SG Jon Diebler (official thread)

[wadc45]

For some reason, the link on that page that is supposed to be for Diebler takes you to the clips of Mayo again.

I did watch the scouting video of Diebler on Scout this morning...what a pretty stroke this kid has. He has that extra little body movement at the end of his release that reminds me of Chris Mullin, eventhough Mullin was left-handed.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by wadc45

For some reason, the link on that page that is supposed to be for Diebler takes you to the clips of Mayo again.

I did watch the scouting video of Diebler on Scout this morning...what a pretty stroke this kid has. He has that extra little body movement at the end of his release that reminds me of Chris Mullin, eventhough Mullin was left-handed.

I like that comparison. I can't stress enough how deadly his shot is. This kid can shoot it from anywhere on the floor and he gets good lift on his shot and gets it off quick, so he will be able to shoot over the top of littler players and go around the bigger players. He is going to stretch the defense and aloow room for the big guys inside.

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by crazybuckfan40

I like that comparison. I can't stress enough how deadly his shot is. This kid can shoot it from anywhere on the floor and he gets good lift on his shot and gets it off quick, so he will be able to shoot over the top of littler players and go around the bigger players. He is going to stretch the defense and aloow room for the big guys inside.

Excellent point...the other thing I've noticed is that he can step back and even hit shots consistently fading away, which combined with his height will make him almost impossible to stop off the wing.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

This kid can shoot it from anywhere on the floor

I have seen Diebler play on several occasions and the one thing that sticks out for me each time is the simple fact he will score from anywhere on the court. Great shooter but has begun to learn how to create space off the dribble. The only thing he will need to really work on at the next level is getting stronger. The sky is the limit for this kid.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by wadc45

Excellent point...the other thing I've noticed is that he can step back and even hit shots consistently fading away, which combined with his height will make him almost impossible to stop off the wing.

Yep that is the shot that is becoming the prominent of moves nowadays. Since kids are going away from actually posting up and using the fadeaway, and try to find ways to score with the ball in their hands and off the dribble. If perfected it is not stoppable because the defender is fading backwards.

Diebler fits the bill of the 4 year excellent college player. Much like a Reddick or a Battier from Duke. I think these guys are important components to championship runs.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Scout.com$ (Kyle Lamb)

6/18/06

Diebler needs 852 points to break former Buckeye Jay Burson's career scoring mark. Diebler is in constant contact with Mullens, Offutt, Lauderdale and Koufos.