Template Murray & Poole Fells: Offensive changeable & ball control skillfully. It may be just a matter of time before becoming a star

Name: JeremiahFears

Date of birth: October 14, 2006

Position: Point Guard/Shot Guard University: University of Oklahoma

Height (bare feet): 1m91

Weight: 82kg

Wandspan: 1 Mi96

Player template: Jamal Murray/Jordan Poole

Data statistics:

2024-25 season (freshman season), Fells played 34 games, averaging 30.2 minutes per game, scoring 17.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.6 steals, shooting percentage of 43.4%, three-point shooting percentage of 28.4%, and free throw shooting percentage of 85.1%.

Advantage

Breakthrough. Fells is a varied ball handler and it is difficult to judge his intentions. He will accelerate, then slow down, and he will slow down the throwing. If he can hit the basket, he can lay down with both hands. This makes him particularly outstanding in open space areas. He can benefit from the NBA who attaches importance to space and improve his scoring efficiency to another level when starting pick-and-roll and singles.

jump shot cap is very high. He is a skilled ball handler who can complete shooting movements freely. His three-pointers are not good, and his three-point shooting percentage is only 20.5%. But there are some positive signs: he hits 36.1% from the 3-pointer, 43.3% from the mid-range jumper, 50% from the pitch, and 85.1% from the free throw. If he is a matter of extending range when it comes to improving the three-pointer, then he may only need some time to pose a three-pointer threat.

Have the ability to organize pick-and-roll offenses. If he can improve his jump shot and reduce turnovers, he can become a very threatening engine with his pick-and-roll tactics. He is very confrontational when breaking through, but at the same time he is quite flexible and creative, but he still needs some experience and training.

can play key balls. In the final stage of the game when he was eliminated from the University of Oklahoma SEC Division Championship, Fells hit a multiple free throw, scored a three-pointer, completed a steal and assisted his teammates, and then he completed another steal and scored a difficult goal to help the team take the lead. After having performed key performances many times in previous games against Michigan and scoring the winning goal, Fells once again demonstrated his ability to withstand pressure.

Weakness

Shot selection. He made too many crazy layups and landings, which made his freshman season's shooting percentage ugly. He is not the type of player who flies on the basket, so he needs to grasp better when to take action and when to organize the passes, and also needs to improve his pace.

Outside shot. His jump shot is still being polished. His three-point shooting percentage in his freshman year was only 28.4%, and his three-point shooting in high school was no better than that. Before he proves that he can open up space stably, the opponent will choose to retreat and defend, blocking his breakthrough route.

Decision-making ability. His average turnovers (3.4) per game is almost as good as his average assists (4.1) in his freshman season. He will have a narrow vision, barely shooting or passing the ball hastily, and failing to pass the ball to the right position.

Strength. He needs to be stronger. The factor of strength is currently plaguing him as he breaks through to get rid of the defenders. On the defensive end, even if he tries his best to stay in front of the ball holder, he can still be forced to break through by his opponent. In the long run, he does not have the potential to be a defense changer.

Summary

Fels has the conditions to be a core organizer of a team. He is a dynamic defender with agile offensive style and can play key balls. He is one of the youngest players in college, which can be seen from his unstable performance in decision-making as a pitcher and passer. But he has the ability to create shots and is skilled in possession, which allows him to go to any position on the court with ease, so he may only need time to become a star player.