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Strengths: Yemi is very, very raw, but has loads of potential. He is 6'9/240, and muscular. He moves very well for a big man. He has quick feet and while not a highflyer, can get up very quick. He has great rebounding instincts. He had a 20% rebounding rate last year, which is very good for someone his age and lack of experience. Yemi has nice touch around the rim, and showed nice touch off the glass also. Despite only taking 22 free throws and hitting only 12 of them, Yemi has very good form at the line and very nice touch. Yemi's D is good for him at this point. He's tough in the post and doesn't back down from everyone. He has a good lower base and doesn't get bullied down low. Yemi has shown nice shot blocking ability, with a 6% block percent, which is above average. He has a good wingspan and can affect shots that other players can't. Yemi hedges well for someone of his experience and did a good job on switches last year defending guards. Yemi has soft hands and showed a nice ability to catch the ball in the post. He caught a few tough passes last year. He did a nice job of not fouling, only 1.6 last year. Yemi is a hard worker and can only figure to get better.
Weaknesses: Yemi is very, very raw, and has loads of potential. Untapped potential. He basically doesn't have a basketball IQ, only playing for three years in his life. He doesn't how to use his body to take angles, create space, etc. That should come with time. Yemi often seemed anxious in shot opportunities (not scared) and was hesitant to shoot on putbacks. Yemi needs to box out more and not use his ability to rely on rebounding. Yemi needs to get better at shot blocking, most notably his timing. He turns the ball over way too much, 15.5% of his possessions. He has soft hands, but must be more secure in his ball security. Yemi has no post moves, except a right baby hook and isn't confident in taking it. His only scoring is easy dunks/layups and putbacks at this point. While he did well not fouling, there were still some games where he made some dumb fouls.
Final Thoughts: Yemi shockingly saw some playing time last year and did better than most expected. He has loads of potential, and with his athleticism, size, strength, and raw ability, he seems to be a guy who can be a difference maker. Right now, Yemi is just a guy with size that can play above average D and grab some boards, but every team needs that. Yemi needs to work hard on his offense and needs to be aggressively smart. Don't be anxious with the ball in your hands. Yemi has some things you can't teach. Great wingspan, soft hands, quick feet and natural footwork. If Yemi is willing to work hard, he can be a stud and an All-SEC player by the time he is done in the orange.
Weaknesses: Yemi is very, very raw, and has loads of potential. Untapped potential. He basically doesn't have a basketball IQ, only playing for three years in his life. He doesn't how to use his body to take angles, create space, etc. That should come with time. Yemi often seemed anxious in shot opportunities (not scared) and was hesitant to shoot on putbacks. Yemi needs to box out more and not use his ability to rely on rebounding. Yemi needs to get better at shot blocking, most notably his timing. He turns the ball over way too much, 15.5% of his possessions. He has soft hands, but must be more secure in his ball security. Yemi has no post moves, except a right baby hook and isn't confident in taking it. His only scoring is easy dunks/layups and putbacks at this point. While he did well not fouling, there were still some games where he made some dumb fouls.
Final Thoughts: Yemi shockingly saw some playing time last year and did better than most expected. He has loads of potential, and with his athleticism, size, strength, and raw ability, he seems to be a guy who can be a difference maker. Right now, Yemi is just a guy with size that can play above average D and grab some boards, but every team needs that. Yemi needs to work hard on his offense and needs to be aggressively smart. Don't be anxious with the ball in your hands. Yemi has some things you can't teach. Great wingspan, soft hands, quick feet and natural footwork. If Yemi is willing to work hard, he can be a stud and an All-SEC player by the time he is done in the orange.
