Solo Ball’s methodical approach to basketball, life and ‘becoming great’

[ctbro1999]

Also a pretty weird comp. Jon is at least assessing against the wider universe not past/recent UConn players. He’s also watching a known commodity in person, not looking at 30 seconds of HS practice videos . For reference Jordan is known to have one of highest ever at 48”.

I don’t know what is fact versus what is assumed but have seen Solo’s wingspan at 6’10” and his vertical as high as 43” (self reported at highest of 45”). If true that is like top 5% stuff. Morant is listed at 6’7” wingspan and a vertical of 44-46”. And Morant is only 6’2”. For reference, Jordan is known as having one of the highest ever at 48”.

Sheppard’s vert was 42”, which was noted as surprisingly high, his wingspan 6’3.5”.

Net net, Solo has some pretty amazing measurables so if his skillset comes together world is his oyster. He also has beautiful touch on his jumper and looks like he’s chiseled out of granite. All this stuff will be important to scouts.

Yeah, aside from height (from an NBA perspective), Solo's been blessed physically. Really hoping for a breakout this year, and based off the article, he seems ready to seize the moment.
The Ferrari is staged at the starting line....just needs to wait for the green light!

 

[CL82]

Yeah, aside from height (from an NBA perspective), Solo's been blessed physically. Really hoping for a breakout this year, and based off the article, he seems ready to seize the moment.
The Ferrari is staged at the starting line....just needs to wait for the green light!

Is a Ferrari at the starting line better than a Ferrari in the garage? I hope so.

 

[AllHusky]

Is a Ferrari at the starting line better than a Ferrari in the garage? I hope so.

Aw come on, Purvis was eventually serviceable, maybe more like a Volvo

 

[CTtoSanDiego]

Also a pretty weird comp. Jon is at least assessing against the wider universe not past/recent UConn players. He’s also watching a known commodity in person, not looking at 30 seconds of HS practice videos .

I don’t know what is fact versus what is assumed but have seen Solo’s wingspan at 6’10” and his vertical as high as 43” (self reported at highest of 45”). If true that is like top 5% stuff. Morant is listed at 6’7” wingspan and a vertical of 44-46”. And Morant is only 6’2”. For reference, Jordan is known as having one of the highest ever at 48”.

Sheppard’s vert was 42”, which was noted as surprisingly high, his wingspan 6’3.5”.

Net net, Solo has some pretty amazing measurables so if his skillset comes together world is his oyster. He also has beautiful touch on his jumper and looks like he’s chiseled out of granite. All this stuff will be important to scouts.

Only one other player besides MJ I've seen whose vertical was listed at 48 --- incredibly, it was Wilt!