Saturday's slate of games is filled with NBA prospects. Let's dive into who to watch for when Princeton faces Rutgers.
The Princeton Tigers face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights tomorrow afternoon at the RAC and both teams have NBA prospects to watch for. Princeton isand also 2-1 in their last three games -- the most recent one ending in a Dylan Harper buzzer beater three pointer to defeat Seton Hall.Dec 10, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper dribbles against Penn State Nittany Lions guard Nick Kern Jr. during the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena.
His playmaking ability, especially in the pick-and-roll, has been evident throughout this season as he uses power, footwork, and change-of-pace to create opportunities for both himself at the rim and others. Additionally, Harper's ability to finish at the rim and offer point-of-attack defense has also been impressive.Mar 18, 2023; Sacramento, CA, USA; Princeton Tigers guard Xaivian Lee dribbles the ball during the first half against the Princeton Tigers at Golden 1 Center.
Regarding Harper's defense, tomorrow's matchup against Princeton is extremely intriguing due to the presence of guard Xaivian Lee for the Tigers.15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.7 stocks, and only two turnovers per game. The Princeton guard's finishing numbers can improve, however, as he's converting onlyof his attempts at the rim. Interestingly, his three point percentage is up to 40% this season , but his free throw percentage is down to 74.2% .
Xaivian Lee is one of the quicker guards in college basketball and is capable of creating his own shot at times and leverages this to create opportunities for teammates. He's been unassisted onof his teammates' made field goals when he's on the floor. However, some scouts question his self-creation ability due to it being against Ivy League play.
Dec 10, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey reacts after making a basket against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Imagesfrom the rim , 47% on non-rim twos , and 35.1% from three . The freshman is an elite shotmaker whose shot selection and live-dribble passing could improve -- evident statistically as well in his 3.
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