Goga Bitadze

Mega Leks

Position: Center

Nationality: Georgia

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Of 1999 Generation

Born: 20.07.1999

Height: 211cm - 6’11’’

PREDRAFT MEASUREMENTS

YEARSOURCEHEIGHT W/O SHOES HEIGHT W SHOESWEIGHTWINGSPANSTANDING REACHNO STEP VERTMAX VERT
2017Eurocamp6'10.256'11.252517'1.759'2.25
FIBA U20 European Championships Div. B: Prospects
Goga Bitadze (Georgia, 1999, 6’11, Center)

Goga had very successful season as he participated in the final game of Adidas Next Generation Tournament and averaged about 10ppg in Mega’s affiliated club (Smedranevo) in Serbian First Division. Bitadze was really dominating under the rim this season but unfortunately almost no one could top his size and strength in his age category. This tournament allowed to evaluate him against equally big and physically mature players. He had ups and downs. Showed his full potential against loaded Croatia but also had terrible foul troubles and revealed poor body language which keeps raising questions about his future. There is no doubts that Bitadze is a serious NBA prospect He has some Nikola Jokic to him regarding not only same team they started making big career but also body type and decent passing & ball handling skills. Moreover Georgian center has really good timing for the blocks, very soft hands to finish a play and excellent shooting motion. Last months he added some extra range and is able to hit three pointers on the regular.

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Evaluation 1999-2001

STRENGHTS WEAKNESSESS
  • lost a lot of weight. Improved running mechanics but still has some work to do with his baby fat
  • very good shooting motion. Shots mid range with ease
  • good size for Center with at least acceptable wingspan. Can really dominate lower players. Good timing for blocking the shots
  • good handles for a big man. Can start the offense after grabbing the rebound
  • passing skills and court vision are noticeably good for his position
  • great hands. Soft touch on non dunk attempts
  • good rebounder. Boxes out strong. Sets the right screens
  • have to improve his quickness and keep working on motor coordination to be able to compete with athletic players on his position on the highest level
  • concentration level seems to go down at times
  • body language is not perfect
  • needs to prove himself against the opponents with equal height and tools
  • does a lot of  ball watching on defense. Gets too deep in rotation
  • steps out for 3 pointers but with little success so far
U18 OUTLOOK
Goga moved to Mega Leks after successful FIBA U16 Championships in the summer of 2014. He is a player with huge potential who could be compared to Nikola Jokic either because of similar bodies, team that their talent exploded in and well rounded skillset. His behaviour is not always perfect which raises questions about his future. However if he continues to improve his game and physicality at that pace, he can become serious candidate for NBA Draft.

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League / TeamGMINPTS2%FG3%FG%FTRDRORTASSTTOBFvFCmEff
ABA Junior 17/18
Mega Leks
325.716.3
FIBA U20 2017
Georgia
722.810.9
KLS 16/17
Smederevo
1919.010.6
AdidasNGT 16/17
Mega Leks
829:2417.1

Goga Bitadze 2018 Scouting Video Breakdown

Goga Bitadze is 1999 born big man from Georgia who transfered to Mega Bemax from Vita Tbilisi after good showing at FIBA U16 European Championship ...

Hot start to the season for Goga Bitadze

Experience that Goga Bitadze gained last summer by playing against older competition and thanks to practising with Georgian senior team already pays off. 1st round ...

Top 50 of 1999 – Updated Ranking

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FIBA U20 European Championships Div. B: Prospects

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