Strengths: One of the most explosive athletes in the college game … Consistently raises his level of play in big games, great competitor … Excellent all around scorer … Good outside shooter with range out to three point … Creates well off the dribble with terrific ball handling ability … Strong one on one skills, has a nose for scoring … Good at slashing to the basket and finishing … Great speed and quickness in the open floor … Aggressive player who gets to the line often and converts his FTs at a good clip. Averaged over 90% as a senior in high school … Excellent body control, can get some spectacular ally oops and put backs when crashing the glass … Excellent rebounder at the guard position, not afraid of contact … Long wingspan and good hands … Plays sound defense and his foot speed can create problems for opponents … Hard worker who has shown steady improvement over his 4 years at Michigan St. …

Weaknesses: Undersized at 6-4 for the 2guard position but has long arms and great athleticism to make up for it … Vision and passing ability is average … Should focus on becoming a better defender. Seems to give more effort towards scoring … Doesn’t pick up many steals defensively … Can be too aggressive shooting outside but will keep shooting through a slump … Body strength has gotten better but could be improved upon to absorb contact inside …