Alex Len (Maryland): The 7-1, 255-pound center really has no reason to stay. He’s a skillful sophomore big man who could contribute to an NBA roster from the moment he’s selected. Len struggled from the free throw line this season (68.6 percent), but at least improved from last season’s mark (58.7 percent).
first i don’t see len as a center. lacks lower body strength to get and hold low post position. lacks a good assortment of back to the basket moves and i don’t think he can contribute from the get go. i do think len can be a good power forward. he seems more comfortable facng the basket and has good athleticism for a guy his size. on defense, coming from the weak side he could block quite a few shots. len needs to learn to play with more effort and intensity on a consistent basis. he disappeared too many times in college games. he would benefit by playing in the developmental league working on his game in actual games rather than working with a coach by himself when time allows in the nba schedule. teams don’t have as many full scale practices in the pros compared to college because they are constantly traveling.
freddy from boca
first i don’t see len as a center. lacks lower body strength to get and hold low post position. lacks a good assortment of back to the basket moves and i don’t think he can contribute from the get go. i do think len can be a good power forward. he seems more comfortable facng the basket and has good athleticism for a guy his size. on defense, coming from the weak side he could block quite a few shots. len needs to learn to play with more effort and intensity on a consistent basis. he disappeared too many times in college games. he would benefit by playing in the developmental league working on his game in actual games rather than working with a coach by himself when time allows in the nba schedule. teams don’t have as many full scale practices in the pros compared to college because they are constantly traveling.
· 11/12/2019