Steve Moundou-Missi

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Harvard 88, Columbia 84 (2OT)

Friday, February 14, 2014 | Levien Gymnasium (Manhattan, NY)

Steve Moundou-Missi — PF, 6-7, 225
Junior, 22 years old

Season (24.3 mpg): 9.5 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 1.5 BPG
50% FG on 6.7 attempts

Game: 22 points, 8 rebounds
7-13 FG, 8-10 FT

Outlook: Missi is a bouncy and explosive power forward with great activity around the basket. He’s nimble on his feet in the high post, quickly rolling off screens towards the basket. In the low post, he’s showcased an improving back to the basket game, finishing with turn-around jumpers and hook shots. Missi impacts the game with his energy, athleticism and activity in the paint. He occasionally creates his own shot, but most of his baskets come off angles, cuts and drop offs. 30% of his attempts are post ups (43% FG), while 22% are cuts (60% FG).

Going forward, Missi needs to get stronger in order to maximize his natural physicality. He also needs to improve his jump shot, because at 6-7 and with quick feet, he has good pick and pop potential. Per Synergy, only 21% of Missi’s attempts this season are jumpers (35% FG), while 77% are from the interior (49% FG). If he develops a shot, he could average 15-and-10 with increased minutes.

Missi did a solid job defending Columbia, though I honestly couldn’t glean much. He’s athletic, but I’m still not sure what position he’s best suited to guard. He’s physical, fast, and has a nose for the ball defensively.

Overall, Missi is a physical and athletic forward who just needs to keep on working. The next step in his development is refining his shot, adding some muscle and staying consistent with his interior touch. If he does, he could be an all-League player next season.

Video: Crashing Boards

Video: Around the Basket / Post Up

Video: Jump Shooting (9-26 this season)

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