Chaz Lanier

Age: 23

Height: 6'5" Weight: 195 Position: PG/SG Wingspan: 6'9"

Strengths:

Defense/Rebounding:

Body/Athleticism:

Weaknesses:

Shooting:

NBA Comp./Projection:

• Soft driver in transition; adept at attacking zones, notably effective against 2-3 defenses.

• Fluid shooter, capable of both pull-up and spot-up shots.

• Utilizes screens effectively, including pin downs, flares, and curls.

• Consistent shooting form; squares up for every shot without wavering.

• Possesses the size typical of a 2-guard.

• Limited use of handle; relies more on positioning and shooting than dribble penetration.

• Noted for a floater in his offensive arsenal.

• Primarily guards wings, especially within 2-3 zone schemes.

• Limited ball-handling skills restrict creation off the dribble.

• May struggle against aggressive on-ball defenders due to handle limitations.

• Defensive impact is more pronounced in zone schemes; man-to-man defense effectiveness is less certain.

• Needs to diversify offensive contributions beyond shooting.

• Averages 18.0 points per game with a 43.1% field goal percentage.

• Effective in both catch-and-shoot and pull-up scenarios.

• Consistent mechanics contribute to shooting reliability.

• Potential to stretch the floor at the professional level

• Contributes to team rebounding; averages 3.9 rebounds per game.

• Defensive prowess is more evident in zone defenses.

• May need to improve lateral quickness for man-to-man defense.

• Not a primary defensive stopper but can be serviceable within team schemes.

• Comparable to players like Gary Trent Jr. or Desmond Bane.

• Projected as a mid-second-round pick; could contribute as a floor-spacing wing.

• Potential to develop into a reliable 3-and-D player with improved defense.

• Will need to enhance ball-handling and defensive versatility to secure a rotation spot.