NBA Comparison: Bo Outlaw/Luc Richard Mbah a Moute

Strengths: 6’8 athletic forward … Good length with a 7’2 wingspan and 8’11.25 standing reach … Good strength and impressive physical profile … Well-coordinated and good athlete. Gets off the ground very well to finish above the rim. High energy and always plays hard, consistently runs the floor. Good transition finisher … Solid slashing ability going to his left or right … Flashes ability to stretch the floor as a shooter with solid shooting mechanics … Despite superior strength, he can finish with finesse and shows soft touch when appropriate. Averaged 8.8 points per game on 52.3% FG% over the Nike EYBL and 8.7 points per game on 46.2% FG% at the NBPA Top 100 in 2022 … Solid court vision for his size and capable for an occasional impressive bullet pass off the dribble … Can defend bigger players with his length …

Weaknesses: Shot mechanics aren’t bad and shooting range extends to the 3PT line but isn’t consistent right now. Shot 14.3% 3PT% on 1.3 3PT attempts per game over the Nike EYBL and missed all 3 3PT attempts at the NBPA Top 100 in 2022 … Can improve FT consistency. Shot 69.4% FT% over the Nike EYBL and 28.6% FT% (2-7 FT) at the NBPA Top 100 in 2022 … Doesn’t take smaller players in the post when given the mismatch … Can improve as a ball-handler. Can expand half-court offense and ball skills in general. Isn’t always heavily involved with the offense. Can improve finishing at the rim when he doesn’t dunk … Has a high reputation as a rebounder but would like to see the numbers increase with his size and ability. Averaged 4.8 rebounds per game over the Nike EYBL in 2022 … Can improve decision making with the ball. Negative assist/turnover: 1.1 APG/1.5 TOPG EYBL 2022, 0.3 APG/2 TOPG NBPA Top 100 2022, 0.7 APG/1.1 TOPG U19 World Cup 2023 … Has a reputation for defensive versatility but he gets beat off the dribble when defending the perimeter somewhat often … Flashes wing and perimeter skills but has a way to go to play out there consistently at the next level …

Outlook: Iowa State freshman … Transferred to Link Academy for his junior year and back home to Waukee Senior for his senior year … 2023 McDonald’s All-American … Scored 12 points in the 2022 Nike Hoop Summit and 2 points in 2023 … Member of the 2022 Nike Peach Jam Championship team … 2023 Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year …

Evan Tomes 8/21/23