He was a point guard in high school. The reason he didnt play point guard in UConn was, because Tristen Newton was a senior and starting point guard. Coach Dan Hurley asked Castle to sacrifice and play wing.
My crackpot theory is that the PG-only thing is just a ploy to get him on the spurs specifically (given the other talk about his willingness to do whatever to win with UConn)
If he's going to the Spurs, they're definitely making him a PG. The Spurs still want Wemby to play a lot of on-ball possessions, so they need a PG that can play both on and off-ball, provide POA defense, and has good playmaking. For that, Castle is perfect, he wouldn't need to create too much by himself, and would play to his strengths (off-ball mixed with on-ball, playmaking, POA def)
If anyone can develop this guy into a point guard with a workable pull-up game, it’s the Spurs. There’s 3 other PG’s in this class I’d probably rather them take, but if they get Castle at 8 and he actually becomes what he COULD be, that would be such a great fit.
He was a top 10 prospect, and a top 2 PG prospect. He didn’t play off the ball because he didn’t have the skills, they just already had vets at the position.
I think you're thinking too much of a "traditional point guard," that plays the floor general and monopolizes possessions. Those don't really exist anymore in today's NBA except for the few mega-stars like Luka. A lot of the teams have multiple players that can bring the ball other than the PG now (Tatum, Banchero, Wemby, LeBron, Jokic, ...). So the PGs have a more mixed role with more off-ball stuff along a more dynamic offense. In that scheme, I think Castle would slot perfectly on a lot of teams with his versatility. I particularly love the idea of him as a PG on the Spurs who need a PG with good playmaking, can play both on&off-ball, and with excellent POA defense to play along Wemby (who will play a lot of possessions as a "point-center")
If Castle is an off ball PG who can't shoot then wouldn't he just make Wembys isos more difficult. If Castle is standing in the corner teams are gonna leave him open
Enjoyed this! I still believe he can play a role conducive to playing with the ball in his hands. PG is such a blurry positional term nowadays. The fact that he has the connective wing traits and size but also flashed some of the point guard type P&R operation, winning with strength and craft that you used as an example is is intriguing for how he projects as an initiator long term.
Smart is 6'4 with terrible IQ an decision making. Castle definitely have a more composed demeanor. He literally said who he modeled his game after. Hes like a hybrid of jrue and kawhi.
I think Castle is much more interesting as an in motion playmaker. Picks the ball up off a screen and can sprint straight into a play and use his reaction playmaking to make shots. Very similar to what Ginobli did for years
You mentioned his strength a couple times in the video (and in the conclusion), but I think it's fair to note specifically that this is where the comparison with Culver breaks down. Castle is 15-20 pounds heavier as a freshman than Culver was as a sophomore at Tech (and Culver was listed at that weight in the NBA). A lot of Culver's typical stuff didn't work in the NBA because he was just not physically able to do it and had no shooting, agility, or burst to fall back on. Castle is more physically prepared for the NBA. You can see in your Culver NBA clips he gets to a defender, tries to get leverage, realizes he's weaker and can't move him, and just like fades away or escape dribbles back. You do conclude that's one way Castle could end up gaining advantages, and I do think that's his path, alongside just improving his jumper enough to get those over coverages.
Some of this ball handling as a legit 6-6 freshman has gotta be a positive indicator lol His ft% is ok Would it surprise you if he became a high usage on ball nba guy someday? He’s good
Yeah he can be a PG. I’m a long long time Spurs fan, so I was very intrigued with checking out who spurs potential draft pick could be. When I saw the willingness to work, willingness, to be coached , willingness to defend and then the rare ability ( and yes it us rare, strange but true ) to throw lob entry passes over fronting D I was desperately hoping to pick him up..He doesn’t have super unique physical attributes but I think he will become pretty unique player for the Spurs. Shep will be special Castle is the best fit for the Spurs. His ‘ potential ‘ versatility on offence is very intriguing, but the real excitement comes when you’re hear Castle talk about playing D. 👍. Awesome channel Bro thoroughly enjoy your content and lense in which you see the game thru.
As right now we know he's going to spurs i think he gon be manu type of passer, with how last season spurs at time like to make wemby as a "point center" with the addition of castle i think they can bring back the spurs ball movement.
@@snarkmark2806 I don’t think castle has any edge over amen defensively. I think castle is a m better shooter yet still bad. Amen is better in all other aspects.
yes. He's clearly a point guard. Despite having older guards it was often Castle bringing the ball up, Castle initiating the offense, running PnR, etc. You're not very good at this evaluation thing
@@robitaillecopeland1996how u think that’s gonna go in the league as guy with no jumper that relies on tough shots? He’s not a point guard dawg he’s a connector
@@DeeJay_VII nah. He played his role within a system that didn't call for him play a more traditional PG role. But he still performed those duties (bringing the ball up against pressure, setting up the offense from the top of the key) when those opportunities presented themselves. He was an 18 y/o freshmen playing with 21 y/o returning champions. He'll be a lead guard in the NBA. Might not be day 1, depending on where he's drafted, but it will come.
Spurs better not pick up this 🚮 we dont need another malaki in the lane getting blocked 5 times a game 🤦♂️🤷♂️...clogging the lane for wemby cuz he cant hit a 3 to save his life 🤦♂️no thanks
@@apex8373 topic and rob dillingham both gonna be better heard he first...chip England is with okc if I remember correctly that's why they got topic better than giddy after his mess up too lol made sense...can't wait for season gonna be interesting with all the team shake ups 💯
He was a point guard in high school. The reason he didnt play point guard in UConn was, because Tristen Newton was a senior and starting point guard. Coach Dan Hurley asked Castle to sacrifice and play wing.
My crackpot theory is that the PG-only thing is just a ploy to get him on the spurs specifically (given the other talk about his willingness to do whatever to win with UConn)
I agree, because even the Spurs probably don't see him as a long term PG. He just wants to play with Wemby
If he's going to the Spurs, they're definitely making him a PG. The Spurs still want Wemby to play a lot of on-ball possessions, so they need a PG that can play both on and off-ball, provide POA defense, and has good playmaking. For that, Castle is perfect, he wouldn't need to create too much by himself, and would play to his strengths (off-ball mixed with on-ball, playmaking, POA def)
If anyone can develop this guy into a point guard with a workable pull-up game, it’s the Spurs. There’s 3 other PG’s in this class I’d probably rather them take, but if they get Castle at 8 and he actually becomes what he COULD be, that would be such a great fit.
He was a top 10 prospect, and a top 2 PG prospect. He didn’t play off the ball because he didn’t have the skills, they just already had vets at the position.
I think you're thinking too much of a "traditional point guard," that plays the floor general and monopolizes possessions. Those don't really exist anymore in today's NBA except for the few mega-stars like Luka.
A lot of the teams have multiple players that can bring the ball other than the PG now (Tatum, Banchero, Wemby, LeBron, Jokic, ...). So the PGs have a more mixed role with more off-ball stuff along a more dynamic offense. In that scheme, I think Castle would slot perfectly on a lot of teams with his versatility. I particularly love the idea of him as a PG on the Spurs who need a PG with good playmaking, can play both on&off-ball, and with excellent POA defense to play along Wemby (who will play a lot of possessions as a "point-center")
the spurs would be a good fit
If Castle is an off ball PG who can't shoot then wouldn't he just make Wembys isos more difficult. If Castle is standing in the corner teams are gonna leave him open
@@smoothhoops3739it's the spurs. His shooting will come. He has good form and has shown major improvements in a year especially at the FT line.
@@glovs418875% is good from ft line?😂 brother he shot 27% from 3 on wide open CnS 3s that is not good at all
Enjoyed this! I still believe he can play a role conducive to playing with the ball in his hands. PG is such a blurry positional term nowadays. The fact that he has the connective wing traits and size but also flashed some of the point guard type P&R operation, winning with strength and craft that you used as an example is is intriguing for how he projects as an initiator long term.
thanks!
Agreed i see him in a similar vein to Ausar and Amen of he has point guard qualities but it’s a secondary position
I think he's a Marcus Smart type PG. Not a good offensive PG but he can do just enough if he's on a really good team
Iggy lite
Smart is 6'4 with terrible IQ an decision making. Castle definitely have a more composed demeanor. He literally said who he modeled his game after. Hes like a hybrid of jrue and kawhi.
He’s not Marcus, he’s Jrue with size.
Maybe on a Marcus Smart Jrue Holiday level. If he doesn’t figure out how to shoot. He will need the ball in his hands.
Iggy lite
I think Castle is much more interesting as an in motion playmaker. Picks the ball up off a screen and can sprint straight into a play and use his reaction playmaking to make shots. Very similar to what Ginobli did for years
Castle is not a point guard.
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You mentioned his strength a couple times in the video (and in the conclusion), but I think it's fair to note specifically that this is where the comparison with Culver breaks down. Castle is 15-20 pounds heavier as a freshman than Culver was as a sophomore at Tech (and Culver was listed at that weight in the NBA). A lot of Culver's typical stuff didn't work in the NBA because he was just not physically able to do it and had no shooting, agility, or burst to fall back on. Castle is more physically prepared for the NBA. You can see in your Culver NBA clips he gets to a defender, tries to get leverage, realizes he's weaker and can't move him, and just like fades away or escape dribbles back. You do conclude that's one way Castle could end up gaining advantages, and I do think that's his path, alongside just improving his jumper enough to get those over coverages.
yes absolutely, that is a big point in castle's favor
Some of this ball handling as a legit 6-6 freshman has gotta be a positive indicator lol
His ft% is ok
Would it surprise you if he became a high usage on ball nba guy someday?
He’s good
i would be very surprised
but i agree he’s good
I’d like to hear your thoughts on how he looked during Summer League and what you’re projecting
i’d love to see him on the pacers cause his ability to fit on such a fast paced team
Yeah he can be a PG. I’m a long long time Spurs fan, so I was very intrigued with checking out who spurs potential draft pick could be. When I saw the willingness to work, willingness, to be coached , willingness to defend and then the rare ability ( and yes it us rare, strange but true ) to throw lob entry passes over fronting D I was desperately hoping to pick him up..He doesn’t have super unique physical attributes but I think he will become pretty unique player for the Spurs. Shep will be special Castle is the best fit for the Spurs. His ‘ potential ‘ versatility on offence is very intriguing, but the real excitement comes when you’re hear Castle talk about playing D. 👍. Awesome channel Bro thoroughly enjoy your content and lense in which you see the game thru.
As right now we know he's going to spurs i think he gon be manu type of passer, with how last season spurs at time like to make wemby as a "point center" with the addition of castle i think they can bring back the spurs ball movement.
yall stop sleeping...hes the real deal..i know..UConn baby hes a point guard
If he can bring his 3pt percentage up to around 35% where do you think his ceiling will be? I honestly think that’s a realistic goal.
depends on the volume/types of shots, but i think the advantage creation is a bigger hurdle
after his first summer league game i think we can all say he is going to be a point guard in this league
Do you think it would be a good pick if we chose strphon Castle for the Washington wizards
at 2 i do not
@@benpfeifer8192 who would you take at number 2
@@chrisjonesharris9557 sarr if he's there but if not one of the guards
I think he’ll be like a worse amen Thompson to start. Play both positions during his rookie season forward and pg. significantly worse though
LOL. he’s going to crap all over Amen, even as a rookie.
@@snarkmark2806 I don’t think castle has any edge over amen defensively. I think castle is a m better shooter yet still bad. Amen is better in all other aspects.
If Castle is a PG then I’m a rocket scientist
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Jrue Holiday like?
Def a lot of bad tough shots in here tho lol so maybe he’s got some work to do
Oh he’s definitely got a TON of work to do on offense
yes. He's clearly a point guard. Despite having older guards it was often Castle bringing the ball up, Castle initiating the offense, running PnR, etc. You're not very good at this evaluation thing
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So he’s a point guard but sum how he struggles to create advantages for others 😅
@@DeeJay_VII except he didn’t
@@robitaillecopeland1996how u think that’s gonna go in the league as guy with no jumper that relies on tough shots? He’s not a point guard dawg he’s a connector
@@DeeJay_VII nah. He played his role within a system that didn't call for him play a more traditional PG role. But he still performed those duties (bringing the ball up against pressure, setting up the offense from the top of the key) when those opportunities presented themselves. He was an 18 y/o freshmen playing with 21 y/o returning champions. He'll be a lead guard in the NBA. Might not be day 1, depending on where he's drafted, but it will come.
Spurs better not pick up this 🚮 we dont need another malaki in the lane getting blocked 5 times a game 🤦♂️🤷♂️...clogging the lane for wemby cuz he cant hit a 3 to save his life 🤦♂️no thanks
You’re delusional lol
Well we did, do you think topic would've been or will be better? I am really high on topic
@@apex8373 topic and rob dillingham both gonna be better heard he first...chip England is with okc if I remember correctly that's why they got topic better than giddy after his mess up too lol made sense...can't wait for season gonna be interesting with all the team shake ups 💯