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SEASONS |
GP |
FG% |
3PT% |
FT% |
SPG |
BPG |
RPG |
APG |
PPG |
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2005-06 Espoon Honka |
38 |
42.4 |
33.3 |
72.7 |
0.7 |
0.1 |
1.3 |
0.7 |
6.2 |
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2006-07 Espoon Honka |
44 |
47.6 |
40.4 |
82.9 |
1.7 |
0.2 |
2.5 |
4.1 |
12.4 |
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Totals |
82 |
45.4 |
38.3 |
80.1 |
1.2 |
0.1 |
1.9 |
2.4 |
9.3 |
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2007 Pre-Draft Scouting Report by Matthew Maurer
Assets
Excellent ball handler who does a solid job of taking care of the ball … Handles defensive pressure very well … Great basketball IQ that allows him to make quality decisions on the court when the ball is in his hands … Takes full control of a team and establishes the will of the coach like a veteran … Is already a master at controlling the tempo of games … Has the ability to run half court and open court sets with some ease … Aggressive player constantly looking to push the ball up the court to ignite fast break opportunities … Possesses three point range on his jump shot that he can make with regularity … Solid post passer … Quality free throw shooter … When driving to the basket Koponen is a solid finisher …. Has premium size that NBA teams love at the point guard position … Young player with loads of potential … Court vision is very solid, sees the floor very well … Defensively he uses his length to disrupt passing lanes … Plays the game with a poise that defies his age … Coachable player with a true desire to improve… Tough nosed point guard that doesn't mind physical contact, doesn’t shy away … Unselfish, looks to pass and then create for himself …
Liabilities
Koponen isn't a dominating athlete capable of using athleticism to get past his defenders… Because of this his first step isn't explosive enough to gain full separation … Shot selection can be questionable, will force the action instead of taking his time …Confidence can sway especially if he doesn't start out well in a game …. Hasn’t played the amount of high level international talent that his overseas brethren have … Defensively his average lateral quickness will hinder him when having to guard athletic point guards … Is a better shooter from the perimeter when his feet are set than off the dribble … Can get a little too flashy and force passes into the post …