1986 SFs
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:01 pm
Len Bias B+ C C C+ C A
Bias’ strength and burst make him an excellent driver. When he gets a line to the rim, he is nearly impossible to stop. Once he gets to the rim, he rarely misses. He isn't affected by contact, and he has the finesse to pull-up for a floater. Bias has the foundation to be a good defender. He just needs to focus and improve his defensive IQ. Great potential
Chuck Person B- B- C- C+ C- B
All around scorer. He has a special ability to attack the rim and has shown tremendous improvement with his outside shot. Great jump shot. He has a smooth release and can create space for his shot off the dribble. Person has struggled with his defensive consistency. More of a perimeter player. May fit better as a shooting guard but lacks the quickness to be the primary initiator. Good potential
John Williams C+ C C B- C+ A
He has the physical tools to be an excellent defender. Williams just needs to get more comfortable with higher-level competition. Good rebounder. All around defender. Williams could grow into a quality shooter because of his mechanics, confidence, and volume. He still needs to develop his strength if he wants to fit in as a four. Overall, amazing raw potential
Kenny Walker B- C- C- B C- B
Ready now prospect. Gets to the basket with ease. Too frequently, Walker settles for bad jumpers off the dribble, but he has shown some reliability when he shoots in rhythm off the catch. Still his jumper is not one of his better qualities. His biggest strength is his defense. On the ball defender who might not get the blocks or steals but will hold opponents from dominating a game. Solid potential
Harold Pressley C+ C C C+ C A
Pressley has also shown some promise as a half-court playmaker. He likely won't be a primary initiator, but he has improved his floor vision and ability to pass out of drives. Solid jumper. Can hit the open shots. Guards the perimeter well. Scouts hope Pressley will get stronger as he ages, but early in his career, there will be struggles. Great potential
Maurice Martin B- C C B C+ C
Very consistent in all facets of the game but he does not have one skill that stands out above the rest. Can score at all levels but is inconsistent when given the opportunity. Terrible ball handler but when he is right, has a great knack at finding open opponents. Solid defensively. Ok potential.
Billy Thompson B C- C- B C C
Similar profile to Maurice Martin but Thompson is more skilled on the offensive end and knows how to be effective. Scores from anywhere inside the arch and is a reliable ball handler. Above average on ball defender. Ok potential.
Rafael Addison C B- C- B D C
Sharpshooter who breaks the mold of traditional wings from Syracuse. Very good jump shot and range behind the arch. Uses his size well defensively to generate turnovers but his on ball defense needs work. Average potential.
Joe Ward C+ C C- B+ C C
Defensive specialist who can guard in the paint and outside. Knows his role and is committed to become an all league defender. Reliable from the free throw line so he can play crunch time minutes. Average potential but can step in tomorrow for teams.
Bias’ strength and burst make him an excellent driver. When he gets a line to the rim, he is nearly impossible to stop. Once he gets to the rim, he rarely misses. He isn't affected by contact, and he has the finesse to pull-up for a floater. Bias has the foundation to be a good defender. He just needs to focus and improve his defensive IQ. Great potential
Chuck Person B- B- C- C+ C- B
All around scorer. He has a special ability to attack the rim and has shown tremendous improvement with his outside shot. Great jump shot. He has a smooth release and can create space for his shot off the dribble. Person has struggled with his defensive consistency. More of a perimeter player. May fit better as a shooting guard but lacks the quickness to be the primary initiator. Good potential
John Williams C+ C C B- C+ A
He has the physical tools to be an excellent defender. Williams just needs to get more comfortable with higher-level competition. Good rebounder. All around defender. Williams could grow into a quality shooter because of his mechanics, confidence, and volume. He still needs to develop his strength if he wants to fit in as a four. Overall, amazing raw potential
Kenny Walker B- C- C- B C- B
Ready now prospect. Gets to the basket with ease. Too frequently, Walker settles for bad jumpers off the dribble, but he has shown some reliability when he shoots in rhythm off the catch. Still his jumper is not one of his better qualities. His biggest strength is his defense. On the ball defender who might not get the blocks or steals but will hold opponents from dominating a game. Solid potential
Harold Pressley C+ C C C+ C A
Pressley has also shown some promise as a half-court playmaker. He likely won't be a primary initiator, but he has improved his floor vision and ability to pass out of drives. Solid jumper. Can hit the open shots. Guards the perimeter well. Scouts hope Pressley will get stronger as he ages, but early in his career, there will be struggles. Great potential
Maurice Martin B- C C B C+ C
Very consistent in all facets of the game but he does not have one skill that stands out above the rest. Can score at all levels but is inconsistent when given the opportunity. Terrible ball handler but when he is right, has a great knack at finding open opponents. Solid defensively. Ok potential.
Billy Thompson B C- C- B C C
Similar profile to Maurice Martin but Thompson is more skilled on the offensive end and knows how to be effective. Scores from anywhere inside the arch and is a reliable ball handler. Above average on ball defender. Ok potential.
Rafael Addison C B- C- B D C
Sharpshooter who breaks the mold of traditional wings from Syracuse. Very good jump shot and range behind the arch. Uses his size well defensively to generate turnovers but his on ball defense needs work. Average potential.
Joe Ward C+ C C- B+ C C
Defensive specialist who can guard in the paint and outside. Knows his role and is committed to become an all league defender. Reliable from the free throw line so he can play crunch time minutes. Average potential but can step in tomorrow for teams.