Virginia Tech wouldn’t be the team they are without the super-sophomore from Canada. Alexander-Walker is just scratching the surface of the complete player he may become.
Position: SG | From: Virginia Tech | Class/YOB: Sophomore |
Height: 6’5 | Weight: 210 | Wingspan: 6-9 |
Strengths:
- Knock-down catch-and-shoot player. Hovers around 40 percent from three and is almost automatic when left open
- Strong defender with multi-positional versatility. He is a rare guard that can defend all three perimeter spots due to his instincts, quickness, and length. On an elite defensive team, he often draws the tough matchup
- Intelligent playmaker. Really had to be thrust into a point guard role when Justin Robinson went out. He’s had some growing pains, but largely has been a catalyst for getting them into their sets. He waits on his screens and regularly creates separation coming off. For a sophomore two-guard, his P&R assessments are solid
- Very complete all-around game that will lend itself to filling any role needed for a team. He can run the wings, handle against pressure if necessary, or serve as a floor spacer. Even when he’s not making shots, his rebounding and defense is there
Weaknesses:
- Shooting and defense are his only potentially elite skills. I like all-around impact but he isn’t necessarily dominant at anything today
- While still learning, ball-handling and finishing against strength and quickness has posed some problems. Generally has a good pace to play that is fun to watch when firing on all cylinders
- Goes through scoring droughts when his team needs production. It has been the story for VA Tech as an entire team
- Doesn’t do as well shooting off the dribble. His pull-up numbers have skyrocketed versus his first year, which is a good sign
Stats:
PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
16.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 47.8% | 38.0% | 77.5% |