bleedingTNorange
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That’s where the Tshiebwe comparison came from…I suppose I did.
He seems considerably more athletic than Garza and a better rim protector/ outside shooter than Timme imo.I've said in a couple other threads that he reminds me of Colin Castleton with a jumper out to the 3-pt line. Others have said Luke Garza from Iowa, and Drew Timme from Gonzaga.
That just makes me think of Drew Pember. Their physical growth patterns through high school are so similar. Drew could handle the ball as well and could shoot the three, not to mention his passing ability and basketball IQ.I think Estrella is a better ball handler than many would think, he played guard all through growing up, he just hit a 8”-9” growth spurt that turned him into a big man…Leaf is a good comp as well.
Adam Finkelstein's scouting report mentions that he is "a threat from the 3-pt line", but notes that "despite better form than he showed in the spring, he still isn't a high percentage 3-pt shooter". Hard to call that the strongest part of his game. I think his bread is still buttered in the paint even if he is still growing into his body. The threat of an outside shot only opens more space for him. And it's also why I called him Colin Castleton WITH an outside shot. Just calling him Castleton wouldn’t be as accurate, for the reasons you noted.The issue I see with that comp is that Castleton literally has no perimeter threat to his game, that’s arguably the strongest part of Estrella’s game. That’s why a Collins or Timme comp seems better to me, jmo.
He was 3 for 19 from 3 while at UT. Never found his 3 point shot for us. Glad he’s found his game with his new programThat just makes me think of Drew Pember. Their physical growth patterns through high school are so similar. Drew could handle the ball as well and could shoot the three, not to mention his passing ability and basketball IQ.
This was from today…Adam Finkelstein's scouting report mentions that he is "a threat from the 3-pt line", but notes that "despite better form than he showed in the spring, he still isn't a high percentage 3-pt shooter". Hard to call that the strongest part of his game. I think his bread is still buttered in the paint even if he is still growing into his body. The threat of an outside shot only opens more space for him. And it's also why I called him Colin Castleton WITH an outside shot. Just calling him Castleton wouldn’t be as accurate, for the reasons you noted.
No, I get it. I agree that he's a pretty good outside shooter. I just wouldn't necessarily say it's his strongest attribute. That 35.7% comes off of a very small sample size. How many games did they play in Chicago at the UAA Next Championships?This was from today…
“Estrella has pick and pop range that comfortably extends out beyond the three-point arc. In 17 attempts during the UAA Next Championships, Estrella shot 35.7 percent from three. Still getting used to being 6-foot-11 and growing into his frame, the shot will need to speed up a bit. However, the touch, balance, and confidence are there.”
Not sure, 6/7 probably, I just know he’s a good enough outside shooter that imo it’s his strongest asset. Yes he came score inside welll, but compared to other bigs imo his outside game is what sets him apart.No, I get it. I agree that he's a pretty good outside shooter. I just wouldn't necessarily say it's his strongest attribute. That 35.7% comes off of a very small sample size. How many games did they play in Chicago at the UAA Next Championships?
That may be the dumbest thing you have ever said, "he's a good enough shooter that imo it's his strongest asset", and I really, kinda respect your analysis, most of the time. It may eventually become his best asset, but not right now. Still, a balla, tho, that is a VolNot sure, 6/7 probably, I just know he’s a good enough outside shooter that imo it’s his strongest asset. Yes he came score inside welll, but compared to other bigs imo his outside game is what sets him apart.