Equipe : West Virginia Montainers (Sophomore-Big 12)
Age : 20 ans
Height: 1m88
Poids : 88 Kg
Wingspan: 1m93
Position: Playmaker/Back
Current Comparison: Kyle Lowry
2020-2021 statistics: 15.9 points (43.10% success rate including 41% three-pointers), 3.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.9 steals in 34.2 minutes of playing time.
Arrived two years ago in the Big 12 withOscar Tshibwe, Terrence Shannon Jr, Christian Braun et Jahmi’sus Ramsey, Miles McBride did not play a leading role in the Montainers attack. Limiting itself to a role of 3 and D sometimes with offensive flashes from him. Like his 22-point game against Texas Tech taking just 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. Number 1 option in attack, but also first defender on the other side of the field, McBride is the main author of the qualification of his team in the March Madness. In particular thanks to a series of 15 matches where the combo guard scored 16 pts, 3 rbs and 4 pds averaging 46% on shots including 47% three-pointers. A journey that will continue during the postseason with this game winner in l’upset against Texas Tech where he will score 24 pts 7-12 on shots including 3-4 three-pointers. Offensive and defensive qualities that make scouts salivate, but whose lack of creation for others could perhaps slow down their development. Presentation.
- the most: an nba ready dj game
In two years with the Montainers, Miles McBride has had time to develop his game. As a result, his technical background is quite interesting between Pull-up shoot, good defense and 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. Indeed, his best role is rather next to the leader (in second option at creation) because of his ability to score from everywhere, which can be a real problem for the opposing defenses as he can punish from afar, like finishing near the circle. A shoot in constant progression and which, over his two years in the NCAA, has proved to be more than effective. A major asset when you know the NBA today. A size, moreover, 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 low post or physically outflank his opponent. Finally, if Miles McBride were to stand out 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 vis–vis. Luckily for ‘Deuce’, his defensive IQ is already in place. Capable of defending against positions 1 and 2 without worries, Miles is a real bulldog when it comes to rotting on his opponent’s face. Renowned for being one of the best defenders on the outside line, he can do everything: interceptions, cutting passing lines, all-terrain pressure on carriers and non-carriers. The montainer is a real leech, capable of asphyxiating any position 1 or 2 for long minutes. Finally, he is rarely taken by surprise on pick and rollbecause he anticipates a lot and his lateral speed allows him to switch 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 vision of the game poses a problem. We told you above, but putting him directly in 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 creation, “Deuce” has big problems concerning his vision of the game. has some work to fill this gap. Starting, moreover, with his management of the tempo on his drives, because too often his team has found himself penalized because of his off-rhythm choices, of which here is a non-exhaustive list: an offensive foul because he is too aggressive on his defender, a cap shot taken stupidly, because he finds himself alone against -offensive. Or else a loss of ball on penetration because he will have attempted the headlong drive without looking around him. However, his assists-loss ratio is far from bad (2.3) and better concentration could increase the latter. Finally, it has a first step and a handle means which sometimes slow him down on his drives or his counter-attacks.
- best fit: Milwaukee Bucks (31st pick)
After their trade with Houston, the Bucks lost their replacement point guard, but recovered a second round pick (around 31st/35th place). The opportunity to draft Miles McBride who has a similar profile Brogdon. There is no doubt that his versatility and his maturity on both sides of the pitch will be greatly appreciated by the front-office of Milwaukee. In addition, he will no longer need to put on designer costume number 1 since either Jrue Holiday that is Giannis Antetokounmpo will be his side.
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