NBA Comparison: Tracy McGrady

Strengths: 6’9 two-way wing … Great size for a wing with a 6’11 wingspan and 8’10 standing reach … High-level athlete with incredible fluidity in his upper and lower body. Throws down dunks and tip-slams you don’t see too often at this level. Attacks the basket with aggression. Quick off the ground with an impressive second jump. Jumps well off either foot or both feet and finds dunk opportunities in the half-court that the defense has trouble contesting. Quick with the ball, including first step and effective jab step. Long strides and covers a lot of ground taking it to the basket … Despite his superior athleticism, he isn’t reliant on it, with his advanced offensive game. High-level and efficient scorer. Hits contested layups with either hand. Can score in the post and shows good footwork. Scores from midrange, stops quickly with an effective pull-up and a threat from anywhere on the floor. Scoring averages: 18.5 PPG 52.7% FG% Nike EYBL 2023, event best 28.3 PPG 61.4% FG% NBPA Top 100 2023, 13.7 PPG 61.7% FG% U16 Americas Championship 2023, 14.1 PPG 58.7% FG% U17 World Cup 2024 … Great at drawing fouls and reliable free throw shooter. Shot 89.3% FT% on 4.7 free throw attempts per game over the Nike EYBL in 2023 and 81.5% FT% on 4.5 free throw attempts per game at the NBPA Top 100 in 2023 … Heavily impacts the game outside of scoring … Solid rebounder for position. Averaged 5.3 rebounds per game over the Nike EYBL in 2023 and 6.5 (2.2 offensive) rebounds per game at the NBPA Top 100 in 2023 … Very good ball-handler and creates space off the bounce without over-dribbling. Can create a shot nearly at will. Good crossover and can be shifty with a lot of wiggle with his dribble. Changes his speed well with the ball. Gets to the rim off the dribble in the half-court and isn’t reliant on triple threat. Operates well in tight spaces … Natural IQ. Can dissect the game, facilitating well in the half-court as well as transition. Sees the floor well, doesn’t have tunnel vision and knows his options as a passer. Reads and reacts with good instincts and doesn’t predetermine his decisions with the ball. Passes well out of drives and mid-attack with either hand. Keeps turnovers low, especially for his usage. Assist/turnover: 3.9 APG/1.4 TOPG Nike EYBL 2023, 3^rd best 3.8 APG/1.2 TOPG U16 Americas Championship 2023, 4.1 APG/2 TOPG U17 World Cup 2024 … Very good defender on and off the ball showing consistent commitment and intensity on that end of the floor. Picks up full court defensively all game long. Quick and covers a lot of space. Averaged 2 steals per game at the U16 Americas Championship in 2023 and 1.6 steals per game at the U17 World Cup in 2024 … Mature approach. Vocal leader. Alpha demeanor and highly confident … Consistent high motor and tenacity, always playing with his best effort on both ends, never taking plays off or going through the motions. Which you don’t see too often from a player of his caliber … High floor and very high ceiling …

Weaknesses: Good frame but has room to get stronger and fill out … While he’s very capable of scoring from beyond the 3PT line, perimeter shooting is his biggest area of improvement. Despite smooth mechanics, he can improve consistency, and his arc can be inconsistent. 3PT shooting: 32.7% 3PT% 4.6 3PTA Nike EYBL 2023, 27.3% 3PT% 1.8 3PTA U16 Americas Championship 2023, 31.8% 3PT% 3.1 3PTA U17 World Cup 2024 … While he’s great at drawing fouls, he can flop a bit, ending up on the ground looking for a foul call, rather than the simple and strong finish – both on jump shots and drives …

Outlook: Transferred to Prolific Prep for his junior year and Utah Prep for his senior year … 2023 Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year … Won Gold at the U16 Americas Championship in 2023 and U17 World Cup in 2024 … Named to the All-Tournament 1^st Team at the U17 World Cup in 2024 … 2024 Naismith High School All-American 1^st Team … Finished with 21 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals in the 2024 Nike Hoop Summit …

Evan Tomes 11/10/24

Notes: Measured: 6’9″, 8’10″ standing reach, 201 lbs, 6’11″ wingspan at the 2024 Nike Hoop Summit …