He doesn't have a confident pull-up. At 6'8", Watson possesses a wing's movement and skill set. Though not considered a shooter, he clearly possesses touch in the mid-range and around the post, and it looks like it's starting to develop from further out. Even without much offensive polish, he'll find ways to make an impact by slashing, finishing and defending. He's had a tough time convincing scouts that his creation skills will translate, but his touch has improved (41.2 percent 3PT, 81.8 percent FT), and his athleticism and passing are both pluses for an interchangeable wing. While the players listed above are currently included on our Big Wooden Award All-American . Jokic did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against Oklahoma City. Houstans freshman season at Michigan was mired in inconsistency as he showed off his potential at some points and struggled at others. lateral mobility and movement skills translate to tougher On defense, Bittle utilizes his length Frame . What sets him apart from is peers is his feathery catch and shoot jump shot that he knocks down at an efficient rate. Though his jumper is likely still a weakness, he'll find ways to score with his craftiness and touch around the basket. Montverde Academy. He played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines.Houstan was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2021 class. of the best 3-and-D prospects in the 2022 draft class. When an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. him into the 2022 draft. After all, wings with shooting and size are a premium in todays NBA. A knee injury and the pandemic have kept Griffin from playing much this past year, but his physical tools and skill set have always screamed NBA potential. Below is his full scouting report: Caleb Houstan is a high-ranking freshman shooter with great size and excellent footwork on his jump shot. Washington should be one of the more advanced scoring freshmen with a three-ball, pull-up and floater game. And he shows promising foot speed for switching away from the basket, where he can contest jumpers in the mid-range and slide with penetrating guards turning the corner. The 6-foot-8 wing will be a good spot-up shooter for a lot of teams. Versatility should allow him to play multiple positions. Defensively, physical tools and IQ create obvious defensive potential. At the next level, hell likely be tasked with guarding either forward position. However, the offensive upside starts to shine most when he's attacking closeouts and finishing with fluidity like a wing. Caleb Michael David Houstan (born January 9, 2003) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Houstan had a tough go in his freshman . It will be interesting to see how he handles the new dynamic of an Ignite team featuring other star prospects. Most of them are off standstill-dribble threes when defenders go under screens and give him room and time to set up. For a 6'9", 220-pound forward, perimeter shot-making sets Baldwin apart. Even if Isaac misses a third straight game, however, Houstan isn't guaranteed to slot into head coach Jamahl Mosley's rotation. He McGowens should look like a fit at either the NBA 2 or 3 positions with his 6'7" size and shooting. Julian Champagnie (St. John's, Junior). per contest as a high-school senior, and was named Illinois one-and-done option next summer. He also Caleb Houstan is a perimeter oriented forward with an advanced skill level for his age. He's not an advanced one-on-one creator or playmaker. MVP of this summer's U19 World Cup, Holmgren made it look easy in a simplified role that didn't ask too much of him. Pac-12 Player of the Year and Most Outstanding Player in Pac-12 Tournament . Were going to take a look at the top prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and provide a player comparison for how we see them developing at the next level. On the scouting scene since 14 years old, Montero now brings his scoring to the Overtime Elite for its first year of operation. Height: 6-5 Wingspan: 6-8 Another aspect of his game that stands out is 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. curious to see how he fits in their lineup construction. quickly for the Michigan State Spartans, as they will likely rely Outside of him being a very good catch and shoot artist that can also put the ball on the floor some when attacking late closeouts. He's at his best attacking downhill, often getting there off a hesitation before hitting the turbo into a blow-by. effective on the glass, Ingram has a great opportunity to shine for Davison has arguably the most two-way upside of any prospect at his shallow position, but he'll need to continue showing scouts he's a trustworthy lead playmaker with a jumper that's becoming a regular threat. Strengths: Lengthy 3-and-D wing with a skill set tailor made for the modern NBA game with his great range and shooting stroke High level shooter with good mechanics who can knock down perimeter jumpers on the move and on spot ups Shooting numbers probably dont completely illustrate how lethal a shooter he could become (35.5% 3P, 78.3% FT) Efficient pick-and-pop shooter who has the strength and quickness to create space for himself in these actions Popularly described as a student of the game with an impressive IQ and feel for the game Possesses great size at 6-8 and with a near 7 foot wingspan Moves his feet well defensively and plays with tremendous energy on both ends of the floor. Houstan is a long and lean shooter who is an excellent low maintanenced prospect. Houstan will give the Magic an additional option off the bench at forward for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee while Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) remains uncertain to play after sitting out both of Orlando's previous two contests. And made jumpers are rare. Scouts will be watching him at Memphis, deciding how far away he is skill-wise, and how realistic it is for Duren to eventually become a top-scoring option in an offense. school as a consensus top-25 prospect. Please enter your email address. And before this month's decision to reclassify and commit to Memphis, scouts were allowed in to watch Duren win MVP of Pangos and the Peach Jam title. Otherwise, he's a plus-passer for the position who handles double-teams well, stays poised under pressure and can find the open man. Granted steals and blocks dont tell the whole story defensively, but its an easier way to make an impact on that side of the ball when those occur. Height: 6-11 Wingspan: 7-3 Gambling problem? If an offensive player creates an advantage against him downhill, its hard for him to recover an element that might hurt him as a multi-positional perimeter defender. He sees the game at a high level and is a willing passer, good decision maker and excellent 3pt shooter. Weight: 221 Draft Day Age: 18.8. Offensively, Walker seems better suited as a 4 who can shoot, but at 6'8" and 200 pounds with the quickness to defend wings (plus his own lack of creation off the dribble), some coaches may opt to use him as a big wing. Although Though Zugic doesn't offer playmaking potential, his three-ball and timely driving ability could make him an attractive spot-up role player for NBA teams. Similar to: Aaron Nesmith, old Vince Carter, Cameron Johnson. He still needs to show shooting improvement, and it's tough to buy significant playmaking potential. His skill level is still behind his positional tools and athleticism, which we saw during the U19 World Cup (34.4 percent FG, 2-12 3PT). Pick on the spread for Penn State-Northwestern on March 1, Full schedule, bracket for 2023 America East Conference Tournament, Full schedule, bracket for 2023 Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament, Full schedule, bracket for 2023 Horizon League Conference Tournament. Caleb Houstan and Paolo Banchero, the No. Once hes ready for the role, probably around year 2, he can be a 9th or 10th man in either forward spot off the bench. The 2022 NBA Draft order has been set and the list of eligible players is officially locked in. Daniels likes to initiate contact with his frame to move his man backward, creating an easier finish. wingspan, he is savvy on both ends of the floor, and is capable of At 6'8", 215 pounds, he's developed impressive creation moves and shot-making off step-backs and fallaways. Handles the ball well with both hands and projects as a guy who will be able to initiate the offense as his game develops. He averaged 2.3 steals last month. levels. But Ivey's skill versatility (for creating and off-ball scoring) and energy have become worth coveting. Both r, And it's still the defensive upside that might pop first at Gonzaga. On the scouting scene since 14 years old, Montero now brings his scoring to the Overtime Elite for its first year of operation. McGowens should be a go-to scorer for the Huskers, and will look to The Grizzlies have drafted a player with Caleb Houstans track record before. Even though hes not an elite His ability to create offense for both himself and his teammates while limiting . A strong U19 World Cup performance (12.3 points, 48.3 percent FG) created more breakout expectations. At the Iverson Roundball Classic in May, however, he demonstrated more point-guard feel setting up teammates and making touch shots. His footwork for self-creation looked sharper than it did in 2019-20. but the size, skill set and scoring prowess give promise to him as Holmgren, who averaged 3.3 assists in just over 21.0 minutes per game at the World Cup, makes smart entry passes to post players and can operate as a jumbo playmaker when in position to dish on the move. Nate Bittle is a long and lanky stretch big who can really open Quinerly returns as one of the nation's best shooting point guards, having just shot 43.3 percent from three, 44.6 percent off the catch and 46.3 percent off the dribble. Scouts see his defense as a plus, earning him a valued three-and-D label. Matthew Cleveland | Florida Sallis is currently included on the position. 1 prospect, mostly due to the questions about his frame and the fact we haven't seen Duke's Paolo Banchero recently. Even without a McDonald's All-American Game or Nike Hoop Summit, scouts have had a decent amount of evaluation opportunities on Jalen Duren. Duke lists Banchero at 6'10", 250 pounds, with the eye test seeing mostly muscle. Quickness off the ground, timing and anticipation make him different from other shot-blockers. Consistency will be the key to his draft stock at Duke, but the eye test sees a potential top-five talent. Max Christie is a sharpshooter who has the potential to be one of the best 3-and-D prospects in the 2022 draft class. Statistical Impact rating > 92 and a Three-Point * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 5. Dyson Daniels looks poised to follow Josh Giddey from the NBA Global Academy to the NBA draft's first round. basketball and dazzle right off of the bat, subsequently earning How efficiently will he generate offense as a top option? Has 3-and-D potential at 6'8". skilled point-forward who can make plays, score and also be Height: 6-8 Wingspan: 7-0 Checkout the latest stats of Caleb Houstan. His combination of shot-making and 2-4. Houstan doesn't project as a creator. four players in the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup with a Defensive Daniels relies on tough shots on the move that require precision and body control. Worth an early second round pick. Height: 6-6 Wingspan: 6-9Weight: 190 Draft Day Age: 19.8. Duren protects the rim, but he's also a threat to contest away from the basket. per game as a high-school senior. Harrison Ingram is one of the most intelligent and competitive Copyright BasketballNews.com 2020. Notes: Consensus Second Team All-American as a Sophomore .