Post by zeropointzero on Sept 23, 2010 20:23:44 GMT -5
Ronnie Brewer
Age: 21
Height: 6’7’’
Weight: 223
Position: G/F
Inside = C+: Offensively, Brewer is mostly a slasher and shot-creator thanks to his fantastic ball-handling skills. Being highly fluid and extremely intelligent, he can dribble the ball with purpose using either hand, allowing him to get into the lane almost whenever he pleases. He's extremely aggressive attacking the rim and is a great finisher once he gets to the basket, being very creative and having the strength, toughness and intelligence to either finish the play or get to the line.
Outside = C: His biggest weakness, and it's a huge one, is his shooting stroke. It is extremely ugly to the point that it's hard to even watch him shoot free throws without cringing. The sad thing is, it's not even his fault, and there isn't much he can do about it. He broke his arm as a child in a pretty gruesome accident and now cannot fully extend his right elbow. Because of this, his whole shooting stroke is flawed, although he actually shoots a decent percentage from behind the arc, more so in his sophomore season than as a junior. His effectiveness in this area suffers when he doesn't have much space to get his shot off, as his release is not very quick.
Handling = B-: As you would expect from a legit 6-7 point guard, Brewer's court vision is superb. He understands how to feed the post and usually puts the ball exactly where his teammates want it. In terms of passing, he has the entire package: he can drive and dish, pass from static positions or be flashy and throw a pinpoint lob pass for an alley-oop from behind the three point line. He's extremely unselfish, almost to a fault at times, but really knows how to make his teammates better.
Defense = B: Defensively, Brewer usually guards the opposing team's best perimeter player and has all the tools in the world to be a shut-down defender; including strength, length, superb instincts, excellent hands and footwork. He has great reflexes and an amazing knack for anticipating what the opposing team will do next, being a constant threat in the passing lanes because of that.
Rebounding = C: Averaged around 5 RPG throughout his career at Arkansas.
Potential = B: Brewer's intangibles are excellent. He has an outstanding demeanor on the court and carries himself extremely well. He's a glue-type guy with endless energy that is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team go home with the win, having the kind of attitude you love to see from such a talented player. Despite the fact that he's a legit college basketball star, he has no problem doing the little things like taking charges and diving on the floor for loose balls. By all accounts he's an extremely hard worker that is constantly looking to improve his game.
