Playing with Drew Timme and Chet Holmgren should allow Hickman to consistently showcase his slick passing skills and vision. We break down Michigan F Caleb Houstan with a scouting report and outlook heading into the 2022 NBA Draft. The framework is there for Caleb Houstan to be a solid 3-and-D wing at the next level. Though the Tigers added North Carolina center Walker Kessler, JT Thor leaving the program early should open up extra opportunities for Smith to showcase his inside-out repertoire and three-ball. A former five-star prospect out of prep powerhouse Monteverde Academy in Florida, the Canadian-born wing reclassified into the 2021 recruiting class and chose Michigan. How effective will he be scoring around the basket or holding his ground defensively in the paint? The 6-foot-8 wing will be a good spot-up shooter for a lot of teams. He's limited offensively and away from the basket, but averaging 16.7 points over Duke's final six games helped create breakout expectations for 2021-22. Sallis is currently included on the In arguably their biggest win so far this season, the Grizzlies make a statement with a win over the Nuggets, Quick Recap: Grizzlies cook Nuggets in resounding win. From asking around, Banchero has received glowing reviews for his character, work ethic and drive to improve. If he keeps his man in front of him, theyll have a tough time generating clean shots. 1. However, he does possess a good knowledge of the game on both ends, which helps him project as a team defender, which has become a growing skill on the defensive end in the NBA. ability to control the game and be a scoring floor general should Well primarily look at who they may pick with the 22nd and 29th pick, or with a pick from a possible trade-up in the draft. Still, Holmgren's skill set couldn't be better designed for today's NBA, while his defensive outlook could potentially help change an NBA team's identity. length, athleticism and instinctual play. Offensively, Walker seems better suited as a 4 who can shoot, but at 6'8" and 200 pounds with the quickness to defend wings (plus his own lack of creation off the dribble), some coaches may opt to use him as a big wing. shooting are special. Defensively,scouts will want to gauge his lateral quickness for defending wings, because showing he can stay attached to them around the perimeter adds another key element to his versatility and value. We take a look at the full field of competitors for the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational. Juwan Howard has been searching for his first five-star recruit for quite some time. Hunter Sallis stands 6-foot-5, giving him solid positional size The 6'6", 220-pound combo forward pops off the screen/floor with his strong frame, shot-making, defensive playmaking and flashes of self-creation. This year will be no different. season at the college level. He'll start top two with Banchero and a gap between them and the third-best player. He sees the game at a high level and is a willing passer, good decision maker and excellent 3pt shooter. 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Outside of him being a very good catch and shoot artist that can also put the ball on the floor some when attacking late closeouts. Shot creation potential. He shows control on his over-the-left-shoulder hook shots. According to a source of Detroit Sports Nation, Michigan G Caleb Houstan plans to remain in the 2022 NBA Draft. Gonzaga will have a handful of What sets him apart from is peers is his . 3. Auburn figures to feature him around the key, where he can rise and fire or separate into hooks and fallaways. School: Montverde (Fla.) Academy. Baldwin playing for his father at Milwaukee will come with its pros and cons, as there should be no shortage of touches/shots, but also no major margin for error given the lack of competition he'll face compared to other top prospects. as a freshman. Houstan spent the last few days with the parent club but will . He may not be flashy, and he may not have elite size or athleticism, but he is very efficient and makes winning basketball plays . While Ivey struggled from the field as a freshman, flashes of athleticism, pick-and-roll offense and shot-making still hinted at pro potential. In his lone season in Ann Arbor, Houstan experienced ups and downs on a UM team that struggled in the regular season but made a surprise run to the Sweet 16. Its not going to be a massive responsibility for him, but his creation limitations lower his ceiling. levels. He showed his outside shooting and wing defense that made him the #6 RSCI recruit. He averaged 24.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 3.1 steals and 2.0 blocks per contest as a high-school senior, and was named Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year. Spinning into a one-handed push shot over his shoulder has become a signature move. Is he sharp and quick enough to regularly shake/execute against defenders from behind the arc? Duren doesn't possess much shot-creation ability or shooting range. Room to improve (with a good chance he can) his self-creation and half-court scoring fuels the upside. Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Milwaukee, Freshman). Anunoby did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against New York. impressive at his age. 2022 Jerry West Award preseason watchlist, and has the potential to 1 prospect, mostly due to the questions about his frame and the fact we haven't seen Duke's Paolo Banchero recently. Hes a CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. He's rail thin and easily moved inside. FG) and shot-blocking (9.6 BLK pct.) Most of them are off standstill-dribble threes when defenders go under screens and give him room and time to set up. The official website of FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and the governing body of Basketball. Duren's initial appeal stems from his muscular 6'10", 250-pound frame. DraftKings operates pursuant to an Operating Agreement with iGaming Ontario. Vitals: 6-foot-8, 205 pounds. Born in Paris, France, Moussa Diabate comes to Michigan after NBA teams will have scouts assigned to watch him (plus Jaden Hardy and Michael Foster) with the G League Ignite this upcoming season. However, Houstan may be limited in many other areas leading to a low ceiling outcome. At the Iverson Roundball Classic in May, however, he demonstrated more point-guard feel setting up teammates and making touch shots. Moves very well for his size. Ousmane Dieng (New Zealand Breakers, 2003). Defensively, physical tools and IQ create obvious defensive potential. Hardy and Foster are both aggressive shot-hunters, and it wouldn't be surprising if Daniels deferred at first. The Magic recalled Houstan from the G League's Lakeland Magic on Tuesday. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Looks to score or make plays for others off action plays. His combination of shot-making and Daniels doesn't hesitate, and though sometimes it leads to rushing, he appears to have the range, rhythm and shot-making skill to eventually develop into a routine three-point threat. Weight: 215 Draft Day Age: 19.1. These are the same features as Ziaire Williams coming into the draft. Washington should be one of the more advanced scoring freshmen with a three-ball, pull-up and floater game. He's a playmaker, and his teams rely on him for creation, though Daniels'scoring ability has held the most value to his particular lineups. Caleb Michael David Houstan (born January 9, 2003) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). For more Grizzlies talk, subscribe to the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and IHeart. Looking comfortable from three could give him an edge over Holmgren as the nation's top prospect. There isn't anything fancy about his creation methodsHoustan just rises and fires with his size and shot-making skill. He is a long, athletic, high-energy big Off drives, he has learned to compensate for limited explosiveness by finding ways to finish below the rim with tough scoops and ball English. A 195-pound frame also suggests he presents more risk than the other No. facilitator only make him that much more lethal when paired with Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; print; Michigan standout freshmen Caleb Houstan and Moussa Diabate are staying in the NBA draft.. his poise, as he rarely gets sped up and plays under control. Strengths metric. I saw him first at the U20 Nationals in May, though hecaught most scouts' attention last month at the U19 World Cup, where he scored 18 points against the United States and averaged 14.0 points, 4.6 assists and 2.3 steals for the tournament. He is #38 on the https://t.co/oemszTU4JG board. four players in the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup with a Defensive Weight: 210 Draft Day Age: 20.4. It has survived not only five centuries, 25. december. Making 23-of-44 threes, covering ground defensively and providing active, productive minutes (21.5 points, 12.2 rebounds per 40) earned Walker a spot on the breakout radar. Offensively, Holmgren operates as a 7'1" forward thanks to his open-court and face-up skills, plus impressive shooting touch. Handles the ball well with both hands and projects as a guy who will be able to initiate the offense as his game develops. And it's still the defensive upside that might pop first at Gonzaga. 3. the tools to be an ideal power forward in todays game. I've heard he's coachable and constantly asking questions. Matthew Cleveland | Florida For a 6'10" small forward, his ball-handling, creation, scoring versatility and shooting range should help lessen concerns about how well he'll defend in the NBA. 2. Oregon Ducks this season as one of four centers listed at 6-foot-11 powerful athlete with strength, length and an ability to score from Committed to: Michigan. Possesses great size at 6-8 and with a near 7 foot wingspan . He's on track to become one of the NBA's more impressive physical talents. Caleb Houstan should make immediate impact for Michigan basketball next season. A unique, modern skill set for a 7-footer has earned Chet Holmgren buzz and popularity since his sophomore year in high school. The McDonalds After all, wings with shooting and size are a premium in todays NBA. Despite his underwhelming performance, theres speculation Caleb Houstan shut down combine activities for a promise in the first round. metrics, regardless of the event and competition. per contest as a high-school senior, and was named Illinois Julian Champagnie (St. John's, Junior). At 6'8", 215 pounds, he's developed impressive creation moves and shot-making off step-backs and fallaways. position. Houstan is also accustomed to a shooting specialist role already, as 59.5% of his field goal attempts came from beyond the arc. great athleticism, shot-making and finishing craft at the rim, 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). And theres nothing wrong with that either. However, his creation and explosion inside the arc are relatively more questionable. He is a perfect stretch four with his size and skill level. Weight: 179 Draft Day Age: 19.6. His inefficiency caused him to slip down draft boards. On the offensive end, hes an adequate Quinerly returns as one of the nation's best shooting point guards, having just shot 43.3 percent from three, 44.6 percent off the catch and 46.3 percent off the dribble. They translate to highlight plays on the ball and shot-blocking. He doesn't have a confident pull-up. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Caleb Houstan has shot the ball well this year (38% from 3), and a big part of that is how well he shoots over contests. Quickness off the ground, timing and anticipation make him different from other shot-blockers. Floor General Skills and Pure-Scoring Prowess Houstan was assigned to the G League's Lakeland Magic on Friday. Speed and explosion aren't part of Houstan's game. Dyson Daniels looks poised to follow Josh Giddey from the NBA Global Academy to the NBA draft's first round. Porter Jr. did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against Oklahoma City. Grizzly Bear Blues is moving to Bluff City Media - SUBSCRIBE, Grizzly Bear Blues will be moving to Bluff City Media as its primary Memphis Grizzlies coverage starting March 1st, Report Card: Grizzlies earn a Big Victory in the Bluff City over Denver. I saw him first at the U20 Nationals in May, though he caught most scouts' attention . Scouting Reports. Houstan knows how to fit into a role, something hes been used to since high school played alongside Cade Cunningham, Scottie Barnes, and Moses Moody at Monteverde. Marcus Bagley (Arizona State, Sophomore). This site has no affiliation with the National Basketball Association | Website by, Preseason Top 25 High School Basketball Rankings: No. He can get bumped off his line with contact and needs to International scouts have had over 100 opportunities to evaluate Zugic since 2018. He's the type of player to put in the middle of a zone because of his jumper and decision-making. The selling point around Houstan starts with his age/size/shooting combo, being a 19 year old (turns 20 in January 2023) at 68 that can shoot over defenses, which remains a highly coveted combination for a shooter in the draft. But for Montverde this season, he was a top option, which helped prepare him for last month's U19 World Cup, where he led Canada to a bronze medal and finished fourth in the tournament in scoring (17.0 points per game). Both players had to make a decision to . 5. 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