Hector Alderete

HECTOR ALDERETE, 6’8, FORWARD, SPAIN

STRENGTHS:
– 6’8’’ frame with wide shoulders, nicely developed body, and decent lateral quickness. Fast in the open court, plays actively both forward positions but looks better on the perimeter- inside outside threat. – – — Smart two-way player that always gives 100%, has a very good feel for the game.
– Versatile on offense, plays back to the basket well, knows how to get into good position. Uses smart moves countering defensive rotation, patient, waits for help or a double team and gives the ball back, good vision. Fights for offensive rebounds. Plays PnR both as a screener, rolling to the rim fast or as a ball handler running the play, can drive both left and right.
– Able to beat his defender off the dribble, pull up a jumper or drive strong all the way to the basket and convert through contact. Great spot up shooter with nice mechanics, moves without the ball, uses screens to get open.
– Aggressive in transition, both with and without the ball, dribbles the ball with confidence, always with head up seeing the play develop. Aware of the shot clock.
– Good 1vs1 defender, puts pressure on the ball, always adjusts his position and stays light on legs, able to recover and challenge the shot at the rim when beaten off the dribble. Stays active in rotation helping his teammates, defends tight. Able to fight bigger players in the post and defend effectively. Always closes out aggressively on shooters., communicates on defense.

WEAKNESSES:
– Tries to break through slumps by forcing bad shots, now and then drives recklessly losing the ball in the fast pace. Occasionally gets an unnecessary foul by defending too much with his hands.
– Struggles badly with his free throws (51.5%) even though his a very good shooter from the three point line.
– Has a tendency of taking high risk low reward passes.

OUTLOOK:
In the tournament, Hector Alderete was selected as an All-star, alongside his teammate Usman Garuba. He averaged 14pts, 5.1rebs and 1.7ast showcasing his versatility on both ends of the floor, defending both in the post and on the perimeter, beating defenders with his dribbles and stretching the floor with his shot. Urgently needs to improve his FT shot. Shouldn’t have any problems in transition to the next level.