Edward Fox, Power Forward, Draft Class #1

 

 

Height: 6'9"

Weight: 247 lbs

21 Years Old

Syracuse

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

 

Season Averages: 23.1 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 47.9% FG, 38.9% 3PT

 

Background: Where BROOKLYN at? Where BROOKLYN at?! A true NYC ball player, Fox grew up on out-door courts playing ball, even in the winter. He went “up top” to play ball at Syracuse, carrying on the tradition of  6’7"+ guys that can do it all. The word "all-around" is the only way to describe this guy. At 'Cuse, he led his team in points per game, rebounding, and 3PT%. He's one of the more intriguing prospects of the draft, because he does nothing great, but everything well.

 

Scouting Report:

 

Athleticism: If there is anything he is weak at, it would be speed for a SF position, but at the same time, he's a quick PF, so again it’s a toss up. If a team is looking for a flex PF, he might be the guy. He is, however, long and that will help, but at 6’9", he will struggle with the longer, taller power forwards of the league. If he works on his quickness, he will be a great Flex player, but that’s IF!

 

Offense: He’s decent from the 3, he is okay from mid range, he has some post up skills, his ball-handling is okay at that height, he can finish with some power but isn’t a leaper…The dude is a Swiss Army Knife, and he just might be the best "project player" that someone could go for offensively, as he can become a weapon.

 

Defense: This is what he needs to improve the most. He has had trouble at the college level guarding other forwards, but it was hard to tell if it was because he was in a zone 100% of the time, which made it hard for him to guard elite guards on the wings.

 

IT Factor: NO - I know I said he could become a weapon, but I think to a fault he is just too NORMAL as a player to become great, but he will fit in on any team.