Justin Raffington, C - FLORIDA ATLANTIC
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This seems like an odd target. The scouting reports don't indicate he's very good, nor is he very big. He's only 6'9.
And he averaged 5mins a game for two years at San Francisco.
Who knows. Maybe there's something there that Lav and co. think makes him a diamond in the rough.
And he averaged 5mins a game for two years at San Francisco.
Who knows. Maybe there's something there that Lav and co. think makes him a diamond in the rough.
http://www.europeanprospects.com/19...orn/kevin-bright/jbblnbbl-top4-player-review/
Justin Raffington – 2m06 – PF/C – 1991 – ALBA Urspring
The University of San Francisco recruit played a solid Top4 in Bamberg where he did his job which consisted mainly in rebounding and being an athletic presence in the paint, especially on defense. Raffington looked like he has progressed in his explosiveness and worked in the weighting room over the last moments. Even if he still gets easily out of balance once in the air when being pushed, this looked less important than it was the case for example during the U18 European Championship back in 2009. The absence of any physical specimen of his size in the Top4 was however not giving him a status of dominator in the paint.
Offensively, Raffington remains rather raw when it comes to low post moves. He tries to score by overpowering his opponent when posting them up or goes once or twice for some kind of running hook shot. He has however developed an interesting baseline jump shot out to approximately 3-4 meters which he knocks down regularly. He even took a three point shot at a crucial moment, which was a decision I did not really understand and he missed the shot too. It shows however that he is working on this part of his game to develop a different threat in his offensive arsenal.
Right now, the 2m06 tall scores mainly inside the paint though on offensive rebounds, dishes from his team mates or put backs. He had some quite impressive dunks which he finishes mostly with great power and two hands. He works hard for the good position on the offensive rebound and got a lot of foul calls in his favor against this type of competition that he dominates physically. He makes his free-throws with great accuracy for a big man which confirms his potential as a better jump shooter in the future.
Justin Raffington – 2m06 – PF/C – 1991 – ALBA Urspring
The University of San Francisco recruit played a solid Top4 in Bamberg where he did his job which consisted mainly in rebounding and being an athletic presence in the paint, especially on defense. Raffington looked like he has progressed in his explosiveness and worked in the weighting room over the last moments. Even if he still gets easily out of balance once in the air when being pushed, this looked less important than it was the case for example during the U18 European Championship back in 2009. The absence of any physical specimen of his size in the Top4 was however not giving him a status of dominator in the paint.
Offensively, Raffington remains rather raw when it comes to low post moves. He tries to score by overpowering his opponent when posting them up or goes once or twice for some kind of running hook shot. He has however developed an interesting baseline jump shot out to approximately 3-4 meters which he knocks down regularly. He even took a three point shot at a crucial moment, which was a decision I did not really understand and he missed the shot too. It shows however that he is working on this part of his game to develop a different threat in his offensive arsenal.
Right now, the 2m06 tall scores mainly inside the paint though on offensive rebounds, dishes from his team mates or put backs. He had some quite impressive dunks which he finishes mostly with great power and two hands. He works hard for the good position on the offensive rebound and got a lot of foul calls in his favor against this type of competition that he dominates physically. He makes his free-throws with great accuracy for a big man which confirms his potential as a better jump shooter in the future.
Per Zags....
“Justin has very good size,” Walters said on the school’s Website. “He’s very bouncy. He rebounds well and can knock down the 15-17 footer. I believe his best basketball is ahead of him. He’s playing against older, more experienced players now in Germany and also is playing for the German national team. He definitely has some international exposure. He’s a really good kid. He will make plays outside his area and can block shots and cover ground on the defensive end.”
http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/04/27/johnnies-to-host-trio-this-weekend/
“Justin has very good size,” Walters said on the school’s Website. “He’s very bouncy. He rebounds well and can knock down the 15-17 footer. I believe his best basketball is ahead of him. He’s playing against older, more experienced players now in Germany and also is playing for the German national team. He definitely has some international exposure. He’s a really good kid. He will make plays outside his area and can block shots and cover ground on the defensive end.”
http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/04/27/johnnies-to-host-trio-this-weekend/