The last time I was at spooky nook somebody asked me what I look for when I evaluate players? I figured now is a good time as any, so you have something to work on this fall! What I care about: 1. I understand we are in a positionless game today, but how well do they play their position? Do they handle the ball well enough at the point guard spot? Are they tough enough at the post position? How well do they move without the ball? Do they do something else for their team when their shooting is off? 2. I watch actions and reactions to coaching, officials calls and their teammates. Are they a good teammate? Or are they all about themselves? 3. Do you take plays off? If you do, how can I count on you in a close game? Are you tough 100% of the time? 4. When you do shoot the ball, is it a good quality shot for your team, or is it a forced shot for your stats? What I don’t care about: 1. How many points you score. There’s not one college coach, or one scout sitting in the stands with a scorebook. 2. North-South turnovers don’t bother me nearly as much as east-west turnovers. Turnovers are part of the game, how well do you recover from them? Fellow scouts…. Feel free to add what you look for, or what you don’t worry about.