Jaden McDaniels strengths and weaknesses
Strengths:
Dive into Jaden McDaniels freshman season with the Washington Huskies and you’ll come away with more questions than answers.
Although he was projected to be a top-level (potentially lottery pick) he underwhelmed compared to his projections.
On the other hand, McDaniels strikes me as one of those NCAA prospects who’ll perform better as a professional than he did in college. His natural physicality and untapped ceiling could bode well for a drastic leap in production as a pro.
Although he failed to be exceptionally in any specific statistical category he demonstrated the ability to do a bit of everything well. If he pieces everything together and commits to bringing consistent energy those statistics could swell.
His athleticism began to show results as the season progressed.
Weaknesses:
His strength could equally be his weakness as there isn’t confirmation his motor is active or consistent.
Although he projects to be capable of becoming a Swiss Army knife level player he could just as easily continue to do enough to get by without the energy to meet those standards on a daily basis.
Despite his height, he’s undersized and without added strength, he won’t be able to capitalize on his athleticism or physical gifts such as his close to seven-foot wingspan.
His propensity for collecting fouls in quick order speaks to his lack of focus (or care) and that factor alone could turn off potential drafting teams.