Szymon Janczak

Height: 208cm – 6’10’’
Born: 27.02.2000
Nationality: Poland
Position: Big
Current team: Slask

RANK:Of 2000 Generation

STRENGHTS WEAKNESSESS
  • very good conditioning. Perfect combination of size and mobility
  • quick leaper. Can finish above the rim
  • ability to stretch the floor with three point range. Can occasionally shoot off screen too. Smooth release, sets feet quickly
  • great quickness for a player his size. Doesn’t miss a chance to score in transition
  • solid pump fake. Has a long strides and may become good straight line driver if manage to stand the contact better. Makes stop and pop jumpers  
  • active and quick hands. Deflects a lot of passes
  • lacks strength in upper body. A bit narrow shoulders, gets push around in the paint. Pretty good touch on non dunk attempts but only in right hand
  • too soft. Uses nothing but length for rebounds. Doesn’t fight much
  • needs to add screening ability. Doesn’t cover enough ground. Not a threat as a pick and pop player which could be his really big asset
  • lack of defensive awareness. Often loses eye contact and doesn’t communicate well during P&R plays. Can really get down on his hips and get proper defensive stance but still doesn’t play to his potential on this end. Gets crossed by guards on switches
OUTLOOK
Szymon is a prospect worth tracking thanks to outstanding motor coordination and very promising shooting skills which can allow him to succeed in modern basketball. He needs to bulk up his base which shouldn’t be a big deal considering he is a son of former shot putter. As for now understanding of the game and toughness are his biggest areas to improve.
League / TeamGMINPTS2%FG3%FG%FTRDRORTASSTTOBFvFCmEff
Polish U18
Hensfort
1030:0516.7
EYBL U17
Hensfort
1523:1912.3
Polish 3rd Div
Hensfort
333:4725.0

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