ARIEL HUKPORTI
BIRTHDATE: 4/12/02
POSITION: Center
HEIGHT: 7'0"
WEIGHT: 250
SCHOOL/ TEAM: Melbourne United (Australia)
CLASS: International
STRENGTHS
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Left handed
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Good touch around rim
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Strong frame and good size
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Occasionally runs the floor
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Flashes of some ball handling skill
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Solid low post scorer on right block
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Decent feel as a passer
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Solid athlete
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Active rebounder
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Pick & Pop potential
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Rim Protector
AREAS TO IMPROVE | CONCERNS
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Looks stiff with tight hips; Not very fluid
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Perimeter defense
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Settles for too many jumpers
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Below the rim finisher
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Not always an active cutter or rim roller
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Prefers to short roll and pop
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Still raw offensively
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Needs to improve right hand
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Looked heavy in Lithuania; conditioning
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Struggles when trying to face up and create
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Free throw shooting
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Decision making
FULL SCOUTING REPORT COMING SOON