Szymon Zapala

Utah State

Position: Big

Nationality: Poland

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Of 2001 Generation

Born: 09.05.2001

Height: 211cm - 6’11’’

PREDRAFT MEASUREMENTS

Evaluation 1999-2001
Modernet Studio
February 11, 2017

STRENGHTS WEAKNESSESS
  • tremendous height. Reached 6’11 before turning 16
  • has a wide shoulders that indicate he should be able to fill out and get stronger in time
  • surprisingly good mobility
  • has long strides getting to the rim out of pick and roll
  • promising free throw shooter for a big man
  • to some degree it’s thanks to height advantage but posts great rebounding numbers
  • has some knack for moving into open spots
  • plays with effort
  • very active hands defensively
  • a bit stiff in the knees at times
  • not the most natural touch. Especially away from the basket. Needs a lot of time and space to get the ball off properly
  • needs to improve lower body and core strength. Barely elevates his feet off the ground. Can’t keep physical bigs out of paint
  • not able to create much for himself
  • lazy passer
OUTLOOK
Szymon may not be done growing even though he doesn’t really need it since he is nearly 7 footer. He doesn’t come from place with basketball tradition and obviously he has many imperfection. However players his size who are hard working don’t grow on trees and his progress at Polish basketball federation high school is a must follow.

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League / TeamGMINPTS2%FG3%FG%FTRDRORTASSTTOBFvFCmEff
FIBA U16 2017
Poland		614.14.3
Polish U16 16/17
Poland		341:0819.3

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