In this issue, we introduce Duke University point guard DJ Stefford (DJ-steward)
Height: 187cm
Weight: 73kg
Position: Point guard
Date of birth: October 2, 2001
DJ Stettford played a season of NCAA for Duke, and in the 20-21 season, Duke's performance was disappointing, and he did not enter the "Crazy March" tournament. Dj Stettford has played in 24 games for Duke University this season, averaging 30.8 minutes per game and averaging 13.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks. Let's take a look at the pros and cons of DJ Stefford.
DJ- Stettford holding the ball picture
merit:
DJ Stettford is a short point guard with good projection and a big picture view of the pitch.
On the offensive end, Dj Stefford has a good scoring ability, which is mainly based on his projection ability and breakthrough ability above the average line, the first step is fast, the offensive skills are relatively rich, dj Stefford does a good job in tearing apart the opposing defense, and can use the breakthrough to get a lot of points in each game. Three-point projections also have a certain accuracy and cannot be emptied. The free throws are excellent, with an 81% free throw percentage.
On the other hand, dj Stettford, although short, has always done a good job of rebounding in the frontcourt, averaging 2.5 frontcourt rebounds per game in his sophomore season and 1.2 frontcourt rebounds per game in his junior season, which has added a lot of second offensive opportunities. So DJ Stefford is a smart rebounding snatcher, and such a front line will undoubtedly be popular.
On the defensive end, dj Stettford, although not tall, has an arm span of more than 201cm, which makes him more than many people think in the same position in defense, and has a certain degree of pressure on defense. As a short guard, he averaged 0.6 blocks per game, which is a very surprising stat, in addition to averaging 1.1 steals and nearly 4 rebounds per game. These defensive stats are already excellent for a defender.
DJ Stford is a fast, break-through defender on the offensive end. The defensive end can block and steal and grab rebounds, which is a speed guard whose defense is superior to offense.
shortcoming:
On the offensive end, Dj Stefford's biggest problem is three-point shooting, taking up a lot of opportunities but not being efficient, averaging 5.3 three-point shots per game and only 34% of three-point shooting. The overall shooting percentage is only 42%. Such offensive efficiency is a bit of a shame for a short defender on the outside. Severe underweight led to a lack of confrontation on the offensive end of DJ Stefford, which also explained why dj Stefford was not efficient on the offense.
As a point guard, dj Stefford can only average 2.4 assists per game with a large number of ball rights, and to know that another short defender in this draft, Sharif Cooper, can average more than 8 assists per game, from here you can intuitively compare how bad Dj Stefford's field vision and assist ability are. Not at all like an organization defender. Averaging 2.0 turnovers per game also exposed dj-Stefford's organizational shortcomings.
On the defensive end, Dj Stettford defended well, with rebounds, steals and blocks. But entering the NBA's arena, facing taller, stronger and more experienced defenders, will his 187cm height and 73kg weight still make a difference on the defensive end? I believe he will be the target of the attack. Extremely bad static conditions severely affected his ceiling.
DJ- Stettford Breakout Picture
Personal opinion: Dj Stettford is actually a very good defensive + breakthrough player. But at present, the static physical condition is too bad, and with his current height and weight, it is foreseeable to be exploded at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. If DJ Stford still wants to play in the NBA, weight gain and three-pointers are something he must do.
Other: DJ Stettford is the no. 1 points per game in the ACC League. This can reflect the unfavorable recruitment situation of Duke University and the entire ACC League in the 20-21 season.
Draft Template: Kay-Field/Courtney Fortson
Expected pick: The end of the second round to the end of the election
2021 Draft Highlights (Issue 8) – Jaylen Johnson
2021 Draft Highlights (Issue 28) – Sharif Cooper
2021 Draft Highlights (Issue 60) – Alan Flanigan