MyDorona
The Hebrew Hammer
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I think many of us know what we're getting with Newton and why he was brought in. He's here to create offense for himself and others.
The bigger mystery to me is Naheim Alleyne. What type of a player is he? What role is he going to have here? The numbers tell the story of a three-point marksman, but can he handle some much-needed PG minutes? Can he create offense? How's his D?
Today, I watched the VT-Duke ACC Final matchup from earlier this year, with my eyes on Alleyne the entire game. I could've watched his sizzle reel or one of his higher-scoring performances (he averaged nearly double figures), but I think you learn the most about a player against the best competition, on the biggest stage. This is what I saw:
-Immediate impression was that he looks a little smaller than his stated 6'4" and he's slightly built
-My suspicion that he could stand to get a little stronger was confirmed on 2-3 occasions when he exhibited difficulty fighting through Duke screens leaving an open shooter
-He played in an offense at VT that ran similar actions to UConn. In that offense, against good comp like Duke, he was the 4th scoring option in most lineups
-He is a somewhat choosy and smart shooter rather than an elite shooter (as his numbers might suggest), and naturally looks to pass first
-Uses hesitation and jabs from the perimeter frequently to effectively create shooting space. Above-average fast-twitch movements
-It was reassuring to see VT run a play to get him an open look from 3 after stoppage
-He showed the ability to put the ball on the floor and finish but I think it's a rarity
-Unfortunately, he had almost no ball-handling responsibilities at Tech and I don't see any here. Unremarkable handle and passing. His m.o. is to catch-and-shoot, or dribble once or twice for a quick pass
-By far his best attributes are his long arms and quick, active hands on D. Great balance and hands when backpedaling on ball
-He's going to be a menace off-ball and help defender with his length and quick hands
-Very good feet and lateral movement on defense
Overall impression: Naheim is an average athlete with perhaps some untapped offensive upside, though he seems perfectly comfortable as a fourth option in a 3-and-D role. He is a picky shooter, which probably accounts for his efficient shooting %. He is a very good perimeter defender with elite hands and quick feet. My bold prediction is 2.0 SPG in Danny's defense this year (career high was 0.7 SPG at VT), and when he's on the court with A-Jax he'll likely guard the other team's second-best wing. Body comp is Kris Dunn. As far as all-around game and attributes, I'm hard-pressed to find a good UConn comp; the closest I can think of is Lasan Kromah
The bigger mystery to me is Naheim Alleyne. What type of a player is he? What role is he going to have here? The numbers tell the story of a three-point marksman, but can he handle some much-needed PG minutes? Can he create offense? How's his D?
Today, I watched the VT-Duke ACC Final matchup from earlier this year, with my eyes on Alleyne the entire game. I could've watched his sizzle reel or one of his higher-scoring performances (he averaged nearly double figures), but I think you learn the most about a player against the best competition, on the biggest stage. This is what I saw:
-Immediate impression was that he looks a little smaller than his stated 6'4" and he's slightly built
-My suspicion that he could stand to get a little stronger was confirmed on 2-3 occasions when he exhibited difficulty fighting through Duke screens leaving an open shooter
-He played in an offense at VT that ran similar actions to UConn. In that offense, against good comp like Duke, he was the 4th scoring option in most lineups
-He is a somewhat choosy and smart shooter rather than an elite shooter (as his numbers might suggest), and naturally looks to pass first
-Uses hesitation and jabs from the perimeter frequently to effectively create shooting space. Above-average fast-twitch movements
-It was reassuring to see VT run a play to get him an open look from 3 after stoppage
-He showed the ability to put the ball on the floor and finish but I think it's a rarity
-Unfortunately, he had almost no ball-handling responsibilities at Tech and I don't see any here. Unremarkable handle and passing. His m.o. is to catch-and-shoot, or dribble once or twice for a quick pass
-By far his best attributes are his long arms and quick, active hands on D. Great balance and hands when backpedaling on ball
-He's going to be a menace off-ball and help defender with his length and quick hands
-Very good feet and lateral movement on defense
Overall impression: Naheim is an average athlete with perhaps some untapped offensive upside, though he seems perfectly comfortable as a fourth option in a 3-and-D role. He is a picky shooter, which probably accounts for his efficient shooting %. He is a very good perimeter defender with elite hands and quick feet. My bold prediction is 2.0 SPG in Danny's defense this year (career high was 0.7 SPG at VT), and when he's on the court with A-Jax he'll likely guard the other team's second-best wing. Body comp is Kris Dunn. As far as all-around game and attributes, I'm hard-pressed to find a good UConn comp; the closest I can think of is Lasan Kromah