Strengths: Gladness has one surefire NBA skill which is shot blocking. He led the entire nation in shot blocking as a junior and is in contention to do the same once again as a senior ... He has a big wing span, quick leaping ability and excellent shot blocking instincts ... His length gives him the ability to grab rebounds ... Has improved at his ability to stay out of foul trouble ...

Weaknesses: Outside of shot blocking ability, basically everything ... Gladness lacks any real offensive skills, with poor shoting touch and no real post skills ... He is currently shooting under 35% from the floor, which for a post guy, who takes most of his shots within 8 feet from the basket, is atrocious ... He struggles to maintain position in the post against stronger post guys, and there are big questions about whether he can get strong enough to do so on the NBA level ... His lack of strength also inhibits his ability to score around the basket and finish with contact ... For a senior, his body is severely underdeveloped and it appears highly questionable that he will be able to add significant weight ... Does not have a real intense or tough demeanor, which is imperative that he develop to make it inside at the professional level, whether that be NBA, Europe or minor leagues