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Doug Christie’s Pre-Draft Breakdown – Aaron Nesmith

Nov 4, 2020, 11:45 AM | Updated: Nov 6, 2020, 3:55 pm

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PLAYER PROFILE:

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Aaron Nesmith (SF) – 21yrs old

Vanderbilt University

6’6 – 215lbs

ANALYSIS:

-Pure shooter

-Nice range

-Quick release

-Can he come back from his foot injury?

-Has an old man game (in a good way!)

STRENGTHS

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-Puts in work on defense

-Athleticism

-Good defensive anticipation

-High basketball IQ

AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT

-Foot speed

-Passing

-Dribbling

PRO COMP

Robert Covington – (SF-C – HOU)

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Buddy Hield (SG – SAC)

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HIGHLIGHTS:

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