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For the second time in three years, a Canadian at Kentucky is impressing NBA scouts.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 6-foot-6 freshman guard from Hamilton, Ontario, is impressing his coaches and NBA scouts in his first few weeks of practices.
NBA scouts like his size, length, scoring ability, ability to get in the lane, his shooting stroke and his defensive abilities. He has a 6-foot-11 wing span.
“He played well [at the Kentucky Combine],” one NBA scout said. “He will get plenty of run at the wing and the point.”
Kentucky is getting a true point guard in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
So says his coach, Zach Ferrell of Hamilton Heights (TN).
“My opinion is he’s a point guard. Period,” Ferrell told Ben Roberts of the Herald-Leader Friday night after Alexander went for 21 points in a 72-62 loss to Duke-bound Gary Trent Jr. and Prolific Prep (CA). “He’s great with the ball in his hands. His composure is unbelievable. He’s a great decision maker. He loves to share the ball. He limits turnovers, and he’s great at making plays and finding other people.”
The 6-foot-5 1/2 Alexander also went for 20 points and 10 assists on Thursday night in a nationally-televised win over Memphis (TN) East. He and his teammates are expected to visit Kentucky Wednesday for the Valparaiso game, a source said.
