In a draft with several domestic born prospects who cut their teeth abroad this past season, Aleksej Pokusevski is this year’s true international man of mystery, an 18-year-old from Serbia who has shown off a tantalizing skillset for a 7-footer, mostly for Olympiacos’ A2 League team. As the youngest player in the draft, his upside is obvious, but how realistic are his chances of reaching it?
The Specs
Height: 7’0
Weight: 208 pounds
Wingspan: 7’3
Standing reach: 9’1
Key Notes
Offense
- Extremely impressive dribble/pass package for a 7-footer, perhaps unlike any other player in modern memory at that height and age
- Outstanding vision, sees floor well and will make passes few would even dare to attempt
- Quick shooting release, absolute green light to launch
- Handled and shot the ball in variety of situations: off screens, in transition, from high post, etc.