Khani Rooths

As a junior on a loaded IMG team, Rooths was more likely to blend in. He switched one through four on defense, he helped out on the glass and was able to grab a rebound and lead the team on the break in transition. While he would certainly look to score, he was more of a secondary scorer and at times had to be pushed a bit to be aggressive on the offensive end.

Playing on the Adidas 3SSB circuit during the summer of 2023, Rooths really expanded his game. More often, he found the ball in his hands and he was looking to get to the rim. He isn't necessarily a high-flyer, but he's got plenty of bounce and more importantly is a true mover with lateral quickness and the ability to be athletic in tight spaces. Though he's still on the lean side, he's got a wiry strength and a frame that is built to carry more weight without costing him athleticism.

During that aggressive summer of 2023, Synergy credited Rooths with team highs in points (15.6) and rebounds (5.5). His biggest asset is his ability to be a driver at his size. He's got a pretty quick first step that is tough for bigger opponents to handle and if he's guarded with a smaller perimeter player, his size is too much to deal with. There is still a lot of room for him to grow as a shooter, though. Rooths shot 41.1% overall and 31.4% from the three-point line. While the percentages aren't great, his shot isn't broken and it's a matter of trying to do a little less off the dribble and recognizing better shots.

In addition to improving his shot selection, Rooths also has room to grow as a passer. He sees some things, but can get a little careless with the ball and had a negative assist to turnover ratio during the summer. While he needs to be more judicious, some of those turnovers are also a byproduct of having to handle the ball a little more than he probably should.