Leroy Halmer

Strengths: One of the purest point guards in all of college basketball, being able to exploit the defense's weaknesses, showing great primacy and getting each of his teammates easy baskets...Possesses excellent court vision and awareness, running unique plays which often puts the defense a step backwards even if they are putting good effort into it...Age. Still very young, but plays very poised and like a veteran, dictating tempo and using a switch of gears/change of speeds if need be and often getting what he wants, with great leadership skills...Unlike many good passers, he tends to get everyone touches and keeps his team satisfied, his team overachieved and had good chemistry last year, and he was a huge part of it being the point guard...Possesses all the tricks of the trade point guards have. Drives and dishes, throws bullet passes, makes hand passes to cutters or open shooters, throws lobs very well, preferably off the dribble...Every time he has the ball in his hands something positive seems to happen out of it, doesn't stagnate the offense and makes plays quickly before the defense reacts...Superb ballhandling skills gives him a definite advantage. Breaks down defenders with the greatest of ease to offset his lack of perimter game, utilizing good body control and athleticism to draw fouls or finish around the basket...Has an assortment of nifty floaters and bank shots he can go to within a 10-foot radius of the basket...Sticks in the occasional jumper when left open...Has the excellent degree of selfishness and unselfishness, knows when to take control and when to pass the ball, nice feel for the game...Athleticism gives him a definite edge to offset height. Can high-rise for dunks even at 5-11, and capable of getting many rebounds due to that...Tough mindset and good defender. Expects a lot out of himself and willing to improve, and his defense has made the biggest strides ever since his freshman year...Lots of steals per game, quick hands and good anticipation skills without risking excessive defensive position...Rotates well and fights screen, possessing the lateral quickness to stay with his man...Excellent speed. Great transition player, his passes shine in this aspect and he can certainly finish for himself with his speed/athleticism...

Weaknesses: Lack of height and weight. At 5-11 and only 166 lbs., with very little strength, he will posted up by almost any point guard in the NBA...Will get backed down easily due to lack of strength and defenders can shoot over him with very little regard since he is on the small side...Defensively, even though he possesses the tools and tenacity, that could possibly be a detriment early on in his career until he learns to get around them...Offensively, that also raises some concerns. With his lack of height and weight, can he get his shot off that easily in the painted area against PGs, much less against more talented bigs? His lack of perimeter game will really be exploited and he would certainly need to expand his offensive game/rely on other options...Needs to go to the weight room for sure...Perimeter game is biggest weakness. Shoots a paltry 25% from the college three point line, rarely taking any, and shoots 66% from the free throw line, and those numbers will need to improve...In the NBA defenders will focus on other players and leave him open and guard the paint so he cannot exploit his passing skills or attack the basket, which comprises most of his offensive game...Needs to improve range and consistency, mechanics are good, practice his shot over time...Can be a bit foul prone playing too overaggressively on defense and bumping into screens, especially playing against bigger guards...Injury problems are also a bit of a weakness. Has been injured most of his senior year at high school with hip and leg injuries, and missed chunks during his freshman year with the same problems, this might be a red flag for NBA scouts, although his conditioning has been decent as he's capable of playing large amounts of time when he actually plays...