'20 AL SF Kailex Stephens (10/31/2019)

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There were a lot of positive comments from current and former coaches to his twitter post. A common theme - this guy defends and rebounds. Most were lauding him for his relentless play and work ethic.

I'll take a 6'7" DOG on defense all day if that's what we got here. Welcome to the family, Kailex!
 

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On Saturday, I talked to my college teammate/roommate who has been the Head Coach at Hillcrest High in Tuscaloosa for the last 12 years. He said Stephens was a smart heady player that works hard with some skill. He stated that he has not seen him since high school. He also said that his high school team won the state his junior year and made the final four his senior.
I like the fact we have filled our spots and can now concentrate on next year and maybe someone in the spring if we have an open spot.
 

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southernindianaballer said:
Overall stats through first few games are pretty darn good. They are blowing everyone out though.
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5 games, started slow.
av about 25 min/g
11.2 pts
51% fg
36% 3fg
100% ft
7.4 reb
1.8 a
9/8 a/to

good, consistent ft shooter and rebounder
inconsistent 3 shooter
does not block shots

They beat #8 team. His team is undefeated and, apparently, pretty good. He is not a full-time starter, but coach subs a lot and rotates lineups.
 

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Had some free time today so I thought why not scout Kailex Stephens so here are my thoughts:

The good:
He's quick and very athletic and that's especially good knowing he is 6'7.
He also seems like a great shooter saw him with great form knocking down some 3s, shot 40% this season.
He also seems like a good energy plug that has a sort of better offensively Christian Williams vibe to it.
He is great in transition, really great.
Can knockdown big clutch shots.
Has a solid mid range and pull up game too.

Could improve:
Overall Defense, he's a little raw there.
Controlling the ball when dribbling at times.
Working on mid range and 3 still as he is already good but can improve to become great.

Overall this guy isn't being talked about much but he might be the Tre Williams of this class which means a guy we don't know much about but could make an impact right away. Excited to see what he can do.
 
He has a Harry Morgan-like arc on his 3-pt range and a quick nose for the basket. His great court awareness allows him to know what type of shot/move to use w/o contemplation after receiving a feed in traffic. Not something easily taught, but an "instinct. How many bigs over GL's career have you seen put the ball on the floor INSIDE w/ limited options? He's NOT one of them.
 
He led the team in rebounding and was 4th in 3FG% (40.3) on a team that shot 40% on 3's.
On the downside, he is not a passer or a shot blocker.
 

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Would have liked to have seen him play to see what he could do. Guess it will have to be for someone else.
 
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