Equipe : West Virginia Montainers (Sophomore-Big 12)
Age: 20 years old
Height: 1m88
Weight: 88 Kg
Wingspan: 1m93
Position: Leader / Rear
Current Comparison: Kyle Lowry
2020-2021 statistics: 15.9 points (43.10% success including 41% three points), 3.9 rebounds, 4.8 decisive assists, 1.9 steals in 34.2 minutes of playing time.
Arrived two years ago in the Big 12 in the company ofOscar Tshibwe, Terrence Shannon Jr, Christian Braun and Jahmi’sus Ramsey, Miles McBride did not occupy a leading role in the Montainers attack. Limiting himself to a role of 3 and D with a few offensive flashes on his part. Like his 22-point game against Texas Tech taking just 11 shots. Offensive sequences which 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 author of the qualification of his team at the March Madness. In particular thanks to a series of 15 games or the combo guard scored 16 pts, 3 rbs and 4 wts averaging 46% on shots including 47% three points. A journey that will continue during the postseason with this game winner in l’upset face Texas Tech where he will score 24 pts 7-12 with shots including 3-4 three points. Both offensive and defensive qualities that make the scouts salivate, but whose lack of creativity for others could perhaps slow down its development. Presentation.
- the most: a dj game nba ready
In two years with the Montainers, Miles McBride has had time to develop his game. Suddenly, his technical background is quite interesting between Pull-up shoot, good defense and the ability to manage or co-manage an attack. Because if his stats in the past are correct, the fact remains that making him his number one creator is a bit risky. Indeed, his best role is rather next to the leader (as a second option to creation) because of his ability to score from anywhere, which can be a real problem for opposing defenses as he can punish from afar, such as finishing close to the circle. A shoot in constant progression and which, over his two years in the NCAA, has proved more than effective. A major asset when you know the NBA today. A size besides which is very useful to him as he uses it in situations of post-up. Admittedly, he is not a physical monster, but he uses the latter as well as his explosiveness to either initiate a shoot post-low or physically outflank his opponent. Finally, if Miles McBride had to differentiate himself in one facet of his game it would be defense. In general, there is little margin for error for slightly “short” players. Because their defensive involvement is often limited by their physique and their inability to respond physically to their counterparts. Fortunately for “Deuce”, his defensive IQ is already in place. Capable of carefree defending against posts 1 and 2, Miles is a true bulldog when it comes to rotting his opponent’s screws. Known for being one of the best defenders on the outside line, he can do it all: interceptions, cut passing lines, all-terrain pressure on carrier and non-carrier. The montainer is a real leech, capable of suffocating any station 1 or 2 for long minutes. Finally, it is rarely taken by surprise on pick and roll, because it anticipates a lot and its lateral speed allows it to switch to certain positions, such as providing defensive assistance.
- the least: a leader not quite a leader
Between leader and rear scorer, McBride does not have a fixed position for the moment. And for good reason, his vision of the game poses a problem. We told you above, but to put him directly to the position of leader without a pure creator would be a huge mistake. Because, even if he can from time to time have good sequences in the creation, “Deuce” has big problems concerning his vision of play. Between precipitation on counterattack or badly adjusted pass on attack place, the player of West Virginia has a little work to fill this gap. Starting with his management of the tempo on his drives, because too often his team is penalized because of his off-beat choices, here is a non-exhaustive list: an offensive foul because too aggressive on his defender, a cap shot taken badly, because he finds himself alone against -attack. Or a loss of ball on entry because, he will have attempted the drive head down without looking around him. However, his decisive pass to loss of balls ratio is far from bad (2.3) and better concentration could increase the latter. Finally, it has a first step and a handle means that sometimes slow him down on his drives or counter-attacks.
- best fit: Milwaukee Bucks (31st choice)
After their switch to Houston, the Bucks lost their replacement point guard, but recovered a second round draft (around 31st / 35th place). The opportunity to draft Miles McBride who has a similar profile Brogdon. There is no doubt that his versatility and maturity on both sides of the field will be greatly appreciated by the front-office from Milwaukee. In addition, he will no longer need to put on the designer costume number 1 since either Jrue Holiday is Giannis Antetokoumpo will be his sides.
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