NBA Comparison: Jordan Crawford

Strengths: 6’7 wing … Good length with a 6’9 wingspan … Natural and translatable athleticism in the half-court and open floor. Out-jumps opponents in the paint. Finishes plays above the rim … Good frame. Solid strength in upper and lower body … Shows scoring instincts. Attacks off the dribble. Aggressive driver … Very reliable floater with good arc. Very good midrange scoring ability. Has range out to three. Catches rhythm off the dribble and scores in bunches. Improved as a free throw shooter … Averaged 11.2 points per game while shooting 52% FG% over the Nike EYBL in 2017 and 15.3 points per game while shooting 48.8% FG% in 2018 … Draws fouls at a good rate … Passes well on the move and sees the floor well … Good rebounder for position. Averaged seven rebounds per game over the Nike EYBL in 2018 … Good defensive potential, locks in and sticks to his man when committed. Averaged a steal per game over the Nike EYBL in 2018. Good shot blocker for position …

Weaknesses: Can add to his perimeter skills. Heavily reliant on catching the ball at the free throw line, turning to the basket, and shooting up a floater … Shooting isn’t always consistent and has much room to improve from 3PT range. Shot 32.4% 3P% over the Nike EYBL in 2018 … His feel for the game and decision making can improve. Spins into the defense at times. Hits difficult shots but shot selection can improve, settles for a lot of contested pull-ups. Can work on getting easier baskets more consistently … Can tighten up as a ball handler … Solid passer but can improve as a playmaker. Averaged two assists to 2.2 turnovers per game over the Nike EYBL in 2018 … Older for his class, will turn 20 December of his freshman year of college …

Outlook: Incoming Memphis freshman … Played in the 2019 Jordan Brand Classic … 2019 Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year … Scored 14 points in the 2017 Underclassmen All-American Game …

Evan Tomes 8/24/19