Scouting Report
Strengths
Elite athlete
Elite passer
Explosive in the open court
Finishes well in the lane
Good on-ball defender
Above-average rebounder for his position
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Weaknesses
Has to improve his shot mechanics
Relies too much on his athleticism
Poor shot selection
Has to be more vocal on both ends of the court
Doesn't always compete on the defensive end
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Summary
JD has two elite and unique skill sets; he's typically the best athlete on the floor when he plays, and he has good vision as a passer in drive & kick action. He is a great finisher in the lane above & around the rim. He is also very explosive in the open court; you don't want to allow him to get going downhill. If he continues to work on his jump-shot, his defensive awareness, and his vocal leadership, he could be a steal.
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Honors
SEC All-Freshman Team (2022)
McDonald's All-American (2021)
Jordan Brand Classic (2021)
Alabama Mr. Basketball (2021 & 2020)
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Statistics
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Reports
Notes
UC All-American - Atlanta, GA - 3/31/2019
Quick and shifty off the bounce, gets into the lane and finds his teammates great vision! Can shoot it off the dribble from the 3pt line
OTR The Opening – Atlanta, GA – 6/27/2020
Makes nice reads coming off PnR action to find his teammate rolling to the basket. Recovers on the defensive end to block a midrange jumper, pushes in transition and makes a great pass off the dribble. Great sequence as he jumps the passing lane under the basket, catches it in the air turns and makes a halfcourt pass with one hand on target to a teammate for an easy layup.
Tip-Off Classic - Atlanta - GA - 7/3-5/2020
Explosive 1 hand dunk on his first touch as he pushes in transition. Blocks shot at the rim leads to open court dunk. Make R layup in PnR action, as he gets downhill in a hurry. Explosive in the open court, so quick up the court, reb push in transition make R layup on L side.
Iverson Classic 2021- Bartlett - TN - 5/7/2021
Reb push in transition. Makes a tough layup in transition. Straight-line drive from the R wing for a layup.