Aiden Sherrell

Sherrell is one of the most naturally talented big men in the class with a versatile collection of tools. First, he’s an athletic big man who is approaching seven feet and yet is a fluid mover, runner, and explosive leaper. He can change ends, catch lobs well above the rim, hammer big dunks, and play above the rim on the defensive end. He also possesses some natural skill. He has a soft touch, not just around the rim but facing up. He can make some high released mid-range jumpers and can even make an occasional three, showing long-term potential to space the floor both vertically and to the arc. He even has the soft hands to come up with tough catches in traffic. His versatile tools also extend to the defensive end of the floor where he’s capable of moving his feet to contain ball-screens and protecting the rim. Physically, he has a rare type of elastic body type for his size. He can find himself off balance at times and also needs to keep adding muscle mass to his frame. Consistency is the key with Sherrell. He is as naturally talented as any big man in the class, but very rarely outright dominant. Instead, you see various flashes at times, but it comes in bits and pieces and can often leave you wanting more. The root of that inconsistency could be multi-faceted, but the bottom line is that while he’s already one of the best big men in the country, he’s still a ways away from what he could be.