Koolaid_Man
06-26-2015, 06:21 AM
Kid is 19 with 1 yr of college and as the floor general handles himself very well under pressure. More impressive coming out with 1 yr off college vs the 4 yrs that Duncan came out with....tbh
D'Angelo Russell overcame VCU's Havoc defense (double and triple teams) on his way to a sensational 28-point performance, and he did it in so many different ways. That bodes well for his pro prospects.
At 19 Against (VCU) one of the toughest swarming defenses in the country. Numbers fell off against top 80 defenses but as a freshman to be expected with the level of double and triple teams faced.
His dip in numbers don't suggest that he's just accumulating big numbers against bottom-feeders. He is simply adjusting to the NCAA, like any freshman does.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/Screen_Shot_2015-03-19_at_7.39.49_PM.0_zpsgr10t2bd.png
Here's their summary:
He has been one of the most impressive freshmen in the country this season. The 19-year-old has an effortless shot release and he's capable of completing passes that'll make you question the laws of physics. At 6'5 with a long wingspan, Russell has all the raw tools necessary to develop into a star playmaker in the NBA.
Russell's 28 points led the Buckeyes to a 75-72 overtime victory over VCU in the opening round of March Madness (http://www.sbnation.com/march-madness). He hit 10 of his 20 field goal attempts and also pitched in with six rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
However the Rams' lethal defense held Russell in check for only two points in nearly the first 15 minutes of the game. The pick-and-roll has been a heavy part of Russell's offensive success this season, so they were blitzing or trapping him whenever the Buckeyes ran a screen.
Despite the pressure, Russell remained calm and created a few assists opportunities with only one turnover. He has had a tendency to over-dribble at times this season, but for the most part he performed like a mature point guard that was trying to draw attention and create plays for others. Those 15 minutes in and of themselves illustrated why he could be a top NBA point guard.
Russell's natural ability as a point guard shows in his sense of space. With a 6'9 wingspan and a speedy release, Russell towers over most point guards and will have no trouble getting his shot off in the NBA. He has had consistent success hitting shots with a hand in his face and he has actually been even better off the dribble, which bodes well for his versatility. Russell's footwork is still developing, but he will likely become an even larger threat off screens and dribble handoffs.
At 6'5, Russell is fully capable of snatching rebounds and taking it the length of the floor. His ability to play in space usually leads to positive results for the Buckeyes, and that was certainly the case against VCU.
It's rare for 19-year-olds to have this level of sense of space and timing, and that's what makes his potential so promising. It's a sign that he has a strong basketball IQ, and those players almost never fail in the NBA, provided they have the talent and athleticism.
F0yczNXq2Ow
D'Angelo Russell overcame VCU's Havoc defense (double and triple teams) on his way to a sensational 28-point performance, and he did it in so many different ways. That bodes well for his pro prospects.
At 19 Against (VCU) one of the toughest swarming defenses in the country. Numbers fell off against top 80 defenses but as a freshman to be expected with the level of double and triple teams faced.
His dip in numbers don't suggest that he's just accumulating big numbers against bottom-feeders. He is simply adjusting to the NCAA, like any freshman does.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/Screen_Shot_2015-03-19_at_7.39.49_PM.0_zpsgr10t2bd.png
Here's their summary:
He has been one of the most impressive freshmen in the country this season. The 19-year-old has an effortless shot release and he's capable of completing passes that'll make you question the laws of physics. At 6'5 with a long wingspan, Russell has all the raw tools necessary to develop into a star playmaker in the NBA.
Russell's 28 points led the Buckeyes to a 75-72 overtime victory over VCU in the opening round of March Madness (http://www.sbnation.com/march-madness). He hit 10 of his 20 field goal attempts and also pitched in with six rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
However the Rams' lethal defense held Russell in check for only two points in nearly the first 15 minutes of the game. The pick-and-roll has been a heavy part of Russell's offensive success this season, so they were blitzing or trapping him whenever the Buckeyes ran a screen.
Despite the pressure, Russell remained calm and created a few assists opportunities with only one turnover. He has had a tendency to over-dribble at times this season, but for the most part he performed like a mature point guard that was trying to draw attention and create plays for others. Those 15 minutes in and of themselves illustrated why he could be a top NBA point guard.
Russell's natural ability as a point guard shows in his sense of space. With a 6'9 wingspan and a speedy release, Russell towers over most point guards and will have no trouble getting his shot off in the NBA. He has had consistent success hitting shots with a hand in his face and he has actually been even better off the dribble, which bodes well for his versatility. Russell's footwork is still developing, but he will likely become an even larger threat off screens and dribble handoffs.
At 6'5, Russell is fully capable of snatching rebounds and taking it the length of the floor. His ability to play in space usually leads to positive results for the Buckeyes, and that was certainly the case against VCU.
It's rare for 19-year-olds to have this level of sense of space and timing, and that's what makes his potential so promising. It's a sign that he has a strong basketball IQ, and those players almost never fail in the NBA, provided they have the talent and athleticism.
F0yczNXq2Ow