Nolan Traore

11.3 points, 10/23 2FG – 7/21 3FG – 4/8 FT – 4.3 assists – 2 steals

Traore showcased his skills as a two-way guard in Belgrade, averaging 11.3 points, 4.3 assists and 2 steals per game. His quick first step makes him a decent slasher and can finish around the rim or dish out assists. He showed good on and off-ball defense in general and forced his opponents into turnovers. Shot okay behind the 3-point line except the 3rd place game. His shot selection got a little bit better but needs to work more to become a reliable shooter. Has a floater game which might improve and turn into something that he can use frequently, also he can create for his own from midrange. Traore is a decent passer but not a true playmaker and sometimes commits easy turnovers. Overall, he had a good tournament and expecting him to be a more efficient player as he gains more experience over the years seems realistic.

Nolan Traore (PG | 190 cm | ‘06) ~ France

13.6 pts, 3.9 reb, 4.6 ast, 2.4 stl, 0.6 blck, 4.7 to, FG 40.9%, 3P 21.4%, FT 63.0%

Athletic point guard with good positional size. He was the main initiator in the French national team and had the ball in his hands most of the time. Has an explosive first step and is a very good penetrator in general. His finishing at the rim could be better and there is room to improve. Also not reliable as a shooter and his shot selection was bad on many occasions. Made a lot of careless turnovers and bad passes and he needs to limit those mistakes in the future. Due to his positional size he is able to play good on-ball defense on perimeter and force opponents into mistakes. Not a true point guard/playmaker and more of a combo guard  in my eyes that offers some two-way upside but his ceiling will depend on how much he can limit the mistakes in offense and how efficient he can be as a scorer. 

(Written by Marko Turk)