KZ OKPALA
BIRTHDATE: 4/28/99
POSITION: Small Forward
HEIGHT: 6'9"
WEIGHT: 215 lbs
SCHOOL/ TEAM: Stanford
CLASS: Sophomore
STRENGTHS
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Hybrid 3/4 in today's NBA
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Excellent physical tools and wingspan
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Good upside with his versatility
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Solid spot up shooter from 3
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Attacks closeouts
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Soft touch around the rim. Uses non dunk finishes
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Has a nice floater that he relies on to avoid shot blockers
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Good passing instincts; Can make plays for others
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Runs the floor in transition
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Can make good decisions on the move
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Good but not great athlete
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Drives in both directions
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Good ball handler at 6'9"
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Grab & Go potential
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Can serve as a secondary playmaker in some lineups
WEAKNESSES
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Lacks elite pop, explosion burst and quickness
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Turnover prone
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Mostly a straight line driver
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Better at attacking a closeout than creating one on one
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Has a tendency to struggle
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Free throw shooting
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Misses a lot of bunnies at the rim; Struggles vs length and shot blockers
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Low release on shot