Zhou Qi

ZHOU QI (HOU)

#9•Z. QI

C • 7’1, 240 lbs; 2nd year, China

UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: (RAW) TWO-WAY PIVOT

China’s Zhou Qi: a rare, 3&B prospect - Qi seems ideal for Mike D’Antoni’s system at some point; good rim runner, decent agility & quickness in the open court - able to get to spots and convert open triples; slight, though frame doesn’t detract from help side shot blocking & rotations; able to stay home on switches - has shown raw ability to hold own v. matchup “disadvantages”; slip scorer from deep? - Qi likes to fade back for triples; becoming more comfortable attacking closeouts - crucial for offensive repertoire; still growing into his own as a player; stretch 4/5, unit #2 Watch DOG potential?; HOU is a contender, it might be another year (or two) before Qi is a factor

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Rockets

@officialzhouqi

• CBA Champion (2017)

• CBA Defensive Player (2017)

• 2x CBA Blocks Leader ('15-'16)

• (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 66

(via House of Highlights & nbagleague)

Trevon Duval

TREVON DUVAL (HOU)

#00•T. DUVAL

PG • 6’3, 190 lbs; 2nd year, Duke

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NBA ROLE: (RAW) ATHLETIC PLAYMAKER

A former McDonald’s All-American, Trevon Duval’s an athletic PG w/ deceptive speed in the half court; quick ups, can improvise & boom mid-stride; creative dribbler & finisher, likes to cross, use hesitation moves to get all the way in & score; lacks an outside game, 3-pt. range has held Duval back a tad - faster release + more reps should help cause; must focus on breakdown scoring (without taking bad shots) & playmaking in year 1; consistency & control will dictate career arc; highly regarded prospect in HS, undrafted after freshman year (at Duke) - could use experience as a springboard for success; interesting fit in Houston, will need time to grow into his own as a lead guard

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@trey_duval

• Signed 2Way Contract w/ Rockets (2019)

• McDonald's All-American (2017)

• (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K20 RATING: 68

(via nbagleague & FreeDawkins)

Jaylen Morris

JAYLEN MORRIS (MIL)

#30•J. MORRIS

G/F • 6’5, 185 lbs; 2nd year, Molloy

UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: (RAW) 3&D

MIL’s Jaylen Morris is a bonafide UnderDOG: hails out of little-known Molloy College (DII); 3&D archetype? - Morris has a nice-looking J + the frame and instincts to defend 2s & 3s; corner slasher, takes advantage of open lanes after fakes - next step is to develop shots on the move; Decent body control: adding strength could help Morris convert more efficiently near the rim; runners + floaters = vital for development; earning keep w/ Bucks - on 2Way contract, could be counted upon at some point for Coach Budenholzer

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Bucks

• First Team All-ECC (2017)

• Third Team All-ECC (2016)

• (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 66

(via nbagleague)

Tyler Cavanaugh

TYLER CAVANAUGH (UTA)

#34•T. CAVANAUGH

F • 6’9, 240 lbs; 2nd year, George Washington

UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: (RAW) SCORING/REBOUNDING FORWARD

Undrafted outta George Washington, Tyler Cavanaugh’s best quality is keep defenders honest from deep; true blue stretch four* profile: Cavanaugh has a quick release from outside, takes advantage of corner chances & is able to score after faking (pull-ups, runners); doesn’t play outside of character - focuses on spacing the floor, providing relief for bigs; can struggle to check more versatile 4s; underrated on the glass - active around the rim for rebounds; 2Way deal = a show of faith? - any minutes available in UTA? - Cavanaugh’s accuracy could lead to an expanded role

*32 of 67 field goals were triples as a rook

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Jazz

@tycav34

• Signed 2Way Contract w Jazz (2018)

• 2x First Team All-Atlantic 10 ('16-'17)

• NIT Champion (2016)

• NIT Championship MVP (2016)

• (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 72

(via Atlanta Hawks & nbagleague)

Yante Maten

YANTE MATEN (MIA)

#00•Y. MATEN

PF • 6’8, 240 lbs; Rookie, Georgia

ROOK

NBA ROLE: (RAW) ALL-AROUND PF

Undrafted in 2018, Yante Maten is an active forward/capable finisher around the rim; coring profile: shooter/driver - takes advantage of broken plays/secondary opps; converts quick dump offs, able to soak up contact and get off clean looks; doesn’t have best aesthetics on J but can knock em down; not super polished down low but likes to post & seal, uses strength for positioning - needs to perfect a couple go-to turnarounds/hooks; plus defender up front? Maten’s a bit undersized at the 4; shooting OTD & playmaking both need to improve; aggressive, banking on physicality for success in league?; HEAT develop talent well - Maten landed in the right spot to learn, get better & eventually contribute

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HEAT

@yandelobro

• Signed 2Way Contract w/ HEAT (2018)

• (AP) SEC Player of the Year (2018)

• 2x First Team All-SEC ('17-'18)

• (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 67

(via Zarychta Highlights & BUCKETS R US)

Jalen Jones

JALEN JONES (CLE)

#21•JA. JONES

SF • 6'7, 220 lbs; 2nd year, Texas A&M

UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: (ATHLETIC) UTILITY FORWARD

Jalen Jones: a strong utility forward w/ clamp up potential; plenty of bounce - springs up for putbacks, able to rise & convert hard at the basket; tough, provides role player intangibles - persistent on the glass: fights to finish off possessions, goes hard at 50/50 balls; improving spot shooter, needs to gain more confidence scoring on the move* + off 1-2 dribbles; niche as a switch defender? - slides well laterally, should make a mission to lock down opponents in spot minutes; clamp up potential; put in work in D/G League - role as a defender/slasher w/ Cavs?

*floaters/runners + pull-up Js

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Cavs

@cantguard21

• Career: 4.6 points/game, 2.4 rebounds/game, 38% FG

• All-NBA D-League Third Team (2017)

• D-League All-Star (2017)

• First-Team All-SEC (2016)

• (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 68

(via Mavs Fan & DownToBuck)

Trevon Bluiett

TREVON BLUIETT (NOP)

#12•T. BLUIETT

SG • 6'5, 215 lbs; Rookie, Xavier

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NBA ROLE: (RAW) TWO-WAY WING

Though undrafted outta Xavier, Trevon Bluiett has some role player potential in the league; plays both ends: hard-worker defensively, takes advantage of open opportunities on offense; good distance shooter w/ decent aesthetics, navigates around screens well, can hit despite defensive pressure; controlled game, Bluiett’s a solid shot creator, still discovering where he’ll impact the most (early on): wing defender/scorer or playmaker?; moves well off the ball, able to keep offensive flow without the rock; attacks well off pin downs, aggressive looking to score; needs to up arsenal off the dribble; on a 2Way deal - Pelicans desperately need snipers/defenders - Bluiett’s a candidate for late rotation minutes

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Pelicans

@trevonbluiett

• Consensus Second Team All-American (2018)

• 3x First-Team All-Big East ('16-'18)

• (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 67

(via FreeDawkins & House of Highlights)