NBA Draft: Who is Stephen Zimmerman?

Draft Sites Say

Derek Bodner, DraftExpress

"Zimmerman spent a considerable amount of time in the post at UNLV, using over a quarter of his offensive possessions there, according to Synergy Sports Technology. Zimmerman was not ideally suited in his role as a post scorer at the collegiate level, and certainly would be in the NBA if asked to do so, at least unless he improves significantly, both in terms of his physical profile and also his skill set. Zimmerman’s post offense was primarily based off of a jump hook with his dominant left hand or a turnaround jump shot, although he did flash some more advanced moves as the season went along. He shows some touch with his hook, but could get bullied physically at times down low, with a high center of gravity and poor lower body strength, and can easily have the rhythm disrupted on his post moves because of that. He also suffers from a complete lack of confidence in his right hand, which can make him predictable at times down low."

NBADraft.net

"Possesses a very solid skill set and high basketball IQ that will allow him to eventually be impactful in the NBA … True 7-footer with 7’3” wingspan that can put it on the floor, block shots, and willing passer that looks to make plays for others … Has great touch around the basket with a decent hook shot with his left hand. Needs to improve his post play for the next level on both ends … Given his size, needs to learn how to use his body better and improve his ability to create in the post … Decent leaper off two feet although can appear to be less explosive when having to explode from a standstill position near the rim."

J.Z. Mazlish, Upside & Motor

"Standing at over 6-10 with an over 7-3 wingspan Zimmerman has prototypical center size and length. He’s got fairly wide shoulders that suggest he could fill out his frame in time, but his current weight of 235 pounds and a relatively undefined body hurts his ability to bang inside."

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