Offense
Strengths
• Good shooting touch out to 12 feet
• Developing repertoire of post moves
• Nice footwork on the blocks
• Excellent shooting range
• Puts himself in good position for offensive rebounds
• Good free throw shooter
Weaknesses
• Passing out of double teams – needs to anticipate open man
• Needs to be more physical establishing position – set a solid base
• Should improve using both hands around basket
Defense
Strengths
• Good jumper - goes after rebounds
• Denies the post well
Weaknesses
• Needs to get tougher in the post – use his body better
• Improve timing of blocked shots
• On screens is slow to help and recover
Analysis
Brackins has had both his good and bad moments over the last season – he just needs to find a more consistent rhythm to his game. On offense, Brackins has developed into an efficient low post scorer, adding some new post moves and a nice touch around the basket. He needs to become more of a complete post player, including becoming a better passer out of double teams and becoming a more physical presence on the blocks. Becoming more physical will also help Brackins out on the defensive end where he has a tendency to let players get in too deep on him. Also, he will need to a better job using his length and athleticism to alter and block shots.
- Ed Isaacson
