Beecraft gave us plenty to be excited about after getting our first extended look at him at the showcase. The athleticism immediately stood out, but it was his ability to combine that physical talent with a strong presence inside that really caught our attention. He played with confidence around the basket, showed he can score through contact and consistently looked like someone capable of impacting the game on both ends. With more opportunities to see his game develop, we expect Beecraft to continue climbing the rankings. We are especially excited to see how his athleticism, physicality and scoring ability translate throughout the upcoming season

Beecraft had some impressive finishes because he didn’t get sped up once bodies started collapsing around him. He played under control in transition, ran the break, and showed the ability to finish through traffic . He was finding spots and getting to the rim, and there was a couple of plays where he navigated through the defense and finished after the bump. He was also finishing over the top at times. There’s a natural feel to him inside that was worth jotting down, and this was my first look at him, but a good look.