Post by zeropointzero on Oct 16, 2010 3:25:18 GMT -5
Spencer Hawes
Age: 19
Height: 6'11''
Weight: 250
Position: C
School: Washington
Inside = B: Offensively, there are very few centers more polished. He has every single post move in the book, along with the ability to go to those moves with either hand. He is awfully hard to predict since he goes to both his left and right shoulders equally well, with no problems shooting a turnaround jumper or jump hook regardless of what direction he goes. Hawes' soft touch with either hand is awfully rare for a big man prospect (evidenced by his 54.1% field goal percentage), and makes him an absolute nightmare for bigger, less mobile centers.
Outside = C+: What really sets Hawes apart from other center prospects, aside from his gorgeous post moves, is his ability to play the high post. He showed countless times throughout the game that he had no problem knocking down contested jump shots all the way out to the collegiate three point line.
Handling = C: What NBA scouts find valuable is his ability to recognize double teams and consistently make the right pass out of them. His vision, ability to throw skip passes, and interior passing skills easily rank amongst the top two or three centers in the college game, and only make him that much more attractive to NBA teams.
Defense = B-: Defensively, Hawes brings quite a bit to the table for a seven footer despite his relatively small frame. His 7’1 wingspan and excellent timing allow him to be a shot blocking presence, although he doesn’t have the explosive leaping ability of a Greg Oden. His position defense is generally solid, as he uses his heady play to guard each man differently and make up for his lack of bulk inside.
Rebounding = C: The most major concern about Spencer, however, has been his lack of rebounding, and perceived lack of toughness. Averaging only 6.0 rebounds per game, he is amongst the worst rebounding center prospects in this draft. This is puzzling however, as the Seattle native was a proven rebounder on the high school and AAU levels before his arrival at UW.
Potential = A: A 7 footer who can score with either hand, pop shots from long range, start the break, and block a few shots? If a team can get him to improve on the boards, Hawes could end up as the steal of the draft.
