Eugene Teague

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Seton Hall 71, New Jersey Institute of Technology 55

Tuesday, December 10, 2013 | Prudential Center (Newark, NJ)

Eugene Teague — C, 6-9, 270
Senior (via Southern Illinois), 24 years old

Season (26 mpg): 9.2 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 1.2 APG

Game: 11 points, 14 rebounds

Outlook: Teague is a physical post presence who cleans up the glass and provides a wide body on defense. He’s not very athletic, but he establishes good position to secure rebounds. His 16.8 offensive rebounding percentage (percentage of available offensive rebounds Teague grabs while on the floor) ranks 25th nationally, and his 25% defensive rebounding percentage ranks 56th.

In terms of the NBA, at 24 years old, I wonder if Teague has already realized his ceiling. His range, skill and athleticism are all limited.

Offensive Rebounding/Put-Backs

24% of Teague’s shot attempts this season have come in the form of offensive rebounds/put-backs, where he shoots 60%. He always competes at the rim, and can impose his strength on smaller players. He also has some deceptive athleticism, jumping to secure a rebound and then subsequently using a second burst to finish.

Scoring Struggles

Teague is posting a below average .674 points per post up, ranking worse than 80 percent of all players. He lacks adequate feel/touch, and doesn’t have much of a back to the basket or face up game. He also doesn’t have NBA-caliber lift off the ground. He’s better scoring the ball once he’s established some momentum, whether it’s securing a rebound or playing on the bottom of a high-low set.

Overall: Right now he appears to be an undersized, below-the-rim post player who makes hustle plays and brings physicality. At 24 years old and with a limited skill set, though, I don’t see the NBA in Teague’s future.

Seton Hall 82, Georgetown 67

Thursday, February 20, 2014 | Prudential Center (Newark, NJ)

Eugene Teague — C, 6-9, 270
Senior (via Southern Illinois), 24 years old

Season (26 mpg): 10 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 1 APG
61% FG, 63% FT

15% offensive rebounding percentage (17th nationally), 22.7% defensive rebounding percentage (83rd)

Game: 12 points, 7 rebounds
3-5 FFG, 6-8 FT

Outlook: Teague is Seton Hall’s primary interior player, accounting for nearly 60% of the team’s “post up” attempts. He has a “wide trunk” to establish position, and finishes within 10 feet of the basket. He’s also naturally physical, which helps him accumulate rebounds and finish through contact. He can impose his strength on smaller players.

But he’s only 6-9, is slow on his feet, and doesn’t possess any semblance of a jump shot. 99% of Teague’s attempts are “in the paint,” and although he’s converting 59% on such shots, his game is limited to hook shots around the basket. A 6-9 center with no range or leaping ability, I don’t see Teague contributing at the next level. Plus, he’s already 24 years old.

Video

Video: Scoring (recent)

— Muscled his way, soft touch.

Video: Offensive Rebounding (crashing boards)

— Doesn’t dunk the ball enough. Lacks vertical athleticism. Good crashing boards, though.

Video: Around the Basket Scoring

— Strong in the post, can score in immediate vicinity of basket.