posted on: October 19, 2020
He still has a long way to go when it comes to developing as an offensive initiator/facilitator. That largely has to do with his elite athleticism and vertical, but it also has to do with his instincts. Both are not exceptional defenders but use their instincts and athleticism to their advantage. Playmaking: Cole Anthony leaves so much to be desired as a playmaker because he gives flashes of brilliance during his time at UNC. Adequate playmaker Aaron breaks down Anthony’s game and makes a case for the Magic drafting the guard from New York. We’re here for you at Orlando Pinstriped Post to try and provide a short-term getaway/distraction in any way that we can.For me, that’s talking the NBA Draft. They also seem to be infatuated with wingspan/length (Isaac, Iwundu, Bamba, Frazier Jr., Okeke) and defensive positional versatility (maybe not Bamba so much, but holds true for the other guys).I put together a Magic-specific draft checklist above, and drafting Cole Anthony would help Orlando address a few areas of need. Great scoring ability as a freshman, and has every athletic trait in the book. He’s already a terrific finisher who uses his body well to score over and around bigger defenders. He plays the passing lanes well and has a great sense of where the ball is going to be. Cole Anthony is an athletic, skilled playmaker that could be a lottery pick in the 2020 draft. The Magic reportedly have interest in trading for the struggling point guard, Winners and Losers: 2020 Orlando Magic Edition, Part I. Extreme bounce and great quickness off the dribble. He has NBA level athleticism, clear NBA superstar potential, and is just a phenomenal scorer. Shooting: 7. If Anthony were to slightly fall out of the projected range where many believe he will be taken, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if the Magic nabbed the New York native, investing in his upside as a potential “best player available”. Can definitely make the argument that he took too many contested shots at North Carolina-Possesses very deep range on his jump shot-Has the ability to make a defender pay for going under a screen in pick-and-roll action, but will he make the right read as a facilitator?-Strong in the painted-area with the ball, showed the ability to finish in traffic at the collegiate-level -Comfortable in transition. Does Dennis Smith Jr. make any sense for the Orlando Magic? Learn how your comment data is processed. Only average size for his position He’s on the shorter side of the spectrum (6’2″) when it comes to NBA players, but Anthony is very strong for his size and positions his body well on the offensive and defensive glass. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. He clearly has jump out of the gym hops which we saw during the Black Ops Runs over the summer with Chris Brickley. He tends to force passes into tight windows which results in a high amount of turnovers. His handles are one of his bigger strengths and he knows how to keep his dribble alive. Upside: 9. Cole was only 8/27 in the HC (excluding postups and putbacks on the offensive glass), which is bad…and only 5/19 out of isolation and PnR. In situations where the UNC Tar Heels were down Cole Anthony would completely turn on Hero Ball mode and start going rouge which was the cause to a majority of his turnovers. Questions about sports (as in “if/when they are even coming back in the summer, fall, or beyond. Passing: 6. Basketball IQ: 6. He’ll take on any ball handler defensively as well as attack anyone who is guarding him on offense. One of the most premium skills in basketball is the ability to make tough shots on the perimeter and in this draft class, Anthony stands alone with his capability to hit off-balance shots with a defender in his grill. There’s so much to love about his game and he hasn’t even come close to the player that he can become. He is a player that score the basketball in a variety of ways, and he was the MVP of the 2019 McDonald’s All-American game. Excellent athlete who routinely throws down power slams and makes many chase down blocks. Back in early November, after his 34 point collegiate debut against Notre Dame, you wouldn’t have found a draft expert in the world who would’ve placed four to five guards ahead of Anthony in this class.But fast forward eight months later, and that is the exact position Anthony has found himself in. Anthony is an aggressive and attacking scoring point guard that can get hot and score points in bunches. In Garrison Brooks and Armando Bacot, North Carolina had two “bigs” on the floor together, essentially clogging the lane and limiting opportunities for Anthony to get into the paint in half-court sets. The Cavs already have two undersized guards in Collin Sexton and Darius Garland, so the pick doesn’t make sense. You have entered an incorrect email address! He could back-up Fultz, provide the organization with some insurance in case Fultz signs elsewhere next summer, and could even potentially play next to Fultz in the back-court down the road.There’s a slight possibility that Anthony will still be available when it’s Orlando’s turn (assuming the pick is somewhere in the middle of the first round) to make their selection. Ultimately Anthony ended his freshman season shooting 35% from three, a number that might not jump off the page to you but one that's impressive considering the high number of difficult attempts he had to make at the end of shot clocks facing heavy defensive pressure. The son of former NBA point guard Greg Anthony, Cole was a shoe-in to be a top-5 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. 2/25/20 North Carolina vs. NC State. I mean, I get it: there were some significant shot-selection concerns with Anthony last season. 3/27/19 2019 McDonald’s All-American Game, Observations on Alperen Sengun and Sehmus Hazer, The Los Angeles Lakers Are Your 2020 NBA Champions, Thoughts on Games 5 and 6 of the 2020 NBA Finals, Thoughts on Miami Heat’s Game 3 Win, and the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 Victory, Thoughts on the Lakers’ Dominance, and the First Two Games of the 2020 NBA Finals, Analyzing Amar Sylla and Mario Nakic in a BCL Basketball Game. Updated as of 6/1/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu. 11/27/19 North Carolina vs. Alabama Draft Notes. He also struggles from deep but can hit the occasional three. Anthony has an excellent isolation game and has minimal problems with getting his shot off, Rebounding – Anthony is an excellent rebounder for a guard, knows how to use his body and position himself on both the offensive and defensive glass, Finishing – Has a beautiful array of finishing packages, excellent floater, good strength for his size and can finish over bigger players, Ball Handling – elite ball-handler, tight handle benefits him in 1 on 1 situations, strong with the ball, Athleticism – Has Derrick Rose-like bounce, uses athleticism well when finishing around the basket, an elite athlete, especially in the open floor, quick change of direction helps him on the defensive end as well, Not a terrible passer, but isn’t a playmaker, forces passes which result in a high number of turnovers (4 assist/ 3.5 turnover ratio), A high-volume shooter, and displays questionable shot selection at times. How do you feel about it? Has improved his strength over the past year and now much better at going up through contact and not getting pushed off his path on dribble drives. Has solid instincts as a passer, needs to slow down and let the game come to him instead of forcing the issue. It’s what he’s always been able to do, at the high school and AAU levels through his freshmen season at North Carolina. Through his first nine career games (before he suffered a knee injury that cost him 11 games), Anthony showed significant promise both shooting off the dribble (43 possessions, 43 points) and in catch-and-shoot situations (30 possessions, 35 points) in the half-court. On both ends of the court, he has showcased NBA level elite athleticism that opens your eyes. The views expressed here do not reflect those of the NBA or its clubs. The only concern here is that Cole doesn’t become too predictable of a hooper. Outside of the elite NBA scorers, this style of volume shooting can be streaky and generally inefficient and his high-variance style of offence isn't always going to be dependable. He also struggles from deep but can hit the occasional three. New York Knicks. 2020 NBA Draft: Cole Anthony Scouting Report, With Evan Fournier's decision to possibly opt out of his contract and become an, unrestricted free agent this summer looming, would Anthony provide the Magic, Would selecting Anthony in the middle of the first round be considered a. The NBA draft deadline has come and gone, so we now have a much clearer picture on what team rosters will look like this... Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. This Cole Anthony block Cc: @UNC_Basketball pic.twitter.com/hJwRVfCb2q. Roc-a-fella records legend explains benefit of Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt album to... Basketball Society “12 Days of Christmas” Holiday Merch Sale. 2) Defensive upsideWith a lot of young guards, the story when making the transition from the collegiate level to the NBA is often how far their defensive abilities and aptitude are behind their offensive abilities.I don’t find that to be the case for Cole Anthony. Anthony’s ball-handling skills are well beyond his years, and he can beat defenders with a variety of quick dribble moves. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 2/8/10 North Carolina vs. Duke Anthony had a lot of games where he looked pedestrian as a decision-maker, But I attribute some of that to a UNC team that lacked spacing and three-point shooting. Cole Anthony is no exception. Player Comparison: Ben Gordon/CJ McCollum, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Family: Missing hiker found in Zion National Park, Restaurants and bars owned by celebrities. One of biggest questions surrounding Anthony coming … First of all, the Magic will likely need to bring in a point guard (or two) in the off-season due to the fact that both of their current back-up point guards will be free agents at the conclusion of this season. 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The athleticism is absolutely something we have to talk about with Cole Anthony. You can follow him on Twitter at @AaronGoldstone.You can also find his scouting reports of Kira Lewis Jr., R.J. Hampton, Aaron Nesmith, Devin Vassell, Theo Maledon, and Tyrese Maxey here. Defensively, Anthony has terrific lateral quickness and instincts which allow him to stick with crafty ball handlers.
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