NBA Comparison: Derrick Brown

Strengths: Tall, versatile guard who is brilliant attacking the basket to either side … Phenomenal positional rebounder who averaged over 6 per game playing small-ball four … Versatility on both ends of the floor is his calling guard … Shifty ball-handler who initiates and finishes through contact well, often earning trips to the foul line and scoring efficiently at the stripe (78% on 3.5 FTA per game) … Defends 1-3 but also has experience guarding 4s on the wing and should be able to have that translate with good size and athleticism … Excellent secondary ball-handler option who wins off the dribble and keeps his head up as a solid playmaker. Averaged nearly 3 assists per game without a high usage rate … Takes care of the ball masterfully, as he never averaged two or more turnovers per game in his five-year career … Experienced, savvy guard who can do it all offensively … Valuable addition to any rotation … 62% shooter from inside the arc
in two years at Miami …

Weaknesses: One of the oldest players in the class at 23 years old (will turn 24 in January) … Not an elite shooter, although he is comfortable letting it fly to keep defenders honest … Measured in shorter than expected which could limit defensive versatility … Limited potential with older age and more of a role player skill set … Might not have the burst or skills to win as consistently and create shots for himself at the next level … A little lean, which will present problems handling larger wings or preventing post ups against larger players. He was able to get away with it against college competition, but could struggle in NBA play …

Notes: Measured 6′ 4.50” barefoot, 8′ 7.50” standing reach, 191.6 lbs and a 6′ 11.75” wingspan and a 32 inch standing vertical and a 36.5′ inch max vertical at the 2023 NBA Draft Combine …

Derek Bast 6/22/23