Stephon Castle Scouting Report | 2024 NBA Draft Breakdowns

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Ай бұрын

Stephon Castle was a key piece in UConn's 2nd of 2 straight national titles as a freshman. He's one of the best point of attack defenders in the class, has good size and is a solid playmaker. He has questions to answer in the level of shooter he is and his ability to create, given the limited role he played for the Huskies but has the pieces to at least contribute.
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@ri-ri7888 5 күн бұрын

SPURS FANS, WHERE YOU AT? GOSPURSGO!!

@greenderp 2 күн бұрын

Spread the word, WE'RE BACK!! GSG

@supergaga1712 4 күн бұрын

The energy and dedication on défense is insane. You can teach a jump shot, you can’t teach that. Perfect fit for my spurs.

@ferjouquentin6275 5 күн бұрын

Once upon a time, Wemby and Castle defend an pick and roll ^^ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Tain950 Ай бұрын

Damn dude has amazing defense I wouldn’t be surprised if the Spurs go after him because they love guys like this.

@justinscarborough6428 Ай бұрын

if he falls yeah, the hornets might get him i think if not they tricking themselves...again

@3KRacing Ай бұрын

That's exactly what I'm thinking, been a Spurs fan for over 20 years. Since Wright started drafting he's looked for players at this size and with this skillset. They have publicly stated small guards are not priorities and especially if they project as a negative on defense (sorry Dillingham). I'd prefer Castle at 4 and either Matas, Holland or Wliams at 8.

@spursgoat84 Ай бұрын

Spurs would be passing on a dynamic scorer. Dillingham gives me Kyrie vibes. I just don't see another wing being able to crack our rotation. Especially when you have money to get you a proven 3 and D NBA player. Elite PG are so hard to come by these days, and most teams aren't going to let their top PG go for cheap. Not drafting Dillingham would be a huge mistake. Spurs have their wing players. They need a starting PG like Kyrie to play with Wemby, and he's the closest thing to it. People just don't get that Wemby is Jokic, Porzingis, and Durant rolled into one guy. He can do it all. With his abilities, he allows the team to make moves we are not used to seeing as Spurs fans. Just imagine if Parker came into the league with a killer jumper and 3 pointer. That's who this kid is.

@eddydesir7702 Ай бұрын

@justinscarborough6428 I don't see how exactly Castle would fit into Charlotte's plan, they already have a wing and guard tandem with Ball and Miller, best thing for charlotte to do is get a good big man to pair with them, Donovan Clingan makes sense of he's still there. Castle although listed as a pg will really translate to a wing in the NBA, going wing with Miller on the team doesn't make sense.

@GodPoohdini Ай бұрын

@@spursgoat84 You spittin facts

@Ivander85 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for the recap. I don't really watch college ball so these videos always help getting an idea of who my team drafted.

@PickpocketJones Ай бұрын

His stats are so misleading. He came into a loaded defending national champ and no only won a starting spot, became a key player in the tourney run. He's definitely in consideration up to the top 5. If he turns into the best player in this class it would not surprise me but he's still somewhat of a projection on offense.

@ryu-ken 18 күн бұрын

"Castle....TO WEMMMMMMBY!!!" Get use to that 👊

@garyleroy91 5 күн бұрын

Welcome to San Antonio!!!!

@RMASUPERFLY 5 күн бұрын

Him and Wemby will be one of the best if not the best defensive duo for years time. Trio if you factor in Sochan. GSG!!!

@alessandromininni8112 15 күн бұрын

He also got some Jrue in him

@bigpuppi07 Ай бұрын

Can we get a mock draft? You're the best NBA Draft KZfaq channel, ur so thorough

@laurenmarielively9952 9 күн бұрын

@HoopIntellect , agreed! You are the best source for NBA draft player reviews, film session breakdowns, short and long-term projections! You cover just about every facet, Keondre!

@jadris2202 Ай бұрын

I like how he dribbles really low, tenacity in defense & athleticism, like a young kawhi / jimmy b

@DanielSantos-cb3vv Ай бұрын

Hard not to love this guy. He’s going to be such a good pro, especially if that jumpshot becomes respectable

@yoAventus 7 күн бұрын

I love these videos man, they really help us keep up with these prospects, appreciate you dawg.

@aidanmckenna149 Ай бұрын

Great analysis as always

@ilackedtheheart 4 күн бұрын

Man seeing him play D has got me hyped. It'll be nice to have a player that can work through screens and clamp down on the perimeter while Wemby can focus on shutting down the paint. Hopefully in a couple of years, we'll see the Spurs back to being that dominant defensive them they used to be.

@bookclub5021 Ай бұрын

As a Rockets fan I like Castle as a prospect but I think already enough 'if his shot improves' prospects in our team. Love his defence though. He's probably better suited on a team like Spurs or literally any other team picking in the top 6.

@whatthe456 Ай бұрын

The way he fights over stagger screens to defend Devin Carter and purdue’s senior guard was very impressive. Loved watching him play live this season his main knock I saw was he can logjam spacing offensively since he’s a guard who plays inside the perimeter often. As a hornets fan I wanted him even if we landed pick 2 before that horrid lottery.

@KD_SWAGGER 11 күн бұрын

Stephon Castle has two way potential and he's won in college. If he develops a consistent jump shot he can reach his potential.

@scootover7 Ай бұрын

I'd love to see a scouting report of Tyler Kolek , this is my favorite scouting channel, I don't get to watch much college ball and definitely overseas, so I love having this channel to gain knowledge of these draft prospects thank you

@_kvngdanny Ай бұрын

Need him on my Hornets next to Melo and Miller. Fits like a glove

@attacksalad2996 Ай бұрын

He'd be a perfect fit. I'm hoping for him if available, otherwise Ron Holland

@siphonn1354 Ай бұрын

@@attacksalad2996nah bro holland a blazer you can get castle tho

@005rmac Ай бұрын

Agreed - gotta be him or Holland

@_kvngdanny Ай бұрын

@@attacksalad2996 right on the money. I’d be extremely happy with either one

@sleezeb8ll Ай бұрын

Over Risacher ?

@JxEx111 4 күн бұрын

Imagine somehow getting passed Castle and STILL having to deal with Wemby.

@DankPhett 5 күн бұрын

welcome to san antonio, hoping he lives up to that jrue holiday comp.

@wilsonpangan3612 Ай бұрын

Look on how his hands are always up on defense. Those are the basics that a coach would love.

@alexchoi2060 Ай бұрын

Apparently he won a combine 3 point shooting contest. The clip I saw had decent form, not the quickest release-- but he only needs to keep the defense honest. Can he play point in the NBA? If you buy the shooting improvements , he might be picked 2nd by the Wiz.

@Ball2930. 11 күн бұрын

Castle would be an amazing pick for the spurs, he’s the defensive type they need and strong guy but he can develop a lot of confidence in his outside shooting with Wemby as a teammate who has a potential to be one of the best rebounders if he gets a normal star type players minutes. Add Reed Shepard at the 4th pick and it’s over.

@tylerminson4104 Ай бұрын

I think with his playmaking and defense he could be a great wing for the blazers. Jumper look solid just gotta be more consistent

@CesarNoelQ Ай бұрын

Extremely fit with the Spurs at pick #8. Future point guard

@rodrigopolastre Ай бұрын

Spurs 4

@jaygee7779 5 күн бұрын

You're never gonna believe this

@patrickadams3945 Ай бұрын

Spurs at 4

@kash3634 Ай бұрын

Wizards at 2

@timmytimeyt 5 күн бұрын

Good call

@jaygee7779 5 күн бұрын

You're never gonna believe this

@howardma747 Ай бұрын

Is jrue holidays a good comp or am I way off on the comparison.

@NVRDYING Ай бұрын

nah i see that

@michaelahurt Ай бұрын

A wing version of Jrue sure. Not sure he's really going to be playing point guard and running an offense like Jrue has

@thevietkid9926 3 күн бұрын

Terrance Mann + Isaac Okoro + With more passing Chops = Stephon Castle 🏰

@ezypeazyy Ай бұрын

I would love him in Portland

@Saucytom Ай бұрын

Where’s the instrumentals from??

@k3rm1t10 Ай бұрын

This may sound strange but I kinda absolutely love him for the spurs at 8

@shantoochee2038 Ай бұрын

with you on that but I doubt he'll fall to 8

@kash3634 Ай бұрын

Wizards at 2

@goodhair420 Ай бұрын

I’d take him at 4 he probably won’t be there at 8

@jaygee7779 5 күн бұрын

Well.. you're never gonna believe this...

@k3rm1t10 4 күн бұрын

@@jaygee7779 history looks back at me kindly

@Simonw2 Ай бұрын

Please do Jaylen Wells 🙏

@kingcasper_stckd7544 5 күн бұрын

He looks a lot like Kawhi defensively

@Keme-zi9qu Ай бұрын

Stephon Castle as the 4th pick by the Spurs and Donovan Clingan as the 8th pick by the Spurs will be so great!!! Go Spurs Go!!!

@joaovldias 4 күн бұрын

O cabra é um tranca rua! Seja bem-vindo, Castle! GSG

@Chris-of4fd 23 күн бұрын

This reminds me so much of when the twolves drafted jarrett culver on hopes they got the next Jimmy butler. Almost exactly the same size as castle with the same strengths and weaknesses. Culver had better shooting numbers but a worse shooting form with a bad hitch

@thej0llygreengiant Ай бұрын

Really like his game if you can look past the poor shooting. Reminds me of Scottie Barnes-not a great shooter but good defender, solid all around, connective contributor, with fairly high upside.

@christiangardner8487 Ай бұрын

I'm taking him at 2 for my Wizards and not looking back

@stylesmarshall6990 Ай бұрын

Lmao

@holdmyweight3597 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@charlesgilbert2054 Ай бұрын

Love his defense for the Pistons but they have so little scoring right now. Still he has to be under consideration.

@elvismartinez9731 Ай бұрын

We needs cartlon

@lakeshoresubtleties Ай бұрын

Who is cartlon?

@elvismartinez9731 Ай бұрын

@@lakeshoresubtleties Carrington

@betweendalinesnbapodcast3733 Ай бұрын

Reminds me a lot of Isaac Okoro.

@michaelahurt Ай бұрын

Way more playmaking but yeah. Similar build and the way he just goes through screens is reminiscent of Okoro

@klil230 Ай бұрын

Isaac Okoro type beat

@JM-um3on 5 күн бұрын

Welcome to San Antonio Spurs!

@Haste_AU Ай бұрын

Marcus Smart or even Jimmy Butler level upside. With the risk that he can't stay on the floor in important games if the offense doesn't improve.

@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls Ай бұрын

He is on 6ft3 with shoes .

@Justin_Jones27 Ай бұрын

I see more of josh hart without the rebounding tenacity as his comp. What do you think?

@michaelahurt Ай бұрын

Yeah. Hart, Jrue, Smart, Suggs -- really any of the guys who fight through screens, are additive passers, have questionable jumpshots, and making winning plays. Plus he's big/strong enough to guard wings.

@nolanrussell6326 18 күн бұрын

@@michaelahurtJrue is more of a true PG, better playmaker, shot creator and shooter. The other ones are all decent comps

@michaelahurt 18 күн бұрын

@@nolanrussell6326 Now he is. Not at 19. He didn't even play PG in college. And he definitely couldn't shoot. But Jrue is probably like the best case scenario

@rs210. Ай бұрын

Future Spur

@elgallo2622 Ай бұрын

If I'm the Bulls I would consider Castle, Ja'Kobe Walter, Cody Williams, Ron Holland, and Dalton Knecht.

@Nate102793 11 күн бұрын

I need him Castle & Devin Carter to be Spurs

@saleemkirmani5583 Ай бұрын

Hopefully a 🚀 at 3.

@acesomebody9052 Ай бұрын

I think his ceiling is dejounte murray floor Marcus smart

@christianmusicplug Ай бұрын

Would it be a reach if Houston gets him at 3?👀🤔

@rauw1932 4 күн бұрын

Suns trade for 3 picks ¿?

@zaribhassan1085 Ай бұрын

I see a lot of Dejounte Murray in him

@brunoavalo Ай бұрын

Ojala caiga en los Hornets, nos vendria muy bien un chico asi. 🐝

@johnwinstonmata Ай бұрын

Spurs should draft him at 8th. Replace Champagnie. He measured 6'5.5" w/o shoes. He could easily be 6'7" with shoes on. I'd take him if he is available at 8th. If the Spurs can get any combo of Topic, Castle, Risacher, Knecht, Dillingham, Reed or even Williams and Collier. That would be a good haul, I guess.

@edgames7475 Ай бұрын

Starting to come around for this guy for my Blazers. Sure, we don't need guards but we don't have a guard with his defensive upside. Seeing the success of the Knicks guards, the Celtics guards make me optimistic.

@ezypeazyy Ай бұрын

He is not a guard. He‘ll play the 3 and he‘s defo what we need. I like Ron and Matas a lot too but Stephon would be great for us

@edgames7475 Ай бұрын

@@ezypeazyy if he plays the 3 (and I can imagine him playing some in certain situations), that means the Blazers will be a bit small and have below average to average positional size. Fielding two 7 footers at the backline may help but who's the other 7 footer?

@ezypeazyy Ай бұрын

@@edgames7475 I don‘t so. He has proven at UConn that he is a 3. Idc about size if you can actually play that position. Castle can easily guard 1-3. Also we‘re seeing multiple players rn playing in the playoffs who play atleast one position up

@VocalChainsStudio Ай бұрын

❤️ a starting backcourt called Ant Castle

@ezypeazyy Ай бұрын

@@VocalChainsStudio Unfortunately I feel like Ant will get traded. I think they will commit to Scoot and Shaedon being the backcourt of the future

@kronmeicrumbs Ай бұрын

So Anthony Black again?

@VocalChainsStudio Ай бұрын

Blazers at 7?

@kash3634 Ай бұрын

Wizards at 2

@kjbucketz Ай бұрын

Spurs pg of the future

@JJ-gl9mn Ай бұрын

More of a 2 really

@kjbucketz Ай бұрын

@@JJ-gl9mn that’s the beauty of the modern nba versatility, all the top guards in the league right now are combo guards and all the best wings score like 2s but with the size of a prototypical 4 man

@itmejac6945 Ай бұрын

Yall taking Topic sadly

@kjbucketz Ай бұрын

@@itmejac6945 nah the wizards gone take that bust for us

@kjbucketz Ай бұрын

@@itmejac6945 I like topic but pass first with limited creation pgs aren’t the wave and never have been the formula on a title team, I like him more so in a TJ McConnell 6th man role then like he’s gonna be an top tier pg in the league

@NoahBClark Ай бұрын

🐝🐝🐝

@WokeMelo Ай бұрын

Ajay Mitchell Tidjane Salaun Ja'Kobe Walter Hunter Sallis Nikola Djurisic Kyshawn George DaRon Holmes II Bub Carrington

@YungJackTorrance24 Ай бұрын

Future spur!!!

@jwordxyz Ай бұрын

Spurs at 8?

@mczouldier999 Ай бұрын

Hate to break it to you but he won't be there at 8. Might want to take him at 4 if you want

@ed8018 Ай бұрын

I think Spurs taking him at 4 would be brilliant. Then take best shooter available at 8.

@goodhair420 Ай бұрын

@@ed8018agreed take him at 4 then take who’s left at 8

@spursgoat84 Ай бұрын

@@ed8018no way we should pass up on Dillingham at 4 if he's still available. I just don't see how Castle cracks the starting rotation. And if he can't crack the starting rotation, why are you picking a bench player at #4?! You grab the kid that's gonna kill people on the offensive end. And that would be Dillingham if he's available.

@ed8018 Ай бұрын

@@spursgoat84 I don't hate the idea of taking Dillingham at #4. But he plays almost no defense. It's hard for me to see him being a longterm starter. He's an undersized guard in a league that's getting bigger and bigger. But if the Spurs think his electric offense game will translate then sure!

@zaribhassan1085 Ай бұрын

I see Dejounte Murray similar Height good defensively and both weren't the best shooters coming out of college

@RighteousRhythm Ай бұрын

Future spur.

@OhWhutDaHell Ай бұрын

I personally don't think Castle will be able to score well at the NBA level, I don't doubt he'll be a stud defender but it will be a long development process for his offensive bag. Could eventually be a Marcus Smart/Jrue Holiday but that's his ceiling. I wouldn't like him on my spurs tbh

@mrjonsey Ай бұрын

He can score. He played in a structured offense with UConn. You can tell by the way he drives, he drives with skill and pace. Of course he’ll need to develop a better outside shot and tighten his handle to maximize his potential but he’s strong, he’ll be able to get into the paint and finish, especially against other guards.

@whitneybosco6186 Ай бұрын

bad take, his eurostep alone reminds me of dwade. he deff has a bag

@Vaskos Күн бұрын

Didn't like your comparisons, not even close to White...More of a between Fultz/Carter Williams.

@crablord7934 Ай бұрын

He feels a lot like Josh Hart right now lol

@WalkerRhoades Ай бұрын

Cody williams next

@g0DMVzzzz Ай бұрын

Marcus Smart

@itsrickhardson Ай бұрын

Cam Whitmore

@siphillis Ай бұрын

Spurs likely grabbing him at #4 unless Zachary is still available.

@GodPoohdini Ай бұрын

If he had a better jumper I would take him to the Spurs

@Agent10903 Ай бұрын

The Spurs need someone like this to slow Anthony Edwards down.

@jermaineknowles87 Ай бұрын

I hope the Spurs do the right thing

@Reek085 Ай бұрын

Do report on bronny!! 🙏

@ricardothomas5698 Ай бұрын

He reminds me of Kawhi

@E2you Ай бұрын

Reminds me of Michael Kidd Gilchrist.

@tobiasfulton1837 Ай бұрын

He just came in at the combine at 6’2

@ezypeazyy Ай бұрын

Nah that was a mistake by the NBA. Those are Devin Carters measurements

@PTCAL Ай бұрын

Bruh he doesnt look like 6’2 maybe 6’4-5 even tho he was lister 6’6 in college

@tobiasfulton1837 Ай бұрын

@@PTCAL bronny was listed at 6’4 on everything came in at 6’1

@E2you Ай бұрын

@@ezypeazyy yeah 6’5 without shoes.

@ezypeazyy Ай бұрын

@@E2you 6‘5.5“ actually. That‘s about 6‘7“ in shoes

@muhammadsalehali4994 Ай бұрын

Welcome to the hornets!😊

@kobyz21 Ай бұрын

It's easy to imagine him getting a serviceble 3 point shot and then he's just like J dub

@michaelahurt Ай бұрын

I mean there is a lot more to it than that. Williams is not only an excellent three point shooter but has a ton of shot creation from the mid-range. Castle would need to build that from ground zero. He doesn't even really look for pull ups.

@TonyVillaguin Ай бұрын

Spurs should take Castle and Dillingham. They complement each other. Then slide Vassell to the SF and trade for Spida at the SG

@alexandreazevedo9906 Ай бұрын

Bigger better Marcus Smart

@BearsDenRecords Ай бұрын

Spurs

@KenTheMan407 Ай бұрын

6"6 lol 🤣

@goodhair420 Ай бұрын

He’s 6”5.5 in socks so he’s 6”7 in shoes

@cameronbolden5064 Ай бұрын

6’2 according to the combine measurements not good

@PickpocketJones Ай бұрын

Nope, it was a mistake and those were Devin Carters measurements. NBA had to retract all the combine data because they screwed up when uploading it today. Castle's unofficial was reported at 6'4.5" and 6'9" wingspan. I've seen him in person up close and am 6'3" and he was clearly taller than me. I had guessed 6'5" when I saw him in person and this confirms that.

@chadwellington2524 Ай бұрын

you can clearly see hes not 6'2 by watching the video

@mtj3314 Ай бұрын

It was a typo. That’s Devin Carter’s measurements

@goodhair420 Ай бұрын

@@PickpocketJonesyup 6”5.5 in socks so 6”7 in shoes

@harlemworld7287 Ай бұрын

He’s not locking up elite pgs.

@brianheard8095 24 күн бұрын

Nobody guards elite PG well. That's why they're elite. Watch the kid slip screens, move his feet, and recover if he does get beat initially. Really good stuff