2024 NBA Draft: Jackson Shelstad Player Profile
As the sun sets on 2023 NBA Summer League, the dawn of the 2024 NBA Draft season rises. Brew some coffee and let's get started!
Jackson Shelstad
Point Guard | 6’0 | 170lb
Freshman @ Oregon
Last played at West Linn High (From West Linn, Oregon)
D.O.B: 4/20/2005
#24 overall in HS class of 2023 per 247 Composite
#26 overall (#6 PG) per 247
#21 overall (#6 PG) per Rivals
#36 overall (#11 PG) per ESPN
Lottery projected in 2024 NBA Draft per my first-glance evaluation
13 GP
14.5 PTS
3.3 AST
3.5 REB
2.0 TOV
1.4 STL
0.1 BLK
6.1 3PA (38.0% on 3’s)
3.2 FTA (80.5% on FT’s)
Note: Statistics are per game
Instant Advantages
Ability to play under control and with a constant understanding of the flow of the game
Impressive creativity with the dribble, but with strong consistency & functionality that makes him a relatively low-risk, high-reward ball handler
Swing Skills
On-ball shooting is inconsistent but incredibly promising. Becoming a highly efficient shooter from both 2pt and 3pt range off-the-dribble could turn Shelstad into a true offensive hub
Maxing out as an athlete will give him the best chance to create advantages on offense and make worthy gambles on defense
Potential Kryptonite
There are very few players in the modern NBA at 6’ or shorter. If he isn’t quite agile enough to stay tight with even the quickest of guards, then his advantage on the defensive end may quickly turn into a weakness
NBA Team Fit
Best Fit - Team without an offensive initiator, but with ample finishing & defense
Utah Jazz
Washington Wizards
Charlotte Hornets
Worst Fit - A team with established on-ball stars, esp. defensively limited ones
Dallas Mavericks
Phoenix Suns
Golden State Warriors
Ideal Teammates
PG | -
SG | Volume 3pt shooter + power athlete
SF | Wing defender + ball handler
PF | Rim protector + 3pt shooter
C | PnR threat + rim protector
Key Traits
Unbreakable Focus - Player maximizes their impact on both ends by maintaining awareness of all ten players as much as possible
Pick & Roll Maestro - Player consistently creates and exploits advantages created by an on-ball screener, both as a scorer and as a facilitator
Hoop Strategist - Player is constantly adjusting his strategy based on his opponent’s actions, and is able to effectively identify and exploit mismatches and advantages as they present themselves
War General - Player is able to lead teammates through adverse situations, acting as an emotional leader and making a major in-game impact when the team needs it most
Player Scales
Perimeter Focused
Perimeter Flex
Balanced
Interior Flex
Interior Focused
Pure Potential
Consistent Flashes
Productive w/ Upside
Consistent Production
Highly Productive
Crafty Navigator
Sneakily Shifty
Competent Athlete
Light-Footed
Explosively Powerful
Compact King
Mid-Sized Sedan
Well-Built
Sizable Opponent
Big Ol’ Boy