I'm watching the Wellington vs. South Atlanta game right now (the one where Frazier scored 32). South Atlanta went 25-6 last year and made it to the GA state semifinals, so the competition level is respectable. Obviously, Frazier had a great shooting day, but I'm extremely impressed with his all-around game. Notes:
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Outstanding vision. He's a better passer than I expected. Really sees angles well and shares the ball.
-Plays under control. Makes smart basketball plays.
-Nice motor. Always attacking on offense and very engaged on defense - disruptive hands, gets a lot deflections.
-He is not shy as a shooter! Similar to JCL in that he'll pull up if you give him an inch of space. I haven't seen him take one single contested shot, but as soon as a defender goes under a screen or doesn't close out hard enough, the shot is up. Very quick release.
-Definitely has a point guard's
pacing and presence. I think he's a John Groce-style PG all the way. He might be a combo in the sense that he can play off the ball as a spot-up shooter, but he's a bonafide lead guard.
-Um, he's really good. I'm going to watch his the other game that TC linked before I make any definitive pronouncements, but this kid seems way underrated.
-He can shoot the heck out of the ball. Going to be a major threat as a shooter coming off ball screens. I think he'll play like DJ Cooper did at Ohio, but he's a better shooter. I think he'll be at minimum a 33-35% 3pt shooter, but wouldn't be surprised by 38-40%. (Note that wing players usually shoot a higher percentage because PGs tend to take more contested shots and bail-out shots. I'd be ecstatic with a consistent 34% outside shooter at PG.)
-Bouncy, gliding athlete with VG quickness. He's not an elite run-jump guy, but he's athletic. Moves like an athlete - looks like a long jumper or a 400m runner.
Negatives: there have to be a few, right?
-Super skinny. Needs to add 15-20 pounds minimum. He might have a hard time holding up defensively. I think he'll finish at the rim okay despite his stature: he's got good hang time and body control, finishes well with either hand, and attacks the basket aggressively.
-Pretty good ball handler, but I think he'll turn it over too much initially. A little high and loose with his dribble. He's clearly not used to being guarded by B1G-caliber defenders who have pterodactyl wingspans and elite reaction time.
Frazier might take a year in the program to adjust physically, but as a sophomore I think he'll be a contributor. Could be a special player at