Delroy James

Delroy James

James spent last year in LegaDue with Ferentino, and averaged 16.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. He was the MVP of the All-Star game and a dominating defensive presence. James has the size and athleticism to be a similarly effective defensive presence at a higher standard of the game; he's not demonstrated the discipline needed to be a lock-down defender, but, when truly plugged in, he can win possessions, both when freeroaming and on the glass. Offensively, James can get open without the ball, put the ball on the floor and utilise a spin move he probably shouldn't utilise as often as he does, although he is a sub-par shooter and rather unrefined ballhandler. As ever, to make the big league, he'd need to satisfy the "three" part of the three-and-D stereotype in a way that doesn't look feasible any time soon.

The third wheel for ODU is Ben Finney, a 6'5 senior swingman averaging the universally pleasing statline of 9.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocks per game. Like Hazell, Finney is a tough, strong defender who absolutely attacks the offensive glass; he is essentially the perimeter equivalent of what Hazell offers on the interior. He is not a good jumpshooter - which does not stop him for trying anyway - and nor is he a ball handler. But when coming off of curls, Finney attacks the basket like he does the glass, and has some success with his strength advantage. If you're familiar with Delroy James of Rhode Island, Finney's a bit like that, only slightly shorter, less athletic, but stronger. And in the tournament.