DraftExpress: James McAdoo is going back to UNC, according to the school: http://t.co/GrOIhC2x 2012-04-05 03:51:54
DraftExpress: James McAdoo considering his NBA options according to pops: http://t.co/LtOD878K - Lot of mixed messages reading between the lines... 2012-03-28 02:50:54
DraftExpress: Final Reports: High School Class of 2011 http://bit.ly/fidXxR (Anthony Davis, James McAdoo, Bradley Beal, Marquis Teague, Adonis Thomas) 2011-04-22 04:54:54
DraftExpress: PF: Anthony Davis/ James McAdoo, C: Jared Sullinger / Patric Young / Joshua Smith 2011-04-18 11:49:50
Final Scouting Reports: High School Class of 2011 April 22, 2011 Jonathan Givony
James McAdoo's (#7 Scout, #8 Rivals, #5 ESPN) game is not particularly well-suited to the style of play often found in the all-star game setting, so it took a while for him to adjust. He ended up making a very strong impression in the Jordan Brand Classic, though, winning co-MVP honors.
McAdoo measured 6-8 ½ in shoes with a 7-1 wingspan in Portland. His body has slowly begun to fill out in the year since we last saw him. He now tips the scales at 223 pounds.
He has a well-proportioned frame with big shoulders and a solid base, leading us to believe he will end up looking like a classic NBA 4-man, with the skill-set and athleticism to match.
McAdoo is not a player who jumps out athletically on first glance. He appears to be in no rush to show how explosive he is. He's a smooth and highly fluid player with great coordination and mobility, though, and he will occasionally explode at the rim for a monster finish.
McAdoo's biggest virtues lie in his skill-level and his basketball IQ, which is extraordinarily high for a player his age. He can step out on the perimeter and create his own shot driving either left or right, and he has the ability to make shots with range out to the 3-point line, although he can't hit outside shots consistently quite yet.
In the post, McAdoo shows nimble footwork and an array of hook shots, step-throughs and turnaround jumpers, but he still needs to work on becoming a better (and more willing) finisher through contact. He rarely forces the issue and shows a high basketball IQ, which is particularly evident in his ability to find open teammates. His Tim Duncan-esqe demeanor and his willingness to fit into a team setting can at times be characterized as passive.
Defensively, McAdoo has the ability to step out and hedge screens on the perimeter and the length and athleticism to make an impact around the basket. He still needs to get tougher and more aggressive on this end of the floor, though. He needs to show more of an edge and put his physical tools to good use as a rebounder and defender, something that will become easier as his frame continues to fill out.
All in all, it's easy to see why McAdoo is such a highly regarded prospect. He has one of the highest floors of any player in this class. Still, he'll have to come off the bench next year for North Carolina, one of the most talented rosters we've seen in college basketball in recent memory. There should be plenty of room in UNC's rotation to get him minutes, though. He'll likely see time at both the 4 and the 5 alongside Tyler Zeller and John Henson. [Read Full Article] 2011 Nike Hoop Summit: USA Team Measurements April 12, 2011 James McAdoo Height (with shoes): 6-8 ½
Weight: 223
Wingspan: 7-1 [Read Full Article]
2011 McDonald's All American Game: Duke-UNC Smackdown, Part Four March 29, 2011 Our annual Duke-UNC Smackdown continues with another session at the 2011 McDonald's All-American game in Chicago.
[Read Full Article] FIBA U-17 World Championships: Top American Prospects August 16, 2010 McAdoo was the other MVP of this squad, along with Bradley Beal. Opposing international teams were ill-prepared to deal with such a skilled and fundamentally sound big man, as he's simply light years ahead of other players his age at this stage.
McAdoo is not exceptionally tall, but he has a superb wingspan and a nice frame that will surely fill out in time. He is more smooth than he is explosive, but he's still a very good athlete any way you slice it.
Showing excellent timing, terrific hands and a great feel for moving to open spots and presenting himself for his guards at the rim, McAdoo made a killing at this tournament simply by being at the right place at the right time and finishing his opportunities around the basket. He can do so in finesse style with either hand or by aggressively dunking the ball from well above the rim. He rarely misses an opportunity to put points on the board for his team, be it in the paint or from the perimeter with his solid shooting ability and ball-handling skills.
He's the type of player who everything comes easy for and whose feel for the game, physical attributes and skill level will allow him to make an immediate impact at North Carolina. He grabbed a decent amount of rebounds on both ends of the floor at this tournament, as well. With that said, he struggled a bit on the defensive end and seems to lack a degree of strength and toughness. [Read Full Article]
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