NBA Comparison: DeAndre Hunter

Strengths: 6’9 forward … Good length with a 6’11 wingspan and 8’10.5 standing reach … Good athlete and moves with good fluidity. Covers ground well with long strides. Gets up well around the rim without having to gather. Measured a 35.5” vertical at the 2023 Overtime Elite combine … Talented shot maker and scorer with natural touch. Capable of making tough shots and fadeaways over either shoulder. Can score without having anything ran for him. Shoots from midrange and 3PT range with good arc on shot. Averaged 15.5 points per game on 54.6% FG% over Overtime Elite in 2023-24 …  Can be a streaky 3PT shooter but has improved consistency in the past year. Shot 37.4% 3PT% on 4.6 3PT attempts per game over Overtime Elite in 2023-24 … Good free throw shooter. Shot 80.4% FT% over the Nike EYBL in 2023 and 75.4% FT% over Overtime Elite in 2023-24 …

Weaknesses: Still has some maturing to do but he can continue to get stronger and doesn’t play through contact well … Can improve consistency as he looks he looks like the most talented player on the floor at times, while blending in other times … Can expand his offensive game and improve his shot selection as he can be content settling for contested pull-ups/fadeaways … Can tighten up as a ball-handler and is too upright when he dribbles. Picks up his dribble early … Can get more movement when playing off the ball … Doesn’t heavily contribute in other areas outside of scoring … Doesn’t move real quick laterally and doesn’t get low, staying upright when defending the perimeter … Picks up unnecessary fouls and can improve defense awareness/IQ. Plays with a lot of emotion and it noticeably affects his play …

Outlook: BYU freshman … Transferred to Overtime Elite for his senior year … Grandson of Harvey Catchings, son of Tauja Catchings, and nephew of Tamika Catchings …

Evan Tomes 10/8/24