PJ WASHINGTON
BIRTHDATE: 8/23/98
POSITION: Power Forward
HEIGHT: 6'8"
WEIGHT: 235 lbs
SCHOOL/ TEAM: Kentucky
CLASS: Sophomore

STRENGTHS
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Throwback physical PF with a much improved shooting stroke
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Good athlete with 7'3'' wingspan
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Looks to finish plays at rim with dunks and plays through contact.
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Seeks contact and enjoys physical play.
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Good passing instincts. Can make reads from high post, low post and can makes passes on the move.
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Beats slower bigs off the dribble; Good first step.
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Effective low post scorer, utilizes both hands and has good touch on jump hook.
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Improving shooter (24% on 3's as a freshman to 42% on 3's as a sophomore) from that can knock down open jumper or attack close outs
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Rebounds and can push the ball ahead and make the right reads
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High motor/plays hard and loves to attack offensive glass
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Always looks to run the floor; Strong rim runner
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Good hands, catches everything
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Can score as a roll man, post player, off the ball cutter and floor spacer
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Drawing fouls
WEAKNESSES
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Free throw shooting 63% on over 380 attempts
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Despite long wingspan does not block a lot of shots
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Has tendency to bring ball down, squat and load up to finish strong.
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Must add counter post moves. Loves to turn middle
