Gio Panzini
Gio Panzini
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Andrew Herman | Prep Hoops Scout
Panzini can do just about anything you tell him to do on the court with his best skill involving attacking the rim at will. He can get very creative when looking to get into the paint as he will look to fake cut off the ball most times juking the defender out and then receiving a pass in the paint for the flush. Panzini is very quick with and without the ball and will leave defenders in the dust. He will look to step out to the three-point line to knock some shots from that distance with his quick release. On defense, he will pressure you whenever he can and will poke the ball loose from behind to start a fastbreak.
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Read EvaluationAndrew Herman | Prep Hoops Scout
Panzini is a versatile player that can do a lot of great things for his team and when it comes to working the midrange he can take over games because of his strong skillset. He likes to look for catch-and-shoot opportunities or look to come off of pick-n-pops to create space that way. His high release point makes it hard to contest. Panzini can back you down in the post at times and will use his crafty moves around the rim to come up with easy points in the paint.
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Read EvaluationAndrew Herman | Prep Hoops Scout
Panzini plays with a lot of passion and energy which brings out the best of his play on the court. He can get a rebound and take off down the court in an instant and score over anyone the other way. Panzini has good handles which gives him the ability to create separation for jump shots. Even when it comes to the catch-and-shoot he still will knock down the shot no matter who is guarding him.
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Read EvaluationAndrew Herman | Prep Hoops Scout
Panzini is already an excellent two-way player with his defense being some of the best in this class. He’s elite when it comes to moving his feet and staying in front of faster players. Panzini always has his hand up ready to contest the shot. He’s great at helping with double-team traps and picking off passing lanes like a free safety in football. Panzini’s most impressive defensive trait on the perimeter in my opinion is how he can time his jump perfectly to block multiple shooters in a game.
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Read EvaluationAndrew Herman | Prep Hoops Scout
Panzini can play every position and can play them well. He is excellent off the catch and shoot with unlimited range. He can even hit the fading out-of-bounds shot from the corner or wing. Panzini moves laterally well and can poke the ball from behind or send your shot off the backboard if you beat him off the dribble. He can guard the perimeter like a guard and protect the paint like a center. At 6’5″ Panzini can shoot over almost anyone.
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Read EvaluationAndrew Herman | Prep Hoops Scout
Panzini is excellent at driving to the rim going up strong and confidently with both hands. He has many crafty moves as he likes to use when in the paint, including a smooth euro-step. Panzini is also great at cutting to the rim on the baseline for easy dunks. His long frame allows him to slither around defenders looking to block his shot. Panzini is just an overall tuff guard to stay in front of.
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