Evan Walshe
result:
Succeeded in shifting the perception of where and how to optimize the guard’s unique skillset, garnering interest across multiple European leagues to appropriately utilize Walshe as a versatile 1-through-3 option.
Challenge
While forging a reputation as an impact player that excels in open-court and broken-play scenarios, the full extent of the guards on-court performance value remained significantly underappreciated.
In a basketball landscape trending towards volume three-point attempts, Walshe’s ability and appetite to get downhill and create meaningful paint-touches overshadowed a highly respectable perimeter shooting stroke.
Top 10%
1.083PPP / 57.4%eFG Ranked top-10% as a PNR-Scorer
Top 10%
Ranked top-10% on Catch+Shoots, 67.2%eFG / 1.34PPS
Top 20%
Ranked top-20% as an overall PNR playmaker – 1.016PPP / 53.6%eFG
5.4 per 36
5.4 per-36 rebounding production
Solution
Identified and presented the playmakers undervalued half-court efficiency, evidencing skilled three-level shot-creation and adept read-making ability out of both isolation and PNR scenarios.
Emphasized the guard’s quality perimeter shooting ability, breaking down and highlighting solid mechanics, balance and rhythm off the bounce or catch, with the ability to let it fly from spot-ups or when on the move.
Detailing the full extent of Walshe’s dynamic skillset, successfully re-positioned the Bosman guard as a versatile backcourt option, capable playing on and off-ball as a key component in a championship calibre team.
Finished season at 37.9%3FG and 75.9%FT
55.3%FG on paint-touches
From ISO scenarios (Direct + Assisted possessions)
Limited PNR-ballhandlers to just 29.8%FG
Solid shot-contester – held jump-shooters to 31.3%FG
Result
Succeeded in shifting the perception of where and how to optimize the guard’s unique skillset, garnering interest across multiple European leagues to appropriately utilize Walshe as a versatile 1-through-3 option.
Following extended negotiations, finalized a deal with the Bristol Flyers, fulfilling a shared goal to secure an opportunity on the international stage, with the Flyers competing in both domestic and inter-European competition
In-line with our re-framed analysis of Walshe’s game, the guard is presently playing extended minutes as a prime ballhandler and is on pace to finish with career-highs in PPG, APG and RPG, while shooting 40+%3FG.
