You can reach Evan Barnes on Twitter (@Evan_B) or by email at evan.barnes@commercialappeal.com. He turns the ball over a lot, is often late on reads and over penetrates. The Sam Merrill Trail is a major hiking trail in the Las Flores Canyon of the San Gabriel Mountain Range north of Altadena, California, which leads to the top of Echo Mountain.It was built by Charles Warner and the Forest Conservation Club of Pasadena during the 1930s. While playing aggressive defense, Bey was still very good at avoiding fouls. Bey is not a high-level passer or ball-handler. © 2020 www.commercialappeal.com. Menu. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Sam Merrill (6-5) would be a smaller 2-guard and at 24, he's an older rookie, but he's a knock-down shooter (a career 42% from 3-point line). In the past few weeks I’ve previewed potential draft picks for the Jazz from among the bigs and the guards in this draft class. To put it simply, when the ball is in Sam Merrill’s hands, it is in the safest hands. 19. Merrill was selected by the Bucks with the 60th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Sam Merrill, who was also named first-team All-Mountain West, has averaged a league-leading 21 points, 4.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game this season. When he returned, head coach Stew Morrill retired and was replaced by Tim Duryea. Of course, when a player shoots 42 percent from 3-point territory on 5.8 attempts per game over the course of their college career, it’s not a shock when teams view said individual as a shooter above all else. Sam Merrill DraftExpress Profile: scouting reports, videos, stats and logs. So for a team like the Jazz to take him in this draft they would have to be willing to wait and I’m not sure the Jazz are. He stands up too much, doesn’t have fluid hips and struggles to recover when he gets beat. He knows how to use his length and is able to finish through contact. His assist-to-turnover ratio during his sophomore and junior years at Colorado was a frightening 69:146. Just like the 20 prospects selected...Read More. The Grizzlies won’t have the usual nerves with the NBA Draft on Wednesday. He jumps lanes and fights for every ball. Merrill going to the Nets at No. When attacking the rim, Bey is a respectable finisher. He led the Pac-12 in player fouls. He has a nice quick trigger release and decent touch. DOB: September 29, 2000 (2o)   Height: 6’9″   Wingspan: 6’11” Weight: 200 lbs  Agency: BDA Sports, 2020 averages (NCAA): 13.0 points, 2.1 assists, 5.8 rebounds, .8 steals, 1.4 blocks, .339 3P%, .763 FT%, .515 TS%, Big Board rankings: Athletic (44), Ringer (26), B/R (30), SI (23) , ESPN (23). Saben Lee 58. Azabuike has a 7-7 wingspan and made 75% of every shot he took last season while Carey, Oturu and Stewart all put up big numbers as underclassmen. Both, of course, turned out great along with trading for Brandon Clarke, who joined Morant on last season’s All-Rookie First team. Then, just before the buzzer, Sam Merrill from Utah State was announced as the 60th and final pick of the draft. He showed flashes of being able to defend small guards while at Colorado and regularly played in the post. With a just under a week to go before draft night, reports from Jazz insiders lead me to believe that the Jazz are more likely than not going to go with a wing in this draft. Morant was one vote shy of being named unanimous Rookie of the Year. Want to stay informed on the latest Memphis sports news? So the wingspan measurement is really overated in the NBA , they assume that players can utilize but it rarely happens. He knows how to interrupt passing lanes and he’s able to recover well even when beaten off-dribble. In 2018, it was figuring what to do with the No. He’s a strong ball-handler and has a myriad of tricks in his passing game. Merrill Sam Facebook'ta. View the profiles of people named Sam Merrill. Whoever gets picked will likely head to the G-League to develop since the Grizzlies' main rotation players all return from last season. On a conference call with reporters, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas said if the Grizzlies want shooting, they could look at College of Charleston guard Grant Riller and Louisville forward Jordan Nwora. He seems to have good help instincts in team defense. The 7-foot, 247-pounder has a 7-foot-5 wingspan. Sam Merrill (5) Guard - RECORDS: Career free throw percentage (.891, 1st)... Career points (2,197; 2nd)... Career assists (477, 2nd)... Career 3-point field goals If Bey ends up falling to 23, the Jazz will likely seriously consider him. His ability to shoot from range in a variety of ways make up most of his appeal as a prospect. He gets a high number of deflections and is able to swipe gaps in passing lanes to get steals He’s also decent at getting some shot blocks using his length. Wade Denniston, Wade Denniston He had to wait as long as possible on Wednesday night, but Utah native Sam Merrill is … Utah State guard Sam Merrill (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Sam Merrill is anxiously preparing for the NBA Draft. Unfortunately, Green struggles as … DOB: May 6, 1996 (24)   Height: 6’5″   Wingspan: unlisted Weight: 205 lbs  Agency: Priority Sports, Accolades: First Team All-Mountain West, Mountain West Tournament MVP, 2020 averages (NCAA): 19.7 points, 3.9 assists, 4.1 rebounds, .9 steals, .1 blocks, .410 3P%, .893 FT%, .625 TS%, Big Board rankings: Athletic (37), Ringer (unranked), B/R (46), SI (49) , ESPN (58). He isn’t a great athlete and lacks a quick first step and vertical burst. Hanches hautes, du mal face à des petits joueurs. Menu. He’s not a great on-ball defender. The team’s biggest needs are shooting and perimeter defense. The Utah State guard joined the KSL Sports Front Page and the Jazz Notes podcast to discuss his preparation for next week’s draft and what he’s heard from teams throughout the process. Bey is not an elite athlete though. Shooting guard Sam Merrill, who led Utah State to a Mountain West Conference championship last year, will play for the Milwaukee Bucks after going with the 60th and final pick in … Sam Merrill, guard, Utah State. Grade: B+. His .625 TS% is only behind Aaron Nesmith among players highlighted in this piece. Jazz Draft Watch Part I: Can Utah Strike Gold With Another Non-Lotto Big? If you just look at his very respectable .419 3P% from last year and combine it with his elite defense, Bey seems like he should be several spots higher on big boards as a very promising 3&D prospect. Sam Merrill, Guard, Utah State University. Sam Merrill (6-foot-5, shooting guard) The Numbers: Career 42% shooter on 5.8 3PA, this season 41% on 6.8 3PA. Utah State Aggies star Sam Merrill can shoot the lights out, but he made it clear that he plans to bring much more than that to the NBA. This is a great fit for Green and the Mavericks. If Jordan Nwora is available, he seems like a great pick with his size and length (6-10 wingspan). Sam Merrill is one of the best shooters in this class. He can defend everywhere and anybody. And while he lacks a mid-range game or a decent floater, he is capable of finishing at the rim, averaging .526 at the rim during his senior year in Logan. “I don’t know if (Nwora) will be around that long. 2020 NBA Draft scouting report: Sam Merrill. DOB: June 8, 1999 (21)   Height: 6’5″   Wingspan: 6’9″ Weight: 210 lbs  Agency: Tallent Agency, 2020 averages (NCAA): 10.6 points, 2.0 assists, 8.7 rebounds, 1.4 steals, .2 blocks, .387 3P%, .756 FT%, .540 TS%, Big Board rankings: Athletic (57), Ringer (unranked), B/R (48), SI (66) , ESPN (57). He recovers well and is effective closing out against jump shooters. 6’5″ wings who can shoot over .400 3P% don’t grow on trees. If Jordan Nwora is available, he seems like a great pick with his size and length (6-10 wingspan). But whether what worked okay for Hughes in Syracuse’s zone will work in the NBA is to be determined. He also isn’t a good passer and needs to improve his footwork. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020. Bey is in a similar mold and should have a solid NBA career, but his lack of quickness and strength mean that he likely won’t ever be a star. Can Elijah Hughes join Jerami Grant in bucking the trend of Syracuse players disappointing once they make the league? https://sports.yahoo.com/2020-nba-draft-profile-sam-182432791.html For example I think Merrill is smart enough to play in the passing lanes and steal the ball, without those 2 extra inches of freaking wingspan every GM loves for some reason . He’s not a great playmaker and had a negative assist to turnover ration in college. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Sam Merrill of the Milwaukee New, 8 comments. With the 23rd pick, the Jazz probably aren’t finding anything better than a valuable role player and if Nesmith falls that low, he knows his role is as an elite shooter, which happens to be quite valuable in today’s NBA. The young core needs to continue developing and Justise Winslow needs to stay healthy to build on the promise of his arrival via trade last season. He has great form and quick release. I don’t think developing a jumper is as easy as many project. When he handles the ball, he has a strong tendency to waste dribbles without going anywhere and his finishing at the rim is unremarkable. If he reaches his ceiling, he has star potential. View the profiles of professionals named "Sam Merrill" on LinkedIn. He seems good on close-outs and has shown good timing as a shot blocker. 46 - Sam Merrill - guard - Utah State. All rights reserved. Still, with decent size and skill, Hughes could be a decent draft pick. Utah State guard Sam Merrill makes a move against an Air Force defender in a January game at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, Utah. He has potential to improve his finishing and although he’s weak in 1-on-1 situations, his team defense isn’t bad. He also knows his role is as a shooting specialist. In this draft, especially in the 20s, finding a solid rotational wing would be great. There are a lot of bigs who don’t rebound like that. He was named to the Third–team All-Mountain West. He’s the kind of hustle player that every team could use more of. At 6’6″ with a 6’10” wingspan he projects to be a switchable defender and has the raw tools to improve defensively. Although he has a tendency to fall asleep and can lose his man, he’s mostly solid as an off-ball defender too. He needs to improve on his understanding of team defense concepts but it feels like his tools should translate to solid defense at the pro level. Even as the 2020 NBA draft wound down Wednesday night, Sam Merrill behaved like Sam Merrill: calm, cool and collected, and confident that he would come through in the clutch. His defense isn’t bad, although he tends to lose lateral quickness by standing too straight on defense. He struggles more shooting off the dribble but is an elite shooter. Bonne lecture au contre. For his defense alone, Tyler Bey should be drafted. No. He can make basic reads and handle the ball in a pinch. Leandro Bolmaro – FC Barcelona (Argentina), DOB: September 11, 2000 (20)   Height: 6’7″   Wingspan: 6’9″ Weight: 200 lbs  Agency: Xpheres Basketball, 2020 averages (All Leagues): 8.0 points, 2.5 assists, 1.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals, .1 blocks, .293 3P%, .711 FT%, .517 TS%, Big Board rankings: Athletic (31), Ringer (23), B/R (33), SI (25) , ESPN (22). 21 pick in Thursday’s NBA draft. He’s an intriguing prospect. Des oublies défensifs même en zone. In a league that prioritizes 3-and-D wings, the Wizards don’t really have any on their roster. But with the front office's plan for sustained success, it won't hurt taking a player who could help down the road. MASON JONES. DOB: April 9, 1999 (21)   Height: 6’8″   Wingspan: 6’10” Weight: 216 lbs  Agency: Priority Sports, Accolades: Julius Erving Award (Best Small-Forward), First Team All-Big East, AP Honorable Mention All-American, 2020 averages (NCAA): 16.1 points, 2.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds, .8 steals, .4 blocks, .451 3P%, .769 FT%, .608 TS%, Big Board rankings: Athletic (15), Ringer (18), B/R (26), SI (16) , ESPN (17). He also has a decent post game and is patient when handling the ball in the post. Because of his elite shooting, his gravity on offense helped to get teammates open regularly. His first, second and third instinct is to shoot. He made 25/49 shots from range coming off screens last year. Green also has some injury concerns as he had to undergo surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder in 2019. Hinton is an aggressive, active defender. Reactions: Green Lantern and sailfish. He loves to run in transition and can really get above the rim when he does. He loves to make flashy passes, including some highlight worthy no-look passes. There are 90+ professionals named "Sam Merrill", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. It’s possible that a team’s development staff can fine tune Nesmith’s weaknesses so they’re not so glaring. Finally, like many other wiry wings, McDaniels needs to add strength and weight to be able to hang with NBA wings. He knows how to move without the ball and his shot seems solid in multiple situations: off the bounce, catch and shoot, step-back, off screens and off DHO. Big playmaking wings have a lot of value in today’s NBA, but that value declines significantly if they can’t hit an outside jumper. His athleticism doesn’t jump off the page. Jay Wright does a great job of teaching fundamentals and solid defensive concepts and that has translated well to the NBA. He knows how to use his length well and has the tools to be a very good defender. Now, with the Grizzlies’ next era set, there’s less pressure with the No. Utah State’s own Sam Merrill is a potential late second rounder in next week’s NBA draft. Sam Merrill DraftExpress Profile: scouting reports, videos, stats and logs.