C-Chol Marial- 7'1" - Class of 2019

[Dogbreath2U]

You just have to watch the kid move to see his potential, but these videos do have a way of creating illusions. Hope he is a quick learner!

 

[Huskyforlife]

He's 15. Dudes gonna be a star.

 

[CGarr]

99% sure he was sitting behind the bench today.

 

[Ricker]

I only had a vague recollection of this thread and forgot about his existence. Wow!! Anybody who watched team Africa on ESPNU last night has to be impressed.
7' 3 Runs like a deer, jump shot from the foul line, jump hook with either hand, went to the rim with a back to the basket move, made his foul shots purely, hit a 15 ft jumper from the wing, blocked shots, and tried to play tougher than his frame which likely will stay Manute Bol-ish. What an opportunity to have the top sophomore in the country right in Cheshire. Up to the guards he plays with to give him the ball high or wide where he can catch it rather than low or tight in traffic until his hand strength improves, but he isn't weak despite being skinny, and wasn't particularly foul prone although the officiating let kids play. 18 pts I believe and maybe 8-9 rebounds with 3 ish blocks. How did I completely forget about this kid? These kids like Thon Maker, Wenyen Gabriel, and others from the Sudan, all have surprising agility and strength for their exceptional heights and slight builds.

 

[superjohn]

I only had a vague recollection of this thread and forgot about his existence. Wow!! Anybody who watched team Africa on ESPNU last night has to be impressed.
7' 3 Runs like a deer, jump shot from the foul line, jump hook with either hand, went to the rim with a back to the basket move, made his foul shots purely, hit a 15 ft jumper from the wing, blocked shots, and tried to play tougher than his frame which likely will stay Manute Bol-ish. What an opportunity to have the top sophomore in the country right in Cheshire. Up to the guards he plays with to give him the ball high or wide where he can catch it rather than low or tight in traffic until his hand strength improves, but he isn't weak despite being skinny, and wasn't particularly foul prone although the officiating let kids play. 18 pts I believe and maybe 8-9 rebounds with 3 ish blocks. How did I completely forget about this kid? These kids like Thon Maker, Wenyen Gabriel, and others from the Sudan, all have surprising agility and strength for their exceptional heights and slight builds.

He's one of the next great ones and his frame is already way better than Bol's. Already has great hands and makes his ft's. Sky is the limit.

 

[Palatine]

He moves very well for a kid that size. AS he gets older he should put on a few more pounds naturally. He will be a shot blocking nightmare.

 

[Burnsbros23]

Yah he's a star. Did he reclass up to 2018? Thought I might of heard that.

 

[James]

Chol Marial, 7' 2”, Center, 16.7 years old, South Sudan, Class of 2018

adidas.com


Strengths
-Has exceptional size and length. Around 7'2 or taller. Reportedly measured a 7'10 wingspan
-Very skinny but has a decent frame that should fill out in time with proper work
-Extremely mobile. Runs the court well. Quick off his feet. Covers ground fluidly
-Highly skilled for a big man his age
-Has outstanding touch around the basket. Finishes with both hands. Length allows him to finish from extreme vantage points. Releases his hook shots on the way down, making it difficult to guard and giving him a huge advantage when combined with his touch
-Can make a mid-range jumper with impressive mechanics and touch. Excellent free throw shooter
-Shows nice footwork and body control in the paint. Executes impressive spin moves.
-Has huge potential defensively as a rim protector with his exceptional length and ability to cover ground. Has a chance to be a game-changing defensive presence as he gains strength, experience and coaching.
-Shows good timing as a shot-blocker
-Has some physicality and competitiveness to him, despite his lack of strength

Weaknesses
-Frame is still a long ways away. Very narrow in the lower body in particular. Will take him years to add enough strength to compete against older and stronger players
-Still figuring out what his limitations are. Forces the issue at times offensively. Not a great passer. Tends to move the ball as a last resort.
-Lack of strength makes it difficult to gain deep post position. Will settle for high degree of difficulty looks regardless
-Lacks a degree of explosiveness from a standstill, partially due to a lack of strength as his body is filling out. Doesn't know how to handle contact at the moment
-Still trying to figure out how to make the most of his tremendous combination of length and mobility defensively. Very long legs and high hips make it difficult for him to bend his knees and get into a stance on the perimeter. Will get blown by off the dribble at times by smaller and more skilled big men.
-Rebounding numbers are fairly lackluster everywhere he's been. Career 8.2 per-40. Goes after rebounds with one hand. Lets loose balls fly right over his head. Doesn't show great awareness or instincts when it comes to tracking the ball. Gets boxed out relatively easy on the defensive glass

Outlook A native of South Sudan, Marial was discovered at the 2013 Basketball Without Borders in South Africa. Marial made his way to the US in 2014 to finish out middle school at West Oaks Academy in Orlando, before starting high school in Connecticut at Cheshire Academy. Did not have a great camp in the first three days, struggling with the physicality and strength of the older players, but then put on an absolute show in front of a national TV audience in the third place game, with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks, many of which came on exhilarating plays. Still has three years of high school left as a member of the 2019 class, despite the fact that he would turn 20 prior to his first game in college if he decided to stay on that track.

Via draftexpress

 

[uconnfan68]

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Saw him play a few weeks ago at St. Thomas More. He is supposed to be around 15 yrs. old. Still raw but has skills, good hands, scores the ball, nice touch. Kid has a future.

I'll take anyone that can play with 2 hands over the box.

 

[Dogbreath2U]

If we get another tall, skinny center, we need to get a burly bruiser PF to complement him from the start. But damn, this kid could be good.

 

[Dogbreath2U]

If we get another tall, skinny center, we need to get a burly bruiser PF to complement him from the start. But damn, this kid could be good.

 

[The Viking]

If we get another tall, skinny center, we need to get a burly bruiser PF to complement him from the start. But damn, this kid could be good.