QUADIR COPELAND

To summarize Quadir Copeland’s game, I’d use a couple of adjectives that I think describe his approach appropriately: creative and unique. The 6’6” and 220lb big guard is a true ball handler and advantage creator, and he emerged as one of the better passers in the country this season. His best scoring level is the interior, but he creates most of his looks via the downhill drive, where he controls the pace like the seasoned veteran that he is. That aforementioned creativity is on full display on these drives, as he’s capable of finishing inside, stopping for short mid-range shots, or passing to teammates inside or on the perimeter. Most of his weaknesses feel fixable, such as his defense, which was solid through the first three years of his career before somewhat faltering due to occasional effort issues this season. The biggest question surrounding his game is probably his outside shooting, but even then, he could heat up from long-range on occasion and had the best outside shooting season of his career this year.