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2024 Recruiting: Ahmad Nowell committed to UConn!
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The PASS was a lot more impressive.
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Agreed! And he was still late on the read. That play will be crisp by January.
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Interesting that Finkelstein considers Nowell a combo guard.
Ahmad Nowell is a power guard with a bulldog mentality. He’s strong and physical with a college-ready body, and also highly competitive on both ends of the floor.
He’s described as a gym rat who has worked his way into being a reliable outside shooter. He knocked down 41% of his attempts from behind the arc (43-106) during the EYBL season, along with 78% of his free-throws (40-51). He can also get downhill, absorb contact off the dribble, and play off two feet in the lane.
While Nowell came up the ranks with an aggressive scoring mentality, he’s shown a lot of growth in his ability to make plays for other people. He averaged more than 5 assists per game in the EYBL, against just two turnovers, and has shown an ability to attack with his head up and make solid reads off ball-screens. He now projects as a true combo-guard who can be effective both on and off the ball.
Nowell is also a standout on the defensive end of the floor. He’s a very good on-ball defender with a physical and aggressive style. He communicates well, has a high steal rate, and is a good rebounding guard.
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Ahmad Nowell is a power guard with a bulldog mentality. He’s strong and physical with a college-ready body, and also highly competitive on both ends of the floor.
He’s described as a gym rat who has worked his way into being a reliable outside shooter. He knocked down 41% of his attempts from behind the arc (43-106) during the EYBL season, along with 78% of his free-throws (40-51). He can also get downhill, absorb contact off the dribble, and play off two feet in the lane.
While Nowell came up the ranks with an aggressive scoring mentality, he’s shown a lot of growth in his ability to make plays for other people. He averaged more than 5 assists per game in the EYBL, against just two turnovers, and has shown an ability to attack with his head up and make solid reads off ball-screens. He now projects as a true combo-guard who can be effective both on and off the ball.
Nowell is also a standout on the defensive end of the floor. He’s a very good on-ball defender with a physical and aggressive style. He communicates well, has a high steal rate, and is a good rebounding guard.
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any other updates we should be paying attention too? Betsey and Pat
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On vacation with my kids. Have not hit up my sources... will when i am back next week
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Love the mentions of physicality. That really plays and is a huge difference maker. Not worried about his height if he has the strength. The description of his defense is justInteresting that Finkelstein considers Nowell a combo guard.
Ahmad Nowell is a power guard with a bulldog mentality. He’s strong and physical with a college-ready body, and also highly competitive on both ends of the floor.
He’s described as a gym rat who has worked his way into being a reliable outside shooter. He knocked down 41% of his attempts from behind the arc (43-106) during the EYBL season, along with 78% of his free-throws (40-51). He can also get downhill, absorb contact off the dribble, and play off two feet in the lane.
While Nowell came up the ranks with an aggressive scoring mentality, he’s shown a lot of growth in his ability to make plays for other people. He averaged more than 5 assists per game in the EYBL, against just two turnovers, and has shown an ability to attack with his head up and make solid reads off ball-screens. He now projects as a true combo-guard who can be effective both on and off the ball.
Nowell is also a standout on the defensive end of the floor. He’s a very good on-ball defender with a physical and aggressive style. He communicates well, has a high steal rate, and is a good rebounding guard.
Dylan Harper headlines the best of EYBL's combo-guards
Our summer scouting series continues with a detailed look at the best 2024 combo-guards in the Nike EYBL.
. He's a great fit at UConn. We're going to love watching this kid.
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Feels like someday we’ll be including Pettiford in the same breathe as former targets like Durand Scott (Kemba’s 5-star backcourt mate we wanted), Brandon Jennings, Corey Joseph et al as guys we really wanted but thankful they went elsewhere.
Wanted Pettiford bad and then u got the Hurley & his dad connection, made so much sense. But this staff like JC knows how to pivot and thrilled with the result.
Nowell has got championship DNA vibes.
Wanted Pettiford bad and then u got the Hurley & his dad connection, made so much sense. But this staff like JC knows how to pivot and thrilled with the result.
Nowell has got championship DNA vibes.
Enjoy. It’s probably a good week to take off while the team is in Europe. I highly doubt any big announcements will happen while the staff is overseas.
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Everything I've seen about this guy screams that he's a Dan Hurley type of player. When (not if) he has some time to buy in and allow himself to be coached into Hurley's vision, he's going to be an all conference player. No doubt about it
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Yep especially how he is built or maybe better Ricky Moore vibes!!!! LOL!
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No. He's 6'1 the same way Alterique was 6' or Sanogo was 6'9. Everyone's is exaggerated. Ahmad is probably around 5'9.
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He looks taller than 5’9 when i’ve watched. 5’11 seems about right in my eyes.
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I am a teacher and do lite work most days over the summer. Try to rewrite or research curriculum changes daily... does not always happen
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We need a north south guy.
Some who can make a run at the hoop. Dyson Napier kemba like (yes yes those are big names)... and AN has that skill
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