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NBA Draft: Chandler Hutchison’s hard work equals metamorphic rise

By Tamberlyn Richardson

BOISE, ID - JANUARY 24: Guard Chandler Hutchison #15 of the Boise State Broncos celebrates after a dunk during first half action against the San Jose State Spartans on January 24, 2018 at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID - JANUARY 24: Guard Chandler Hutchison #15 of the Boise State Broncos celebrates after a dunk during first half action against the San Jose State Spartans on January 24, 2018 at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /
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NBA Draft Chandler Hutchison
BOISE, ID – FEBRUARY 03: Guard Chandler Hutchison #15 of the Boise State Broncos looks to pass the ball off in front of the defense of forward Cheickna Dembele #11 of the UNLV Rebels during first half action on February 03, 2018 at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

Skills:

The fundamental changes began with Hutchison’s shooting stroke as he revamped his mechanics and the speed in which he took shots. Further adjustments were made in his footwork, ball handling and balance. All of these tweaks led to an increased shooting efficiency and better overall offensive variety.

As Hutchison ended each workout getting up 600 perimeter attempts it also speaks to the prospects work ethic, diligence and ability to process new concepts.

The time spent on footwork and ball handling further augmented Hutchison’s ability to better perform drives, spin moves and improve as a play maker.

All of these enhancements made huge dividends in his senior season when as the primary scoring option he posted 20 points per game. Defensively the Bronco offers several transferable tangible assets. His 7’1″ wingspan affords him the ability to cut off passing lanes and create steals. And, his 7.7 rebounds per game is above average for his position.

Weaknesses:

The work to overhaul Hutchison’s game isn’t complete as he still needs to improve his ball handling so he can create and shoot off the dribble.

Like everything Hutchison has undertaken his overall game is a work in progress. Along with his ball handling skills the wingman needs to focus on increasing his foot speed. This latter so he can be faster laterally (on defense) and to improve his drives (on offense).

Chandler Hutchison added 10 pounds of muscle each offseason, so while he enters the pros with an NBA ready body he’ll need to straddle adding too much bulk at the price of losing speed.

While there is no denying Hutchinson’s growth and improvements as a senior he’ll be viewed by some teams as a finished product which could work to his disadvantage.

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