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He's the point guard we want, from a stats perspective at least.
 
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Sha ... der-92299/

Shai Alexander (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander), 6-6, PG/SG, Toronto, 1998

Strengths
-Excellent size and length for a guard prospect – 6' 5.5” with a 6' 9” wingspan.
-Tremendous defensive potential. Quick feet, active hands, long arms. Has the tools to defend both guard positions if he's able to fill out.
-Quick first step. Doesn't need a ball screen to beat his man off the bounce. Shows an ability to play at different speeds.
-Able to drive both right and left. Will occasionally use his off hand to deliver passes.
-Length helps him finish around the rim despite his slight frame. Doesn't shy away from contact as much as you'd expect.
-20.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.2 blocks, and 3.0 turnovers per 40 minutes on 73.3 2P% and 42.9 3P% in five 2015 Adidas Uprising games.
-Not a great shooter at this stage but his shot isn't broken. Gets solid rotation.

Weaknesses
-Very thin at 171 pounds. Fairly narrow shoulders. Will most likely always be on the lighter side. Struggles to finish through contact. Gets overpowered on defense at times.
-Raw offensively. Lacks advanced combo moves at this stage.
-Not a great decision maker on the move. Can get tunnel vision. Still figuring out how to mix scoring and playmaking. Struggles with the simple play at times. A ways away from being able to run an offense with any consistency.
-Struggles to make shots from the perimeter. Very low release point. Misses left and right. Shot isn't broken but it isn't a weapon at this stage. Turns down jumpers. Not very comfortable pulling up off the dribble.
-Would benefit from adding a floater.
-A year old for his class.

Outlook With his physical attributes, quickness and defensive versatility, Gilgeous-Alexander was one of the most intriguing long-term prospects on the BioSteel All-Canadian roster. The late bloomer is far from polished offensively, but Gilgeous-Alexander has enough potential on that end to eventually develop into a slashing guard who can find teammates on the move. The future Florida Gator isn't an instant-impact player, and he has to improve his shooting and decision making, but he has the tools to develop into an intriguing prospect after a few years in the SEC.
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#10 PG in class on 247. Sounds like a Michigan player for some reason. Probably mixing Stauskas's Canadianness with LaVert's size and rawness. Also sounds like a one and done. He won't want to leave college at age 23, and the NBA will want his length and athleticism at PG. The question for Duke is whether they can live with yet another one and done PG or if they need to also get someone long term to avoid putting themselves in this desperate situation every recruiting season.
 
Wingspans for 2017, assuming an exodus after this season:

PG Gilgeous-Alexander 6-9
SG Kennard 6-5
SF Knox 6-11
PF Bamba 7-9
C Carter 7-5

White people... *sigh*.

Compare to this season's wingspans:

PG Allen 6-7
SG Jones 6-7
SF Tatum 6-11
PF Jefferson 7-0
C Giles 7-3
 
Next season would've given us Tyus Jones as a senior.

Probably would've set all-time NCAA records, both career and single season, for assists, assist rate, assist:turnover ratio, offensive efficiency with greater than 25% usage, eFG% with minimum 200 FGA, true shooting with minimum 200 FGA, etc.

Instead, he'll be playing zero minutes for a coach who hates him.
 
Alexander had a 128 OR on 23.5% usage. TS% of 58.4, AST% of 27.6 and TO% of 10.5.

He also shot 39% from outside and 88% at the line. FT rate of 70% too.
 
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