Ponds fits into the category of undersized two guard who can play in a point guard role. Similar to the last guard prospect we broke down, Carsen Edwards, Ponds’ key skill is his ability get buckets in a hurry. The Brooklyn native has a slick handle and leverages it into comfortable, in-rhythm shot opportunities at all three-levels (3-point range, midrange, at the rim).
His defense will struggle if he is tasked with guarding NBA 2-guards with significant size and/or post game, but Ponds is a gamer on that end of the floor and will at least put up a solid fight.