Game Scouted: Akron vs Kent State
Kent State wins 70-67
Isaiah Johnson, C, 6’10”, 290 lbs, SR
Stats- 5-8 FG, 8-11 FT, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 18 TP
Strengths
Big bodied back to the basket center. Takes up a lot of space. Uses his body to create space on the block. Has good patience in the post. Great footwork. Showed a nice change of pace move and up and under move inside early. Can really score the ball in the post– has an array of moves. Does a nice job of using head fakes.Excellent feel for the game. Soft hands. Great passer out of the post- finds the open man.
Holds his ground on the post defensively and gets deep position offensively.
Has a soft touch. Better athlete than given credit for. Not a bad defender at all- defends w/out fouling and is tough to score over. Good rebounder on both ends.
Weaknesses
Not a great FT shooter but looks like he has good form- I dont think he takes his time.
Doesnt run the floor well at all but moves fluidly in the half court. Would be better if he lost some weight– it would help him run better. Doenst play above the rim.
Overall
Highlight efficient true post player who can score and rebound very well. Would struggle in an uptempo system. Should be a player that is considered for the PIT. Game is best suited for a slower/half court oriented European league.