Re: Chet Holmgren / Seen him in several games and what seen so far very intriguing. A consensus five-star recruit and number-one player in the 2021 class, very mobile at 7'0", 190 lbs. Obviously needs to put on a lot of weight, live in the weight room, get more consistent on the court for Gonzaga. In one dazzling play rebounded in a crowd of defenders blowing by them with long stride going coast-to-coast including behind the back dribble to escape last defender for flying dunk. Luka Doncic-like! He strikes me as the kind of talent that will be called slow (actually fast for his size), too soft (improving), raw project (no way) or one-dimensional (merely reliable shot blocker). But Holmgren shows much more as gets the experience at age 19. Can take defender into lane with good feet work, effective post stroke or short hook shot. Has good outside stroke as well. Can make the college 3. Likewise Zags All-American teammate Drew Timme (mentor) has all that in spades but he's a senior and Holmgren a freshman. Holmgren probably not an immediate NBA breakout and would be wise to stay for couple years in Spokane. But if comes out early will be top 5 draft pick for sure. You can't teach height and it is really hard to teach 7 footer (he's still growing apparently) to dribble behind his back evading defenders. Not needing to be Luka off the dribble but interesting comparisons - especially as both viewed with some negative talk when first going into NBA draft discussion.
