Scouting Journals for Desmond Claude

Desmond Claude is a strong-framed guard who is capable of playing on the ball or off the ball. At 6-3, Claude is a smooth shooter with touch and range. He has average pop and explosion but understands pace and angles. Claude is able to get into the paint and absorb contact, he can finish at various angles around the basket. Claude is a good passer, has good vision, can run some sets in the halfcourt through him. Is a better team defender than a point-of-attack defender. More of an at the rim, not above the rim athlete. Is best suited as a secondary ball-handler and an off-ball initiator.