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Tyler Lamb Evaluation (as of Sept 3, 2009)
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Tyler Lamb
Hometown Santa Ana, CA
High School Mater Dei High School
Ranked #38 High school player Class of 2010
Position rank Shooting Guard # 10
Height 6'5"
Weight 190 lbs.
Evaluation
May, 2009: Prior to this event (2009 Double Pump Adidas), Lamb was having a subpar spring campaign. He isn't an elite level talent, but he does many things well that help you win games. He plays hard every possession and has the potential to be a top-notch defender. His shot has been suspect for awhile, but it was very efficient at this event. He didn't force the issue and allowed the game to come to him and as a result he was quite effective. He plays the lanes on defense as well as any prospect out west and he has quick hands. Lamb is not a type of prospect that can get his own shot regular basis, but he could be very good in a motion style offense because he has a very good feel (good passer) for the game.
April, 2009: Lamb's game doesn't translate well to the club basketball scene. He is a system player that does all the little things that make you win basketball games. He is not a one-on-one talent that can get his own shot and he isn't particularly explosive off the bounce either. However, he's always around the ball and has excellent instincts for this game, particularly on the defensive end. He rebounds well for his size and is one of the better shot blockers in transition. One area that will need to improve for him to be successful offensively at UCLA will be his jump shot. His shot is inconsistent out to the stripe, but his mid-range pull-up is quite good. At this stage I don't ever see Lamb being an All Pac-10 performer, but he is the kind of player that could be a glue-type for the Bruins.
January, 2009: Lamb has to become more efficient with his ball-handling skills, given the amount of quickness that he has, he should get to places on the floor with less dribbles. He has the quickness to get to the rim and the leaping ability to finish in the paint. When he shoots the ball, he has range that extends out to the 3-point line, though he needs to become a little more consistent from the perimeter. Lamb, to his credit, plays on a very talented team and he does a good job of not forcing offense, though he has the naturally ability to venture from the team concept for his own scoring chances. On the defensive end, he opens up similar to a gate instead of sliding his feet to stay in front of defenders, which allows opposing guards to attack him off the dribble.
April, 2008: Lamb is one of the better wing-types in the Class of 2010. Originally I compared him to former UCLA standout Arron Afflalo. However, he is becoming much more athletic than Afflalo and is better off the bounce at the same stage. His handle has become tight and swift and he uses his solid frame when attacking the rim. He rarely forces the issue and has an excellent feel for the game despite his youth. His demeanor is excellent (never gets rattled) and is not afraid to take the big shot -- hit the game winner with no time left in an early playoff encounter. His jump shot is decent (has a tendency to fade away), but he needs to get much more consistent in that area of the game if he wants to be considered elite at his position.
January, 2008: Although he didn't shoot with the accuracy we've grown accustomed to, Lamb displayed other areas of his game that were quite impressive. Lamb is similar to former UCLA standout Arron Afflalo, though he appears to becoming more athletic with age. He didn't hit any 3-point shots, but his stroke looks good. What stood out the most in this event was his passing ability and overall feel for the game -- he had a number of assists of the spectacular variety. In addition, when his team was struggling he went into the post and scored with relative ease, though he had a tendency to fade-away on his shot. Overall, with his improved play off the bounce, Lamb is emerging as one of the better wing-types for his class in the country.
Notes
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