solid effort on both ends of the floor ... Uses his strength well to muscle opposing guards ... Can play the 1-3 positions on the college level ... Very good decision maker, never forces plays, takes what the defense gives him ...

Weaknesses: Missed virtually all of last season due to injury ... Bulked up a bit too much as a freshman and it appeared to hinder his mobility ... Lacks a tremendous first step off the dribble ... Foot speed and overall athleticism don't stand out but are solid ...

Notes: Those around the UCLA program said that he was the best player in practice by 2005-06 seasons end (for a team that went to the NCAA Championship game) ... Older brother Joe Shipp played small forward at California ...