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Ayo Dosunmu, Kofi Cockburn return for 2020-2021 season
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<blockquote data-quote="IlliniFandom" data-source="post: 1545679" data-attributes="member: 26111"><p>I feel like Ayo's comp in the NBA is DeMar DeRozan. Both ~ the same height (Ayo listed 6'5", DR 6'6"). Both are deadly when they have some steam headed to the basket, both don't have extreme athleticism or blazing speed to rely on but are sneaky fast (like deron used to do) and can pick their spots. Both get to their spots easily and can knock down shots. But here's where I see Ayo needing to improve if he is to get closer to DD's profile (if that's a goal):</p><p>- strength (obviously) to be able to finish through contact</p><p>- more athleticism - quicker step, able to play above the rim more</p><p>- A euro-move: Not a euro step per se, but I saw a lot of highlights of DD's where he weaves the basketball through traffic while not dribbling. Tough to describe, but the ball and hands keep moving despite stopping his dribble</p><p>- Back to the basket game - some more ability in iso situations with his back to the basket. A fade-away would be nice.</p><p></p><p>Of course there are others, but these were the ones I thought were just intriguing as a set of other skills than what has been talked about. Search youtube for DD highlights and I'm sure you'll see many similarities.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IlliniFandom, post: 1545679, member: 26111"] I feel like Ayo's comp in the NBA is DeMar DeRozan. Both ~ the same height (Ayo listed 6'5", DR 6'6"). Both are deadly when they have some steam headed to the basket, both don't have extreme athleticism or blazing speed to rely on but are sneaky fast (like deron used to do) and can pick their spots. Both get to their spots easily and can knock down shots. But here's where I see Ayo needing to improve if he is to get closer to DD's profile (if that's a goal): - strength (obviously) to be able to finish through contact - more athleticism - quicker step, able to play above the rim more - A euro-move: Not a euro step per se, but I saw a lot of highlights of DD's where he weaves the basketball through traffic while not dribbling. Tough to describe, but the ball and hands keep moving despite stopping his dribble - Back to the basket game - some more ability in iso situations with his back to the basket. A fade-away would be nice. Of course there are others, but these were the ones I thought were just intriguing as a set of other skills than what has been talked about. Search youtube for DD highlights and I'm sure you'll see many similarities. [/QUOTE]
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