Roberto Araiza
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Former editor & contributor @ airalamo.com
Former editor & contributor @ airalamo.com
Quaintance only had one assist in this game, and this possession is blown dead before the shot, but hitting passes like this one to perimeter shooters will be big for him long-term.
November 22, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Quaintance only had one assist in this game, and this possession is blown dead before the shot, but hitting passes like this one to perimeter shooters will be big for him long-term.
At only 17, Quaintance is *big* and physical. He gave several upperclassman defenders trouble in the post in this game despite his ballhandling not quite being where it needs to be yet.
November 22, 2024 at 9:10 PM
At only 17, Quaintance is *big* and physical. He gave several upperclassman defenders trouble in the post in this game despite his ballhandling not quite being where it needs to be yet.
Quaintance has **21 blocks** through 6 games and is currently 2nd in the nation in blocks as a freshman at 6'9". These perimeter blocks are a regular thing for him—he does it again on Cal Poly's very next possession.
November 22, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Quaintance has **21 blocks** through 6 games and is currently 2nd in the nation in blocks as a freshman at 6'9". These perimeter blocks are a regular thing for him—he does it again on Cal Poly's very next possession.
...which he follows up with this blocked 3-point shot on the other end using his reported 7'3" wingspan.
November 22, 2024 at 9:10 PM
...which he follows up with this blocked 3-point shot on the other end using his reported 7'3" wingspan.
17-year-old Jayden Quaintance is *much* more raw on offense compared to Sanon, but he starts his best two-way sequence of the game with this nice drive off a little hesitation/fake handoff.
November 22, 2024 at 9:10 PM
17-year-old Jayden Quaintance is *much* more raw on offense compared to Sanon, but he starts his best two-way sequence of the game with this nice drive off a little hesitation/fake handoff.
Sanon's offense (and mostly scoring) has been his calling card early, but his defense has been a bit better than advertised. Needs to clean up the reach-in fouls and be a bit more disciplined on closeouts, but this is one of many examples of moving his feet well/staying in front of his man.
November 22, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Sanon's offense (and mostly scoring) has been his calling card early, but his defense has been a bit better than advertised. Needs to clean up the reach-in fouls and be a bit more disciplined on closeouts, but this is one of many examples of moving his feet well/staying in front of his man.
For not being the craziest athlete on the planet, Sanon has been doing a good job at getting to the rim. Needs to keep this up and keep getting to the line.
November 22, 2024 at 9:10 PM
For not being the craziest athlete on the planet, Sanon has been doing a good job at getting to the rim. Needs to keep this up and keep getting to the line.
...then immediately after, he shuts down a drive on defense by guiding Tarlac toward the baseline. After a miss, he runs back in transition and hits the corner 3 off movement.
November 22, 2024 at 9:10 PM
...then immediately after, he shuts down a drive on defense by guiding Tarlac toward the baseline. After a miss, he runs back in transition and hits the corner 3 off movement.
If you know me, I'm a total sucker for 2-way guys. This is Sanon's best sequence of the game—he starts by hitting this nice contested pull-up j (seems to be a regular thing for him).
November 22, 2024 at 9:10 PM
If you know me, I'm a total sucker for 2-way guys. This is Sanon's best sequence of the game—he starts by hitting this nice contested pull-up j (seems to be a regular thing for him).
The colors look a lil funky on TV to me sometimes but it looks great in person/in better photos
My hot (?) take is I’d take the NBA cup court over this and the normal court
My hot (?) take is I’d take the NBA cup court over this and the normal court
November 21, 2024 at 11:38 PM
The colors look a lil funky on TV to me sometimes but it looks great in person/in better photos
My hot (?) take is I’d take the NBA cup court over this and the normal court
My hot (?) take is I’d take the NBA cup court over this and the normal court
Not crazy at all! I was a little surprised he went back to school, but if you’re going to bet on yourself and come out and do *this*, I get it. Probably in the 20-25 range for me right now
November 19, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Not crazy at all! I was a little surprised he went back to school, but if you’re going to bet on yourself and come out and do *this*, I get it. Probably in the 20-25 range for me right now
I, too, am a Nique Clifford fan!
November 19, 2024 at 10:54 PM
I, too, am a Nique Clifford fan!
In terms of sheer draft value, what is your favorite position and/or archetype of role player to select and when?
E.g., I think there’s tons of value/upside in CGs in the late lotto-end of 1st round range. (See: Maxey, Carrington, McCain)
E.g., I think there’s tons of value/upside in CGs in the late lotto-end of 1st round range. (See: Maxey, Carrington, McCain)
November 19, 2024 at 9:59 PM
In terms of sheer draft value, what is your favorite position and/or archetype of role player to select and when?
E.g., I think there’s tons of value/upside in CGs in the late lotto-end of 1st round range. (See: Maxey, Carrington, McCain)
E.g., I think there’s tons of value/upside in CGs in the late lotto-end of 1st round range. (See: Maxey, Carrington, McCain)