NBA Comparison: Usman Garuba

Strengths: 6’11 athletic big man … Strong frame and physical profile. Great size and length a 7’7 wingspan and 9’2 standing reach … Explosive athlete and gets up very well around the rim. Quick off the floor and reliable lob target. Measured a 41-inch vertical at the Overtime Elite Pro Day in 2023 … Mobile and consistently runs the floor with good top-end speed, routinely beats his man up the floor. Plays with great effort, energy, and aggression. Willing screener … Very efficient from the floor. Averaged 8.1 points per game on a 2^nd best 68.2% FG% over Overtime Elite in 2022-23 and 8.1 points per game on a 2^nd best 65.8% FG% in 2023-24 … Very good rebounder on both ends, consistently crashing the glass. Averaged 2.9 offensive rebounds per game over Overtime Elite in 2022-23 and a 4^th best 8.3 (4^th best 2.9 offensive) rebounds per game in 2023-24 … Very good defender and shot blocker, translating his quick vertical and timing on the defensive end. Blocks dunks and gets chase downs. Averaged a league best 3.1 blocks per game over Overtime Elite in 2022-23 and 2023-24 …

Weaknesses: Still raw offensively and reliant on athleticism. A lot of his points come from simply catching and finishing. Doesn’t show much of a post-game, can improve footwork, and travels at times. Minimal dribbling ability … Low scorer and isn’t heavily involved with the offense, typically single digit scoring numbers … Very limited scoring range and doesn’t stretch the floor. He didn’t attempt a 3PTer over Overtime Elite in 2022-23 and made his only 3PT attempt in 2023-24 … Poor free throw shooter. Shot 50% FT% over Overtime Elite in 2022-23 and 2023-24 … Mishandles passes at times and isn’t real comfortable passing on the move … Older for his class, turned 19 in May of his senior year of high school …

Outlook: Georgia freshman … Transferred to Overtime Elite after his sophomore year … Earned MVP of the Underclassman All-American Game in 2022 with 18 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 blocks …

Evan Tomes 11/6/24