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33 - Matt Pilgrim

6-8, 225 Small Forward
Oklahoma State Senior
Birthday
07/17/87 (36.8 yrs)
Hometown
Cincinnati, OH
High School
Bridgton Academy
Team Site Profile
Statistics
Athleticism
8
Size
8
Defense
6
Strength
8
Quickness
8
Leadership
6
Jump Shot
7
NBA Ready
6
Ball Handling
7
Potential
8
Passing
7
Intangibles
6
85 Overall:

NBA Comparison: Al Harrington

Aran Smith – 2/22/2007

Strengths: Forward with excellent versatility, has the ability to pass and handle plus face the basket or go inside Pilgrim has a good feel for the game … He has active hands and has a real presence on the floor when he decides to play …. His stroke has vastly improved since he got to college … In high school he was very much an inside banger, who has developed a good face up game and 3 point shot. His athletic ability is above average … Can play with anyone in the country and dominate … He is a terrific ball handler for someone who has played inside for so long. His long arms give him added size and make him a solid shot blocker and also rebounder … Maintains excellent post skills to compliment his now improving perimeter game An excellent rebounder, especially for a small forward, who hits the glass hard …

Weaknesses: As a high schooler he would play great for 5 minutes and disappear for the next 10, which explained why he was under-recruited … He needs to develop consistency and play hard all the time … He missed the beginning of the season due to a broken foot and has taken some time to get back up to speed … He’ll have one huge game followed by an average one. As he matures in college it could get scary how good he becomes at a mid-major with the style of play and the freedom to grow he has at Hampton … To truly develop into a legit first round prospect he needs to hit the weights and commit himself to dominating every game … Free throws need work, he has good form, but needs to develop a consistent routine at the line … Shows good handle, but needs to become better at protecting the ball and limiting turnovers …

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