I think Tadjo is just RAW. I commented on this on the other site because I found Jamie Shaw's On3 ranking a bit high for what I saw on film Jamie responded by saying that their rankings were based on NBA potential, not college potential, but I still think you have to really look hard at his skill level not just his athleticism. I thought he was a Top 125 type player and I think they had him Top 60 or higher.
He has great highlights because he's athletic, but when you watch full games he is mainly succeeding off of transition and offensive putbacks more than offensive skill level. When he tries to attack in the half court he has just a linear drive to the rim and very basic moves in the post, and a very limited face up game so guys can play off him. If he can't overwhelm you with his strength and athleticism then he can't create his own offense in the half court, pure and simple. He's more physical than Cook but also less skilled imo. Definitely a cross between Doug Thomas and Tyler Cook for sure.
Defensively on film he was inconsistent. His effort is A+, but his awareness is C+. He will make some amazing blocks, and then at times not contest the shot at all. He will rotate hard and athletically one time, but then miss a rotation the next.
He just needs a year at this level. Not sure he will ever be a great creator on offense, which means he likely won't be an NBA player, but he can be a great complimentary player who sits in the dunkers spot and takes lobs, dump offs and grabs offensive boards while also playing the screen and roll on the perimeter. On defense he can guard 3 through 5 and can switch on most players without being exposed. He's great in transition like Doug Thomas but with better ball handling. He's not really a half court ball handler, but in transition he's fine.
I think the other bigs are just much more skilled and can space the floor. Fran values skill and spacing so I think that's why he's perhaps a bit behind in the rotation. But he can still be a key piece for us.
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