So after KD, another comparison and it's...Tony Kukoc! I'm long term Kukoc fan, but I don't see effortless and unbelievably soft jumper in Buzelis. Also I do believe that Buzelis may be more of a contact and inside player than Kukoc. Also Buzelis may be a bit more athletic and defensively present. IDK, I'm not buying this comparison, but a good company thus far:
Before I breakdown his game, there is a comparison I love for the top five ranked Buzelis. 247Sports Director of Basketball Recruiting Eric Bossi has referred to Buzelis as a young Toni Kukoc. Yes, it is early in the game for Buzelis but his length, type of athleticism and style of play does very much fit in the mold of a Toni Kukoc.
Matas Buzelis scouting report:
At 6-10 has exceptional length for a highly developed skill set.Has a very thin build but can absorb contact. Is a smooth athlete with wiggle and capable of scoring around defenders. When not euro stepping to finish, prefers to finish off two feet. Shoots the ball well from outside but does have a low release at this point. Midrange scoring is an are for development where there is great potential. Handles the ball extremely well. Has a high dribble but it is on a string. Sees the floor and has feel for passing. Needs to gain strength as a rebounder but has a nose for the ball and has extremely sure hands. Lateral quickness can improve but has a feel for using his length as a defensive weapon. His competitive nature bodes well for his future development.
Before I breakdown his game, there is a comparison I love for the top five ranked Buzelis. 247Sports Director of Basketball Recruiting Eric Bossi has referred to Buzelis as a young Toni Kukoc. Yes, it is early in the game for Buzelis but his length, type of athleticism and style of play does very much fit in the mold of a Toni Kukoc.
Matas Buzelis scouting report:
At 6-10 has exceptional length for a highly developed skill set.Has a very thin build but can absorb contact. Is a smooth athlete with wiggle and capable of scoring around defenders. When not euro stepping to finish, prefers to finish off two feet. Shoots the ball well from outside but does have a low release at this point. Midrange scoring is an are for development where there is great potential. Handles the ball extremely well. Has a high dribble but it is on a string. Sees the floor and has feel for passing. Needs to gain strength as a rebounder but has a nose for the ball and has extremely sure hands. Lateral quickness can improve but has a feel for using his length as a defensive weapon. His competitive nature bodes well for his future development.
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