Paul Reed out of DePaul is one of the draft’s most interesting big men. Can he get more comfortable handling the ball, improve his shooting mechanics and be more physical? Those are questions to which only time has the answers, but I’ll try my best.
The Specs
Height: 6’9
Weight: 220 lbs
Wingspan: 7’2
Key Notes
Offense
- Really good finisher at the rim
- Looks good off pick-and-rolls
- Alley-oop threat
- Has good athleticism, asking a traditional big to guard him on the perimeter is tough
- Needs to improve the shot, especially mechanically (if you can’t tell by the cover photo)
- Not great in the post
- Decision-making is a work in progress
Defense
- Has some very promising tools as a defender
- Absolute stat stuffer on defense
- Good rebounder
- Really good lateral speed for his position
- Off-ball defense is not good at this point
- Can quickly get into foul trouble (averaged three per game last season)
Active Player Comparisons
If everything goes wrong: Marvin Williams (recent version)
If everything goes right: Trevor Ariza light
Most Realistic Outcome: JaMychal Green + defense
Stats and Accomplishments
2018-19 Big East Most Improved Player
2019-20 All-Big East Second Team
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Best Games Last Season
@ Iowa
25 points, 12 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks, 10-14 (71.