NBA Comparison: Slavko Vranes

Strengths: A total mismatch for just about any team he faces at 7’4, 265 lbs. … Exceptional at catching lobs in a transition offense … Can score from anywhere in the paint with ease on some matchups … Can rebound against the best of them both offensively and defensively … Runs the floor exceptionally fast for his size … Has a nice hook shot from a decent distance and can make it with either hand … Great rim protector … Averaged his 1.4 blocks per game his senior season in just 15 minutes of play … Active feet defensively given his size … has good court vision and can make passes to cutters or shooters … Solid pick and roll player …

Weaknesses: Needs to improve jump-shot and range … Plenty of room to improve free throw percentage from 58 percent his senior year … Lacks consistency and just needs more reps and minutes … Needs to develop more of a low post game … Somewhat predictable with always looks for the lob from a guard … Trouble handling the double-team that comes often given his size … does not always make the best pass … Can continue to improve rim protecting … Room to improve sliding his feet on defense and rotating … Will turn 23 in July …

Overall: Christ Koumadje is a force that is hard to stop if used right … He only played 15 minutes per game in his senior year but was definitely productive during those … He needs to continue to learn to use his body to his advantage as well as expand his overall offensive game … He is great for setting effective screens and running the pick and roll.

Notes: Having not picked up a basketball until high school .., it is interesting to see just how far this young man has come. He has a unique skill-set for his size which is rare … A 7’4, 265 lb. guy who can run the floor with that type of speed and quickness is unusual … He has shown improvement throughout his four-year career at Florida State and could be a hidden gem of a prospect …

David Green 6/1/19