2022 VANTAGE BREAKDOWN - ELITE PNR ROLLMAN - Devonte Upson 6'9 225lbs

Following up a 2020 review, the athletic two-way forward features once again as part of the 2022 Vantage Breakdown series. ---- 00:00 INTRO 00:36 ELITE PNR-ROLL MAN 02:50 FRONTCOURT FINISHING 05:46 TWO-WAY ATHLETICISM 08:25 DEFENSIVE VERSATILITY ---- Skilled PNR rollman, has the smarts to recognize coverages, knowing when to hold or slip, while possessing elite athleticism, opening up vertical passing lanes and creating an elite-level lob threat, all serving to produce 1.14PPP on 66.7%FG. ---- A dynamic forward, effective shooting the ball from high-post and short-corner positions, whilst capable getting the cup, ranking top-15% on ‘non post-up finishes’ converting at 68.5%FG / 1.403PPP. ---- Physical and active, CUTS ranked as the Americans highest individual scoring category, showing great hands on the catch even when crowded to return 1.315PPP on an efficient 68.8%FG. Underrated in the post, uses strength and length to good effect, ranking top-15% on post-ups, converting at 60.9% for 1.033PPP. ---- A tenacious rebounder, produced per-30 averages of 8.6rpg and 2.8off-rpg, converting putbacks at 60.9%FG / 1.033PPP. Ability to crash the glass and trigger the break with early outlets and aggressive rim-runs produced an impressive transition performance of 1.647PPP (points + assists combined). ---- On the defensive end combines speed, agility and a 7-foot wingspan to provide teams with true “switchability”, capable of deterring perimeter attacks, rotating out and contesting shooters and using frame to wall-up and limit post-ups. ---- #DevonteUpson #VantageBreakdowns #Behindthenumbers