Nolan Barkley
Nolan Barkley
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Expert Analysis
Devontae Cobb | Prep Hoops Scout
An ideal glue guy, Barkley put up a loaded line of 10 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 blocks, impacting every possession. He consistently looked to make the right play on both ends, whether screening, facilitating, rebounding, or defending across positions. Defensively, his switch-ability was elite, effectively guarding 1 through 5. His lateral quickness and cross-step speed kept him attached to ball-handlers, while his chest and wall-up discipline shut down drives, forcing kick-outs and tough misses. His motor popped in weak-side help, where he delivered strong, timely blocks. His instincts for when to trap were impressive, walking defenders into the sideline and forcing them to pick up the dribble with perfect timing. Offensively, he proved to be an instinctive passer with real playmaking upside, throwing precise lasers from either hand along the baseline or from the top of the key. He dropped timely bounce passes to backdoor cutters, catching ball-watching defenders every time.
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