Indiana Basketball: Reviewing old scouting reports of Victor Oladipo

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DAYTON, OH – MARCH 24: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates after a play late in the game against the Temple Owls during the third round of the 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 24, 2013 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Bleacher Report

Bleacher Report’s Daniel O’Brien commented on how adept Oladipo was at handling interviews, which is largely a consensus remark about him. General Managers and journalists alike loved his attitude and charming nature. O’Brien writes about Oladipo:

"“He will bring his poised demeanor to the NBA hardwood every night, as he’s the type of player who’s focused and playing high-intensity hoops on every possession.”"

O’Brien compared Oladipo to former Celtics and Grizzlies guard Tony Allen. His floor was that he’d become like Tony Allen; not quite what you’d hope to get from a top-five pick, but still a valuable NBA player to have. O’Brien did believe, however, that Oladipo would vastly surpass Allen and would become far more of an impact player.

In regards to Oladipo’s skillset: here is what O’Brien had to say:

"“He can’t consistently generate scoring chances off the dribble, so he won’t be exceedingly effective on that end of the floor as a rookie. However, Oladipo’s the type of player who can develop all areas of his game, so he’ll eventually be a good playmaker. When you consider his explosiveness, body control, defensive talent, and offensive potential, it’s easy to see why stardom is attainable.”"

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