Jamelle Hagins

Jamelle Hagins - Hagins was in summer league last season with the Nets, but that was as good as his first professional season got. He started the season with Roanne in France, but averaged only 3.4 points and 4.8 rebounds in 9 games (taking one foul shot in that time), then returned to America and joined the D-League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers, where he averaged 5.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 3.0 fouls in 16 minutes of 22 games. Hagins has developed a fairly solid frame over time that he still chooses not to use on offense, settling for mid-range jumpshots and moving screens, and while his main virtue comes from his defense and rim protection, he cannot seem to do it without fouling. At 6'9 and 235, Hagins has the right frame for a power forward, has clearly defined strengths and weaknesses, and is certainly a talented and willing shot blocker. But he needs more discipline for it to be worth anything.

Jamelle Hagins

Hagins just graduated from Delaware, where he was a three time CAA All-Defensive Team selection, and last year's Defensive Player of the Year. As a senior, he averaged 11.6 points, 10.7 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game, on an efficient 55% FG and 74% FT. Hagins was an invite to the Portsmouth Invitation Tournament, where he played extremely well in all facets of the game, demonstrating both his skills and his athleticism. In addition to this athleticism and fluidity of motion, Hagins has a strong frame, good rebounding instincts, hustle, a hook shot with both hands, and a mid range jumper. He rotates well, plays strong post defense, and, whilst not being a regular post-up option, can finish efficiently and run occasional pick and roll. Does he have a legit chance of a camp roster? Yes. Shelden Williams got drafted 16th with much the same game.