Desmond Claude

Has tremendous size for a point guard. At 6-5 with broad shoulders will be capable of playing the one through the three. Is a smooth athlete who is comfortable with the basketball. More of a straight ahead athlete than a lateral athlete. Plays too upright on the defensive end. Can score at all three levels. Shoots well off the dribble in the midrange and has an array of finishes. Scores with strength and elusiveness around the basket. His long range shooting is developing but he shoots it well enough to keep the defense honest. Is a confident and efficient ball handler. Sees the floor and plays with a high IQ and a poised pace. Has a quality balance between scoring and distributing. Could assert himself more as a rebounder. Has versatility defensively but is a positional defender and not a pressure defender. Point guard quickness could give him problems.