NBA Comparison: Wilson Chandler

Strengths: 6’8.5 forward … Good size and length for position with a 6’10 wingspan and 8’10 standing reach … Good strength and impressive physical profile. One of the more college ready players from a physical standpoint … Highly active and moves well off the ball … Good athlete and very well-coordinated. Throws down dunks with either hand in the half-court. Doesn’t hesitate to use either hand at the rim, while contorting his body in the congested paint … Can be a matchup problem taking smaller wings into the post and there aren’t many who can match his strength at this level. Flashes solid post-play: reverse pivots, fadeaways, and jump hooks … Effective slasher and initiates/finishes through contact … Good arc on shot with range extending to the 3PT line. Can shoot off the dribble and step-backs on occasions … Good rebounder for position. Averaged 7.4 rebounds per game over the Nike EYBL in 2022 … Good tools and versatility as a defender, showing ability to switch, defending up and down the lineup. Blocks shots well for position. Averaged 1 block per game over the Nike EYBL in 2021 and 0.9 blocks per game in 2022 … Despite tunnel vision at times, he’s capable of making impressive passes off the dribble. Also capable of impressive cross-court passes out of the post … Good aggression, stays engaged, and consistently plays hard. Highly confident and doesn’t second guess himself …

Weaknesses: Above average athlete but isn’t incredibly explosive … He can get wild with his shot selection and has tunnel vision at times, bailing out the defense. Has a habit of picking up his dribble early, holding it for a few seconds, then go up with a contested shot, sometimes from distance. While it worked at times at the high school level, he has a tendency to put his head down and force his way to the rim. Has room to improve offensive technique overall as players will match his physicality at the next levels. Can improve touch when finishing at the rim. Very high-volume shooter at a not so efficient rate. Averaged 16 points (13.4 FGA) per game on 42.9% FG% over the Nike EYBL in 2021 and 16.2 points (15.3 FGA) per game on 42.7% FG% in 2022 … While he does have range out the 3PT line, and his jump shot looks good as he keeps it straight (misses fall short or too long) but he lacks consistency overall. Shot 25.9% 3PT% on 6.8 3PT attempts per game over the Nike EYBL in 2022 … Can improve as a free throw shooter. Shot 68.4% FT% over the Nike EYBL in 2021 and 63.8% FT% in 2022 … Can tighten up as a ball-handler and tends to get loose with the ball even without defensive pressure. Averaged 1 assist to 1.7 turnovers per game over the Nike EYBL in 2021 and 1.7 assists to 1.8 turnovers per game in 2022 … Despite having a high reputation defensively, he isn’t the quickest laterally, which will be imperative defending wings at the next levels. Picks up unnecessary fouls and found himself in foul trouble throughout the EYBL season. Can work on staying in position and disciplined defensively as he bites and gambles a bit often …

Outlook: Indiana freshman … Transferred to Roselle Catholic for his senior year … 2023 McDonald’s All-American … Played in the 2022 Nike Hoop Summit. Scored 22 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3PT, 8-10 FT) and grabbed 8 rebounds in 2023 … 2023 Naismith High School Boys All-American 3^rd Team …

Evan Tomes 9/5/23

Strengths: 6’8.75 forward … Good size and length for position with a 6’10 wingspan and 8’9.25 standing reach … Good strength and impressive physical profile. One of the more college ready players from a physical standpoint … Highly active and moves well off the ball … Good athlete and very well-coordinated. Throws down dunks with either hand in the half-court. Doesn’t hesitate to use either hand at the rim, while contorting his body in the congested paint … Can be a matchup problem taking smaller wings into the post and there aren’t many who can match his strength at this level. Flashes solid post-play: reverse pivots, fadeaways, and jump hooks … Effective slasher and initiates/finishes through contact … Good rebounder for position. Averaged 7.4 rebounds per game over the Nike EYBL in 2022 … Good tools and versatility as a defender, showing ability to switch, defending up and down the lineup. Blocks shots well for position. Averaged 1 block per game over the Nike EYBL in 2021 and 0.9 blocks per game in 2022 … Despite tunnel vision at times, he’s capable of making impressive passes off the dribble. Also capable of impressive cross-court passes out of the post … Good aggression, stays engaged, and consistently plays hard. Highly confident and doesn’t second guess himself …

Weaknesses: Above average athlete but isn’t incredibly explosive … He can get wild with his shot selection and has tunnel vision at times, bailing out the defense. Has a habit of picking up his dribble early, holding it for a few seconds, then go up with a contested shot, sometimes from distance. While it works at times at this level, he has a tendency to put his head down and force his way to the rim. Has room to improve offensive technique overall as players will match his physicality at the next levels. Very high-volume shooter at a not so efficient rate. Averaged 16 points (13.4 FGA) per game on 42.9% FG% over the Nike EYBL in 2021 and 16.2 points (15.3 FGA) per game on 42.7% FG% in 2022 … While he does have range out the 3PT line, and his jump shot looks good as he keeps it straight (misses fall short or too long) but he lacks consistency overall. Shot 25.9% 3PT% on 6.8 3PT attempts per game over the Nike EYBL in 2022 … Can improve as a free throw shooter. Shot 68.4% FT% over the Nike EYBL in 2021 and 63.8% FT% in 2022 … Can tighten up as a ball-handler and tends to get loose with the ball even without defensive pressure. Averaged 1 assist to 1.7 turnovers per game over the Nike EYBL in 2021 and 1.7 assists to 1.8 turnovers per game in 2022 … Isn’t the quickest laterally, which will be imperative defending wings at the next levels. Picks up unnecessary fouls and found himself in foul trouble throughout the EYBL season. Can work on staying in position defensively as he bites and gambles a bit often …

Outlook: Duke commit … Transferring to Roselle Catholic for his senior year … Played in the 2022 Nike Hoop Summit …

Evan Tomes 10/5/22