JALEN MCDANIELS
BIRTHDATE: 1/31/98
POSITION: Power Forward
HEIGHT: 6'10"
WEIGHT: 195 lbs
SCHOOL/ TEAM: San Diego State
CLASS: Sophomore
STRENGTHS
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Very skilled at 6'10 and has the agility and coordination of a guard/wing
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Can score in multiple ways
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Advanced ball handler for his size. Uses his handle and shiftiness to create space
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Comfortable when facing up and can create his own shot
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Decent rebounder
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Soft shooting touch around the rim, uses floaters to avoid shot blockers
WEAKNESSES
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NBA fit. His skill set matches the modern NBA, but his isolation style of play is questionable
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Must bulk up and get stronger to play the 4
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Struggles playing and finishing through contact
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Seems to have balance issues but could be related to lack of strength
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Shot selection; takes (and makes) a lot of tough and questionable shots
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Heavy isolation player
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Not much of a creator for others
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Must improve 3 point shooting and range to have an NBA role
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Jack of all trades and master of none
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FG% has dropped dramatically from his freshman year with increased role