Indiana Basketball: Reviewing old scouting reports of Victor Oladipo

DAYTON, OH - MARCH 24: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Hoosiers handles the ball against the Temple Owls in the second half 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)
DAYTON, OH - MARCH 24: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Hoosiers handles the ball against the Temple Owls in the second half 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)
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Indiana Pacers, Victor Oladipo
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 18: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 18, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

DraftExpress

DraftExpress highlighted Oladipo’s on-ball defense as his strongest quality.

"“With the ability to guard up to four positions at the college level,” they wrote, “Oladipo projects to be able to defend all three perimeter positions at the NBA level, depending on matchups. He has the speed and quickness to cover point guards, and his athleticism, strength, and toughness should enable him to guard most small forwards as well.”"

They also commented that, while the offense was a weakness, that Oladipo showed such improvement between his sophomore and junior season. This gave them a reason to believe his offense could continue to further evolve. They also had an interesting comment about his shooting limitations, saying:

"“[Oladipo] has also done a very good job knowing his limitations as a shooter, as 74% of his jumpers this season have come off the catch with his feet set, and the pull-up jumpers he has taken have been good, open looks for the most part.”"

For his weaknesses, DraftExpress had this to say:

"“Oladipo plays unselfishly and is showing a better feel for driving-and-kicking to open shooters, but since he’s always playing at full speed, he has a tendency to be out of control and loose with the ball, as evidenced by the fact that he turns the ball over on almost a quarter of his used possessions.”"

DraftExpress concluded their evaluation of Oladipo by seconding what Bleacher Report said: that Oladipo’s floor was to be a defensive specialist role player, but that he would likely improve even more on offense.