Myles Mack

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Rutgers 71, Temple 66

Wednesday, January 1, 2014 | RAC (Piscataway, NJ)

Myles Mack

Season (32 mpg): 16.3 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 4.4 APG

Game: 10 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists

Outlook: I don’t see the NBA in Mack’s future. At only 5-9, he forces shots, and is a score-first point guard who, quite frankly, isn’t even a great scorer. He lacks the size and skill to play in the NBA

Mack jacked up shots in both games I watched — he shot 3-11 vs. Temple, and shot 6-13 (1-7 from 3-point range) vs. Louisville. He didn’t facilitate much for his teammates, drove into traffic carelessly, and was out of control. He’s a volume shooter who can shoot himself into, or out of, a game..

Missed Field Goals

Transition Struggles

Mack struggles to finish in transition due to his size. He often pulls-up for a 3-pointer in transition, furthermore exhibiting imprudent shot selection.

Pick-and-Roll Struggles

22% of Mack’s offense comes in the form of pick-and-rolls. He does a nice job turning the corner, but he often struggles to finish at the rim.

Jump Shooting (three-pointers)

Mack is hit or miss from 3-point range, as he’s gone 4-6, 5-7 or 5-8, but has also gone 1-7 or 1-8. Rutgers expects him to score, but Mack often jacks up shots without regard for the clock or game situation.

Defense (small, can’t contest)

Due to his diminutive size, Mack has trouble contesting jump shots and also containing penetration. Per Synergy, he’s allowing 1.2 points per possession in spot-up situations, ranking in the bottom 20th percentile nationally. His limitations are apparent on film as well.

Connecticut 69, Rutgers 63

Wednesday, March 5, 2014 | Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)

Myles Mack

Season (30 mpg): 15 PPG, 15.3 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 4.2 APG
41% FG, 36% three-point (5.7 attempts)

Game: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
5-7 FG, 4-6 three-point

Outlook:

— Only 5-9, Mack is a score-first point guard. Can shoot off the pick-and-roll. Catch-and-shoot, or creating in isolation.

— That said, Mack isn’t efficient or reliable. Often jacks up shots early in possessions. Shooting 36% on jumpers, 35% on 3′s.

— He’s a volume shooter who can shoot himself into—or out of—a game.

— Didn’t facilitate much for his teammates.

— Poor finisher at the basket (5-9 height hinders him)

Video:  Mack vs. UConn

Offense

Defense