The number of teams remaining in the NCAA Tournament continues to dwindle, and the competition continues to get more intense. When this happens, the lights on each player will become brighter. This is where the best players emerge and perform, and NBA teams value this in their evaluations.
One player who has been very impressive during the NCAA Tournament is 6-foot-10 forward PJ Hall. He was a major contributor to Clemson's rise to the Elite Eight, proving his ability to space between the floors and convert shots.
Even before the postseason, Hall had long been an impressive player. He is in his fourth collegiate season with the Tigers, and in the regular season he set career highs with 18.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. He has been on a shooting streak throughout his college career, shooting nearly 40 percent from deep on 2.5 attempts per game as a junior.
Through three games in the NCAA Tournament, Hall didn't necessarily fill up the stat sheet, but he had a huge impact on the wins. In Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup against the Arizona Wildcats, he had a tournament-high 17 points and eight boards. He's made 33.3% of his triples over the past week, which could be a better number, but the fact that defenses have to play him honestly on the perimeter means teams Completely changes the way your mates can act in your space.
Additionally, Hall has only recorded one block here in the postseason, but he has really proven that he can alter his shot and reduce his opponent's ability to get easy looks near the rim. He's not a defensive playmaker, but that could be an asset going forward.
If you look at the numbers alone, Hall didn't put together the flashiest postseason campaign. However, his modern skillset is critical to the Tigers' overall success.
The tools certainly exist for Hall at the NBA level. He has a strong frame, and his shooting mechanics suggest he can be a more efficient and consistent shooter from the perimeter. He doesn't have any star upside, but every team in the league has a role for a player like him.
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