Kansas Basketball: Evaluating Quentin Grimes and why he chose KU

Once again, head coach of the Kansas Basketball program Bill Self hauled in another big-time recruit. Quentin Grimes the third ranked point guard in the loaded 2018 recruiting class bulks up the back-court even more than before.

Grimes adds an impressive dynamic to the Jayhawks, giving the team plenty of guards to choose from in the upcoming 2018 season. Joining David McCormack, Silvio De Sousa, Devon Dotson, along with a plethora of transfers hauled in by coach Self, the Jayhawks shape up to be a great team once again in 2018.

From his explosive drives to the basket, his jaw-dropping ball-handling, and his soft jumper makes Grimes a versatile point guard, joining a versatile back-court. Self will be able to use his talents in so many different ways on the court, which could make Grimesthe best point guard in all of college basketball.

How exactly will Grimes help the Jayhawks in 2018 though? Well that can be answered in many ways – so let’s take a look.

A simple film-study on Grime’s mixtape

Below is a film study on this mixtape to see just what exactly Grimes has to offer for the Jayhawks in 2018.

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Key highlights in his mixtape

0:07-0:18 – His crafty ball-handling gives him great opportunities to create his own shot. Also tends to drive, and dish to over teammates from collapsing defenses focused on his talents.

0:22-0:25 – His explosive first-bounce is one of the best in the nation coming from a point guard.

0:26-0:30 – Kyrie Irving-like ball-handling, followed with his soft jumper. (Anyone else drooling?)

0:51-0:53 – Great court vision, gets his teammates involved.

0:57-0:58 – Avoids a guard waiting to pick his pocket, eludes them with a clean spin-move.

1:11-1:12 – athletic 360 dunk during warm-ups.

1:13-1:16 – once again finding an open teammate – loves to thread the needle on his passes.

1:20-1:22 – avoids a double team, splits the defenders, drives to the bucket – showing great court sense.

1:34-1:36 – splits double-team off of a screen, finishes above a post player much taller. Beautiful.

1:38 – a glimpse of some defense, blocks a shot above the rim – very good vertical.

2:14-2:25 – Poster status.