After redshirting last year knowing his opportunity would be limited playing behind Robert Sacre, now of the Los Angeles Lakers, Kelly Olynyk has returned to the court with a completely revamped offensive repertoire.
He's arguably the most improved player in the country and has been the primary factor in Gonzaga's overwhelming success.
Olynyk's consistency and productivity have driven up his draft stock to the point where the 2013 lottery isn't out of the question.
Physical Tools
Olynyk is seven-feet tall but lacks the typical athleticism you see at the NBA level. He makes up for it with deceptive mobility, with the ability to move fluidly in any and every direction.
Below, Olynyk demonstrates his lateral movement on the hedge, quick hands and forward acceleration:
Though he appears awkward, he's actually decently agile for a guy his size. He's capable of attacking the rim facing up and eluding defenders on the way with long, purposeful strides.
Offensive Skill Set
Olynyk is able to offset his athletic limitations thanks to a refined and polished o ...
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Article written by Jonathan Wasserman
NBA Scouting Report, Analysis and Predictions for Gonzaga’s Kelly Olynyk
March 2nd, 2013 by Jonathan Wasserman Leave a reply »
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