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H: 6' 4"
W: 185 lbs
Bday: 06/21/1989
(22 Years Old)
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Current: SG
NBA: SG
Possible: SG
| Round: 2 Pick: 28 in 2013 Mock Draft
Rank 35 in NCAA Juniors
RSCI: 19
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High School: Rancho Verde High School
Hometown: Moreno Valley, CA
Best Case: DeShawn Stevenson
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| Top NBA Draft Prospects in the ACC, Part Four (#16-20)
September 23, 2011
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Joseph Treutlein
Coming off a solid but unspectacular freshman season, Michael Snaer basically replicated his production as a sophomore, not showing significant progress in any one area, and even regressing in some, namely his 2-point percentages and free throw rate. With teammates and leading scorers Chris Singleton and Derwin Kitchen both no longer on campus, however, the former McDonald's All-American will have every opportunity to step up and show he can do more.
Looking at Snaer's offensive game, he's still raw in most areas, though he has shown some slight progress with his jump shot. Snaer saw slight upticks in his free-throw shooting (77% up from 66%) and his three-point shooting (37% up from 35%) as a sophomore, while also increasing his three-point attempts from 2.1 to 3.4 per game.
Snaer has very nice mechanics when spotting up in space, having a high and quick release along with excellent elevation, while he also does a good job of moving off the ball to get open. Snaer is very reliable when he's left open, hitting an impressive 1.25 points per shot on catch-and-shoot jumpers according to Synergy. Things tend to break down when he operates off the dribble, however, as his pull-up jumper is very erratic, where he struggles staying balanced and getting his feet under him consistently.
Snaer's jumper is the most reliable and consistent aspect of his offensive game, as his ball-handling is still extremely raw, with him showing little in terms of advanced ball-handling or change of direction ability in the halfcourt. He has a very nice first step and is capable of making very rangy strides on straight line, open space opportunities, but this doesn't convert to more difficult situations because his shaky ball-handling doesn't allow him to operate at full speed.
Snaer has a decent floater in his arsenal, and shows flashes of ability to finish around the rim in the halfcourt setting, but really struggles to consistently create good shot attempts off the dribble both in the lane and on the perimeter. This is clearly the biggest area where Snaer can improve, and may be necessary for him to succeed at the next level given his size, as there aren't many undersized shooting guards in the NBA who don't possess reliable shot creating ability or elite perimeter shooting.
The other area Snaer makes some strong contributions on the offensive end is getting out in transition, an area where his excellent athletic tools overshadow his limited ball-handling. Snaer is very aggressive in getting out in transition and either going hard to the basket or setting up for open jumpers, showing good awareness and hustle.
While Snaer's offensive game is still a work in progress, the same can't be said about his work on the other end of the floor, where his tenacious, high energy style was a key component of what made Florida State the #1 ranked defense in the nation last season according to kenpom.com.
Snaer shows a great fundamental base and lateral quickness for sticking with his man on the perimeter, doing a good job dealing with multiple changes of direction and contesting shots. He also does a very good job sticking with his man off the ball, showing good awareness and positioning along with the ability to chase through screens.
Looking forward, Snaer's athletic tools combined with his defensive prowess give him a nice foundation to build upon, but he still has a ways to go with his offensive polish. Snaer's production has been underwhelming thus far in his college career, but will have every chance to improve upon that this season, which should be interesting to watch. It also wouldn't be smart to discount Snaer's high motor and overall intangibles, something that will certainly be attractive qualities to coaches.
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Top NBA Draft Prospects in the ACC, Part Three (#11-15)
October 22, 2010
Walker Beeken
In 2009-2010, the Florida State Seminoles were a long, athletic, defensive oriented team that often had trouble scoring and executing offensively. In order to see better efficiency on the offensive end in 2010-2011, they'll need a strong sophomore season from shooting guard Michael Snaer. While he showed flashes of his talent last season and contributed to the Seminoles stellar defense, Snaer was generally erratic and inefficient on the offensive end.
In terms of his physical tools, Snaer fits the mold pretty well for what scouts look for in and NBA shooting guard prospect. Standing at 6'4” with a lean frame and what appears to be a long wingspan, Snear is a gifted athlete possessing great explosiveness, speed, and elevation.
Snaer showed the potential of being able to create off the dribble in his freshman season, utilizing his explosive first step, but he had major issues taking care of the basketball, as evidenced by the fact that he turned the ball over on more a quarter of his used possessions last season. This can be attributed to a loose handle, high dribble, careless passing, and generally playing too fast. It will be interesting to see if his floor game and decision making is improved as a sophomore, as this will be a key to his development going forward.
When Snear does get into the lane on penetration, he has the ability to finish in a variety of ways. He has great body control and elevation, he's comfortable finishing with either hand, and he's crafty enough to find different ways to get the ball in the basket. These qualities also make Snaer excellent in transition and would suit him well in the more wide open, faster paced NBA.
Shooting is another area where Snaer needs some work, but he has shown that the ability is there. He shot a fairly solid 35% from the 3-point line as a freshman, and his mechanics are good on open catch and shoot opportunities. He really struggled as a shooter off the dribble, however, connecting on a very poor 17% of those attempts last season, albeit in a fairly limited sample size. The main issue here is his shot selection, as he's shown to be a capable shooter when left open with his feet set, but he forced quite a few shots last season that were highly contested and/or where he was off balance. This goes along with his issues of playing a bit reckless with the ball in his hands, and if he's able to slow down and play more under control, his shot selection and shooting percentages should improve.
While Snaer's high motor often gets him into trouble offensively, it is a great asset on the defensive end, as he was a vital cog in one of the nation's top defenses last season at Florida State. He has the versatility defensively to cover multiple positions at the college level and has all of the tools to adequately defend shooting guards at the NBA level as well. Though he may be considered slightly undersized by NBA standards as a 2 guard at 6'4”, he is able to compensate for that with his length, excellent lateral quickness, toughness, and great energy.
Overall, Snaer has quite a bit of work to do to establish himself as a legitimate NBA draft prospect, but he has a nice base to build on with the physical tools and energy that he brings to the table. If he can continue to improve as a shooter and become more efficient and under control off the dribble, he is a player we could be talking more about later this season, or even more likely, a year or two down the road.
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Player Evaluations, McDonald’s All-American Game (West Team)
April 3, 2009
No player helped his stock more this past week than Florida State commit Michael Snaer (#22 Scout, #11 Rivals, #44 ESPN). Starting at the first practice, continuing through the scrimmage, and then cumulating in the actual game, Snaer put forth as much effort as you can possibly expect. His toughness, tenacity and non-stop motor did a lot more than likely improve his recruiting rankings, as all the NBA talent evaluators we spoke with clearly came away impressed as well.
Snaer is an excellent athlete who puts his tools to use to the fullest extent possible. You constantly saw him getting out in transition, crashing the offensive glass and attempting to make plays on the defensive end, a characteristic that sticks out like a sore thumb in this all-star setting, particularly when you consider how lethargic and uninspired many of his counterparts in this high school class looked. Snaer is a late-bloomer who didn’t start getting hyped by the recruiting services until much later than most, and thus he plays the game with a chip on his shoulder that makes him extremely entertaining to watch.
Skill-wise, Snaer has a ways to go, as his ball-handling skills are average and his jumper is fairly streaky. He may have forced the issue from time to time, but this was only due to his desire to make plays, which you can’t really fault him for. He did show some unselfishness with a couple of nice passes from time to time, and was able to make his presence felt offensively thanks to his excellent frame, first step and overall athleticism. Despite his limitations, Snaer is almost certainly going to see playing time immediately in Tallahassee thanks to the effort he displays on the defensive end, which has become quite an emphasis for Leonard Hamilton and Stan Jones. Needless to say, they are absolutely ecstatic to get him from what we’ve gathered from private conversations. It will be very interesting to see how he develops over the next few seasons at the college level.
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McDonald’s All-American Practices, Day Two
March 31, 2009
Michael Snaer again showed a fire that will endear him quickly to the coaching staff at Florida State, already known as one of the top defensive teams in college basketball this past season. He was constantly around the ball on both ends of the floor, grabbing offensive rebounds, scrapping for loose balls and always looking to make his presence felt. He made a number of aggressive plays on the defensive end, going right at the likes of Xavier Henry, Avery Bradley and Abdul Gaddy. His mid-range game continued to look pretty impressive, and when being guarded by a smaller player like Gaddy for example, he even tried to take him down to the paint and post him up. Snaer isn’t the most skilled player you’ll find here, but his physical tools, the tenacity in which he plays with and his raw talent leads you to believe that he has a chance to develop into an interesting prospect down the road.
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RBK U - Sunday Night Session
July 9, 2007
Also shining for Team Crawford, Class of 2009 shooting guard Michael Snaer (Moreno Valley/Rancho Verde). You might want to capitalize and underline shooting when referring to Snaer. His impressive second half display from the field had people reaching for their roster guide to find out where he was from. Three straight times down the court Snaer nailed shots and had great form on his jumper. It seemed pretty clear that you cannot leave this guy open in the 14-22 foot range. He was 6-of-12 on for the game including 4-of-7 from deep finishing with a quiet 16. On the downside, he was ineffective in all other areas of his game. He really needs to work on creating his own shot, because it is a great shot to create room for.
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