Offense
Strengths
• Excellent ballhandler
• Sees the court well – good passer
• Runs the fast break well
• Good speed
Weaknesses
• Prone to over-penetration
• Needs to become a more consistent perimeter shooter
• Decision making - looks to make too many spectacular plays
• Moving without the ball
Defense
Strengths
• Good on-ball defender
• Quick hands and feet – very disruptive
Weaknesses
• Gambles too often
• Trouble getting through screens
• Tends to reach at ball a lot
• Gets caught out of position
Analysis
Bledsoe has done a good job distinguishing himself as the 2nd point guard on a team with John Wall. He has shown good potential to be a top-notch point guard, though he does need to improve his decision-making. He is an average perimeter shooting and has improved his range this season. On defense, he can be a disruptive force when he wants to be, though he does struggle a bit against more physical guards. He certainly has the ability to be a starting NBA point guard as long as he keeps working on improving his weak spots.
- Ed Isaacson
