Post by jiggy on Nov 11, 2010 1:32:06 GMT -5
Elias Harris
Forward
6'8"
220
Gonzaga (via Germany)
Rookie Ratings
B+ C+ D+ C+ C+ B
Strengths
Harris has a terrific motor and great stamina. He's got superb athleticism, great hops with nice strength and length. He's rugged and bullish on some occasions, lowering his shoulder and aggressively jump stopping to power up, and wiry in others, using long strides to knife through a defense. He does most of his damage 15 feet and in, but he’s also shown a willingness to step outside where he knocked down 45% of his 3's as a freshman. He's very active on the glass at both ends, where what he lacks in size, he makes up for with balls.
Weaknesses
Despite his success from long range, he needs a lot of work on his mid-range game. Only shoots 67% from the stripe as well. He has an assist to turnover ratio at 0.67; fails to show any signs that he can create for others. His ball handling skills are below average and he’s unable to change speed/direction to beat his man. On the defensive end, Harris is average at best despite possessing all the physical tools and the work ethic to be a good defender. He’s undisciplined and overzealous. Needs focus.
Outlook
It's hard to ignore the passion and energy Harris plays with, but he's a man without a position and that will hurt his stock come draft day. He is also a couple of years older than the rest of his class, although it's because he was playing against top competition in his native Germany before deciding to come to the states. At worst, he will be an energy guy off of the bench, able to come in and attack the rim and draw fouls. At best, he'll have hidden A potential and will beast for a decade. How the fuck should I know?
Forward
6'8"
220
Gonzaga (via Germany)
Rookie Ratings
B+ C+ D+ C+ C+ B
Strengths
Harris has a terrific motor and great stamina. He's got superb athleticism, great hops with nice strength and length. He's rugged and bullish on some occasions, lowering his shoulder and aggressively jump stopping to power up, and wiry in others, using long strides to knife through a defense. He does most of his damage 15 feet and in, but he’s also shown a willingness to step outside where he knocked down 45% of his 3's as a freshman. He's very active on the glass at both ends, where what he lacks in size, he makes up for with balls.
Weaknesses
Despite his success from long range, he needs a lot of work on his mid-range game. Only shoots 67% from the stripe as well. He has an assist to turnover ratio at 0.67; fails to show any signs that he can create for others. His ball handling skills are below average and he’s unable to change speed/direction to beat his man. On the defensive end, Harris is average at best despite possessing all the physical tools and the work ethic to be a good defender. He’s undisciplined and overzealous. Needs focus.
Outlook
It's hard to ignore the passion and energy Harris plays with, but he's a man without a position and that will hurt his stock come draft day. He is also a couple of years older than the rest of his class, although it's because he was playing against top competition in his native Germany before deciding to come to the states. At worst, he will be an energy guy off of the bench, able to come in and attack the rim and draw fouls. At best, he'll have hidden A potential and will beast for a decade. How the fuck should I know?
