2. C Amida Brimah, UConn
Height/Weight: 6-11, 230 lbs
And so, the next prospect likely to remain on the board in the second round is University of Connecticut’s Amida Brimah. Brimah is a pure college senior who touts a great deal raw ability. A late bloomer, he is just coming into his own as a basketball player. Has physical tools which can’t be taught, including great height, length and mobility.
He naturally excels on the defensive end and shows signs of becoming a true rim protector. he understands his length well and resist temptation of jumping for pump fakes. When he does jump, he elevates very quickly.
He has improved in offensive game. While he is still timid and seems to seek passing rather than shooting the ball, he can score. In fact, he often but hits a high percentage and chooses his shot selection wisely.
However, he is still very raw and unseasoned. His talent is based more on his dimensions and less on basketball wisdom. Standing 6-foot-11, his 230 pound frame needs at least 15 pounds more of muscle mass to endure at the NBA level. His frame shows the capacity to bulk up, but his body appears to be strolling in that direction. As a rim protector, one of his greatest offensive weapons should be the free throw shot. However, he needs to improve the accuracy from the foul line dramatically as well. His shot mechanics are good, so this should be attainable with good coaching.