STRENGTHS

Excellent defender
Thrives in open floor
Uses speed to put pressure on defenses
Likes to push the tempo
Decent drive & kick court vision
Best at attacking the rim
Quick first step
Capable pick & roll decision maker
Can get in the paint and draw fouls
Decent floater
Attacks poor closeouts
Shifty, dance ball handler and changes directions
Beats defenders off the dribble
Uses spin moves and crossovers to get to his spots

AREAS TO IMPROVE

Tendency to play out of control
Turnover prone
Decision making; Too many bad turnovers
Passes up open jumpers for contested drives
Must improve as a finisher
Outside shooting
Teams go under all ball screens
Reading second line of defenses
Not an explosive athlete
Below the rim finisher

SUMMARY

Ashton Hagans is a defensive minded guard that is at his best attacking in transition. He has the speed, ball handling and craftiness to get into the paint finish, make basic drive and kick reads and draw fouls. He must improve is decision making and more importantly as an outside shooter.

Rafael Barlowe - November 16, 2019