Team: West Virginia Montainers (Sophomore-Big 12)
Age: 20 years old
Height: 1m88
Pois: 88 Kg
Wingspan: 1m93
Role: director / defender
Current comparison: Kyle Lowry
Statistics 2020-2021: 15.9 points (43.10% success rate of which 41% from three points), 3.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.9 steals in 34.2 minutes of play.
Arrived two years ago in the Big 12 withOscar Tshibwe, Terrence Shannon Jr, Christian Braun et Ramsey of Jahmi, Miles McBride it did not play a major role in the Montainers attack. Confining himself to a role of 3 and D sometimes with offensive flashes on his part. Like his 22-point game against Texas Tech he only took 11 shots. Offensive sequences that allow him the following year to have the keys to the truck and to confirm all the hopes and expectations placed in him. Option number 1 in attack, but also first defender on the other side of the field, McBride is the main architect of the qualification of his team in the madness of March. In particular thanks to a series of 15 games where the combined guard he scored 16 points, 3 rbs and 4 pd with an average of 46% on shots of which 47% from three points. A journey that will continue during the post-season with this game winner in I am shocked against Texas Tech where he will score 24 points 7-12 from shots including 3-4 from three points. Offensive and defensive qualities that make explorers mouth water, but whose lack of creation for others could possibly slow their development. Presentation.
- the best: a dj game ready for the NBA
In two years with the Montainers, Miles McBride has had time to develop his game, as a result his technical background is quite interesting among Pull-up shot, good defense and the ability to manage or co-manage an attack. Because if his passing stats are correct, the fact remains that making him his number one creator is a bit risky. In fact, his best role is rather next to the leader (second option to creation) due to his ability to score from all sides, which can be a real problem for opposing defenses as he can punish from a distance, such as close close. to the circle. A recovery in continuous progression and which, in his two years in the NCAA, proved to be more than effective. An important resource when you get to know the NBA today. A size also that is very useful to him as he uses it in situations of post up. Sure, he’s not a physical monster, but he uses the latter as well as his explosiveness to start a shootout low stakes or physically go around his opponent. Finally, if Miles McBride were to stand out in one aspect of the game of him, it would be the defense. In general, there is little room for error for slightly “short” players. Because their defensive involvement is often limited by their physique and their inability to physically respond to their face. Fortunately for “Deuce,” his defensive IQ is already in place. Able to fend off positions 1 and 2 without worry, Miles is a true bulldog when it comes to rotting on his opponent’s face. Renowned for being one of the best defenders on the outside line, he knows how to do everything: interceptions, cutting of passing lines, off-road pressure on carriers and not. The montainer is a true leech, capable of asphyxiating any position 1 or 2 for long minutes. Finally, he is rarely taken by surprise pick and rollbecause it anticipates a lot and its lateral speed allows it to move to certain positions, such as providing defensive assistance.
- Cons: a leader not quite a leader
Between leader and back scorer, McBride does not currently have a fixed position. And for good reason, his view of the game poses a problem. We told you this above, but putting him directly in the position of leader without a pure creator would be a big mistake. Because, even though he may have good creation sequences from time to time, “Deuce” has major problems with his vision of the game and has some work to do to fill that gap. Starting, however, with the management of his time on hers unit, because too often his team has found itself penalized due to his out-of-rhythm choices, of which here is a non-exhaustive list: offensive foul because too aggressive on his defender, shot from the hat taken stupidly, because he finds himself counter-offensive alone . Or a loss of ball in penetration because he will have tried the thrust headlong without looking around. However, his assist-loss ratio is far from bad (2.3) and better concentration could increase the latter. Finally, he has a first pass ea to handle means that at times slow him down in his thrusts or counterattacks.
- best fit: Milwaukee Bucks (31st choice)
After their trade with Houston, the Bucks lost their replacement point guard, but recovered a pick in the second round (around 31st / 35th place). The opportunity to enlist Miles McBride who has a similar profile Brogdon. There is no doubt that his versatility and maturity on both sides of the pitch will be highly regarded by the door of Milwaukee. Plus, she won’t need to wear the # 1 designer costume anymore since then Jrue holidays this is Giannis Antetokounmpo will be on his side.
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