Chimezie Metu

Position: PF/C                    College: USC                      Class/YOB: Junior

Height: 6’10                        Weight:                220                         Wingspan: 7’1

 

Strengths:

• Good footwork. Has improved in the post as a result of being able to maneuver with ease in and around the paint.
• Pick-and-pop potential. Each year at USC he expanded the range on his jumper, stretching to the 3-point line. Is best from 15-19 feet with his feet set. Also poses a threat to finish off lobs.
• Agile on both ends. Displays real potential as a big that can energize a second unit with effort running rim to rim.
• Solid timing as a shot-blocker. Because he is so light off his feet, he can wait for penetrators to jump before pursuing blocks. Should combine with mobility to make him a reliable defensive presence.

Weaknesses:

• Bulk is needed. Has the definition of someone who can add weight, but is a little behind right now. Bruising bigs will eat him up in post-up situations without help.
• Turnover prone when attacking from the mid-post. Can have his mind made up instead of reading the defense.
• Just an alright rebounder. Doesn’t sprint to misses like you would want out of an athletic big. Kind of gets lost on the perimeter from time to time. Gets a lot of tips and offensive rebounds when he does attack the glass.

Stats:

MPG	FG%	3PT%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TOPG	PPG
31	52.3%	30.0%	73.0%	7.4	1.6	0.8	1.7	2.0	15.7