There is a lot to like in his high school numbers.
http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/javin-m ... -stats.htm
1. He blocks shots. 4.2 blocks per game as a junior. As we know, you don't learn how to block shots at Duke or pretty much anywhere else. He'll arrive ready.
2. All the core production stats are there. 20.0 ppg, 13.2 rpg, 5.0 apg, 2.8 spg, in addition to the shot blocking. I'm guessing the competition in Charlottesville isn't top notch, but this production is fine even against terrible competition. His team only went 15-6, which seems to indicate that the competition wasn't that bad.
3. He's improving rapidly. All of his numbers got significantly better as a junior relative to his sophomore year, especially his shooting percentages.
4. He's developing 3pt range. His 3pt attempt rate went from 12.6% as a sophomore, which was already respectable for a big, to 15.2% as a junior. Despite the increase in volume, his 3pt accuracy exploded from 33% to 46%. An Amile/Lance who shoots 46% on open 3s would be very useful.
5. He draws fouls well enough, and his FT shooting is getting there. 66% FT attempt rate and 64% FT shooting as a junior. 64% accuracy is not good, but he was at 53% as a sophomore.
His senior season will be telling. If he keeps improving at this meteoric rate, especially in shot blocking and shooting, maybe he was the late blooming star we should've wanted all along, instead of Wenyen Gabriel. His improvement jives with what everyone says about his motor and work ethic.