Strengths: Underrated off guard with excellent versatility and feel for the game … Scores at will and makes the offensive end of the floor look effortless … Can score in a variety of ways and has good shooting fundamentals … Creates offense very well for himself or others … High intangibles type player … Always seems a step ahead of the opposition … Played point guard in high school and retains PG abilities, both ball handling and passing … Aggressive player who gives solid effort on both ends of the floor … Uses his strength well to muscle opposing guards … Can play the 1-3 positions on the college level … Very good decision maker, never forces plays, takes what the defense gives him …

Weaknesses: Missed virtually all of last season due to injury … Bulked up a bit too much as a freshman and it appeared to hinder his mobility … Lacks a tremendous first step off the dribble … Foot speed and overall athleticism don’t stand out but are solid …

Notes: Those around the UCLA program said that he was the best player in practice by 2005-06 seasons end (for a team that went to the NCAA Championship game) … Older brother Joe Shipp played small forward at California ...