Strengths: 6’8 mobile big man … Solid length with a 6’11 wingspan and 8’10 standing reach … Strong frame with strength in both the upper and lower body. Finishes through contact. Likes to bang and wears on physically weaker opponents … Good aggression … Shot 5.8 free throws per game over the adidas Gauntlet and 6.2 at adidas Nations in 2017 … Well coordinated. Good mobility and solid athleticism. Runs the floor and gets good lift around the basket. Gets off the ground quickly. Very good motor and highly active. Good speed for size … Shows a foundation as a face up midrange jump shooter … Potential in pick & roll and pick & pop situations … Averaged 17 points per game while shooting 47.7% FG% over the adidas Gauntlet. Averaged 13.2 points per game while shooting 46.7% FG% at adidas Nations in 2016 and 17.2 points per game in 2017. Finished second in scoring at the adidas Eurocamp with 15 points per game while shooting 45.2% FG% … Good rebounder on both ends. Averaged 8.4 rebounds (2.6 offensive) per game over the adidas Gauntlet. Finished second in rebounding at adidas Nations in 2016 with 8.8 (1.8 offensive) per game. Led adidas Nations in rebounding in 2017 with ten per game (4.4 offensive). Led the adidas Eurocamp in rebounding with 8.5 (3.5 offensive) per game … Good shot blocker. Rotates well defensively and has the size to switch onto bigger defenders yet the quickness to if he has to switch onto a perimeter player. Averaged 2.4 blocks and one steal per game over the adidas Gauntlet. Averaged 2.5 steals per game at the adidas Eurocamp. Averaged one block and one steal per game at adidas Nations in 2017 …

Weaknesses: Still expanding his shooting range and jump shot consistency. Shot 22.7% 3P% and 54.3% FT% over the adidas Gauntlet. Shot 14.3% 3P% and 56.2% FT% at adidas Nations in 2016 and 64.5% FT% in 2017. Only shot 40% FT% at the adidas Eurocamp … Lacks post game and offensive technique within close, especially with his left hand. Although he hasn’t any trouble putting points on the board, he’s still doesn’t have a consistent way to score. Improved shot selection will improve his shooting percentages … Lacks the finesse game. Can be a bull in a China shop at times … Can rotate on defense but can roam too often, sometimes too aggressive when gambling on passes, getting out of position and leaving no one to protect the basket … Can limit the turnovers. Gets stripped and loses the ball on drives and in traffic. Averaged 3.4 turnovers per game over the adidas Gauntlet. Averaged 3.2 turnovers per game at adidas Nations in 2016 and 2.2 per game in 2017 …

Outlook: Mississippi State freshman … Finished with 15 points and seven rebounds (three offensive), shooting 6-11 from the floor and 2-3 from three in the McDonald’s All-American Game …

Evan Tomes 8/23/18

Notes: Measured 6'6.5 without shoes, 6'7.25 with shoes, 197 lbs, with a 6'10 wingspan and 8'8 standing reach at the 2014 USA Junior National Team Mini Camp