This reluctance has led defenses in the NBL to often go under screens to dare him to shoot.Defensively he has a combination of athleticism and instincts that create the potential of a high-level defensive player. Strengths: 6’4 point guard … Good size and length for position with a 6’7 wingspan and 8’4 standing reach … Very good ball handler. School/Club: New Zealand Breakers. His hyper athleticism allows him to recover defensively if he is screened or beaten off the dribble to make a contest or a play on the ball. His most noteworthy skill is his ability to attack the rim downhill in transition and isolation situations. RJ Hampton . Despite nice looking shooting mechanics, he struggles both with his accuracy and willingness to shoot the three-ball. RJ Hampton #14 of the New Zealand Breakers (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)After the OKC Thunder tipped off their preseason in TulsaWant your voice heard? At 6'5", Hampton can score from anywhere on the court. Has a variety of tools as a scorer as he can finish over the rim, has a crafty Euro step, and a smooth handle to set up opportunities to pull up from mid-range. Averaged 9.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.8 steals to help the USA to the gold medal of the 2017 FIBA U16 World Championships. After playing 15 games in the NBL with modest success Hampton returned to the US in February to prepare for the NBA draft. Mix that with the new and improved lottery system, and it is a perfect combination for the OKC Thunder to jump up in range to draft one of these top prospects.Darius Bazley’s maturity, for the second straight “game” (counting the Blue and White scrimmage as a game), was on full display. Despite nice looking shooting mechanics, he struggles both with his accuracy and willingness to shoot the three-ball. Regarded as one of the most promising high school players in the United States, RJ made the surprise move of first reclassifying to the 2019 recruiting class, then forgoing college altogether to play professionally in the Australia-based National Basketball League (NBL) Hampton possesses an elite combination of speed, explosiveness, and length. Like many younger players, he struggles focusing defensively occasionally. He is smooth with the ball and is emerging as a playmaker who can create solid opportunities for teammates out of the pick and roll. Join the Thunderous Intentions team!Tuesday night also gave the OKC Thunder a fanbase and helped some fans embrace this new youth movement in just one preseason game. RJ Hampton on LaMelo Ball's game: 'He's never uncomfortable' Share this article share tweet text email link Jacob Rude . Presently, he lacks upper body strength to hold his position defensively as well as the ability to finish and draw fouls. !