TheAtlanta Hawkshave a workout scheduled with Oklahoma Sooners point guardIsaiah Cousinson June 2. What could the Hawks’ interest inCousinsmean?
The Atlanta Hawks will workout the 6’4”, 191 lb., Oklahoma point guard this Thursday, June 2.Isaiah Cousinshas had an extensive college career at Oklahoma, where he played a total of 137 games.
In the 2015-16 season,Cousinsreached a career high average of 12.6 points per game and was named to the All-Big 12 Third Team.
According toDraftExpress,Cousinsranks No. 65 in their Top 100 Prospects. A look at his performance in the NBA Combine can help to better understand what the Atlanta Hawks could have inCousins.
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"After somewhat of an uneven first outing, Isaiah Cousins bounced back and had a strong final game, showcasing the versatility that has made him a fast riser in this pre-draft process. The intrigue around him starts with the excellent size he brings to the guard position, measuring 6’3 ¼ without shoes with a 6’6 ¼ wingspan, and solid athletic ability. His tools, coupled with his toughness allows him to defend either guard spot.Cousins is still figuring out the nuances of the point guard position, as he tends to overdribble at times and can get somewhat wild with the ball in his hands, but he does show some flashes in this area. His size allows him to see over the top of the defense and uses both sides of the floor, particularly in drive and dish situations, where he’s fairly solid, using his strong footwork and frame to create space inside the arc, as well as some nifty change of speed moves. Tightening up his ball-handling will help him become even more effective in this area, as will improving his timing and creativity in the pick and roll.Cousins’ improved perimeter shooting ability, going from being a complete non-shooter as a freshman to hitting 41% of his 3-pointers as a senior, is another point of interest. He doesn’t have the prettiest mechanics, but showed the ability to knock down looks both with his feet set and off the dribble at the Combine, as he did all year at Oklahoma."
CouldCousinsbe a good fit for the Atlanta Hawks? More importantly, what needs could he address for the Hawks at an already deep point guard position?
There’s no doubt that his size at point guard along with his with his skill and talent will makeCousinsa top draft prospect as well as a great asset to any team.
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However, the Atlanta Hawks currently have the presence ofJeff Teague,Dennis SchroderandKirk Hinrichat point guard. Could the Hawks’ interest inCousinsfurther support rumors involving tradingTeague?
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